- Mother Jefferson visits George, Louise, and Lionel on her birthday, expecting them to throw her a surprise party. After they realize that they've forgotten about her big day, they scramble to put together the celebration for which Mother Jefferson is anxiously waiting.—Oliver Chu
- In this episode, George's mother, Olivia Jefferson (Zara Cully) turns up unexpectedly at their apartment. The first person she sees is Mr. Bentley (Paul Benedict), as she gets off the elevator. She explains to him that they are all awaiting her arrival, since it is her 70th birthday. When Lionel (Damon Evans) walks in from the bedroom, she is SURE they must be planning something! "Mother Jefferson", as Louise (Isabel Sanford) calls her, begins talking about her sister Emma and how they haven't spoken for 25 years and how much she misses her. She tells Louise that they got into a huge argument over an electric blanket that one of them one at a bingo game. The argument was over which one of them had the winning bingo card. George (Sherman Hemsley), who has completely forgotten his mother's birthday, tells Louise he has no idea what he can get Olivia for her birthday. Louise suggests he give her "somebody" instead of "something". Of course, George doesn't get it right away. Louise hints around until George claims HE has the best idea, he will call Aunt Emma and get them back together. George calls Aunt Emma and tries to get her to come over for Olivia's birthday. She tells him no! In the meantime, it is Sunday and all the stores are closed so, George decides to give his mother a $1,000 check. She gives it back to him and tells him she doesn't want a last minute check. While George tries to get her to take the check, who shows up at the door, Aunt Emma (Lillian Randolph). At first they are both thrilled to see one another. Emma brought a present for Olivia which turns out to be another electric blanket. Then, they start talking and Emma says she couldn't miss Olivia's 75th birthday. They then begin to argue about exactly how old Olivia is! Louise stops the argument and tells them "you are arguing about numbers again, do you want to lose another 25 years?". Olivia and Emma look at each other and hug!
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