User Reviews

Having watched this show as a child and now as an insomniac, I never tire of it. However, this episode was exceedingly special. Not only do we see a more compassionate George in regards to his wife; we also see how compassionate he can be in regards to his customers.

The story begins with George counting his money. I, at first, thought the audience was about to treated to another knock off of "A Christmas Carol". I was very wrong. The first dollar that George Jefferson ever owned began a flashback sequence to 1968. This was the year that the Jeffersons opened their cleaning business.

After an agonizingly slow first day and after several antics, we meet Mrs. Colby, a good soul who supports the "little man" when it comes to business. Of course "Weezie" and George are very happy and grateful.

The end of this show tied everything together nicely. I would most definitely suggest all fans of the show take the opportunity to watch this episode. Don't be surprised if you get a bit misty. You may chide yourself, but don't feel bad! It isn't often that George Jefferson really got an opportunity to show his softer side.

Have a box of Kleenex ready if you're going to watch this episode. This is probably the most tear jerking episode of the whole series. When, after the formerly truly bitchy Mrs Colby, who was always intimidating, warning, and showing up George Jefferson with her wealth and rubbing his nose in the fact that he was just starting out and she was a wealthy woman over the years through time and circumstance suffers the tables being turned, she finds herself in a situation where she is poor and destitute and George is the one on top. The greatest highlight of this episode and I think of the entire concept of the series and of George Jefferson happens at the end of the episode portraying a particular day where the only thing she can do is promise George Jefferson that she will pay him as soon as possible for laundry services rendered, humbly explaining that the death of her husband has left her sad, poor and unsure about her own future and strengths. As she leaves the cleaning store her words are "I'll pay you as soon as I can, Mr Jefferson." George, realizing her current state both financially and attitude-wise and showing more compassion than anyone would be expected to in that situation and accepting that she's probably not going to be able to pay for the laundry, tears up her bill and calmly says "I know you will, Mrs Colby. I know you will." It melts the heart and waters the eyes.