Sayonara: Part 2 (5 Feb. 1985)

The Jeffersons and Willises continue to feud over their children's decision to seek a divorce, with the blame game coming to a boil at Parents Night at Jessica's school.

Director:

Oz Scott

Writers:

Don Nicholl (creator), Michael Ross (creator),

Stars:

Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Isabel Sanford	...	Louise Jefferson
Sherman Hemsley	...	George Jefferson
Roxie Roker	...	Helen Willis
Franklin Cover	...	Tom Willis
Marla Gibbs	...	Florence Johnston
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Peggy Blow	...	Miss Anderson
Mike Evans	...	Lionel Jefferson
Parker Jacobs	...	Johnny
Lindy Nisbet	...	Mrs. Sampson
Ebonie Smith	...	Jessica Jefferson
Berlinda Tolbert	...	Jenny Willis Jefferson

Storyline

Jessica is working on a special project for her school's upcoming Parent's Night: a picture of her family. She's already drawn her Grandma and Grandpa Willis and her mother, Jenny, and now - after riding the elevator by herself - will be drawing her Grandma and Grandpa Jefferson and her father, Lionel. After Jessica asks about why her parents are getting a divorce, Lionel has a heart-to-heart talk with her, helping her understand that even though "mommy and daddy" will no longer be living together, they still love her very much and have no animosity toward each other. That's more than can be said about the Jeffersons and Willises, who are still blaming each other for their children's failed marriage. When Jenny shows up to pick up Lionel and Jessica for Parent's Night at her school, Louise decides to go along (even though Jenny reminds her she declined an invitation just a few days earlier); George, however, demands to go along (and as usual, gets his way). At school, the Jeffersons ...

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 February 1985 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 37, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Embassy Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Mike Evans's final performance.

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Quotes

George Jefferson: [about Jessica] Why didn't you tell us she was here?
Florence Johnston: I tried to but you were too busy not listening to me.

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