Sanford and Son

Sanford and Son is currently streaming in the US on Peacock Premium and Philo, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. Every one of its 6 seasons holds up. With 98 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Redd Foxx leads a cast with real comic timing. Start it on Peacock Premium whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Sanford and Son is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in Sanford and Son land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son. The chemistry Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It ran for 6 seasons (1972–1977), and the writing holds up across every one of them. Sanford and Son earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Sanford and Son. The tonal similarities to George Lopez are real, though Sanford and Son carves out its own identity quickly. 6 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Redd Foxx's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Sanford and Son wrapped up in 1977, created by Norman Lear, Ray Galton and Bud Yorkin — and 6 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.