My Fair Esther

My Fair Esther was the 96th overall episode of Sanford and Son. Also the 9th episode of Season Five, it first aired November 14, 1975.

Episode synopsis
Fred becomes a latter-day Henry Higgins when he undertakes the task of transforming ugly duckling Esther into a swan so she can win the Mrs. Watts Businessman's Contest and net Fred half the prize money.

Episode summary
Fred underrtakes the task of transforming "a sow's ear into a silk purse." This is Fred's rather insulting assessment of his mission to give Aunt Esther (LaWanda Page) a complete fashion makeover! Has Fred finally buried the hatchet with Esther? No, he merely wants to win a 500-dollar bet he made with Esther's hubby Woodrow (Raymond Allen).

Note: Wilbur "Hi-Fi" White appears as the beauty contest emcee, Jackie Toles appears as Lucille Brown, a contest, and Tina Dixon as Mabel Johnston.