The Engagement Man Always Rings Twice

The Engagement Man Always Rings Twice was the 107th overall episode of Sanford and Son. Also the 20th episode of Season Five, it first aired on NBC-TV on February 20, 1976.

Episode synopsis
WLamont musters the courage to pop the question to Janet.

Episode summary
Reconciled to the romance between his son Lamont and Janet Lawson (Marlene Clark), Fred gives his blessing to the couple's engagement. Soon, however, he tries to revoke that blessing when he learns that Lamont and Janet don't intend to live with Fred after their marriage. Frank Nelson, the "Eeeeeyesss?" man of The Jack Benny Show fame, makes a cameo appearance.

Note: Frank Nelson appears as a jewelry salesman. Derek Triplett makes an appearance as Roger Lawson, Janet's son.