Superflyer

[Superflyer was the 46th episode of Sanford and Son. Also the eighth episode of the series' third season, it first aired November 2, 1973.

Full synopsis
Fred's Uncle Leotis dies and leaves him $1,500, but the catch to collecting it is Fred and Lamont must fly to St. Louis and oversee the funeral arrangements. But steady Freddy isn't sure he's ready to take his first flight in an airplane.

The Sanfords receive a knock at the door with a strange visitor on the other side and Fred is apprehensive about the man and tries to send him away. Lamont lets the man in who explains he is there to inform Fred Sanford about his uncles death and $1,500 left to him after burial plans are approved in St Louis. Lamont suggests a plane flight to get there quickly but Fred is afraid to fly but reluctantly agrees.

After a troublesome time at the airport and flight the Sanfords arrive at the lawyers office and signs the check. Fred is bewildered and angry to learn the money is all for funeral expenses and he receives little to nothing.