Sanford and Son (1972)

S1E11 TV or Not TV

Title: The Great Deception Plot: Fred is eager for a new color TV, while Lamont has his sights set on a new car. Unfortunately, their budget won't allow for both luxuries, and Lamont decides to purchase the car. When Fred learns about this, he hatches a plan to fake amnesia in hopes that Lamont will feel compelled to buy him the television. As Fred's ruse unfolds, hilarity ensues as he tries to convince Lamont of his memory loss in a bid to get what he wants.