Sanford and Son (1972)

S1E4 The Copper Caper

Title: The Copper Caper Plot: Fred and Lamont purchase a stash of copper from a local thief who has been pilfering from the area. However, the seller is delayed for his rendezvous with Lamont at the diner, as he is busy stripping copper pipes from the Sanford plumbing. Once he finishes his illicit work, he sells the stolen goods to Fred and Lamont, unaware of the trouble it could bring.