Sanford and Son (1972)

Junk dealer Fred Sanford runs roughshod over his son and partner, Lamont, in this groundbreaking sitcom. Fred's money-making schemes routinely backfire, and he'll do just about anything to get out of working - up to and including faking a heart attack. He's rude, sarcastic, outspoken, overtly prejudiced, and pretty darn nasty to his friends and family. No wonder the show ran six seasons and was hailed as the African-American answer to Archie Bunker.