Sanford and Son - Season 6 - Eps 17: A Matter of Silence
The Sanford residence is in chaos and it is all due to Fred's sudden loss of hearing. Lamont is convinced Fred has a problem, but Fred denies it but Lamont takes him to a doctor just the same. However, after the doctor removes the wax build up, Fred decides to stay "deaf" just a little bit longer in an attempt to hold Donna's attention.
About Sanford and Son

Title: Sanford and Son
First Air Date: 1972-01-14
Last Air Date: 1977-03-25
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.5/10 (from 87 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 6
Total Episodes: 136
Network: NBC
Genres: Comedy
Production Companies: Bud Yorkin Productions, Norman Lear/Tandem Productions, NorBud Productions, Tandem Productions
Synopsis
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
Cast

Redd Foxx
Fred G. Sanford

Demond Wilson
Lamont Sanford