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The Jeffersons

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A television series that portrayed African American upward mobility and economic success, exemplifying post-1970s television representations of diverse African American experiences.

AP course connection

Topic 4.18: 4.18 Black Life in Theater, TV, and Film

Unit 4

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