- Tom Willis: [Helen and Louise are fighting] Now, now, now! This is no way to break up over crazy George.
- George Jefferson: HEY! Who you calling crazy, honky?
- Tom Willis: [enraged] Don't call me honky!
- George Jefferson: Huh! Why are you so sensitive all of a sudden?
- Helen Willis: He's not the only one!
- Tom Willis: How would you feel if I called you nigga?
- George Jefferson: [appalled] Huh! He called me nigga!
- Helen Willis: That's no worse than honky!
- George Jefferson: You're right. Nothing's worse than a honky except being married to one!