Sanford (1980)

S2E12 To Keep a Thief

Fred and Cal are keeping an eye out for a burglar in their neighborhood when they unexpectedly catch the culprit in the act. To their surprise, it’s just a young punk who swiped $200 worth of items. The judge orders the kid to work at Fred's until he pays off the theft. However, the kid's snarky attitude and disrespect drive Fred up the wall. In an effort to set him straight, Fred concocts a fictional tale about Lamont, which surprisingly resonates with the kid and makes an impact.