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Title: Good Times

Overview: Good Times is an American sitcom that originally aired from February 8, 1974, until August 1, 1979, on the CBS television network. It was created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans, and developed by Norman Lear, the series' primary executive producer. Good Times is a spin-off of Maude, which is itself a spin-off of All in the Family along with The Jeffersons. The series is set in Chicago. The first two seasons were taped at CBS Television City in Hollywood. In the fall of 1975, the show moved to Metromedia Square, where Norman Lear's own production company was housed.

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Average Vote: 7.954 (76 votes)

Cast

  • Wilona Woods: Ja'net DuBois
  • Florida Evans: Esther Rolle
  • James "JJ" Evans: Jimmie Walker
  • Michael Evans: Ralph Carter
  • Thelma Evans: Bern Nadette Stanis
  • Nathan Bookman: Johnny Brown
  • Milicent 'Penny' Woods: Janet Jackson
  • Keith Anderson: Ben Powers
  • Good Times - The Big Move (1) (Season 4 - Episode 1)

    The family is getting ready to move to Mississippi which is where James has gotten a promising new job. However, the family is waiting for the right time to tell Bookman the news. Later, Willona throws a going-away party but the happiness is interrupted by heartbreaking news that James has been killed in a car accident.

    Good Times - The Big Move (2) (Season 4 - Episode 2)

    The death of James has J.J., Thelma and Michael overcome with grief and also leaves them wondering what is wrong with Florida, who hasn't cried once since she found out the news of James' death. During a get-together at the apartment after James' funeral, the kids plan to confront Florida, who is seen laughing and having a great time.

    Good Times - J.J. and the Older Woman (Season 4 - Episode 3)

    Thelma invites her favorite teacher to the apartment and while she is there she is fascinated with JJ's artwork. She and JJ soon develop an instant attraction to each other, which disturbs Florida, who can't accept her oldest son carrying on with a woman who is fifteen years older.

    Good Times - Michael the Warlord (Season 4 - Episode 4)

    Widespread violence has been running rampant in the neighborhood and a large part of it is due to the street gang, the Warlords. While Florida and some concerned citizens discuss the problem, Michael does his best to conceal a secret from his mother, he himself is a member of the gang.

    Good Times - Michael's Great Romance (Season 4 - Episode 5)

    Michael is in love with Yvonne but every time he's around her he freezes. When Yvonne meets J.J. she instantly falls for him thus creating a sibling rivalry between Michael and J.J.

    Good Times - Evans Versus Davis (Season 4 - Episode 6)

    Alderman Davis makes a visit to the Evans' household wanting J.J. to speak at his re-election campaign. However, when J.J. refuses, an eviction notice is immediately handed to Florida.

    Good Times - J.J.'s New Career (1) (Season 4 - Episode 7)

    After loosing his job, J.J. tries his best to find a job. However, when Bookman serves the Evans' family with an eviction notice due to late rent, J.J. decides to take a job offer from a couple of his shady friends. Meanwhile, Thelma contemplates dropping out of college to get a full time job and help the family out.

    Good Times - J.J.'s New Career (2) (Season 4 - Episode 8)

    J.J. is in the money, now that he has a new job working with two friends in a gambling operation. However, little does he know, the gambling business also includes prostitution and drugs. Meanwhile, Florida demands some answers from J.J. and kicks him out when she learns what line of work he is now in.

    Good Times - Grandpa's Visit (Season 4 - Episode 9)

    Florida and the children are excitedly anticipating the arrival of Grandpa Evans. However, he arrives with a loud companion in tow.

    Good Times - Rich is Better Than Poor . . . Maybe (Season 4 - Episode 10)

    Some good luck strikes the family when J.J. wins a lottery. However, the luck doesn't last long, that is until, Thelma's friend Edna shows up with her sister both wielding pistols and demanding the winning money.

    Good Times - Florida's Night Out (Season 4 - Episode 11)

    The kids feel Florida has been spending too much time alone and they decide to cancel their plans and spend an evening with her. But Florida surprises them all and goes out with Willona. Willona takes her to a local night spot where they have an exciting evening.

    Good Times - The Judy Cohen Story (Season 4 - Episode 12)

    J.J. is managing Michael's singing group and gets them a gig at a local tavern. While there, J.J. comes across Judith Cohen, an act whom he knows will hit it big, given the right exposure.

    Good Times - The Comedian and the Loan Sharks (Season 4 - Episode 13)

    J.J. borrows money from a loan shark to back his talented new comedian. However, within days, two thugs come to collect their money, money that J.J. doesn't have.

    Good Times - The Hustle (Season 4 - Episode 14)

    Florida's bad mood prompts the kids to go into the underwear selling business in order to raise enough money to send Florida on a vacation to Lake Geneva.

    Good Times - Thelma's African Romance (1) (Season 4 - Episode 15)

    The cafeteria at Thelma's college is in disrepair. Thelma and her friends picket the college. She meets Ibe, an African exchange student. They date, and he asks her to move in with him. Thelma is suspended from college because of the picket.

    Good Times - Thelma's African Romance (2) (Season 4 - Episode 16)

    Florida hits the roof when Thelma announces her plans of moving in with Ibe. However, things begin moving a little bit too fast when Ibe asks her to marry him and move to Nigeria.

    Good Times - Willona's Surprise (Season 4 - Episode 17)

    Willona gets a surprise for her birthday, a visit from her womanizing ex-husband, Ray. Ray does his best at convincing Willona that he's changed and she decides to try to start over with him. However, quickly his old ways surface and he begins making passes at Thelma.

    Good Times - A Friend in Need (Season 4 - Episode 18)

    When Florida's away for the weekend, J.J., Thelma and Michael throw a wild party. However, it gets even wilder than they had dreamed of when one of the guests takes an overdose of pills and J.J. has to save his life.

    Good Times - A Stormy Relationship (Season 4 - Episode 19)

    Florida is horrified to learn that Michael is harboring atheist attitudes planted by his boss. This leads Florida to confront Michael's boss and get to the bottom of the situation.

    Good Times - Florida and Carl (Season 4 - Episode 20)

    A reluctant Florida agrees to go on a date with Carl. However, once at the restaurant, she gets into an argument with him ending with him walking out.

    Good Times - My Son, the Father (Season 4 - Episode 21)

    J.J. is all excited about taking Michael to a father-son dinner but when Michael breaks the news that he invited Carl to take him, J.J. storms out.

    Good Times - J.J. in Business (Season 4 - Episode 22)

    JJ has another money-making idea. He starts a greeting card business and has the whole family involved in making up messages. He has the business plans are laid out, but does not have the financing.

    Good Times - Love Has a Spot on His Lung (1) (Season 4 - Episode 23)

    Florida and Carl's relationship has gotten quite serious and Carl breaks the news to J.J., Thelma and Michael that he's planning on proposing marriage to Florida. However, after a visit to his doctor, Carl decides to break off the relationship, since he's been diagnosed with lung cancer.

    Good Times - Love Has a Spot on His Lung (2) (Season 4 - Episode 24)

    A furious J.J. confronts Carl, who makes up an excuse that a war injury in the groin is the reason why he's breaking up with Florida. However, later Carl reveals the truth to Florida and he proposes marriage and she readily accepts.

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