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Episodes
Florida Flips Florida Flips
Florida is in a bad mood and does not explain why. Everyone comes up with different reasons as to what is wrong. She goes to a woman's support group because she wants...
September 10, 1974
J.J. Becomes a Man: Part 1 J.J. Becomes a Man: Part 1
J.J. is turning 18 and Florida and James decide to give him some new art supplies as well as a fancy new case. Unfortunately, James is denied credit due to the fact...
September 17, 1974
J.J. Becomes a Man: Part 2: J.J. Is Arrested J.J. Becomes a Man: Part 2: J.J. Is Arrested
After hearing about J.J. getting arrested, the Evanses and Willona head for the police station to learn what happened and, hopefully, post bail. Unfortunately, they...
September 24, 1974
Crosstown Buses Run All Day, Doodah, Doodah Crosstown Buses Run All Day, Doodah, Doodah
Michael is selected to be bussed to a school in a more affluent and predominantly white section of Chicago. However, he is against it due to his strong views. James...
October 1, 1974
The Man I Most Admire The Man I Most Admire
Michael has trouble deciding who to write his essay for school on. He ultimately chooses James who is in a less than festive mood after another unsuccessful job...
October 8, 1974
Thelma's Young Man Thelma's Young Man
Thelma shocks the family when she brings home her much older boyfriend and announces their plans to marry.
October 15, 1974
The I.Q. Test The I.Q. Test
After getting a very low score on a school IQ test, Michael tries to explain that he didn't finish the test because it is unfair to Blacks.
October 22, 1974
The Encyclopedia Hustle The Encyclopedia Hustle
The Evans family realizes that they may have been scammed by a blind man selling encyclopedias.
October 29, 1974
The Gang: Part 1 The Gang: Part 1
JJ is forced into joining the Satan's Knights street gang. However, he is a less than active member, especially when it comes to getting involved in the gang's ongoing...
November 12, 1974
The Gang: Part 2 The Gang: Part 2
After getting shot by Mad Dog while trying to save James, JJ comes home and makes like he was critically injured even though it was just a flesh wound. However, on a...
November 19, 1974
Florida, the Matchmaker Florida, the Matchmaker
Florida decides to play matchmaker for her friend and neighbor, Willona. Willona talks of being lonely, so when Florida, James, and Willona attend a wedding, Florida...
November 26, 1974
The Windfall The Windfall
James comes across a bag containing a claimed $27,000 in stolen money and turns it into the police. The Evanses are quickly hassled by ghetto neighbors, strangers and...
December 3, 1974
Sometimes There's No Bottom in the Bottle Sometimes There's No Bottom in the Bottle
James & Florida's niece comes to visit and seems to always be happy. Soon they notice the liquor in the house is disappearing. Thelma does not know how to tell her...
December 10, 1974
Florida's Big Gig Florida's Big Gig
Florida is excited about a possible job, then disappointed when she does not get it. James takes Florida with him to a job interview at a department store, but he is...
December 31, 1974
Florida Goes to School Florida Goes to School
Florida is excited about returning to school for her high school equivalency degree, but James thinks she is busy enough with work and family. He also worries about...
January 7, 1975
The Nude The Nude
One of the Evanses sexiest neighbors wants JJ to paint a very special picture of her to give to her husband for her birthday. However, Flo puts her foot down when she...
January 14, 1975
The Family Business The Family Business
When James is rejected for a loan to open a repair shop, he sets up shop in the apartment ... well-aware of a clause in his lease prohibiting the operation of...
January 21, 1975
The Debutante Ball The Debutante Ball
J.J.'s new, well-to-do girlfriend Clarissa invites him to a débutante ball, and he is excited as he makes the plans. But Clarissa's parents object to her choice...
February 4, 1975
The Dinner Party The Dinner Party
The Evans family fears that neighbor Gertie's secret meatloaf ingredient may be canned dog food.
February 11, 1975
The Houseguest The Houseguest
A childhood friend of James comes to the house to visit, claiming to be a successful businessman.
February 18, 1975
My Girl Henrietta My Girl Henrietta
After JJ has dating Henrietta for while, the family wants to meet her. Florida invites her to dinner, and everyone is surprised when she walks in and is obviously...
February 25, 1975
The Enlistment The Enlistment
James gets word that he is about to be "temporarily" laid off leaving JJ the only bread winner in the Evans household. Unfortunately, he finds out that the theater...
March 4, 1975
Thelma's Scholarship Thelma's Scholarship
An upscale boarding school in Michigan offers Thelma a scholarship to attend their school. She is excited until she learns they only want her because she is black,...
March 11, 1975
The Lunch Money Ripoff The Lunch Money Ripoff
After he gets picked on by the school bully, Michael decides to take a different approach and invite him over for the weekend.
March 18, 1975
Directed by
Herbert Kenwith Herbert Kenwith  
Written by
Eric Monte Eric Monte ... created by
Mike Evans Mike Evans ... created by
Norman Lear Norman Lear ... developed by
Jack Elinson Jack Elinson ... teleplay by / story by / executive story editor
Norman Paul Norman Paul ... teleplay by / story by / executive story editor
John Baskin John Baskin ... written by
Roger Shulman Roger Shulman ... written by
Allan Manings Allan Manings ... teleplay by
Bob Peete Bob Peete ... written by
Dick Bensfield Dick Bensfield ... teleplay by
Perry Grant Perry Grant ... teleplay by
John Donley John Donley ... story by
Kurt Taylor Kurt Taylor ... story by
Michael Morris Michael Morris ... written by
Roland Wolpert Roland Wolpert ... story by
Jay Moriarty Jay Moriarty ... written by
Mike Milligan Mike Milligan ... written by
Bob Shayne Bob Shayne ... written by
Eric Cohen Eric Cohen ... written by
Norm Liebmann Norm Liebmann ... written by
Larry Markes Larry Markes ... written by
Michael E. Coleman Michael E. Coleman ... story by
Barry E. Blitzer Barry E. Blitzer ... story by
Alex Barris Alex Barris ... story by
Patricia Edwards Patricia Edwards ... story by
Bob Fisher Bob Fisher ... teleplay by / story by
Phil Naples Phil Naples ... teleplay by / story by
Elon Packard Elon Packard ... written by
John Fenton Murray John Fenton Murray ... written by
Ben Joelson Ben Joelson ... written by
Art Baer Art Baer ... written by
Cast
Esther Rolle Esther Rolle ... Florida Evans (24 episodes)
John Amos John Amos ... James Evans, Sr. (24 episodes)
Ja'net DuBois Ja'net DuBois ... Willona Woods (24 episodes) (as Ja'net Du Bois)
Ralph Carter Ralph Carter ... Michael Evans (24 episodes)
Jimmie 'JJ' Walker Jimmie 'JJ' Walker ... James 'J.J.' Evans, Jr. (24 episodes) (as Jimmie Walker)
BernNadette Stanis BernNadette Stanis ... Thelma Evans (24 episodes) (as Bernnadette Stanis)
Cal Wilson Cal Wilson ... Loan Shark (2 episodes)
Ron Glass Ron Glass ... Mr. Pearson (2 episodes)
Oscar DeGruy Oscar DeGruy ... Mad Dog (2 episodes) (as Oscar De Gruy)
Doug Grant Doug Grant ... Sweet Pea (2 episodes) (as Douglas Grant)
Rosanna Carter Rosanna Carter ... Cora
Helen Martin Helen Martin ... Weeping Wanda Williams
Sylvia Soares Sylvia Soares ... Bernadine
Matthew 'Stymie' Beard Matthew 'Stymie' Beard ... Monty (as Stymie Beard)
Mel Stewart Mel Stewart ... Davis (as Melvin Stewart)
Ron Masak Ron Masak ... Sloane
Stan Haze Stan Haze ... Prisoner
James Greene James Greene ... Desk Sergeant
Connie Sawyer Connie Sawyer ... Personnel Woman
Lil Henderson Lil Henderson ... Woman on the Bench
Louis Gossett Jr. Louis Gossett Jr. ... Donald Knight (as Lou Gossett)
Austin Pendleton Austin Pendleton ... Donald Hargrove
Kay Dingle Kay Dingle ... Secretary
Michael D. Roberts Michael D. Roberts ... Neck Bone (as Michael Roberts)
Richard Stahl Richard Stahl ... Judge Daniels
Lynn Hamilton Lynn Hamilton ... Mrs. Edwards
Roger Aaron Brown Roger Aaron Brown ... Probation Officer (as Roger Brown)
James Wheaton James Wheaton ... Bailiff
Lloyd Hollar Lloyd Hollar ... Duane Poole
Alvin Childress Alvin Childress ... Rev. Gordon
David Lewis David Lewis ... Mr. Borgen
Willie Trotter Willie Trotter ... First Guy
Walter Pittman Walter Pittman ... Second Guy (as Walter Pittman Jr.)
Bonnie Banfield Bonnie Banfield ... Naomi
Albert Reed Albert Reed ... Mr. Wilson
Marguerite Ray Marguerite Ray ... Mrs. Wilson
Charlotte Rae Charlotte Rae ... Ms. Rogers
Dick O'Neill Dick O'Neill ... Lynn Bridges
Hal Williams Hal Williams ... Willie Washington
Betty A. Bridges Betty A. Bridges ... Charlene (as Betty Bridges)
Carl Weathers Carl Weathers ... Calvin
Johnny Brown Johnny Brown ... Mr. Bookman
Morris Buchanan Morris Buchanan ... Mr. Dawson
Santiago González Santiago González ... Gene Robinson (as Santiago A. Gonzales III)
Rosanne Katon Rosanne Katon ... Clarissa Robinson
Ann Weldon Ann Weldon ... Betty Robinson
Frances Foster Frances Foster ... Ms. Gertrude Vinson
Thalmus Rasulala Thalmus Rasulala ... Ernie Harris
Ernie Barnes Ernie Barnes ... First Hoodlum
Ernie Wheelwright Ernie Wheelwright ... Second Hoodlum
Raymond Allen Raymond Allen ... Ned the Wino
Tina Andrews Tina Andrews ... Henrietta
William Christopher William Christopher ... The Doctor
Bill Walker Bill Walker ... Mr. Carter
Maidie Norman Maidie Norman ... Edna
Randi Kallan Randi Kallan ... Cindy Bradford
Produced by
Viva Knight Viva Knight ... associate producer
Norman Lear Norman Lear ... executive producer
Allan Manings Allan Manings ... producer
Bud Yorkin Bud Yorkin ... executive producer
Additional Info
Premiere: September 10, 1974
DVD Release: February 03, 2004
Country: United States
Distributor: Sony Home Entertainment
Websites: IMDb Wikipedia
Ratings
IMDb

7.4 / 10

Production Companies
Tandem Productions
Distributors
Amazon Freevee
  (2021) (United States) (VOD) (video)
CBS
  (1974) (United States) (original airing) (TV)
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
  (2003) (United States) (season 1) (DVD)
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
  (2004) (United States) (seasons 2 and 3) (DVD)
Mill Creek Entertainment
  (2014) (United States) (season one) (DVD)
Mill Creek Entertainment
  (2014) (United States) (season two) (DVD)
Mill Creek Entertainment
  (2014) (United States) (seasons three & four) (DVD)
Mill Creek Entertainment
  (2015) (United States) (complete series) (DVD)
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  (2005) (United States) (seasons 4 and 5) (DVD)
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  (2006) (United States) (season 6) (DVD)
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  (2008) (United States) (complete series) (DVD)
TV Land
  (2005) (United States) (TV)
United Paramount Network (UPN)
  (United States) (syndication) (TV)
Filming Locations
20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Ill., USA
  (opening credits)
358 West Walton Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA
  (Former location of Evan's apartment building in series credits)
900 North Hudson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA
  (opening credits)
Cabrini-Green Public Housing Projects, Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois, USA
  (Series opening shot)
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Metromedia Square - 5746 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
  (Studio)
Studio 31, CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA
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