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Episodes
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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...
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September 10, 1974
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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...
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September 17, 1974
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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...
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September 24, 1974
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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...
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October 1, 1974
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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...
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October 8, 1974
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Thelma's Young Man
Thelma shocks the family when she brings home her much older boyfriend and announces their plans to marry.
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October 15, 1974
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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.
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October 22, 1974
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The Encyclopedia Hustle
The Evans family realizes that they may have been scammed by a blind man selling encyclopedias.
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October 29, 1974
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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...
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November 12, 1974
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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...
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November 19, 1974
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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...
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November 26, 1974
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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...
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December 3, 1974
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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...
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December 10, 1974
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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...
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December 31, 1974
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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...
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January 7, 1975
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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...
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January 14, 1975
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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...
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January 21, 1975
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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...
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February 4, 1975
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The Dinner Party
The Evans family fears that neighbor Gertie's secret meatloaf ingredient may be canned dog food.
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February 11, 1975
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The Houseguest
A childhood friend of James comes to the house to visit, claiming to be a successful businessman.
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February 18, 1975
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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...
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February 25, 1975
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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...
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March 4, 1975
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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,...
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March 11, 1975
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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.
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March 18, 1975
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Ratings
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7.4 / 10
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Filming Locations
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20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Ill., USA
(opening credits)
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358 West Walton Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA
(Former location of Evan's apartment building in series credits)
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900 North Hudson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA
(opening credits)
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Cabrini-Green Public Housing Projects, Near North Side, Chicago, Illinois, USA
(Series opening shot)
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Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Metromedia Square - 5746 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
(Studio)
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Studio 31, CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Site Ranking
(#6,112 / 33,091)
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#6,108
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Good Times: Season 4 (1976)
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#6,109
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Good Times: Season 3 (1975)
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#6,110
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Good Times: Season 6 (1978)
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#6,111
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Good Times: Season 5 (1977)
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#6,112
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Good Times: Season 2 (1974)
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#6,113
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Good Times: Season 1 (1974)
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#6,114
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Feast II: Sloppy Seconds (2008)
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#6,115
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Eastwick: Season 1 (2009)
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#6,116
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Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle Of The Realms (2021)
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