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Episodes
A Real Cool Job A Real Cool Job
James is offered a high-paying job in Alaska.
September 9, 1975
The Family Gun The Family Gun
Florida objects to James having a gun in the house.
September 16, 1975
Operation Florida Operation Florida
Florida is in the hospital for a gall bladder operation, but the real pain is finding out how much everything costs.
September 23, 1975
Love in the Ghetto Love in the Ghetto
Thelma gets engaged to Larry and is hesitant to tell her parents. When she does, Florida and James do not approve.
September 30, 1975
Florida's Rich Cousin Florida's Rich Cousin
Florida is happy when her cousin visits. Edgar is doing well in life, and Florida plans on asking him for money to help with the bills. James refuses to accept his...
October 7, 1975
The Weekend The Weekend
Florida and James celebrate their wedding with a weekend in a friend's snow covered cabin while their children, left alone with JJ in charge, are at war. James carries...
October 14, 1975
The Baby The Baby
Willona and the Evans family are throwing a baby shower for their friend Loretta, but she delivers startling news when she arrives: she's putting the baby up for...
October 21, 1975
Michael's Big Fall Michael's Big Fall
Florida is worried about Michael when he starts cutting classes, not doing homework, and getting into fights. Florida talks to the teacher to determine the problem.
October 28, 1975
The Politicians The Politicians
Florida and James are on opposite sides of the political fence, which causes problems and discussions within the family.
November 4, 1975
Willona's Dilemma Willona's Dilemma
Willona is interested in a man who is deaf. While they have good times, she is not interested in marrying him. When Willona thinks the man is going to propose to her,...
November 11, 1975
Florida's Protest Florida's Protest
Florida decides to splurge on groceries and buy roast beef for dinner. While everyone enjoys the meal, the next day they have food poisoning. She talks to the store...
November 25, 1975
The Mural The Mural
Thelma remains short on tuition after receiving a scholarship but J.J. agrees to give her the money he is supposed to earn for painting a mural inside a bank.
December 2, 1975
A Loss of Confidence A Loss of Confidence
When a pretty girl does not fall for JJ's charm, he thinks he is losing his touch and goes into a depression.
December 9, 1975
Cousin Cleatus Cousin Cleatus
The Evanses get a visit from the FBI asking about Florida's nephew, Cleatus. Turns out he is wanted for bank robbery.
December 16, 1975
The Family Tree The Family Tree
Thelma asks her parents about her relatives as she has to write up the family tree for a school project. James says his father is dead, but Thelma finds out he is...
December 23, 1975
A Place to Die A Place to Die
An elderly man who knows Michael asks to spend New Years Eve at the Evans' house so that he can die surrounded by friends.
December 30, 1975
J.J.'s Fiancée: Part 1 J.J.'s Fiancée: Part 1
J.J. and his new girlfriend, Diana, plan to do more than just go to the prom ... they plan to get married - over their parents strong objections. But there's a dark...
January 6, 1976
J.J.'s Fiancée: Part 2 J.J.'s Fiancée: Part 2
Thelma finds out that Diana uses heroin when she finds her purse in her room (J.J. had taken Thelma's by mistake). After finding out that the supplier is only in...
January 13, 1976
Sweet Daddy Williams Sweet Daddy Williams
The Evan's family sees a lot more than they want of Sweet Daddy when J.J. agrees to paint a picture of his girlfriend. In return, J.J. is offered a showcase for his art.
January 20, 1976
The Investigation The Investigation
While cleaning the apartment, Florida finds a pamphlet extolling the virtues of Cuba and wonders where it came from. She then finds out that the pamphlet belongs to...
January 27, 1976
J.J. in Trouble J.J. in Trouble
While Florida and James are away for the weekend, the kids are alone, which causes chaos when JJ thinks he is the boss and tries to get out of doing house work....
February 3, 1976
Florida the Woman Florida the Woman
Florida's attractive boss invites her out to lunch. Since Florida already had a morning filled with requests and demands from her family, she accepts the lunch...
February 17, 1976
The Break Up The Break Up
Thelma has mixed feelings when her boyfriend Larry accepts a job in California.
February 24, 1976
The Rent Party The Rent Party
When a neighbor in the building cannot pay her rent, Florida and James decide to throw a fund-raising party to help her.
March 2, 1976
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
Roger Shulman Roger Shulman ... teleplay by / story editor
John Baskin John Baskin ... teleplay by / story editor
Norman Paul Norman Paul ... written by
Jack Elinson Jack Elinson ... written by
Bob Peete Bob Peete ... written by
Dick Bensfield Dick Bensfield ... written by
Perry Grant Perry Grant ... written by
Hubert Geiger Hubert Geiger ... teleplay by / story by
Bruce Howard Bruce Howard ... written by
Allan Manings Allan Manings ... teleplay by
Patricia Edwards Patricia Edwards ... story by
Thad Mumford Thad Mumford ... story by
Ron Allen Thompson Ron Allen Thompson ... teleplay by / story by
James Ritz James Ritz ... written by
Jay Sommers Jay Sommers ... 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)
BernNadette Stanis BernNadette Stanis ... Thelma Evans (24 episodes) (as Bern Nadette Stanis)
Jimmie 'JJ' Walker Jimmie 'JJ' Walker ... James 'J.J.' Evans, Jr. (24 episodes) (as Jimmie Walker)
Carl Franklin Carl Franklin ... Larry Walters (2 episodes)
Adrian Ricard Adrian Ricard ... The Matron (2 episodes)
Edward Crawford Edward Crawford ... The Kid (2 episodes)
Debbie Allen Debbie Allen ... Diana Buchanan (2 episodes) (as Deborah Allen)
Sonny Jim Gaines Sonny Jim Gaines ... Fred Buchanan (2 episodes)
Marie Moore Marie Moore ... Lucille Buchanan (2 episodes)
Helen Martin Helen Martin ... Weeping Wanda Williams (2 episodes)
David Moses David Moses ... The Salesman
Dave Turner Dave Turner ... Officer Wigmore
Helen Stenborg Helen Stenborg ... The Cashier
Hilda Haynes Hilda Haynes ... Mrs. Andrews
Rai Sanders Rai Sanders ... The Doctor
Percy Rodrigues Percy Rodrigues ... Edgar Edwards
Kim Hamilton Kim Hamilton ... Betty Edwards
Rozelle Gayle Rozelle Gayle ... The Drunk
Randy Harris Randy Harris ... The Bartender
Judy Pace Judy Pace ... Gloria Jackson
Mary Alice Mary Alice ... Loretta Simpson
Vivian Bonnell Vivian Bonnell ... Cora
Estelle Evans Estelle Evans ... Alice
Louis Gossett Jr. Louis Gossett Jr. ... Uncle Wilbert (as Lou Gossett)
Norma Donaldson Norma Donaldson ... Mrs. Baker
Joe 'Flash' Riley Joe 'Flash' Riley ... Mr. Jenkins (as Jay Merreman Riley)
Kathryn Jackson Kathryn Jackson ... Mrs. Jenkins
Ronnie Harvey Cox Ronnie Harvey Cox ... Bobby Jenkins (as Ronnie Cox)
Albert Reed Albert Reed ... Alderman Fred Davis
Stanley Bennett Clay Stanley Bennett Clay ... Jimmy Pearson (as Stanley Clay)
J.A. Preston J.A. Preston ... Walter Ingles
Lester Wilson Lester Wilson ... Mr. Gage
Bhetty Waldron Bhetty Waldron ... The Princess
Fred D. Scott Fred D. Scott ... Warren Coggins (as Fred Scott)
Nedra Volz Nedra Volz ... The Old Lady
James Wheaton James Wheaton ... P.J. Hewitt
Jalen Lee Jalen Lee ... Jo Ann Taylor (as Catherine Lee Smith)
Jack Baker Jack Baker ... Cleatus Jackson (as John-Anthony Bailey)
Beeson Carroll Beeson Carroll ... Reardon
Laurence Haddon Laurence Haddon ... Monroe
Richard Ward Richard Ward ... Henry Evans
Arnold Johnson Arnold Johnson ... Hubert Johnson
Mel Bryant Mel Bryant ... The Salesman
Philip Baker Hall Philip Baker Hall ... The Motel Owner
Teddy Wilson Teddy Wilson ... Sweet Daddy Williams (as Theodore Wilson)
Bebe Drake Bebe Drake ... Savannah Jones (as Bebe Drake-Hooks)
Ernie Barnes Ernie Barnes ... First Hood
Larry Greene Larry Greene ... Second Hood
Don Marshall Don Marshall ... Federal Agent Lloyd
Ta-Tanisha Ta-Tanisha ... Mary Ann Thomas
Ron Recasner Ron Recasner ... The Doctor
Dulcie Jordan Dulcie Jordan ... The Nurse
Jay Leno Jay Leno ... The Young Man
Thalmus Rasulala Thalmus Rasulala ... Oscar Harris
Beverly Kushida Beverly Kushida ... Waitress
Alan Brasington Alan Brasington ... The Waiter
Debbi Morgan Debbi Morgan ... Samantha
Johnny Brown Johnny Brown ... Nathan Bookman
Uncredited Cast
Rozelle Gayle Rozelle Gayle ... Man at Piano
Rani DuBois Rani DuBois ... J.J.s Date
Jimmy Bridges Jimmy Bridges ... Party Goer
Produced by
Jack Elinson Jack Elinson ... producer
Norman Lear Norman Lear ... executive producer
Allan Manings Allan Manings ... executive producer
Norman Paul Norman Paul ... producer
Viva Knight Viva Knight ... associate producer
Whitney J. LeBlanc Whitney J. LeBlanc ... associate producer
Additional Info
Premiere: September 09, 1975
DVD Release: August 10, 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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