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Episodes
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The Evans Get Involved: Part 1
A new neighbor girl, 10-year-old Penny Gordon, becomes friends with Willona and the Evans family. Later, they discover a horrifying secret - that Penny is viciously...
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September 21, 1977
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The Evans Get Involved: Part 2
Willona becomes frustrated in her attempts to report her suspicions that Penny is being abused. Things become complicated when the Gordons suddenly move from their...
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September 21, 1977
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The Evans Get Involved: Part 3
Willona becomes heartsick with worry about Penny's apparent fate ... when she turns up at the Evanses' apartment. She's run away from home, and this time, her mother...
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September 28, 1977
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The Evans Get Involved: Part 4
Willona tries to adopt Penny, but learns she can't because she is single. So, Bookman offers to pose as Willona's husband.
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October 5, 1977
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Thelma Moves Out
After several arguments with JJ and Michael, Thelma decides she has had enough and moves to an apartment on campus. However, Thelma soon wishes she was back home when...
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October 12, 1977
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Willona, the Fuzz
After Penny calls her 'Momma' for the first time, Willona decides to make her happy by paying for her ice skating lessons. She takes an extra job at the store by...
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October 19, 1977
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Wheels
JJ and his three friends buy Bookman's 1954 DeSoto.
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November 2, 1977
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Breaker, Breaker
Bookman hides a CB radio in the Evans' apartment and everybody uses it; Michael, pretending to be J.J., starts a conversation, with someone who identifies herself as...
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November 9, 1977
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Bye, Bye, Bookman
As always, Bookman is avoiding his job and the tenants are tired of his excuses, rusty water, no electricity, plumbing problems and more. Winona starts a petition and...
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November 16, 1977
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Thelma's Brief Encounter
Michael and J.J. are curious about the new mystery man that Thelma is dating. J.J. goes undercover and discovers that her boyfriend is on parole.
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December 7, 1977
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Requiem for a Wino
A homeless man returns to the Evan's apartment building after having been away for awhile. Later, they hear he died in an accident and hold a wake. Turns out,...
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December 14, 1977
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Penny's Christmas
Everybody's excited about Penny's first Christmas with Willona as the official adoption draws close; but when her money is stolen, Penny steals a necklace for...
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December 21, 1977
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No More Mr. Nice Guy
Michael is falling behind on his homework and chores. J.J. is lenient on him. But when Michael and Penny are arrested for carjacking, J.J. puts his foot down.
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January 4, 1978
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Willona's Mr. Right
Willona's former boyfriend calls her. He is back in town from Alaska and wants to marry Willona. She turns him down because she now has Penny to consider. When Penny...
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January 11, 1978
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J.J. and the Boss' Daughter
JJ has a new assistant at work, but does not realize the attractive woman is the daughter of his boss. JJ starts to brag how he has control of the office and the boss...
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January 18, 1978
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Where There's Smoke
Willona visits the Evans while Florida is out, and she smells smoke. The couch cushion is almost thoroughly burnt. JJ, Michael, and Thelma each have different stories...
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January 25, 1978
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I Had a Dream
JJ feels like he is not going anywhere at his job with responsibilities or a promotion. He thinks it is because he is black. He dreams he is white and we see what he...
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January 30, 1978
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The Boarder
JJ decides to rent out a room in their apartment for the extra money. They then find out the man is a witness to a crime and a hit-man might be looking for him.
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February 6, 1978
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J.J.'s Condition
Willona tells JJ he might be getting an upset stomach all the time because of his relationship with Barbara. Barbara is still married, but tells JJ she is going to get...
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February 13, 1978
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Willona, the Other Woman
Bookman's wife finds Bookman in Willona's apartment and they are caught in a compromising position. Is Willona a new girlfriend for Bookman?
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February 27, 1978
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Something Old, Something New
The Evan's grandfather visits and announces that he is postponing his marriage. His fiancée is not happy.
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March 13, 1978
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Willona's New Job
Willona gets a promotion to a buyer at work. It means better pay and more prestige. She is excited about the opportunity. But then Frank returns and wants to marry her...
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March 20, 1978
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Write On, Thelma
Thelma writes a play, and the local theater is interested in producing the play. She is excited, until the owner tells her to change the characters, dialogue, and the...
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March 27, 1978
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That's Entertainment, Evans Style
A child-care center in the neighborhood is scheduled to close due to lack of funds. To keep it open, the Evan's plan a show to raise money from the neighbors.
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April 3, 1978
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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
(#6,107 / 33,091)
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#6,103
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Good Times: Season 4 (1976)
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#6,104
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Good Times: Season 3 (1975)
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#6,105
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Good Times: Season 6 (1978)
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#6,106
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Good Times: Season 2 (1974)
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#6,107
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Good Times: Season 5 (1977)
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#6,108
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Good Times: Season 1 (1974)
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#6,109
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Feast II: Sloppy Seconds (2008)
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#6,110
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Eastwick: Season 1 (2009)
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#6,111
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Mortal Kombat Legends: Battle Of The Realms (2021)
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Credits and Details
