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Episodes
Florida's Homecoming: Part 1 Florida's Homecoming: Part 1
Thelma comes home from a date and tells her family she is in love, and thinks Keith loves her too. She invites Keith to dinner at their home, and he proposes to her....
September 16, 1978
Florida's Homecoming: Part 2 Florida's Homecoming: Part 2
With Florida back in town, everyone is excited about her return and Thelma's upcoming wedding. However, Thelma gets nervous and is not sure if she wants to marry...
September 16, 1978
Florida's Homecoming: Part 3 Florida's Homecoming: Part 3
To help pay for Thelma and Keith's wedding, JJ takes gets a loan from a loan shark. The wedding ceremony goes as planned, but as they walk from the church, Keith falls...
September 23, 1978
Florida's Homecoming: Part 4 Florida's Homecoming: Part 4
After a joyous wedding ceremony, things are anything but happy. Thelma and Keith cannot go on a honeymoon because Keith's leg is broken and it may end his sports...
September 30, 1978
Florida Gets a Job Florida Gets a Job
Jobs are scarce for Florida and JJ. An ad for a school bus driver catches Florida's eye, but she finds it has strings attached for JJ, and the strings are attached to...
October 7, 1978
Stomach Mumps Stomach Mumps
When Willona learns that one of Penny's friends is pregnant, she explains the situation to the 11-year-old - that her friend has a case of the 'stomach mumps'. Florida...
October 14, 1978
J.J. the Teacher J.J. the Teacher
JJ holds painting classes in the apartment and Thelma and Michael are tired of it. However, he wants to help one student is having problems at home. His father does...
October 21, 1978
Michael's Decision Michael's Decision
The Evans' apartment feels crowded with Thelma and Keith still living there after their marriage. In addition, things continue to fall apart. Michael decides he can...
November 8, 1978
J.J. and the Plumber's Helper J.J. and the Plumber's Helper
JJ's former girlfriend Vanessa is back in town, and she still has expensive taste. JJ does not want to tell her that he is out of work and cannot afford to take her...
December 2, 1978
The Witness The Witness
J.J. could pay dearly for witnessing an auto accident.
December 9, 1978
The Snow Storm The Snow Storm
Florida is called to work as substitute drive for the school bus because the regular drivers called off due to a snow storm. Florida makes the rounds & picks up...
December 13, 1978
The Traveling Christmas The Traveling Christmas
As the Evan's prepare for their Christmas Party, Keith comes home from work and reports that he has to work the night of the party. Florida decides everyone will have...
December 20, 1978
House Hunting House Hunting
Florida tells the family they are ready to move into their own house. After they find the house, they have trouble finding a loan.
January 3, 1979
Florida's Favorite Passenger: Part 1 Florida's Favorite Passenger: Part 1
JJ tries for a job in Indiana. Florida realizes one of the children on the school bus has difficulty hearing things, so she talks to the mother about having the boy...
May 23, 1979
Florida's Favorite Passenger: Part 2 Florida's Favorite Passenger: Part 2
Florida tries to get Larry's mother to realize her son has a hearing loss. After Larry does not hear a warning, he almost falls down an elevator. Larry's mother...
May 30, 1979
Blood Will Tell Blood Will Tell
Thugs who work for Sweet Daddy come to get JJ by force. Sweet Daddy is very sick and needs a blood transfusion. Turns out JJ is the closest person who has the blood...
June 6, 1979
Where Have All the Doctor's Gone? Where Have All the Doctor's Gone?
While Willona is out of town, Florida is taking care of Penny. Just about everyone in the apartment is sick with the flu. Florida takes Penny to the clinic, but...
June 13, 1979
J.J. and T.C. J.J. and T.C.
Bookman's assistant TC is interested in going out with JJ. He does not think much of TC because he sees her only as one of the guys. With a dance event coming up, this...
June 20, 1979
The Art Contest The Art Contest
With the art contest approaching, J.J. believes that he is shoo-in to win. However things don't go as planned after he trusts a distracted Bookman to deliver his...
1979
The Physical The Physical
Florida has to pass an annual exam in order to keep her job as a school bus driver.
July 11, 1979
A Matter of Mothers A Matter of Mothers
Willona is forced into the stand of a lifetime when Penny's natural mother arrives.
July 18, 1979
The End of the Rainbow The End of the Rainbow
The Evans Family, Wilona & daughter Penny, have life changing events that lead to their final day in the Chicago projects.
August 1, 1979
The Evans' Dilemma The Evans' Dilemma
The Evans family tries to discover the source of Keith's anger and depression.
1979
Cousin Raymond Cousin Raymond
The family is happy to see Florida's cousin Raymond, especially when he has nice gifts for everyone. He seems to have a lot of money to spend, and he offers Florida a...
1979
Directed by
Gerren Keith Gerren Keith  
Written by
Eric Monte Eric Monte ... created by
Mike Evans Mike Evans ... created by
Norman Lear Norman Lear ... developed by
Joseph Bonaduce Joseph Bonaduce ... story editor
Bruce Howard Bruce Howard ... story editor
Gene Farmer Gene Farmer ... story editor
Michael G. Moye Michael G. Moye ... written by
Norman Paul Norman Paul ... story by
Wayne Kline Wayne Kline ... teleplay by
Mark Fink Mark Fink ... written by
Sid Dorfman Sid Dorfman ... teleplay by
Bud Slocomb Bud Slocomb ... written by
Len Riley Len Riley ... written by
Michael S. Baser Michael S. Baser ... teleplay by / story by
Kim Weiskopf Kim Weiskopf ... teleplay by / story by
Anthony Bonaduce Anthony Bonaduce ... written by
Celia Bonaduce Celia Bonaduce ... written by
Judi Ann Mason Judi Ann Mason ... teleplay by
Carmen Finestra Carmen Finestra ... story by
Jacqueline Henken Jacqueline Henken ... story by
Cecil M. Brown Cecil M. Brown ... teleplay by / story by
Walter Smith Walter Smith ... written by
Bill Duke Bill Duke ... written by
Cast
Esther Rolle Esther Rolle ... Florida Evans (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)
Johnny Brown Johnny Brown ... Nathan Bookman (24 episodes)
Janet Jackson Janet Jackson ... Millicent 'Penny' Woods (24 episodes)
Ben Powers Ben Powers ... Keith Anderson (24 episodes)
Jimmie 'JJ' Walker Jimmie 'JJ' Walker ... James 'J.J.' Evans, Jr. (24 episodes) (as Jimmie Walker)
Teddy Wilson Teddy Wilson ... Sweet Daddy Williams (5 episodes) (as Theodore Wilson)
Larry Greene Larry Greene ... 2nd Hood - Bruno (2 episodes)
Bubba Smith Bubba Smith ... Claude (2 episodes)
Helen Martin Helen Martin ... Weeping Wanda Williams (2 episodes)
Albert Reed Albert Reed ... Alderman Fred Davis (2 episodes)
Kim Fields Kim Fields ... Kim (2 episodes)
Bebe Drake Bebe Drake ... Mrs. Baker (2 episodes) (as Bebe Drake-Hooks)
Derek Wells Derek Wells ... Larry Baker (2 episodes)
Ebony Wright Ebony Wright ... The Woman (2 episodes)
Robert Kya-Hill Robert Kya-Hill ... Mr. Patterson
Tawnya Reed Tawnya Reed ... Secretary (as Taunya Reed)
Al Fann Al Fann ... Minister
Irving Burton Irving Burton ... Freddie (as Irv Burton)
Rai Tasco Rai Tasco ... Caterer
Janet MacLachlan Janet MacLachlan ... Sandra Forbes
Gary Coleman Gary Coleman ... Gary James
Ernest Harden Jr. Ernest Harden Jr. ... Earl Mitchell (as Ernest Harden)
Hal Williams Hal Williams ... Frank Mitchell
Rose Parrish Rose Parrish ... Donna
Howard Morton Howard Morton ... Jim Crebbins
DeAnn Mears DeAnn Mears ... Julia Crebbins (as De Ann Mears)
Nancy Morgan Nancy Morgan ... Cindy Crebbins
Sheryl Lee Ralph Sheryl Lee Ralph ... Vanessa Blake
Bever-Leigh Banfield Bever-Leigh Banfield ... T.C. - Teresa
Maurice Marsac Maurice Marsac ... Francois
Beverly Hope Atkinson Beverly Hope Atkinson ... Savannah Morgan
William Lanteau William Lanteau ... Mr. Miller
Timmie Rogers Timmie Rogers ... The Wino - Donald
Anthony Thompkins Anthony Thompkins ... Alex
Harry Caesar Harry Caesar ... Mr. Clements
Vel Omarr Vel Omarr ... Taxi Driver at Coffee Machine (as Vel Omar Syed)
Charles Siebert Charles Siebert ... A.J. Rutherford
Paul Savior Paul Savior ... Doctor Harvey Casey (as Paul Baylor)
Dap Sugar Willie Dap Sugar Willie ... Looting Lenny
Sibyl Motley Sibyl Motley ... The Nurse
David Damas David Damas ... Leroy 'Bad News' Jones
George Reynolds George Reynolds ... Hood #1
Kathleen Bradley Kathleen Bradley ... The Nurse
Paula Kelly Paula Kelly ... Dr. Kelly
Ronalda Douglas Ronalda Douglas ... T.C. - Teresa
Mel Carter Mel Carter ... The Macho Guy
Ta-Tanisha Ta-Tanisha ... The Zodiac Girl (as Ta Tanisha)
Paul Mooney Paul Mooney ... The 2nd Guy
Renee Brown Renee Brown ... Emily Gibbs
Ron Trice Ron Trice ... Leo
Lil Greenwood Lil Greenwood ... Belinda Robbins
Charles Hallahan Charles Hallahan ... Sergeant Curry
Sarina C. Grant Sarina C. Grant ... Bessie
Stack Pierce Stack Pierce ... The Cop
Rod Perry Rod Perry ... Jeffrey
Chip Fields Chip Fields ... Linella Gordon
Dave Turner Dave Turner ... Officer Giles
John Witherspoon John Witherspoon ... Officer Lawson
Barry Cutler Barry Cutler ... Worm
Daryl Keith Roach Daryl Keith Roach ... Joe Stennet (as Daryl Roach)
Calvin Lockhart Calvin Lockhart ... Cousin Raymond Brown
Eileen Saki Eileen Saki ... Waitress
Takayo Doran Takayo Doran ... Hostess
Edwetta Little Edwetta Little ... Living Cable #1
Barbara Isaacs Barbara Isaacs ... Living Cable #3
Uncredited Cast
Larry Greene Larry Greene ... Bruno (2 episodes)
Bubba Smith Bubba Smith ... Claude (2 episodes)
Rani DuBois Rani DuBois ... Bridesmaid
Jack Firestone Jack Firestone ... Restaurant Customer
Leoda Richards Leoda Richards ... Restaurant Patron
Norman Stevans Norman Stevans ... Restaurant Patron
Produced by
Sid Dorfman Sid Dorfman ... producer
Norman Lear Norman Lear ... executive producer
Norman Paul Norman Paul ... executive producer
Ken Stump Ken Stump ... associate producer
Additional Info
Premiere: September 16, 1978
DVD Release: August 01, 2006
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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