Good Times

1. S01E01Too Old BluesFebruary 8, 1974—Tests indicate that James is a candidate for a union apprenticeship program, but his birth certificate says differently
2. S01E02Black JesusFebruary 15, 1974—A sudden run of good luck and one of J.J.'s paintings create a religious conflict in the Evans household.
3. S01E03Getting Up the RentFebruary 22, 1974—The Evans family faces eviction from their Chicago apartment.
4. S01E04God's Business is Good BusinessMarch 1, 1974—A self-proclaimed "shepherd of the Lord" asks James to become one of his herdsmen.
5. S01E05Michael Gets SuspendedMarch 8, 1974—A remark in class gets Michael suspended from school.
6. S01E06Sex and the Evans FamilyMarch 15, 1974—Florida and James fear that there is more between Thelma and her new beau than a five-year difference.
7. S01E07Junior Gets a PatronMarch 22, 1974—J.J., an aspiring artist, is discovered by a man who wants to become his patron.
8. S01E08Junior the SeniorMarch 29, 1974—Odds are good that J.J. will be held back a grade
9. S01E09The VisitorApril 5, 1974—An angry Housing Authority official visits the Evans family after one of Michael's letters to the editor is published.
10. S01E10Springtime in the GhettoApril 19, 1974—Florida's charitable instincts could lose her an award.
11. S01E11The TV CommercialApril 26, 1974—Florida is asked to be a health tonic's spokeswoman.
12. S01E12The Check UpMay 3, 1974—The family tries to convince James that he should see a doctor for his headaches and emotional outbursts.
13. S01E13My Son, the LoverMay 10, 1974—A popular girl (Ta-Tanisha) steals J.J.'s heart.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Florida FlipsSeptember 10, 1974—Florida promises to burst into a full-fledged hurricane unless someone can figure out what triggered the storm
2. S02E02J.J. Becomes a Man (1)September 17, 1974—A credit error may ruin J.J.'s 18th birthday.
3. S02E03J.J. Becomes a Man (2)September 24, 1974—Florida and James have to come up with $500 in bail when J.J. is arrested on an alleged armed robbery charge.
4. S02E04Crosstown Buses Run All Day, Doodah, DoodahOctober 1, 1974—Michael is offered a chance to bus to a better school.
5. S02E05The Man I Most AdmireOctober 8, 1974—Michael's school assignment sets off a chain reaction of events in the Evans household.
6. S02E06Thelma's Young ManOctober 15, 1974—The Evans family is shocked when they meet Thelma's new fiance.
7. S02E07The I.Q. TestOctober 22, 1974—Michael jeopardizes his chances for a higher education when he walks out on an IQ test that he feels is unfair to minorities
8. S02E08The Encyclopedia HustleOctober 29, 1974—The fine print at the bottom of an ``easy payment'' contract for an encyclopedia set buys the Evanses a lot of trouble
9. S02E09The Gang (1)November 12, 1974—J.J. reluctantly becomes a member of the Satan's Knights street gang.
10. S02E10The Gang (2)November 19, 1974—James wants to press charges after J.J. is wounded.
11. S02E11Florida, the MatchmakerNovember 26, 1974—Florida decides to find a husband for Willona.
12. S02E12The WindfallDecember 3, 1974—James is not convinced that honesty is the best policy when all he gets for a good deed is obscene phone calls.
13. S02E13Sometimes There's No Bottom in the BottleDecember 10, 1974—Thelma catches her cousin nipping at the family liquor supply.
14. S02E14Florida's Big GigDecember 31, 1974—James is sure that the new job he has been promised is the answer to the family's troubles.
15. S02E15Florida Goes to SchoolJanuary 7, 1975—Florida's dream of finally getting her high-school diploma is clouded by James' opposition to the idea.
16. S02E16The NudeJanuary 14, 1975—Florida and James are torn between letting J.J. do a portrait and their misgivings about the prospective model.
17. S02E17The Family BusinessJanuary 21, 1975—The family runs a secret fix-it service at home.
18. S02E18The Debutante BallFebruary 4, 1975—J.J. finds out that his date has snobbish parents that disapprove of him.
19. S02E19The Dinner PartyFebruary 11, 1975—The Evanses are afraid they may be eating dog food when an elderly neighbor brings the main course for dinner
20. S02E20The HouseguestFebruary 18, 1975—James fears an old pal has secret motives for visiting.
21. S02E21My Girl HenriettaFebruary 25, 1975—J.J. announces plans to marry and settle down.
22. S02E22The EnlistmentMarch 4, 1975—Both James and J.J. suddenly lose their jobs.
23. S02E23Thelma's ScholarshipMarch 11, 1975—Thelma receives a scholarship from an exclusive school.
24. S02E24The Lunch Money RipoffMarch 18, 1975—A schoolyard extortionist bullies Michael.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01A Real Cool JobSeptember 9, 1975—James' high-paying job offer has one drawback.
2. S03E02The Family GunSeptember 16, 1975—Florida objects when James buys a gun for protection.
3. S03E03Operation FloridaSeptember 23, 1975—Florida's hospitalization strains the family finances.
4. S03E04Love in the GhettoSeptember 30, 1975—James and Florida disapprove of Thelma's engagement.
5. S03E05Florida's Rich CousinOctober 7, 1975—Frustrated James considers borrowing from cousin Edgar.
6. S03E06The WeekendOctober 14, 1975—Florida and James go off to a mountain cabin for a romantic celebration of their 20th wedding anniversary.
7. S03E07The BabyOctober 21, 1975—A baby-shower guest of honor makes an announcement.
8. S03E08Michael's Big FallOctober 28, 1975—Changing schools has an effect on Michael.
9. S03E09The PoliticiansNovember 4, 1975—The family is divided when James and Florida support rival candidates in a local election.
10. S03E10Willona's DilemmaNovember 11, 1975—Willona dates a man with a physical disability.
11. S03E11Florida's ProtestNovember 25, 1975—Florida pickets the neighborhood supermarket after a roast from the store makes everyone sick.
12. S03E12The MuralDecember 2, 1975—The Evans family's good news is not what it seems.
13. S03E13A Loss of ConfidenceDecember 9, 1975—A gorgeous girl's rejection shatters J.J.
14. S03E14Cousin CleatusDecember 16, 1975—The FBI comes asking questions about Florida's nephew.
15. S03E15The Family TreeDecember 23, 1975—Thelma locates her grandfather and invites him home for her dad's birthday.
16. S03E16A Place to DieDecember 30, 1975—Michael's elderly friend wants to stay with the family.
17. S03E17J.J.'s Fiancee (1)January 6, 1976—J.J. astounds the family with the news that he plans to marry the ``weirdo'' of the neighborhood.
18. S03E18J.J.'s Fiancee (2)January 13, 1976—J.J. decides to elope without learning some important facts about his bride.
19. S03E19Sweet Daddy WilliamsJanuary 20, 1976—The numbers king of the neighborhood commissions J.J. to paint a portrait.
20. S03E20The InvestigationJanuary 27, 1976—Michael's research for a report has repercussions.
21. S03E21J.J. in TroubleFebruary 3, 1976—When an old girlfriend visits J.J., she brings along some upsetting news.
22. S03E22Florida the WomanFebruary 17, 1976—Fed up with being treated like a servant by her family, Florida accepts a luncheon invitation from a man.
23. S03E23The Break UpFebruary 24, 1976—Thelma's beau accepts a job in California.
24. S03E24The Rent PartyMarch 2, 1976—The Evans family gives a rent party to help a neighbor.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01The Big Move (1)September 22, 1976—As the Evanses prepare to join James in Mississippi, a damper is thrown on everything.
2. S04E02The Big Move (2)September 29, 1976—Florida's attitude toward James' death causes dissension in an already saddened household.
3. S04E03J.J. and the Older WomanOctober 6, 1976—Thelma's teacher falls for J.J.'s art, and J.J.
4. S04E04Michael, the WarlordOctober 13, 1976—Michael is pressured into becoming a member of a street gang that is terrorizing the neighborhood.
5. S04E05Michael's Great RomanceOctober 20, 1976—J.J. tries to lend a helping hand when Michael experiences his first great romance.
6. S04E06Evans Versus DavisOctober 27, 1976—A shady politician asks J.J. for campaign help.
7. S04E07J.J.'s New Career (1)November 10, 1976—J.J. resorts to crime in an effort to get his family out of the ghetto.
8. S04E08J.J.'s New Career (2)November 17, 1976—Florida has only one choice of action when she discovers what J.J. is doing for money.
9. S04E09Grandpa's VisitNovember 24, 1976—Grandpa Evans brings a special guest of his own for Thanksgiving.
10. S04E10Rich is Better Than Poor...MaybeDecember 8, 1976—J.J.'s joy over winning the lottery is cut short.
11. S04E11Florida's Night OutDecember 15, 1976—The children and Willona try to convince Florida to have some fun.
12. S04E12The Judy Cohen StoryDecember 22, 1976—J.J. comes up with a vocal discovery that he calls the "great white hope."
13. S04E13The Comedian and the Loan SharksJanuary 5, 1977—The backers for J.J.'s new client turn out to be loan sharks.
14. S04E14The HustleJanuary 12, 1977—The Evans children go into the long-underwear business.
15. S04E15Thelma's African Romance (1)January 19, 1977—Thelma enjoys a romantic relationship with an African student.
16. S04E16Thelma's African Romance (2)January 19, 1977—Thelma plans to move in with her African boyfriend despite Florida's objections.
17. S04E17Willona's SurpriseJanuary 26, 1977—Willona's ex-husband arrives for her birthday party.
18. S04E18A Friend in NeedFebruary 2, 1977—J.J., Thelma and Michael throw a wild party while Florida is gone for the weekend.
19. S04E19A Stormy RelationshipFebruary 9, 1977—Michael announces he has become an atheist.
20. S04E20Florida and CarlFebruary 23, 1977—Florida's reluctance to go out on a date proves to be justified when her special evening seems headed for disaster.
21. S04E21My Son, the FatherMarch 2, 1977—Michael and Carl's secret changes J.J.'s attitude.
22. S04E22J.J. in BusinessMarch 9, 1977—J.J. and his friends decide to start a greeting-card business together.
23. S04E23Love Has a Spot on His Lung (1)March 23, 1977—Carl announces he will propose to Florida.
24. S04E24Love Has a Spot on His Lung (2)March 30, 1977—The Evans family finally discovers Carl's serious medical secret.

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01The Evans Get Involved (1)September 21, 1977—The family investigates when Penny is injured.
2. S05E02The Evans Get Involved (2)September 21, 1977—Willona accuses her neighbor of child abuse.
3. S05E03The Evans Get Involved (3)September 28, 1977—Willona must make an agonizing decision that could change the rest of her life.
4. S05E04The Evans Get Involved (4)October 5, 1977—Bookman's secret scheme could derail the adoption.
5. S05E05Thelma Moves OutOctober 12, 1977—In rebellion against J.J., Thelma moves into her own apartment.
6. S05E06Willona, the FuzzOctober 19, 1977—Willona spies on others to earn extra money.
7. S05E07WheelsNovember 2, 1977—One car plus four owners equals trouble when J.J.'s "Awesome Foursome" become business partners.
8. S05E08Breaker, BreakerNovember 9, 1977—Michael discovers the world of CB radios.
9. S05E09Bye, Bye, BookmanNovember 16, 1977—A petition for repairs costs Bookman his job.
10. S05E10Thelma's Brief EncounterDecember 7, 1977—A mysterious, handsome stranger romances Thelma.
11. S05E11Requiem for a WinoDecember 14, 1977—J.J. holds an unusual wake for a homeless man at the apartment building.
12. S05E12Penny's ChristmasDecember 21, 1977—Willona's Christmas joy is threatened when she learns that her most precious gift may be taken from her.
13. S05E13No More Mr. Nice GuyJanuary 4, 1978—J.J. wants to teach Michael responsibility.
14. S05E14Willona's Mr. RightJanuary 11, 1978—Willona must choose between the chance of a lifetime with the man of her dreams or something far more important.
15. S05E15J.J. and the Boss' DaughterJanuary 18, 1978—J.J. doesn't know if his talent or the boss's daughter was responsible for his new assignment.
16. S05E16Where There's SmokeJanuary 25, 1978—Penny painfully discovers that smoking is dangerous to more than one's health.
17. S05E17I Had a DreamJanuary 30, 1978—J.J.'s potential promotion at work may be threatened by prejudice.
18. S05E18The BoarderFebruary 6, 1978—J.J., Thelma and Michael discover that their new boarder is the only surviving witness in a trial against a dangerous criminal.
19. S05E19J.J.'s ConditionFebruary 13, 1978—J.J. succumbs to the stress of dating a married woman when he develops an ulcer.
20. S05E20Willona, the Other WomanFebruary 27, 1978—Willona is suspected of being the ``other woman'' when Bookman is thought to be stepping out on his wife.
21. S05E21Something Old, Something NewMarch 13, 1978—Grandpa discovers obstacles to his intended nuptials.
22. S05E22Willona's New JobMarch 20, 1978—Willona receives a long-awaited marriage proposal only to discover that her suitor has a ``catch.''.
23. S05E23Write On, ThelmaMarch 27, 1978—Production of Thelma's first play comes with a hitch.
24. S05E24That's Entertainment, Evans StyleApril 3, 1978—The Evans clan and friends put on a show to raise cash.

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Florida's Homecoming (1)September 16, 1978—Thelma gives a dinner party for her new boyfriend with such sensational results that Florida rushes home from Arizona to see what's happenin
2. S06E02Florida's Homecoming (2)September 16, 1978—Wedding bells are ringing for Thelma and Keith, but they may not be heard over their arguing.
3. S06E03Florida's Homecoming: The Wedding (3)September 23, 1978—The day arrives for Thelma to marry handsome football star Keith Anderson.
4. S06E04Florida's Homecoming: United We Stand (4)September 30, 1978—Thelma's new husband stands to lose his contract and J.J. faces the jaws of a greedy loan shark.
5. S06E05Florida Gets a JobOctober 7, 1978—J.J. could have the answer to Florida's need to find work for herself.
6. S06E06Stomach MumpsOctober 14, 1978—Willona makes an effort to protect Penny from learning the facts of life.
7. S06E07J.J. the TeacherOctober 21, 1978—J.J. tries his hand at giving art lessons, with unexpected results.
8. S06E08Michael's DecisionNovember 8, 1978—Michael announces his intention to move out, and more.
9. S06E09J.J. and the Plumber's HelperDecember 2, 1978—An unemployed J.J. is torn between his emotions and the facts when a girlfriend returns to town.
10. S06E10The WitnessDecember 9, 1978—J.J. could pay terribly for being the sole witness to a serious car accident.
11. S06E11The Snow StormDecember 13, 1978—A blizzard traps Florida and a busload of children.
12. S06E12The Traveling ChristmasDecember 20, 1978—When Keith's boss refuses to let him off on Christmas Eve, the Evans family celebrates "on the road."
13. S06E13House HuntingJanuary 3, 1979—The Evans family decides to buy its first house and discovers major obstacles
14. S06E14Florida's Favorite Passenger (1)May 23, 1979—Florida's concern for one of her passengers puts her at odds with the child's mother.
15. S06E15Florida's Favorite Passenger (2)May 30, 1979—Florida's interest in one of her passengers solves one problem, but creates another.
16. S06E16Blood Will TellJune 6, 1979—J.J. has something that Sweet Daddy wants and whether or not he gets it will be a matter of life or death.
17. S06E17Where Have All the Doctors Gone?June 13, 1979—Florida's anxious search for a doctor turns to anger when the only one she finds is too busy to be interested in her problem.
18. S06E18J.J. and T.C.June 20, 1979—J.J.'s far-reaching search for a date overlooks an eager candidate who takes some dangerous steps to ensure that she'll never be forgotten a
19. S06E19The PhysicalJuly 11, 1979—Florida's efforts to pass an important medical exam at work may be thwarted by a well-meaning gift from the children she cares most about.
20. S06E20A Matter of MothersJuly 18, 1979—Willona is forced into the stand of a lifetime when Penny's natural mother arrives.
21. S06E21The Evans' Dilemma—The Evans family tries to discover the source of Keith's anger and depression.
22. S06E22The Art Contest—J.J. has some fast decisions to make when he mistakenly enters an important art contest with someone else's painting.
23. S06E23Cousin Raymond—A visit from Florida's wealthy cousin brings expensive gifts for everyone until Florida discovers just where all the money is coming from.
24. S06E24The End of the RainbowAugust 1, 1979—Good fortune shines on the Evans family and creates the happiest day of Florida's life.

Season 6 ranked & reviewed