X
  • TV-PG
  • CBS
  • Feb 23, 1977
  • 30 m
  • TV-PG
  • CBS
  • Feb 23, 1977
  • 30 m
Good Times

Summary Good Times first aired in February 1974 as a mid-season replacement and went on for six years. This spinoff of the TV series, Maude, centered on the Evans family. In Maude Esther Rolle had portrayed Florida Evans, the black housekeeper, but in Good Times Florida and her family were struggling to survive in a South Side ghetto in Chica...

Directed By: Gerren Keith

Written By: Eric Monte, Mike Evans, Norman Lear, John Baskin, Roger Shulman

  • TV-PG
  • CBS
  • Feb 23, 1977
  • 30 m
  • TV-PG
  • CBS
  • Feb 23, 1977
  • 30 m
Good Times
S4 • Episode 20
Florida and Carl
Air Date: Feb 23, 1977
User Score Available after 4 ratings
tbd
My Score
Hover and click to give a rating Saved

Where to Watch

Summary Good Times first aired in February 1974 as a mid-season replacement and went on for six years. This spinoff of the TV series, Maude, centered on the Evans family. In Maude Esther Rolle had portrayed Florida Evans, the black housekeeper, but in Good Times Florida and her family were struggling to survive in a South Side ghetto in Chica...

Created By: Mike Evans, Eric Monte

Where to Watch

Season Episodes

View All Seasons
Episode 1 • Sep 22, 1976 • 30 m
The Big Move: Part 1
With James getting a better job in Mississippi, the Evans family begins to pack up their things in preparation for their big move. Michael falls in love for the first time and is reluctant to leave Chicago.
Episode 2 • Sep 29, 1976 • 30 m
The Big Move: Part 2
Following the news of James' passing, everyone begins to worry about Florida who seems to be emotionally unaffected.
Episode 3 • Oct 6, 1976 • 24 m
J.J. and the Older Woman
Episode 4 • Oct 13, 1976 • 25 m
Michael the Warlord
Episode 5 • Oct 20, 1976 • 25 m
Michael's Great Romance
Michael becomes tongue-tied when he falls for Yvonne, a girl at school. However, Yvonne falls for JJ. Michael and JJ compete for the girl.
Episode 6 • Oct 27, 1976 • 25 m
Evans Versus Davis
A local politician wants JJs help for his campaign. Since JJ does not like the man, he refuses. The politician threatens to have them evicted from their apartment.
Episode 7 • Nov 10, 1976 • 25 m
J.J.'s New Career: Part 1
When J.J. loses his job, the family is short on rent and threatened with eviction. J.J. cannot find work at the unemployment office, unemployment compensation is at least three weeks out, so he needs to make some tough decisions.
Episode 8 • Nov 17, 1976 • 24 m
J.J.'s New Career: Part 2
Once J.J. accepts a job as a bookie, he begins making good money, and Thelma does not have to take a semester off from college to work. Florida eventually finds out though, and she does not approve at all.
Episode 9 • Nov 24, 1976 • 25 m
Grandpa's Visit
Florida and the children are looking forward to James' father's visit. He arrives with a loud-talking woman, and he is not acting like a grandfather typically acts.
Episode 10 • Dec 8, 1976 • 30 m
Rich Is Better Than Poor... Maybe
The Evans and Willona buy lottery tickets since the prize money is high. They are excited when JJs ticket is the winning number, and they win $2,500. Thelma tells her friends the good news, and the next day, school mates visit with guns.
Episode 11 • Dec 15, 1976 • 25 m
Florida's Night Out
The Evans children forego their social outings to stay at home and keep their recently widowed mother company, but she shocks them by agreeing to join Willona for a night on the town, which includes a stop at a singles bar.
Episode 12 • Dec 22, 1976 • 25 m
The Judy Cohen Story
JJ gets Michael's band a job at a tavern. While the pay is good, Florida does not want Michael to be playing in a bar. When JJ is at the tavern, he hears another singer (Judy Cohen) and knows that she has real talent to make it big.
Episode 13 • Jan 5, 1977 • 25 m
The Comedian and the Loan Sharks
JJ borrows money from a loan shark, intending to pay it back as soon as his new find performs in a local comedian competition. When Tyrone gets cold feet, JJ goes on stage to perform in hopes of winning the money to pay the loan sharks.
Episode 14 • Jan 12, 1977 • 25 m
The Hustle
Florida is always in a bad mood lately. The children are tired of her crankiness, so they decide she needs to get away for a vacation. JJ finds a way to earn money so they can afford a trip.
Episode 15 • Jan 19, 1977 • 25 m
Thelma's African Romance: Part 1
Episode 16 • Jan 19, 1977 • 25 m
Thelma's African Romance: Part 2
When Thelma announces she plans to move in with Ibe at college, Florida emphatically says no. Ibe then asks Thelma to marry him and move to Nigeria with him. She accepts, but then finds out that Ibe believes in polygamy.
Episode 17 • Jan 26, 1977 • 25 m
Willona's Surprise
Willona's ex-husband returns to town to help celebrate her birthday. He says he has changed, and is ready to be with her again. She starts to accept him, but then Ray starts flirting with Thelma, proving he is still the same sleaze.
Episode 18 • Feb 2, 1977 • 25 m
A Friend in Need
A house party at the Evans' apartment takes an unexpected turn when J.J.'s down-on-his-luck buddy tries to commit suicide.
Episode 19 • Feb 9, 1977 • 25 m
A Stormy Relationship
Florida confronts Michael's boss at the hardware store after she learns that his atheist views are negatively influencing her son.
Episode 20 • Feb 23, 1977 • 30 m
Florida and Carl
Florida reluctantly agrees to go on her first date since James died. She goes to a restaurant with Carl where they have a rude waiter. Florida does her best to be forgiving of the waiter, but this upsets Carl and he walks out.
Episode 21 • Mar 2, 1977 • 30 m
My Son, the Father
Michael's school is holding a father/son dinner. JJ assumes he will go with Michael as a father figure. Micheal tells JJ that he has already asked Carl to be his stand-in-father.
Episode 22 • Mar 9, 1977 • 30 m
J.J. in Business
JJ has another money-making idea. He starts a greeting card business and has the whole family involved in making up messages. He has the business plans are laid out, but does not have the financing.
Episode 23 • Mar 23, 1977 • 30 m
Love Has a Spot On Its Lung: Part 1
Carl tells the children he plans to propose marriage to Florida, so they are surprised when he suddenly leaves town. Turns out Carl had an appointment with his doctor and received some bad news about his health.
Episode 24 • Mar 30, 1977 • 30 m
Love Has a Spot On Its Lung: Part 2
Carl confesses to Florida he has been diagnosed with lung cancer but he still wants to marry her even though he does not know his future. Florida accepts his proposal.
6 Seasons

Top Cast

View All
View All Cast & Crew

User Reviews

There are no user reviews yet. Be the first to add a review.

Related Shows

The Office (UK)

97
Universal Acclaim

Bo Burnham: Inside

96
Universal Acclaim

The Larry Sanders Show

95
Universal Acclaim

Fleabag

92
Universal Acclaim

Atlanta

92
Universal Acclaim

My So-Called Life

92
Universal Acclaim

This Is Going To Hurt

91
Universal Acclaim

It's a Sin

91
Universal Acclaim

The Bear

91
Universal Acclaim

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

90
Universal Acclaim

How to With John Wilson

90
Universal Acclaim

A Black Lady Sketch Show

89
Universal Acclaim

Reservation Dogs

89
Universal Acclaim

A Parks and Recreation Special

89
Universal Acclaim

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock

89
Universal Acclaim

Everybody Hates Chris

88
Universal Acclaim

Better Things

88
Universal Acclaim

Brooklyn Bridge

88
Universal Acclaim

Barry

88
Universal Acclaim

Baby Reindeer

88
Universal Acclaim

Freaks and Geeks

88
Universal Acclaim

Somebody Somewhere

88
Universal Acclaim

Related News

2024 Summer/Fall TV Premiere Calendar

2024 Summer/Fall TV Premiere Calendar

Jason Dietz

Find a frequently updated calendar of premiere dates for all upcoming new and returning television shows on broadcast, streaming, and cable, plus TV movies and specials and VOD releases.

  • tv show
What to Watch on Apple TV+ Right Now

What to Watch on Apple TV+ Right Now

Jason Dietz

Get a list of the best movie and TV titles recently added (and coming soon) to Apple TV+, updated frequently.

  • tv show
What to Watch on Peacock Right Now

What to Watch on Peacock Right Now

Jason Dietz

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to the Peacock streaming service, updated frequently.

  • tv show
May 2024 TV Preview

May 2024 TV Preview

Jason Dietz

The month ahead will bring Apple's latest sci-fi series, the return of Hacks, a new Doctor Who, and more.

  • tv show
What to Watch on Paramount+ Right Now

What to Watch on Paramount+ Right Now

Jason Dietz

Find a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added to Paramount+ and Paramount+ With Showtime, plus a list of titles coming soon to the streaming services.

  • tv show
What to Watch on Max Right Now

What to Watch on Max Right Now

Jason Dietz

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to Max--plus all of the titles leaving the streaming service this month--updated frequently.

  • tv show