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Good Times: Season 6

Good Times

Good Times: Season 6

Sony Pictures (Aug 01, 1978)
DVD
NR (Not Rated)
043396150461
TV Series | Comedy | TV
USA | English | Color | 09:40

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 Chicago. Florida was married to James Evans (in Maude his name was Henry) and they had three children, J.J., Thelma and Michael. The Evans family also had a next door neighbor, Willona Woods who was also a main character. At the beginning of 1976-1977 season, John Amos, who portrayed James, left the series. The writers decided to kill him off in a car accident, leaving Florida to run the household by herself. But then a year later, Esther Rolle decided to leave. She was not happy with the direction of the series. Especially the direction the character, J.J. had taken. In the 1977-1978 season, with both John Amos and Esther Rolle gone, sto


Episodes View details

1 Florida's Homecoming: Part 1 23 min | Sep 16, 1978

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. Florida returns home from Arizona and gives her approval for the marriage.

2 Florida's Homecoming: Part 2 23 min | Sep 16, 1978

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 Keith. Also, JJ is let go from his job.

3 Florida's Homecoming: Part 3 25 min | Sep 23, 1978

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 and breaks his leg. This will affect his job in sports.

4 Florida's Homecoming: Part 4 24 min | Sep 30, 1978

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 career. Also, the loan sharks come to visit JJ to get their money back.

5 Florida Gets a Job 25 min | Oct 07, 1978

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 Alderman Davis

6 Stomach Mumps 25 min | Oct 14, 1978

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 urges Willona to tell Penny the truth, putting a strain on the rekindled friendship.

7 J.J. the Teacher 25 min | Oct 21, 1978

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 not want him painting and is being abusive.

8 Michael's Decision 25 min | Nov 08, 1978

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 help the situation by moving into his own apartment - with a white girl.

9 J.J. and the Plumber's Helper 25 min | Dec 02, 1978

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 out all the time. Bookman's assistant is interested in JJ.

10 The Witness 30 min | Dec 09, 1978

J.J. could pay dearly for witnessing an auto accident.

11 The Snow Storm 25 min | Dec 13, 1978

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 children, but then everyone has to abandon the bus when it gets stuck in snow.

12 The Traveling Christmas 25 min | Dec 20, 1978

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 the party at his work.

13 House Hunting 25 min | Jan 03, 1979

Florida tells the family they are ready to move into their own house. After they find the house, they have trouble finding a loan.

14 Florida's Favorite Passenger: Part 1 25 min | May 23, 1979

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 tested. The mother does not believe there is a problem.

15 Florida's Favorite Passenger: Part 2 24 min | May 30, 1979

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 finally realizes he has a problem. Florida takes the boy to the doctors.

16 Blood Will Tell 25 min | Jun 06, 1979

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 Sweet Daddy needs. In exchange, he promises to do something for JJ.

17 Where Have All the Doctor's Gone? 25 min | Jun 13, 1979

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 doctors are scarce, and the remaining doctor has plans to close the practice.

18 J.J. and T.C. 25 min | Jun 20, 1979

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 seems like a good time for them to get together.

19 The Art Contest 25 min | Nov 30, 1978

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 painting to the judges.

20 The Physical 30 min | Jul 11, 1979

Florida has to pass an annual exam in order to keep her job as a school bus driver.

21 A Matter of Mothers 25 min | Jul 18, 1979

Willona is forced into the stand of a lifetime when Penny's natural mother arrives.

22 The End of the Rainbow 25 min | Aug 01, 1979

The Evans Family, Wilona & daughter Penny, have life changing events that lead to their final day in the Chicago projects.

23 The Evans' Dilemma 25 min | Nov 30, 1978

The Evans family tries to discover the source of Keith's anger and depression.

24 Cousin Raymond 25 min | Nov 30, 1978

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 new apartment for the family. Then she learns how he earns his money.

Cast View all

Ja'Net DuBois Willona Woods
Janet Jackson Millicent 'Penny' Woods
Esther Rolle Florida Evans
Jimmie Walker James 'J.J.' Evans / Jr.
Johnny Brown Nathan Bookman
BernNadette Stanis Thelma Evans Anderson
Ralph Carter Michael Evans
Ben Powers Keith Anderson
Teddy Wilson Sweet Daddy Williams
Bubba Smith Claude
Larry Greene Hood #2
Bebe Drake Mrs. Baker
Helen Martin Weeping Wanda Williams
Kim Fields Kim
Albert Reed Alderman Fred Davis
Ebony Wright Living Cable #2
Derek Wells Larry Baker
Charles Hallahan Sergeant Curry
John Witherspoon Officer Lawson
Norman Stevans Restaurant Patron
Calvin Lockhart Cousin Raymond Brown
Sheryl Lee Ralph Vanessa Blake
Rai Tasco Caterer
Al Fann Minister
Leoda Richards Restaurant Patron

Edition details

Packaging Keep Case
Nr Discs 1
Distributor Columbia/Tri-Star
Layers Single side, Single layer
Regions Region 1

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