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Good Times: Season 4

24 episodes · first aired Sep 22, 1976

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1 The Big Move (1) Sep 22, 1976 · 30m The family is getting ready to move to Mississippi which is where James has gotten a promising new job. However, the family is waiting for the right time to tell Bookman the news. Later…
2 The Big Move (2) Sep 29, 1976 · 30m The death of James has J.J., Thelma and Michael overcome with grief and also leaves them wondering what is wrong with Florida, who hasn't cried once since she found out the news of James'…
3 J.J. and the Older Woman Oct 6, 1976 · 30m Thelma invites her favorite teacher to the apartment and while she is there she is fascinated with JJ's artwork. She and JJ soon develop an instant attraction to each other, which disturbs…
4 Michael the Warlord Oct 13, 1976 · 30m Widespread violence has been running rampant in the neighborhood and a large part of it is due to the street gang, the Warlords. While Florida and some concerned citizens discuss the…
5 Michael's Great Romance Oct 20, 1976 · 30m Michael is in love with Yvonne but every time he's around her he freezes. When Yvonne meets J.J. she instantly falls for him thus creating a sibling rivalry between Michael and J.J.
6 Evans Versus Davis Oct 27, 1976 · 30m Alderman Davis makes a visit to the Evans' household wanting J.J. to speak at his re-election campaign. However, when J.J. refuses, an eviction notice is immediately handed to Florida.
7 J.J.'s New Career (1) Nov 10, 1976 · 30m After loosing his job, J.J. tries his best to find a job. However, when Bookman serves the Evans' family with an eviction notice due to late rent, J.J. decides to take a job offer from a…
8 J.J.'s New Career (2) Nov 17, 1976 · 30m J.J. is in the money, now that he has a new job working with two friends in a gambling operation. However, little does he know, the gambling business also includes prostitution and drugs…
9 Grandpa's Visit Nov 24, 1976 · 30m Florida and the children are excitedly anticipating the arrival of Grandpa Evans. However, he arrives with a loud companion in tow.
10 Rich is Better Than Poor . . . Maybe Dec 8, 1976 · 30m Some good luck strikes the family when J.J. wins a lottery. However, the luck doesn't last long, that is until, Thelma's friend Edna shows up with her sister both wielding pistols and…
11 Florida's Night Out Dec 15, 1976 · 30m The kids feel Florida has been spending too much time alone and they decide to cancel their plans and spend an evening with her. But Florida surprises them all and goes out with Willona…
12 The Judy Cohen Story Dec 22, 1976 · 30m J.J. is managing Michael's singing group and gets them a gig at a local tavern. While there, J.J. comes across Judith Cohen, an act whom he knows will hit it big, given the right exposure.
13 The Comedian and the Loan Sharks Jan 5, 1977 · 30m J.J. borrows money from a loan shark to back his talented new comedian. However, within days, two thugs come to collect their money, money that J.J. doesn't have.
14 The Hustle Jan 12, 1977 · 30m Florida's bad mood prompts the kids to go into the underwear selling business in order to raise enough money to send Florida on a vacation to Lake Geneva.
15 Thelma's African Romance (1) Jan 19, 1977 · 30m The cafeteria at Thelma's college is in disrepair. Thelma and her friends picket the college. She meets Ibe, an African exchange student. They date, and he asks her to move in with him…
16 Thelma's African Romance (2) Jan 19, 1977 · 30m Florida hits the roof when Thelma announces her plans of moving in with Ibe. However, things begin moving a little bit too fast when Ibe asks her to marry him and move to Nigeria.
17 Willona's Surprise Jan 26, 1977 · 30m Willona gets a surprise for her birthday, a visit from her womanizing ex-husband, Ray. Ray does his best at convincing Willona that he's changed and she decides to try to start over with…
18 A Friend in Need Feb 2, 1977 · 30m When Florida's away for the weekend, J.J., Thelma and Michael throw a wild party. However, it gets even wilder than they had dreamed of when one of the guests takes an overdose of pills…
19 A Stormy Relationship Feb 9, 1977 · 30m Florida is horrified to learn that Michael is harboring atheist attitudes planted by his boss. This leads Florida to confront Michael's boss and get to the bottom of the situation.
20 Florida and Carl Feb 23, 1977 · 30m A reluctant Florida agrees to go on a date with Carl. However, once at the restaurant, she gets into an argument with him ending with him walking out.
21 My Son, the Father Mar 2, 1977 · 30m J.J. is all excited about taking Michael to a father-son dinner but when Michael breaks the news that he invited Carl to take him, J.J. storms out.
22 J.J. in Business Mar 9, 1977 · 30m 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…
23 Love Has a Spot on His Lung (1) Mar 23, 1977 · 30m Florida and Carl's relationship has gotten quite serious and Carl breaks the news to J.J., Thelma and Michael that he's planning on proposing marriage to Florida. However, after a visit to…
24 Love Has a Spot on His Lung (2) Mar 30, 1977 · 30m A furious J.J. confronts Carl, who makes up an excuse that a war injury in the groin is the reason why he's breaking up with Florida. However, later Carl reveals the truth to Florida and…