Good TimesŘada 2

TV-PG
A poor African-American family make the best of things in the Chicago housing projects.

24 dílů

  • Florida Flips
    D1
    Florida FlipsFlorida's strange behavior has the family and Willona wondering what's wrong with her. Michael thinks she's beginning menopause while Willona believes she's fed up with the boredom that comes with being a housewife.
  • J.J. Becomes a Man (1)
    D2
    J.J. Becomes a Man (1)J.J.'s 18th birthday has James and Florida in a fit when they find out they won't be able to give J.J. the art supplies he wanted because James' credit has been reduced to 0. After the birthday party, news hits the Evans family that J.J. has been arrested for robbing a liquor store.
  • J.J. Becomes a Man (2)
    D3
    J.J. Becomes a Man (2)J.J. is taken down to the police station for questioning in the liquor store robbery. The family gathers there and tries to think up ways to raise enough money for J.J.'s bail and ultimately consider taking money from a loan shark.
  • Crosstown Buses Run All Day, Doodah, Doodah
    D4
    Crosstown Buses Run All Day, Doodah, DoodahMichael has the chance to be bused to a better school in a white neighborhood but he is determined to get out of it. Florida and James first hear about the opportunity when his principal arrives to question them about their responses on a busing questionnaire that Michael responded to and forged his parents names.
  • The Man I Most Admire
    D5
    The Man I Most AdmireMichael must write an essay on the person whom he most admires. He first picks Florida for her strength and effort in keeping the family together. However, Florida points out that James may be the best person. However, James' recent actions in applying for a new job leave little to be admired.
  • Thelma's Young Man
    D6
    Thelma's Young ManThelma's been seeing the same man for two months and hasn't introduced him to the family yet. However, when she comes home with an engagement ring, Florida and James demand that they meet him and they are in for a surprise when they finally do.
  • The I.Q. Test
    D7
    The I.Q. TestMichael, one of the brightest boys in his class, comes home with the news that he scored the lowest out of his whole class on an I.Q. test.
  • The Encyclopedia Hustle
    D8
    The Encyclopedia HustleAn encyclopedia salesman is the last person James wants to see when he comes home from work. However, he softens when he learns the man is blind. This leads James to sign a contract and reads the fine print only after the man leaves.
  • The Gang (1)
    D9
    The Gang (1)J.J. secretly has become a member of the Satan's Knights, a gang who are in the midst of a gang war with the Warlords. Two members and the leader of the Satan's Knights arrive at the Evan's home to escort a scared J.J. to a meeting place where the two gangs are to tangle. However, on the way there they run into James and Florida and a scuffle ensues leaving J.J. shot.
  • The Gang (2)
    D10
    The Gang (2)J.J. is recovering after being shot by Mad Dog, which only turned out to be a flesh wound. Meanwhile, a vengeful James presses charges against Mad Dog but a worried Florida is afraid James's anger will take over before the law does.
  • The Matchmaker
    D11
    The MatchmakerA wedding has Florida realizing that Willona is the only friend of hers left that isn't married. So this leads Florida to try her hand at matchmaking, and matches her with a friend of James'.
  • The Windfall
    D12
    The WindfallJames finds a bag of robbery loot adding up to $27,000. After some coaxing from Florida, James decides to turn it in. However, what Florida doesn't know is that there was $29,000 in the bag and James kept the other $2000.
  • Sometimes There's No Bottom in the Bottle
    D13
    Sometimes There's No Bottom in the BottleJames & Florida's niece comes to visit and seems to always be happy. Soon they notice the liquor in the house is disappearing. Thelma does not know how to tell her parents that her cousin is an alcoholic.
  • Florida's Big Gig
    D14
    Florida's Big GigJames is sure he's going to get a sales position at a department store but when he brings Florida along on the interview he is in for a big surprise, the supervisor would rather hire Florida rather then him.
  • Florida Goes to School
    D15
    Florida Goes to SchoolFlorida is excited about returning to school for her high school equivalency degree, but James thinks she is busy enough with work and family. He also worries about her having more education than him.
  • The Nude
    D16
    The NudeA woman aks J.J. to paint a nude portrait of her as a birthday gift for her husband. However, Florida has a hard time understanding why a woman would pose in the nude and why she has to pose in the Evans' apartment.
  • The Family Business
    D17
    The Family BusinessRealizing his mechanical skills, Florida suggests that James open a fix-it shop but when they go to the bank, they're turned down for a loan. This leads James to set up shop right in the apartment, despite a clause in the lease.
  • The Debutante Ball
    D18
    The Debutante BallJ.J. is enchanted with his new girlfriend, Clarissa, and is all set to take her to a ritzy debutante ball. However, Clarissa has come to the Evans' apartment with some bad news, her parents won't let her go with J.J., citing that they think she's too good for him.
  • The Dinner Party
    D19
    The Dinner PartyAn elderly resident of the projects appears to be living on pet food after Michael takes out her garbage. The Evans family's attempt to do something for her is complicated when she brings a meat loaf to dinner and the kids suspect it is made from dog food.
  • The Houseguest
    D20
    The HouseguestA childhood friend of James' arrives for a visit and quickly his gambling problem becomes an Evans family problem when two hoods show up looking for him to pay off a $5000 debt.
  • My Girl Henrietta
    D21
    My Girl HenriettaThe Evans family's joy at finally getting to meet J.J.'s girl Henrietta is shrouded by J.J.'s declaration that his immediate future could include Henrietta and matrimony.
  • The Enlistment
    D22
    The EnlistmentJames gets word that he is about to be "temporarily" laid off leaving JJ the only bread winner in the Evans household. Unfortunately, he finds out that the theater where he has been working is about to be shut down. He then takes drastic measures and decides to enlist in the army. However, James Sr. finds out that the rumors of his layoff were false and now must hurry to the induction center before JJ becomes Uncle Sam's latest recruit.
  • Thelma's Scholarship
    D23
    Thelma's ScholarshipThelma has a chance at winning a scholarship to an exclusive boarding school in Michigan. However, even before she knows she won, a snobby girl from a fraternity comes around wanting Thelma to join and quickly discovers they just want her because she's black.
  • The Lunch Money Ripoff
    D24
    The Lunch Money RipoffA bully has been stealing Michael's lunches which prompts James to give him some tips on how to handle the situation. However, Michael surprises everyone with his own tactic, he invites the bully home for the weekend.
  • Esther RolleFlorida Evans
  • Ja'net DuBoisWilona Woods
  • Jimmie WalkerJames "JJ" Evans
  • John AmosJames Evans Sr.
  • Ralph CarterMichael Evans
  • Bern Nadette StanisThelma Evans
  • Mike EvansScénárista
  • Norman LearProducent
  • Allan ManingsProducent

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