Good Times

Season 4

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

Where to Watch Season 4

24 Episodes

The Big Move (1)
E1
The Big Move (1)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, Willona throws a going-away party but the happiness is interrupted by heartbreaking news that James has been killed in a car accident.
The Big Move (2)
E2
The Big Move (2)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' death. During a get-together at the apartment after James' funeral, the kids plan to confront Florida, who is seen laughing and having a great time.
J.J. and the Older Woman
E3
J.J. and the Older WomanThelma 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 Florida, who can't accept her oldest son carrying on with a woman who is fifteen years older.
Michael the Warlord
E4
Michael the WarlordWidespread 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 problem, Michael does his best to conceal a secret from his mother, he himself is a member of the gang.
Michael's Great Romance
E5
Michael's Great RomanceMichael 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.
Evans Versus Davis
E6
Evans Versus DavisAlderman 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.
J.J.'s New Career (1)
E7
J.J.'s New Career (1)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 couple of his shady friends. Meanwhile, Thelma contemplates dropping out of college to get a full time job and help the family out.
J.J.'s New Career (2)
E8
J.J.'s New Career (2)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. Meanwhile, Florida demands some answers from J.J. and kicks him out when she learns what line of work he is now in.
Grandpa's Visit
E9
Grandpa's VisitFlorida and the children are excitedly anticipating the arrival of Grandpa Evans. However, he arrives with a loud companion in tow.
Rich is Better Than Poor . . . Maybe
E10
Rich is Better Than Poor . . . MaybeSome 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 demanding the winning money.
Florida's Night Out
E11
Florida's Night OutThe 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. Willona takes her to a local night spot where they have an exciting evening.
The Judy Cohen Story
E12
The Judy Cohen StoryJJ 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.
The Comedian and the Loan Sharks
E13
The Comedian and the Loan SharksJJ 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.
The Hustle
E14
The HustleFlorida'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.
Thelma's African Romance (1)
E15
Thelma's African Romance (1)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. Thelma is suspended from college because of the picket.
Thelma's African Romance (2)
E16
Thelma's African Romance (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.
Willona's Surprise
E17
Willona's SurpriseWillona 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 him. However, quickly his old ways surface and he begins making passes at Thelma.
A Friend in Need
E18
A Friend in NeedWhen 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 and J.J. has to save his life.
A Stormy Relationship
E19
A Stormy RelationshipFlorida 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.
Florida and Carl
E20
Florida and CarlFlorida 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.
My Son, the Father
E21
My Son, the FatherJ.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.
J.J. in Business
E22
J.J. in BusinessJJ 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.
Love Has a Spot on His Lung (1)
E23
Love Has a Spot on His Lung (1)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 his doctor, Carl decides to break off the relationship, since he's been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Love Has a Spot on His Lung (2)
E24
Love Has a Spot on His Lung (2)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 he proposes marriage and she readily accepts.