Good Times

Name: Good Times
Genre: Comedy
Released: February 8, 1974
Cast: John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, Esther Rolle, Janet Jackson, Jimmie Walker

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CBS | Release Date: February 8, 1974

Starring: John Amos, Ja'net DuBois, Esther Rolle, Janet Jackson, Jimmie Walker, Ralph Carter, Johnny Brown, Ben Powers, Bern Nadette Stanis

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 Chicago.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, stories centered around Willona and J.J. In this season, Willona adopted an abused girl, Penny Gordon. Also, the character of Nathan Bookman became a more prominent member of the cast. Bookman was the building superintendent.

In the final season, Esther Rolle returned to the role of Florida. Also that season, Thelma married Keith Anderson and where expecting a child by the final episode.

Spinoff of: Maude

NOTE: Good Times debuted on February 8, 1974. Some resources mistakenly list it as having debuted on February 1, 1974. CBS seemed to leave 3 episode unaired. CBS Broadcast History

February-September 1974----Fridays----8:30 p.m.
September 1974-March 1976----Tuesdays----8:00 p.m.
March-August 1976----Tuesdays----8:30 p.m.
September 1976-January 1978----Wednesdays----8:00 p.m.
January-May 1978----Mondays----8:00 p.m.
June-September 1978----Mondays----8:30 p.m.
September-December 1978----Saturdays----8:30 p.m.
December 1978-January 1979----Wednesdays----8:30 p.m.
May-August 1979----Wednesdays----8:30 p.m.

Nielsen Ratings:
(Top 30 or Better)

#17 in the 1973-1974 Season
#7 in the 1974-1975 Season
#24 in the 1975-1976 Season
#26 in the 1976-1977 Season

First Telecast: February 8, 1974 Last Telecast: August 1, 1979

Episodes: 133 Color Episodes

Theme Song:

"Good Times" Written by: Alan and Marilyn Bergman and David Grusin

Sung by: Jim Gilstrap and Blinky Williams

Theme Song: "Good Times" Written by: Alan and Marilyn Bergman and David Grusin
Sung by: Jim Gilstrap and Blinky Williams

Good Times. Any time you meet a payment.
Good Times. Any time you need a friend.
Good Times. Any time you're out from under.

Not getting hassled, not getting hustled.
Keepin' your head above water, making a wave when you can. Temporary lay offs. Good Times. Easy credit rip offs. Good Times. Scratchin' and surviving. Good Times. Hangin in a chow line. Good Times. Ain't we lucky we got 'em. Good Times.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy

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S6:E26. The Evans Get Involved-Part 2
Air Date: September 23, 2019
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S6:E24. The End of the Rainbow
Air Date: August 1, 1979
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S6:E23. Cousin Raymond
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Series Overview
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: October 7, 1978
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  S6:E26. The Evans Get Involved-Part 2
  Air Date: September 23, 2019
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  S6:E24. The End of the Rainbow
  Air Date: August 1, 1979
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  S6:E23. Cousin Raymond
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  S6:E22. The Art Contest
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  S6:E22. J.J. Is Arrested
  Air Date: January 5, 2018
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  S6:E21. The Evans' Dilemma
  Air Date: unknown
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  S6:E21. Evans Versus Davis
  Air Date: January 4, 2018
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  S6:E20. A Matter of Mothers
  Air Date: July 18, 1979
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  S6:E20. Cousin Raymond
  Air Date: January 30, 1980
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  S6:E19. The Physical
  Air Date: July 11, 1979
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  S6:E18. J.J. and T.C.
  Air Date: June 20, 1979
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  S6:E18. The Art Contest
  Air Date: September 18, 1979
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  S6:E17. Where Have All the Doctors Gone?
  Air Date: June 13, 1979
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  S6:E16. Blood Will Tell
  Air Date: June 6, 1979
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  S6:E15. Florida's Favorite Passenger (2)
  Air Date: May 30, 1979
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  S6:E14. Florida's Favorite Passenger (1)
  Air Date: May 23, 1979
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  S6:E13. House Hunting
  Air Date: January 3, 1979
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  S6:E12. The Traveling Christmas
  Air Date: December 20, 1978
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  S6:E11. The Snow Storm
  Air Date: December 13, 1978
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  S6:E10. The Witness
  Air Date: December 9, 1978
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  S6:E9. J.J. and the Plumber's Helper
  Air Date: December 2, 1978
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  S6:E8. Michael's Decision
  Air Date: November 8, 1978
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  S6:E7. J.J. the Teacher
  Air Date: October 21, 1978
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  S6:E6. Stomach Mumps
  Air Date: October 14, 1978
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  S6:E5. Florida Gets a Job
  Air Date: October 7, 1978
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  S6:E4. Florida's Homecoming: United We Stand
  Air Date: September 30, 1978
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  S6:E3. Florida's Homecoming: The Wedding
  Air Date: September 23, 1978
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  S6:E2. Florida's Homecoming (2)
  Air Date: September 16, 1978
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  S6:E1. Florida's Homecoming (1)
  Air Date: September 16, 1978
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 21, 1977
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 1976
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 9, 1975
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 10, 1974
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: February 8, 1974