The BEST episodes of Good Times season 1
Every episode of Good Times season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Good Times season 1!
The Evans family scratches and survives in their tough South Side Chicago ghetto. Esther Rolle and John Amos star as parents Florida and James, with "dyn-o-mite" breakout comedy star Jimmie Walker as J.J., the oldest of the three Evans children.
#1 - Too Old Blues
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/8/1974
When James misses out on a good job because of his age, the family's celebration party turns sour.
#2 - Michael Gets Suspended
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/8/1974
Michael is suspended from school after proclaiming that George Washington was a racist.
#3 - Black Jesus
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/15/1974
J.J.'s painting of a black Jesus coincides with good fortune coming to each family member.
#4 - Springtime in the Ghetto
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/19/1974
When Michael brings a local wino home, Florida's chances of being named as having the cleanest apartment in the projects are dimmed.
#5 - The Visitor
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/5/1974
Michael's angry letter about the conditions in the ghetto prompts a visit from the city housing commission.
#6 - The Check Up
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/3/1974
The Evanses become concerned about James's possible hypertension.
#7 - Junior Gets a Patron
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/22/1974
J.J.'s new art sponsor is a criminal whose patronage is unwelcome by James.
#8 - God's Business Is Good Business
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/1/1974
An old friend of James who is now a shady televangelist offers him a $100-per-day job that doesn't sit well with Florida's morals.
#9 - Getting Up the Rent
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/22/1974
Facing eviction, James tries to win money at the pool hall, J.J. comes up with a scheme of his own and Florida and Willona go to the welfare office.
#10 - Junior the Senior
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/29/1974
Florida and James try to get to the bottom of J.J.'s poor performance in school.
#11 - My Son the Lover
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/10/1974
A popular girl wants J.J. to paint her portrait, but Florida and Thelma smell a rat.
#12 - The TV Commercial
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/26/1974
Florida is offered a role in a TV commercial but has second thoughts when she learns more about the product.
#13 - Sex and the Evans Family
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/15/1974
Florida tries to discover the owner of a dirty article that belongs to Thelma's boyfriend.