The BEST episodes of Good Times season 3
Every episode of Good Times season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Good Times season 3!
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 - The Family Gun
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/1975
James brings a gun home to protect his family.
#2 - Willona's Dilemma
Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/11/1975
Willona fears her new relationship with a deaf man is moving too fast.
#3 - J.J. in Trouble
Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/3/1976
After his ex-girlfriend tells him he has V.D., and embarrassed J.J. visits the local clinic.
#4 - Sweet Daddy Williams
Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 1/20/1976
J.J. new patron is Sweet Daddy Williams, the most notorious criminal in the projects.
#5 - J.J.'s Fiancee (2)
Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 1/13/1976
J.J.'s elopement plans are dashed when his girlfriend finds herself needing a fix but without dope.
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#6 - Operation Florida
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/1975
James insists on a level of care he can't afford when Florida needs a gallbladder operation.
#7 - Florida's Protest
Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/25/1975
After serving the family meat that makes them sick, Florida organizes a protest against the market and winds up in jail.
#8 - The Mural
Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/2/1975
J.J. is commissioned by a bank to paint a mural depicting ghetto life.
#9 - Florida the Woman
Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/17/1976
After Florida's boss takes her out to lunch, she has a confrontation with a jealous James.
#10 - J.J.'s Fiancee (1)
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/6/1976
J.J. defiantly plans to marry his girlfriend, but he does not know that she is a heroin addict.
#11 - The Family Tree
Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/23/1975
Thelma discovers that James' father is alive and living in Chicago, but James is reluctant to see him.
#12 - A Place to Die
Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 12/30/1975
Michael's elderly friend chooses the Evans apartment as the perfect place to draw his last breath.
#13 - A Loss of Confidence
Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/9/1975
After an epic strikeout, J.J. loses his confidence in women.
#14 - Cousin Cleatus
Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 12/16/1975
The FBI comes calling when Florida's nephew is on the lam after robbing a bank.
#15 - The Break Up
Season 3 - Episode 23 - Aired 2/24/1976
Thelma must decide whether to move to California with her fiancé.
#16 - The Investigation
Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 1/27/1976
The FBI investigates the Evanses because Michael had written to Cuba asking for information for a school project.
#17 - The Rent Party
Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/2/1976
The Evanses throw a rent party and talent show to help an elderly neighbor in need.
#18 - The Baby
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/21/1975
The Evanses throw a baby shower for a friend who has decided to give her child up for adoption.
#19 - A Real Cool Job
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/1975
James' new trade-school diploma leads him to a high-paying job prospect, but it's in Alaska.
#20 - Michael's Big Fall
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/28/1975
With James out of town, Florida takes action when Michael starts misbehaving.
#21 - The Weekend
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/14/1975
James and Florida celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in a cabin, but Florida can't stop worrying about the kids.
#22 - The Politicians
Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/4/1975
The family members choose sides in the election for district alderman.
#23 - Love in the Ghetto
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/1975
Thelma's engagement plans aren't well received by James and Florida.
#24 - Florida's Rich Cousin
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/7/1975
Needing financial help, Florida asks her formerly affluent cousin for a loan.