The BEST episodes of Good Times season 6

Every episode of Good Times season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Good Times season 6!

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.

Last Updated: 3/10/2025Network: CBSStatus: Ended
Cousin Raymond
star
7.84
19 votes

#1 - Cousin Raymond

Season 6 - Episode 24 - Aired 1/30/1980

Florida's cousin Raymond is a gambler who wants to lease the family an upscale apartment.

Directors: Gerren Keith
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The Witness
star
7.67
9 votes

#2 - The Witness

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/9/1978

J.J. is caught in the middle when he witnesses an accident between Sweet Daddy Williams' girlfriend and Keith's taxi.

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Michael's Decision
star
7.58
12 votes

#3 - Michael's Decision

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/1978

Michael plans to move in with a white female roommate whose parents' attitudes make him reconsider.

Writer: Gene Farmer
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Florida Gets a Job
star
7.55
11 votes

#4 - Florida Gets a Job

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/7/1978

Florida competes with a relative of Alderman Davis for a job as a school-bus driver.

Directors: Gerren Keith
Writer: Michael Moye
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Florida's Homecoming (4): United We Stand
star
7.50
12 votes

#5 - Florida's Homecoming (4): United We Stand

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/30/1978

The day after the wedding tragedy, Florida rallies the family together while Sweet Daddy Williams comes calling for his payment.

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House Hunting
star
7.50
10 votes

#6 - House Hunting

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/3/1979

Florida's plan to purchase a house falls apart.

Directors: Gerren Keith
Writer: Gene Farmer
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J.J. and the Plumber's Helper
star
7.45
11 votes

#7 - J.J. and the Plumber's Helper

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/2/1978

Bookman's new female assistant has a crush on J.J.

Directors: Gerren Keith
Writer: Michael Moye
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Where Have All the Doctors Gone?
star
7.45
11 votes

#8 - Where Have All the Doctors Gone?

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/13/1979

With Penny sick and in the Evans' care, Florida finds frustration when seeking medical help.

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Florida's Homecoming (3): The Wedding
star
7.41
17 votes

#9 - Florida's Homecoming (3): The Wedding

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/1978

To pay for the wedding, J.J. takes a loan from Sweet Daddy Williams. But while walking down the aisle, Keith injures his knee.

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J.J. the Teacher
star
7.40
10 votes

#10 - J.J. the Teacher

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/21/1978

J.J.'s art student has a violent father who refuses to allow his son to take the lessons.

Directors: Gerren Keith
Writer: Mark Fink
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The Traveling Christmas
star
7.38
13 votes

#11 - The Traveling Christmas

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/20/1978

With Keith obliged to work on Christmas Eve, the family takes the party to his taxi garage and puts on a show.

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The End of the Rainbow
star
7.33
12 votes

#12 - The End of the Rainbow

Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/1/1979

The series finale finds good fortune for each character and an exit from the ghetto.

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Blood Will Tell
star
7.30
10 votes

#13 - Blood Will Tell

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 6/6/1979

Sweet Daddy Williams needs a blood transfusion, and J.J. shares his rare blood type.

Directors: Gerren Keith
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Florida's Homecoming (2)
star
7.29
14 votes

#14 - Florida's Homecoming (2)

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/1978

Florida arrives home after hearing of Thelma's engagement, but J.J. loses his job.

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Florida's Favorite Passenger (1)
star
7.29
14 votes

#15 - Florida's Favorite Passenger (1)

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 5/23/1979

A young rider of Florida's school bus has trouble hearing, but the boy's mother doesn't believe it.

Directors: Gerren Keith
Writer: Michael Moye
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A Matter of Mothers
star
7.27
11 votes

#16 - A Matter of Mothers

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/18/1979

Willona is framed by Penny's birth mother as unfit to care for Penny.

Writer: Michael Moye
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Florida's Homecoming (1)
star
7.22
18 votes

#17 - Florida's Homecoming (1)

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/1978

Thelma accepts a marriage proposal from college football star Keith Anderson, who is negotiating a lucrative NFL contract.

Florida's Favorite Passenger (2)
star
7.20
10 votes

#18 - Florida's Favorite Passenger (2)

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/30/1979

Directors: Gerren Keith
Writer: Michael Moye
The Physical
star
7.10
10 votes

#19 - The Physical

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/27/1979

Florida's anxiety over an upcoming physical is worsened when Michael is mistakenly arrested.

Directors: Gerren Keith
J.J. and T.C.
star
7.00
11 votes

#20 - J.J. and T.C.

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 6/20/1979

J.J. gets romantic with Bookman's female assistant.

Directors: Gerren Keith
Stomach Mumps
star
6.89
9 votes

#21 - Stomach Mumps

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/14/1978

When Penny's 13-year-old friend becomes pregnant, Willona tells Penny that the friend has "stomach mumps".

Writer: Michael Moye
The Evans' Dilemma
star
6.89
9 votes

#22 - The Evans' Dilemma

Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 9/18/1979

Keith's sudden mood swings are the result of his dependence on alcohol.

The Snow Storm
star
6.83
12 votes

#23 - The Snow Storm

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/13/1978

Stuck in a blizzard, Florida and her school bus passengers take refuge in an abandoned building.

Directors: Gerren Keith
The Art Contest
star
6.56
9 votes

#24 - The Art Contest

Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 12/13/1979

J.J. is named winner of an art contest, but with his student's painting.

Directors: Gerren Keith