The BEST episodes written by Bob Peete

8.39

60 votes

#1 - The Family Gun

Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 2

James brings a gun home to protect his family.

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8.26

130 votes

#2 - Too Old Blues

Good Times - Season 1 - Episode 1

When James misses out on a good job because of his age, the family's celebration party turns sour.

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7.81

16 votes

#3 - Michael the Warlord

Good Times - Season 4 - Episode 4

With the community upset about gang violence, Michael must hide his own gang membership from Florida.

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7.77

53 votes

#4 - My Girl Henrietta

Good Times - Season 2 - Episode 21

The Evans family's joy at finally getting to meet J.J.'s girl Henrietta is shrouded by J.J.'s declaration that his immediate future could include Henrietta and matrimony.

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7.75

20 votes

#5 - The Family Tree

Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 15

Thelma discovers that James' father is alive and living in Chicago, but James is reluctant to see him.

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7.53

19 votes

#6 - The Break Up

Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 23

Thelma must decide whether to move to California with her fiancé.

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7.30

10 votes

#7 - Thelma's African Romance (2)

Good Times - Season 4 - Episode 16

Thelma must decide whether to accept Ibe's marriage proposal, which also involves moving to Nigeria.

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7.22

9 votes

#8 - September Song

The Facts of Life - Season 4 - Episode 11

The latest man in Mrs. Garrett's life is Henry, her jogging buddy. However, their relationship could turn into a marriage when he proposes. Later, Henry hurts his back and the girls become nursemaids this gives Mrs. Garrett a quick taste of what living with Henry would be like.

7.20

56 votes

#9 - Florida's Big Gig

Good Times - Season 2 - Episode 14

James is sure he's going to get a sales position at a department store but when he brings Florida along on the interview he is in for a big surprise, the supervisor would rather hire Florida rather than him.

7.18

11 votes

#10 - Thelma's African Romance (1)

Good Times - Season 4 - Episode 15

Thelma wins the auction of love with Ibe, a Nigerian student whose African customs have followed him to Chicago.

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7.09

54 votes

#11 - Michael's Big Fall

Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 8

With James out of town, Florida takes action when Michael starts misbehaving.

7.00

14 votes

#12 - J.J. in Business

Good Times - Season 4 - Episode 22

J.J.'s fledgling greeting-card business struggles to survive.

6.00

1 votes

#13 - Goodbye, Mr. Ripps

What's Happening Now! - Season 1 - Episode 17

The guys plan a retirement party for a humorous former teacher.

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6.00

1 votes

#14 - Nadine's Surprise

What's Happening Now! - Season 2 - Episode 1

Nadine surprises Roger by bringing his estranged father to him.

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6.00

1 votes

#15 - Taking the Rap

What's Happening Now! - Season 2 - Episode 19

A rap group records a radio commercial for the sinking diner business.

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A Case of Overexposure (a.k.a.) Overexposure

5.50

6 votes

#16 - A Case of Overexposure (a.k.a.) Overexposure

Diff'rent Strokes - Season 5 - Episode 8

Arnold must face the bare facts -- his chances of winning a prestigious school election seem desperately slim, thanks to an "overexposed" candid campaign photo taken by sister Kimberly.