The BEST episodes written by Bob Peete
#1 - The Family Gun
Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 2
James brings a gun home to protect his family.
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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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 - 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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#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.
#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.
#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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#11 - Michael's Big Fall
Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 8
With James out of town, Florida takes action when Michael starts misbehaving.
#12 - J.J. in Business
Good Times - Season 4 - Episode 22
J.J.'s fledgling greeting-card business struggles to survive.
#13 - 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.
#14 - Child's Play
Amen - Season 5 - Episode 3
Frye establishes a day care center called ""Deaconland.""
#15 - 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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What's Happening Now! - Season 2 - Episode 1
Nadine surprises Roger by bringing his estranged father to him.
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What's Happening Now! - Season 2 - Episode 19
A rap group records a radio commercial for the sinking diner business.
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#18 - That Old Gang of Mine
What's Happening Now! - Season 1 - Episode 9
A tough gang menaces a party at the diner.
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What's Happening Now! - Season 3 - Episode 18
Shirley teaches an awkward young boy to dance.
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