The BEST episodes written by John Baskin

Crosstown Buses Run All Day, Doodah, Doodah
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8.52
58 votes

#1 - Crosstown Buses Run All Day, Doodah, Doodah

Good Times - Season 2 - Episode 4

To avoid being bused to a white neighborhood, Michael forges his parents' names on a questionnaire.

984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C
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8.19
15 votes

#2 - 984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C

The Jeffersons - Season 4 - Episode 15

It's the Christmas season and the 1st wedding anniversary of Lionel and Jenny. However, George is sneaking around sending gifts to a mysterious address in Harlem. This leads Louise to follow him and she is shocked at what she discovers.

Willona's Dilemma
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7.98
51 votes

#3 - Willona's Dilemma

Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 10

Willona fears her new relationship with a deaf man is moving too fast.

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J.J. in Trouble
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7.95
21 votes

#4 - J.J. in Trouble

Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 21

After his ex-girlfriend tells him he has V.D., and embarrassed J.J. visits the local clinic.

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Florida and Carl
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7.91
10 votes

#5 - Florida and Carl

Good Times - Season 4 - Episode 20

A reluctant Florida agrees to go out with Carl, but the date doesn't go as planned.

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Eleanor's Return
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7.89
101 votes

#6 - Eleanor's Return

Three's Company - Season 3 - Episode 13

When former roommate Eleanor visits, Jack thinks he is being pushed out.

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Good Old Reliable Janet
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7.87
112 votes

#7 - Good Old Reliable Janet

Three's Company - Season 3 - Episode 2

Janet and Mrs. Roper participate in a nude beach protest that is broken up by the police.

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J.J.'s Fiancee (2)
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7.85
20 votes

#8 - J.J.'s Fiancee (2)

Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 18

J.J.'s elopement plans are dashed when his girlfriend finds herself needing a fix but without dope.

The Lunch Money Ripoff
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7.83
53 votes

#9 - The Lunch Money Ripoff

Good Times - Season 2 - Episode 24

A bully has been stealing Michael's lunches which prompts James to give him some tips on how to handle the situation. However, Michael surprises everyone with his own tactic, he invites the bully home for the weekend.

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J.J.'s Fiancee (1)
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7.78
18 votes

#10 - J.J.'s Fiancee (1)

Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 17

J.J. defiantly plans to marry his girlfriend, but he does not know that she is a heroin addict.

A Friend in Need
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7.77
13 votes

#11 - A Friend in Need

Good Times - Season 4 - Episode 18

With Florida away, the kids throw a party, but a guest overdoses on pills and J.J. has to save his life.

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Florida Goes to School
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7.76
51 votes

#12 - Florida Goes to School

Good Times - Season 2 - Episode 15

Florida is going to night school hoping to achieve a High School Equivalency diploma, but her working in the daytime and going to school at night puts a strain on her relationship with James.

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J.J.'s New Career (1)
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7.64
14 votes

#13 - J.J.'s New Career (1)

Good Times - Season 4 - Episode 7

With the family once again short on funds, J.J. takes a job with a group of criminals.

A Place to Die
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7.60
20 votes

#14 - A Place to Die

Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 16

Michael's elderly friend chooses the Evans apartment as the perfect place to draw his last breath.

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The Best Laid Plans
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7.55
95 votes

#15 - The Best Laid Plans

Three's Company - Season 3 - Episode 17

Jack tries to use a mouse sighting as an excuse to move in on Chrissy.

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J.J.'s New Career (2)
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7.50
12 votes

#16 - J.J.'s New Career (2)

Good Times - Season 4 - Episode 8

J.J.'s new employers are into more than he knew, and he narrowly escapes being arrested when the cops come calling.

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The Grand Opening (1)
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7.48
73 votes

#17 - The Grand Opening (1)

The Jeffersons - Season 4 - Episode 1

George is getting ready for a party to celebrate the opening of his new office. However, while George is in Charlie's bar, two men overhear George brag about his wealth and decide to make a move on his apartment. Later, a phone call puts a damper on the office party with news that Louise has been kidnapped for ransom.

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The Grand Opening (2)
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7.42
12 votes

#18 - The Grand Opening (2)

The Jeffersons - Season 4 - Episode 2

George hurries to scoff up the ransom money for Louise's safe return. However, both George and the kidnappers quickly learn that they have the wrong person, when Louise returns to the apartment.

Grandpa's Visit
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7.40
15 votes

#19 - Grandpa's Visit

Good Times - Season 4 - Episode 9

Grandpa Evans' Thanksgiving visit causes trouble for Florida when he brings along his girlfriend.

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An Anniversary Surprise
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7.28
63 votes

#20 - An Anniversary Surprise

Three's Company - Season 3 - Episode 20

Helen thinks that Stanley is leaving her for another woman, but he has actually sold the building.

The Rent Party
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7.26
23 votes

#21 - The Rent Party

Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 24

The Evanses throw a rent party and talent show to help an elderly neighbor in need.

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The Visitors
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7.25
16 votes

#22 - The Visitors

The Jeffersons - Season 4 - Episode 7

George and Louise have two unexpected house guests when Florence's parents come for a visit. Their constant bickering keeps George, Louise and Florence up all night and proves to be a burden on the Jefferson household.

Love Has a Spot on His Lung (2)
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7.25
12 votes

#23 - Love Has a Spot on His Lung (2)

Good Times - Season 4 - Episode 24

After revealing the truth about his lung cancer, Carl proposes to Florida and she happily accepts.

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A Real Cool Job
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7.23
60 votes

#24 - A Real Cool Job

Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 1

James' new trade-school diploma leads him to a high-paying job prospect, but it's in Alaska.

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Mike's Friend
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7.16
60 votes

#25 - Mike's Friend

All in the Family - Season 5 - Episode 14

Gloria feels dumb when Mike's graduate-school friend visits.

Uncle George and Aunt Louise
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7.11
17 votes

#26 - Uncle George and Aunt Louise

The Jeffersons - Season 4 - Episode 22

George and Louise's have a houseguest, George's nephew, Raymond. Raymond is staying with them for six weeks and proves to be a hand full. When George's attempts to entertain the tyke fail, George takes him horseback riding, but when that fails, Raymond runs away.

George Needs Help
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7.07
14 votes

#27 - George Needs Help

The Jeffersons - Season 4 - Episode 13

Louise is fed up with George's constant working which leaves little time to spend with her. This leads her to try to get George to hire a general manager, something he's set against.

Florida's Rich Cousin
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6.59
56 votes

#28 - Florida's Rich Cousin

Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 5

Needing financial help, Florida asks her formerly affluent cousin for a loan.

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Lionel the Playboy
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6.56
78 votes

#29 - Lionel the Playboy

The Jeffersons - Season 1 - Episode 4

Lionel's new wealthy lifestyle begins to have an effect on him and a carefree attitude begins to be seen by his family. He stays out all night every night and cuts class. This leads to him debating on whether or not to drop out of college.

Thelma's Young Man
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6.00
57 votes

#30 - Thelma's Young Man

Good Times - Season 2 - Episode 6

Thelma's mysterious boyfriend is too old for her parents' liking.

Love and the Odd Couples
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0.00
0 votes

#31 - Love and the Odd Couples

Love, American Style - Season 5 - Episode 37

A double divorce is on the agenda when two men are married to the wrong girls.