The BEST episodes written by Norman Paul
#1 - Wally's Present
Leave It to Beaver - Season 2 - Episode 14
Wally's birthday has him deciding to have a birthday party but Beaver jumps to the conclusion that he won't be invited. While shopping for Wally's present, Larry talks Beaver into spending his money on a bow and arrow set for himself and buying a cheap gift for Wally.
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#2 - J.J. Becomes a Man (1)
Good Times - Season 2 - Episode 2
After his birthday party, J.J. is arrested on suspicion of robbing a liquor store.
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#3 - Springtime in the Ghetto
Good Times - Season 1 - Episode 10
When Michael brings a local wino home, Florida's chances of being named as having the cleanest apartment in the projects are dimmed.
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#4 - Florida Flips
Good Times - Season 2 - Episode 1
Florida's strange behavior has everyone wondering what the problem might be.
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#5 - Don't Look Back
Get Smart - Season 3 - Episode 18
In this take-off of The Fugitive series Max is framed by Kaos. He is charged with Bank Robbery,and Murder. This comes about when a one-handed Man (in a Maxwell Smart facemask) shoots the Bank Guard, in front of witnesses who could identify him.
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#6 - Rich Is Better Than Poor...Maybe
Good Times - Season 4 - Episode 10
After winning the lottery, the Evans are robbed at gunpoint by Thelma's tutoring student.
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#8 - Come Blow Your Top
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - Season 5 - Episode 9
Sgt. Hacker bets Carter that he can't go 24 hours without losing his temper, and then enlists Gomer's aid to win his bet.
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#9 - 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.
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#10 - The Houseguest
Good Times - Season 2 - Episode 20
A childhood friend of James' arrives for a visit and quickly his gambling problem becomes an Evans family problem when two hoods show up looking for him to pay off a $5000 debt.
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#11 - Viva Smart
Get Smart - Season 3 - Episode 2
Max and 99 travel to San Saludas after being contacted by the daughter of the President of San Saludas who is being held prisoner by General Pajarito. Max and 99 meet their contact who tells them that the President is in the dungeon.
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#12 - The Debutante Ball
Good Times - Season 2 - Episode 18
J.J. is enchanted with his new girlfriend, Clarissa, and is all set to take her to a ritzy debutante ball. However, Clarissa has come to the Evans' apartment with some bad news, her parents won't let her go with J.J., citing that they think she's too good for him.
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#13 - J.J. Becomes a Man (2)
Good Times - Season 2 - Episode 3
Desperate to raise bail to free J.J., the family considers taking money from a loan shark.
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#14 - The Family Business
Good Times - Season 2 - Episode 17
Realizing his mechanical skills, Florida suggests that James open a fix-it shop but when they go to the bank, they're turned down for a loan. This leads James to set up shop right in the apartment, despite a clause in the lease.
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - Season 4 - Episode 9
Gomer has stage fright and loses his voice just before a Washington show.
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#16 - The Gang (1)
Good Times - Season 2 - Episode 9
J.J. secretly has become a member of the Satan's Knights, a gang who are in the midst of a gang war with the Warlords. Two members and the leader of the Satan's Knights arrive at the Evan's home to escort a scared J.J. to a meeting place where the two gangs are to tangle. However, on the way there they run into James and Florida and a scuffle ensues leaving J.J. shot.
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#17 - 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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#18 - A Loss of Confidence
Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 13
After an epic strikeout, J.J. loses his confidence in women.
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#19 - The Groovy Guru
Get Smart - Season 3 - Episode 15
Many of the country's teenagers are dancing constantly, under the spell of the Groovy Guru, who is helping KAOS take over the country via its teenagers. The Guru plans to incite the nation's youth to riot and destroy all government institutions.
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#20 - Cousin Cleatus
Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 14
The FBI comes calling when Florida's nephew is on the lam after robbing a bank.
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - Season 5 - Episode 11
Gomer is assigned to guard duty at a back gate of the base and refuses to let Carter pass through.
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - Season 4 - Episode 4
A visiting Congressman suggests a promotion for Gomer, and Carter nearly loses his stripes training Gomer to take command.
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - Season 5 - Episode 12
South American General Cortez looks up his old friends, and falls in love with Carter's girlfriend Bunny.
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#24 - The Traveling Christmas
Good Times - Season 6 - Episode 12
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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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - Season 5 - Episode 8
Carter appears in a Hollywood movie, but finds acting harder than he thought.
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#26 - My Son the Lover
Good Times - Season 1 - Episode 13
A popular girl wants J.J. to paint her portrait, but Florida and Thelma smell a rat.
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - Season 5 - Episode 17
Carter decides that Gomer might not re-enlist if he were married, so he tries to push the private into a quick wedding.
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Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - Season 5 - Episode 24
Carter takes charge of Gomer's life savings for safekeeping and has his pocket picked by a little old lady.
#29 - To Save a Life
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - Season 5 - Episode 18
Sgt. Carter saves Gomer's life and almost comes to regret it as Gomer suffocates him with gratitude.
#30 - My Fair Sister
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - Season 5 - Episode 29
Gomer must escort Sgt. Carter's sister to a dance.
#32 - All You Need is One Good Break
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. - Season 5 - Episode 6
Gomer and Carter clash as they vie for an actress.
#33 - Ann's Decision
One Day at a Time - Season 1 - Episode 1
Newly divorced Ann Romano won't let her daughter go camping with boys.
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#34 - Sex and the Evans Family
Good Times - Season 1 - Episode 6
Florida tries to discover the owner of a dirty article that belongs to Thelma's boyfriend.
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#35 - The Weekend
Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 6
James and Florida celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in a cabin, but Florida can't stop worrying about the kids.
#36 - The Politicians
Good Times - Season 3 - Episode 9
The family members choose sides in the election for district alderman.
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#37 - The Gang (2)
Good Times - Season 2 - Episode 10
J.J. is recovering after being shot by Mad Dog, which only turned out to be a flesh wound. Meanwhile, a vengeful James presses charges against Mad Dog but a worried Florida is afraid James's anger will take over before the law does.
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#38 - Florida, the Matchmaker
Good Times - Season 2 - Episode 11
A wedding has Florida realizing that Willona is the only friend of hers left that isn't married. So this leads Florida to try her hand at matchmaking, and matches her with a friend of James'.