Good Times

As the Evanses prepare to join James in Mississippi, a damper is thrown on everything.

Florida's attitude toward James' death causes dissension in an already saddened household.

Thelma's teacher falls for J.J.'s art, and J.J.

Michael is pressured into becoming a member of a street gang that is terrorizing the neighborhood.

J.J. tries to lend a helping hand when Michael experiences his first great romance.

A shady politician asks J.J. for campaign help.

J.J. resorts to crime in an effort to get his family out of the ghetto.

Florida has only one choice of action when she discovers what J.J. is doing for money.

Grandpa Evans brings a special guest of his own for Thanksgiving.

J.J.'s joy over winning the lottery is cut short.

The children and Willona try to convince Florida to have some fun.

J.J. comes up with a vocal discovery that he calls the "great white hope."

The backers for J.J.'s new client turn out to be loan sharks.

The Evans children go into the long-underwear business.

Thelma enjoys a romantic relationship with an African student.

Thelma plans to move in with her African boyfriend despite Florida's objections.

Willona's ex-husband arrives for her birthday party.

J.J., Thelma and Michael throw a wild party while Florida is gone for the weekend.

Michael announces he has become an atheist.

Florida's reluctance to go out on a date proves to be justified when her special evening seems headed for disaster.

Michael and Carl's secret changes J.J.'s attitude.

J.J. and his friends decide to start a greeting-card business together.

Carl announces he will propose to Florida.

The Evans family finally discovers Carl's serious medical secret.