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The Worst Episodes of Good Times

Every episode of Good Times ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Good Times!

Worst episode
S1E1 Meet the Evans of New
5.581 votes
Best episode
S1E10 The Projects Divided
7.052 votes
Top season
Season 1
6.6avg
Binge time
4h 27m
10 episodes
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Good Times Season 1 Episode 1 - Meet the Evans of New
    5.5/10(81 votes)

    S1:E1

    Beverly vows to win the housing project's annual beautification contest. Meanwhile, Reggie and Junior head to the pool hall to earn some extra cash.

    Director:Aaron Brewer
    Writer:Ranada Shepard

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  2. Good Times Season 1 Episode 4 - They Came Before Elon
    6.3/10(53 votes)

    S1:E4

    A world-famous billionaire hires the Evanses to live and work in his high-tech lair. Back at home, Dalvin misses his family while they're away.

    Director:Brian Kaufman
    Writer:Devon Shepard

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  3. Good Times Season 1 Episode 2 - Black of Focus
    6.6/10(59 votes)

    S1:E2

    Junior takes meds to help him focus, and Reggie adopts a furry friend to calm his nerves — but the results cause friction in the family.

    Directors:Tyree Dillihay, Annmarie Roberts
    Writer:Devon Shepard

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  4. Good Times Season 1 Episode 9 - Moving On Out
    6.6/10(45 votes)

    S1:E9

    Tempted by the system, Beverly makes a choice that puts everyone at risk. Reggie and Junior find themselves on opposite sides of the law.

    Director:Aaron Brewer
    Writer:Joshua Krist

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  5. Good Times Season 1 Episode 6 - The Red Treaty
    6.8/10(48 votes)

    S1:E6

    When a heat wave raises temperatures to a boil, can Beverly find a way to cool things down? And exactly how many traffic tickets does Reggie have?

    Directors:Tristram Waples, Brian Kaufman
    Writer:Kevin Townsley

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  6. Good Times Season 1 Episode 5 - Primary Coloreds
    6.8/10(50 votes)

    S1:E5

    Beverly makes a bold decision to change the system from within. Reggie and Junior face an equally big challenge: cleaning the apartment.

    Director:Tristram Waples
    Writer:Joshua Krist

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  7. Good Times Season 1 Episode 7 - #BlackLoveDay
    6.9/10(56 votes)

    S1:E7

    It's Black Love Day, and passion's in the air. But things aren't quite as romantic for the Evans family.

    Directors:Tyree Dillihay, Annmarie Roberts
    Writer:Alyson Fouse

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  8. Good Times Season 1 Episode 3 - Grey's Anatomy
    6.9/10(67 votes)

    S1:E3

    When Grey gets her first period, she and Beverly enter a magical world of womanhood. Junior's creativity proves lucrative after an unexpected mix-up.

    Director:Annmarie Roberts
    Writers:Brian Ashburn, Ranada Shepard, Rashida Olayiwola

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  9. Good Times Season 1 Episode 8 - Big Sister Is Watching
    7.0/10(47 votes)

    S1:E8

    A bizarre twist of fate transforms one of the Evanses into a crime-fighter — and another into a supervillain.

    Director:Brian Kaufman
    Writer:Brian Ashburn

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  10. Good Times Season 1 Episode 10 - The Projects Divided
    7.0/10(52 votes)

    S1:E10

    As major changes rock the projects, friends and family square off — and frustration erupts throughout the neighborhood.

    Director:Tristram Waples
    Writers:Alyson Fouse, Ranada Shepard

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Meet the Evans of New" is the worst rated episode of Good Times. It scored 5.5/10 from 81 votes. Directed by Aaron Brewer and written by Ranada Shepard, it aired on April 12, 2024. This episode scored 0.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "They Came Before Elon".

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