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Good Times•Season 2•Episode 17

The Family Business

7.2/10 · 89 votesJan 21, 197530 min

Ranked #18 of 24 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byHerbert Kenwith
Written byAllan Manings

Seasons6

Season 2 Episodes24

Cast6

Ja'net DuBois

Ja'net DuBois

Wilona Woods

Esther Rolle

Esther Rolle

Florida Evans

Jimmie Walker

Jimmie Walker

James "JJ" Evans

John Amos

John Amos

James Evans Sr.

Ralph Carter

Ralph Carter

Michael Evans

Bern Nadette Stanis

Bern Nadette Stanis

Thelma Evans

Crew2

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Allan Manings

Writer

H

Herbert Kenwith

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Family Business" is episode 17 of Good Times season 2. It scored 7.2/10 from 89 votes, ranking #18 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Herbert Kenwith and written by Allan Manings, it aired on January 21, 1975.