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The Best Episodes of Good Times Season 4

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Every episode of Good Times Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Good Times Season 4!

The Best Episodes of Good Times Season 4

Good Times is an American sitcom that originally aired from February 8, 1974, until August 1, 1979, on the CBS television network. It was created...

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    #1 - The Big Move (1)

    S4:E1

    The family is getting ready to move to Mississippi which is where James has gotten a promising new job. However, the family is waiting for the right time to tell Bookman the news. Later, Willona throws a going-away party but the happiness is interrupted by heartbreaking news that James has been killed in a car accident.

    Director:Gerren Keith
    Writer:Unknown
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    #2 - The Big Move (2)

    S4:E2

    The death of James has J.J., Thelma and Michael overcome with grief and also leaves them wondering what is wrong with Florida, who hasn't cried once since she found out the news of James' death. During a get-together at the apartment after James' funeral, the kids plan to confront Florida, who is seen laughing and having a great time.

    Director:Gerren Keith
    Writer:Unknown
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    #3 - J.J. and the Older Woman

    S4:E3

    Thelma invites her favorite teacher to the apartment and while she is there she is fascinated with JJ's artwork. She and JJ soon develop an instant attraction to each other, which disturbs Florida, who can't accept her oldest son carrying on with a woman who is fifteen years older.

    Director:Gerren Keith
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    #4 - Michael the Warlord

    S4:E4

    Widespread violence has been running rampant in the neighborhood and a large part of it is due to the street gang, the Warlords. While Florida and some concerned citizens discuss the problem, Michael does his best to conceal a secret from his mother, he himself is a member of the gang.

    Director:Gerren Keith
    Writer:Unknown
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    #5 - Michael's Great Romance

    S4:E5

    Michael is in love with Yvonne but every time he's around her he freezes. When Yvonne meets J.J. she instantly falls for him thus creating a sibling rivalry between Michael and J.J.

    Director:Gerren Keith
    Writer:Unknown
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    #6 - Evans Versus Davis

    S4:E6

    Alderman Davis makes a visit to the Evans' household wanting J.J. to speak at his re-election campaign. However, when J.J. refuses, an eviction notice is immediately handed to Florida.

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

    S4:E7

    After loosing his job, J.J. tries his best to find a job. However, when Bookman serves the Evans' family with an eviction notice due to late rent, J.J. decides to take a job offer from a couple of his shady friends. Meanwhile, Thelma contemplates dropping out of college to get a full time job and help the family out.

    Director:Gerren Keith
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    #8 - J.J.'s New Career (2)

    S4:E8

    J.J. is in the money, now that he has a new job working with two friends in a gambling operation. However, little does he know, the gambling business also includes prostitution and drugs. Meanwhile, Florida demands some answers from J.J. and kicks him out when she learns what line of work he is now in.

    Director:Gerren Keith
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    #9 - Grandpa's Visit

    S4:E9

    Florida and the children are excitedly anticipating the arrival of Grandpa Evans. However, he arrives with a loud companion in tow.

    Director:Gerren Keith
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    #10 - Rich is Better Than Poor . . . Maybe

    S4:E10

    Some good luck strikes the family when J.J. wins a lottery. However, the luck doesn't last long, that is until, Thelma's friend Edna shows up with her sister both wielding pistols and demanding the winning money.

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    #11 - Florida's Night Out

    S4:E11

    The kids feel Florida has been spending too much time alone and they decide to cancel their plans and spend an evening with her. But Florida surprises them all and goes out with Willona. Willona takes her to a local night spot where they have an exciting evening.

    Director:Gerren Keith
    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - The Judy Cohen Story

    S4:E12

    J.J. is managing Michael's singing group and gets them a gig at a local tavern. While there, J.J. comes across Judith Cohen, an act whom he knows will hit it big, given the right exposure.

    Director:Gerren Keith
    Writer:Unknown
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    #13 - The Comedian and the Loan Sharks

    S4:E13

    J.J. borrows money from a loan shark to back his talented new comedian. However, within days, two thugs come to collect their money, money that J.J. doesn't have.

    Director:Gerren Keith
    Writer:Unknown
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    #14 - The Hustle

    S4:E14

    Florida's bad mood prompts the kids to go into the underwear selling business in order to raise enough money to send Florida on a vacation to Lake Geneva.

    Director:Gerren Keith
    Writer:Unknown
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    #15 - Thelma's African Romance (1)

    S4:E15

    The cafeteria at Thelma's college is in disrepair. Thelma and her friends picket the college. She meets Ibe, an African exchange student. They date, and he asks her to move in with him. Thelma is suspended from college because of the picket.

    Director:Gerren Keith
    Writer:Unknown
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    #16 - Thelma's African Romance (2)

    S4:E16

    Florida hits the roof when Thelma announces her plans of moving in with Ibe. However, things begin moving a little bit too fast when Ibe asks her to marry him and move to Nigeria.

    Director:Gerren Keith
    Writer:Unknown
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    #17 - Willona's Surprise

    S4:E17

    Willona gets a surprise for her birthday, a visit from her womanizing ex-husband, Ray. Ray does his best at convincing Willona that he's changed and she decides to try to start over with him. However, quickly his old ways surface and he begins making passes at Thelma.

    Director:Gerren Keith
    Writer:Unknown
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    #18 - A Friend in Need

    S4:E18

    When Florida's away for the weekend, J.J., Thelma and Michael throw a wild party. However, it gets even wilder than they had dreamed of when one of the guests takes an overdose of pills and J.J. has to save his life.

    Director:Gerren Keith
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    #19 - A Stormy Relationship

    S4:E19

    Florida is horrified to learn that Michael is harboring atheist attitudes planted by his boss. This leads Florida to confront Michael's boss and get to the bottom of the situation.

    Director:Gerren Keith
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    #20 - Florida and Carl

    S4:E20

    A reluctant Florida agrees to go on a date with Carl. However, once at the restaurant, she gets into an argument with him ending with him walking out.

    Director:Gerren Keith
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    #21 - My Son, the Father

    S4:E21

    J.J. is all excited about taking Michael to a father-son dinner but when Michael breaks the news that he invited Carl to take him, J.J. storms out.

    Director:Gerren Keith
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    #22 - J.J. in Business

    S4:E22

    JJ has another money-making idea. He starts a greeting card business and has the whole family involved in making up messages. He has the business plans are laid out, but does not have the financing.

    Director:Gerren Keith
    Writer:Unknown
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    #23 - Love Has a Spot on His Lung (1)

    S4:E23

    Florida and Carl's relationship has gotten quite serious and Carl breaks the news to J.J., Thelma and Michael that he's planning on proposing marriage to Florida. However, after a visit to his doctor, Carl decides to break off the relationship, since he's been diagnosed with lung cancer.

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

    S4:E24

    A furious J.J. confronts Carl, who makes up an excuse that a war injury in the groin is the reason why he's breaking up with Florida. However, later Carl reveals the truth to Florida and he proposes marriage and she readily accepts.

    Director:Gerren Keith
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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"The Big Move (1)" is the best rated episode of "Good Times" season 4. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Gerren Keith and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/22/1976. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Big Move (2)".