8.2/10105 votes#1 - The Big Move (1)
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/1976
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: N/A
- 8.4/10123 votes
#2 - The Big Move (2)
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/1976
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: N/A
- 6.9/1082 votes
#3 - J.J. and the Older Woman
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/1976
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
Writer: Sid Dorfman
- 8.0/1090 votes
#4 - Michael the Warlord
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/1976
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: N/A
- 6.8/1067 votes
#5 - Michael's Great Romance
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/1976
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: N/A
- 6.9/1066 votes
#6 - Evans Versus Davis
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/1976
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.
Director: Gerren Keith
Writer: Coslough Johnson, Sid Dorfman
- 7.3/1074 votes
#7 - J.J.'s New Career (1)
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/1976
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
Writer: John Baskin
- 7.3/1074 votes
#8 - J.J.'s New Career (2)
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/1976
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
Writer: John Baskin
- 6.6/1069 votes
#9 - Grandpa's Visit
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/24/1976
Florida and the children are excitedly anticipating the arrival of Grandpa Evans. However, he arrives with a loud companion in tow.
Director: Gerren Keith
Writer: John Baskin
- 7.4/1092 votes
#10 - Rich is Better Than Poor . . . Maybe
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/1976
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.
Director: Gerren Keith
Writer: Allan Manings
- 7.1/1075 votes
#11 - Florida's Night Out
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 12/15/1976
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: N/A
- 5.3/1094 votes
#12 - The Judy Cohen Story
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 12/22/1976
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: N/A
- 6.2/1067 votes
#13 - The Comedian and the Loan Sharks
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 1/5/1977
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: N/A
- 6.8/1071 votes
#14 - The Hustle
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 1/12/1977
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: N/A
- 7.1/1077 votes
#15 - Thelma's African Romance (1)
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 1/19/1977
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: N/A
- 6.8/1077 votes
#16 - Thelma's African Romance (2)
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 1/19/1977
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: N/A
- 7.8/1081 votes
#17 - Willona's Surprise
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 1/26/1977
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: N/A
- 7.8/1087 votes
#18 - A Friend in Need
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 2/2/1977
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
Writer: John Baskin
- 7.1/1076 votes
#19 - A Stormy Relationship
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 2/9/1977
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
Writer: Bruce Kalish
- 6.5/1076 votes
#20 - Florida and Carl
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 2/23/1977
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
Writer: John Baskin
- 6.6/1069 votes
#21 - My Son, the Father
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 3/2/1977
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
Writer: Sid Dorfman
- 6.9/1070 votes
#22 - J.J. in Business
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 3/9/1977
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: N/A
- 7.0/1066 votes
#23 - Love Has a Spot on His Lung (1)
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 3/23/1977
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.
Director: Gerren Keith
Writer: Allan Manings
- 7.0/1071 votes
#24 - Love Has a Spot on His Lung (2)
Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 3/30/1977
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
Writer: John Baskin
The Best Episodes of Good Times Season 4
Every episode of Good Times Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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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Season 4 Ratings Summary
"The Big Move (1)" is the best rated episode of "Good Times" season 4. It scored 8.2/10 based on 105 votes. Directed by Gerren Keith and written by N/A, it aired on 9/22/1976. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Big Move (2)".