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Good Times•Season 4•Episode 13

The Comedian and the Loan Sharks

6.3/10 · 72 votesJan 5, 197730 min

Ranked #23 of 24 in Season 4•−0.8 vs season avg

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.

Directed byGerren Keith

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Seasons6

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Season 4 Episodes24

The Big Move (1)

The Big Move (2)

J.J. and the Older Woman

Michael the Warlord

Michael's Great Romance

Evans Versus Davis

J.J.'s New Career (1)

J.J.'s New Career (2)

Grandpa's Visit

Rich is Better Than Poor . . . Maybe

Florida's Night Out

The Judy Cohen Story

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The Comedian and the Loan Sharks

The Hustle

Thelma's African Romance (1)

Thelma's African Romance (2)

Willona's Surprise

A Friend in Need

A Stormy Relationship

Florida and Carl

My Son, the Father

J.J. in Business

Love Has a Spot on His Lung (1)

Love Has a Spot on His Lung (2)

Cast5

Ja'net DuBois

Ja'net DuBois

Wilona Woods

Esther Rolle

Esther Rolle

Florida Evans

Jimmie Walker

Jimmie Walker

James "JJ" Evans

Ralph Carter

Ralph Carter

Michael Evans

Bern Nadette Stanis

Bern Nadette Stanis

Thelma Evans

Crew1

Gerren Keith

Gerren Keith

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Comedian and the Loan Sharks" is episode 13 of Good Times season 4. It scored 6.3/10 from 72 votes, ranking #23 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Gerren Keith, it aired on January 5, 1977.

Next: E14 · The Hustle Best of Season 4