Good Times

As the Evans family prepares to join James in Mississippi, a damper is thrown on everything.

Florida's attitude toward James' death causes dissension in an already saddened household.

Thelma's favorite teacher falls first for J.J.'s paintings and then for J.J.

Florida, crusading against local terrorism, may discover Michael's association with a street gang.

J.J. tries to lend a helping hand when Michael experiences his first great romance.

J.J. becomes an instant celebrity after winning a local art show.

J.J. resorts to crime in an effort to get his family out of their neighborhood.

Florida has only one choice of action when she discovers what J.J. is doing for money.

Grandpa Evans brings a special guest of his own for Thanksgiving.

After J.J. wins the lottery, he is faced with two gun-toting members of a girls' gang.

The children and Willona try to convince Florida to have some fun.

J.J. comes up with a vocal discovery that he calls the "great white hope."

The backers for J.J.'s new client turn out to be loan sharks.

J.J., Thelma and Michael get involved in selling what people think is "hot" underwear.

Thelma enjoys a romantic relationship with an African student.

Thelma plans to move in with her African boyfriend despite Florida's objections.

Willona discovers the surprise guest at her birthday party is her ex-husband.

J.J. is shocked at the dramatic decline of an old friend, a former high-school scholar-athlete who has flunked out of college.

Florida hits the ceiling when Michael announces that his new boss has converted him to atheism.

Florida's reluctance to go on a date proves to be justified when her evening heads for disaster.

Michael's secret plan with Carl changes J.J.'s attitude about his whole family.

J.J. and his friends decide to start a greeting card business together.

Carl tells J.J., Thelma and Michael that he is going to propose to Florida.

The Evans family finally discovers Carl's serious medical secret.