Good Times 1974
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What is Good Times?
Good Times is an American sitcom that aired on the CBS television network. The series is a spin-off of Maude, which is itself a spin-off of All in the Family along with The Jeffersons.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1974
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 133
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 8, 1974
- Last aired
- Aug 1, 1979
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Good Times is an American sitcom that aired on the CBS television network. The series is a spin-off of Maude, which is itself a spin-off of All in the Family along with The Jeffersons. It was created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans, and developed by Norman Lear, the series' primary executive producer. The series is set in Chicago and the first two seasons were taped at CBS Television City in Hollywood. In the fall of 1975, the show moved to Metromedia Square, where Norman Lear's own production company was housed.
Should you watch it?
“A Chicago family navigates life in this classic sitcom spin-off from the All in the Family universe.”
- historical significance
- spinoff connection
- dated production style
Watch it if you enjoy classic sitcoms that explore family life within the All in the Family universe.
The series is a traditional sitcom reflecting the television standards of the nineteen seventies.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Too Old Blues Feb 8, 1974
- E2 Black Jesus Feb 15, 1974
- E3 Getting Up the Rent Feb 22, 1974
- E4 God's Business is Good Business Mar 1, 1974
- E5 Michael Gets Suspended Mar 8, 1974
- E6 Sex and the Evans Family Mar 15, 1974
- E7 Junior Gets a Patron Mar 22, 1974
- E8 Junior the Senior Mar 29, 1974
- E9 The Visitor Apr 5, 1974
- E10 Springtime in the Ghetto Apr 19, 1974
- E11 The TV Commercial Apr 26, 1974
- E12 The Check Up May 3, 1974
- E13 My Son the Lover May 10, 1974
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Florida Flips Sep 10, 1974
- E2 J.J. Becomes a Man (1) Sep 17, 1974
- E3 J.J. Becomes a Man (2) Sep 24, 1974
- E4 Crosstown Buses Run All Day, Doodah, Doodah Oct 1, 1974
- E5 The Man I Most Admire Oct 8, 1974
- E6 Thelma's Young Man Oct 15, 1974
- E7 The I.Q. Test Oct 22, 1974
- E8 The Encyclopedia Hustle Oct 29, 1974
- E9 The Gang (1) Nov 12, 1974
- E10 The Gang (2) Nov 19, 1974
- E11 The Matchmaker Nov 26, 1974
- E12 The Windfall Dec 3, 1974
- E13 Sometimes There's No Bottom in the Bottle Dec 10, 1974
- E14 Florida's Big Gig Dec 31, 1974
- E15 Florida Goes to School Jan 7, 1975
- E16 The Nude Jan 14, 1975
- E17 The Family Business Jan 21, 1975
- E18 The Debutante Ball Feb 4, 1975
- E19 The Dinner Party Feb 11, 1975
- E20 The Houseguest Feb 18, 1975
- E21 My Girl Henrietta Feb 25, 1975
- E22 The Enlistment Mar 4, 1975
- E23 Thelma's Scholarship Mar 11, 1975
- E24 The Lunch Money Ripoff Mar 18, 1975
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 A Real Cool Job Sep 9, 1975
- E2 The Family Gun Sep 16, 1975
- E3 Operation Florida Sep 23, 1975
- E4 Love in the Ghetto Sep 30, 1975
- E5 Florida's Rich Cousin Oct 7, 1975
- E6 The Weekend Oct 14, 1975
- E7 The Baby Oct 21, 1975
- E8 Michael's Big Fall Oct 28, 1975
- E9 The Politicians Nov 4, 1975
- E10 Willona's Dilemma Nov 11, 1975
- E11 Florida's Protest Nov 25, 1975
- E12 The Mural Dec 2, 1975
- E13 A Loss of Confidence Dec 9, 1975
- E14 Cleatus Dec 16, 1975
- E15 The Family Tree Dec 23, 1975
- E16 A Place to Die Dec 30, 1975
- E17 J.J.'s Fiancee (1) Jan 6, 1976
- E18 J.J.'s Fiancee (2) Jan 13, 1976
- E19 Sweet Daddy Williams Jan 20, 1976
- E20 The Investigation Jan 27, 1976
- E21 J.J. in Trouble Feb 3, 1976
- E22 Florida the Woman Feb 17, 1976
- E23 The Break Up Feb 24, 1976
- E24 The Rent Party Mar 2, 1976
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Big Move (1) Sep 22, 1976
- E2 The Big Move (2) Sep 29, 1976
- E3 J.J. and the Older Woman Oct 6, 1976
- E4 Michael the Warlord Oct 13, 1976
- E5 Michael's Great Romance Oct 20, 1976
- E6 Evans Versus Davis Oct 27, 1976
- E7 J.J.'s New Career (1) Nov 10, 1976
- E8 J.J.'s New Career (2) Nov 17, 1976
- E9 Grandpa's Visit Nov 24, 1976
- E10 Rich is Better Than Poor . . . Maybe Dec 8, 1976
- E11 Florida's Night Out Dec 15, 1976
- E12 The Judy Cohen Story Dec 22, 1976
- E13 The Comedian and the Loan Sharks Jan 5, 1977
- E14 The Hustle Jan 12, 1977
- E15 Thelma's African Romance (1) Jan 19, 1977
- E16 Thelma's African Romance (2) Jan 19, 1977
- E17 Willona's Surprise Jan 26, 1977
- E18 A Friend in Need Feb 2, 1977
- E19 A Stormy Relationship Feb 9, 1977
- E20 Florida and Carl Feb 23, 1977
- E21 My Son, the Father Mar 2, 1977
- E22 J.J. in Business Mar 9, 1977
- E23 Love Has a Spot on His Lung (1) Mar 23, 1977
- E24 Love Has a Spot on His Lung (2) Mar 30, 1977
Season 5 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Evans Get Involved (1) Sep 21, 1977
- E2 The Evans Get Involved (2) Sep 21, 1977
- E3 The Evans Get Involved (3) Sep 28, 1977
- E4 The Evans Get Involved (4) Oct 5, 1977
- E5 Thelma Moves Out Oct 12, 1977
- E6 Willona, the Fuzz Oct 19, 1977
- E7 Wheels Nov 2, 1977
- E8 Breaker, Breaker Nov 9, 1977
- E9 Bye, Bye, Bookman Nov 16, 1977
- E10 Thelma's Brief Encounter Dec 7, 1977
- E11 Requiem for a Wino Dec 14, 1977
- E12 Penny's Christmas Dec 21, 1977
- E13 No More Mr. Nice Guy Jan 4, 1978
- E14 Willona's Mr. Right Jan 11, 1978
- E15 J.J. and the Boss' Daughter Jan 18, 1978
- E16 Where There's Smoke Jan 25, 1978
- E17 I Had a Dream Jan 30, 1978
- E18 The Boarder Feb 6, 1978
- E19 J.J.'s Condition Feb 13, 1978
- E20 Willona, the Other Woman Feb 27, 1978
- E21 Something Old, Something New Mar 13, 1978
- E22 Willona's New Job Mar 20, 1978
- E23 Write On, Thelma Mar 27, 1978
- E24 That's Entertainment, Evans Style Apr 3, 1978
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the show?
The series is set in Chicago.
When did the show air?
It originally aired from February 8, 1974, until August 1, 1979.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans.
Is this show related to other series?
Yes, it is a spin-off of Maude, which is a spin-off of All in the Family.
Where was the show filmed?
The first two seasons were taped at CBS Television City, and it later moved to Metromedia Square.