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Good Times

  • TV Series
  • 1974–19791974–1979
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
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Janet Jackson, Johnny Brown, Ralph Carter, Ja'net DuBois, Ben Powers, Esther Rolle, BernNadette Stanis, and Jimmie Walker in Good Times (1974)
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A poor family make the best of things in the Chicago housing projects.A poor family make the best of things in the Chicago housing projects.A poor family make the best of things in the Chicago housing projects.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
7.2K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,573
2
  • Creators
    • Mike Evans
    • Norman Lear
    • Eric Monte
  • Stars
    • Ja'net DuBois
    • Ralph Carter
    • BernNadette Stanis
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  • Creators
    • Mike Evans
    • Norman Lear
    • Eric Monte
  • Stars
    • Ja'net DuBois
    • Ralph Carter
    • BernNadette Stanis
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    • 64User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 7 nominations

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    Janet Jackson and Ja'net DuBois in Good Times (1974)
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    Top cast

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    Ja'net DuBois
    Ja'net DuBois
    • Willona Woodsas Willona Woods
    133 episodes133 eps • 1974–1979
    Ralph Carter
    Ralph Carter
    • Michael Evansas Michael Evans
    133 episodes133 eps • 1974–1979
    BernNadette Stanis
    BernNadette Stanis
    • Thelma Evansas Thelma Evans…
    133 episodes133 eps • 1974–1979
    Jimmie Walker
    Jimmie Walker
    • James 'J.J.' Evans, Jr.as James 'J.J.' Evans, Jr.
    133 episodes133 eps • 1974–1979
    Esther Rolle
    Esther Rolle
    • Florida Evansas Florida Evans
    109 episodes109 eps • 1974–1979
    John Amos
    John Amos
    • James Evans, Sr.as James Evans, Sr.
    61 episodes61 eps • 1974–1976
    Johnny Brown
    Johnny Brown
    • Nathan Bookmanas Nathan Bookman
    58 episodes58 eps • 1975–1979
    Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson
    • Millicent 'Penny' Woodsas Millicent 'Penny' Woods…
    48 episodes48 eps • 1977–1979
    Ben Powers
    Ben Powers
    • Keith Andersonas Keith Anderson
    24 episodes24 eps • 1978–1979
    Albert Reed
    • Alderman Fred Davisas Alderman Fred Davis…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1974–1979
    Teddy Wilson
    Teddy Wilson
    • Sweet Daddy Williamsas Sweet Daddy Williams…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1976–1979
    Helen Martin
    Helen Martin
    • Weeping Wanda Williamsas Weeping Wanda Williams
    7 episodes7 eps • 1974–1979
    Dap Sugar Willie
    • Looting Lennyas Looting Lenny…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1976–1979
    Moses Gunn
    Moses Gunn
    • Carl Dixonas Carl Dixon
    6 episodes6 eps • 1977
    Matthew 'Stymie' Beard
    Matthew 'Stymie' Beard
    • Montyas Monty…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1974–1977
    Chip Fields
    Chip Fields
    • Linella Gordonas Linella Gordon…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1976–1979
    Larry Greene
    • Brunoas Bruno…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1976–1979
    Raymond Allen
    Raymond Allen
    • Ned the Winoas Ned the Wino
    4 episodes4 eps • 1974–1977
    • Creators
      • Mike Evans
      • Norman Lear
      • Eric Monte
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    Storyline

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    Life in the Chicago projects is never easy. However, the Evans family never gives up trying to make the best of things. While Florida and James struggle to provide for their family, their sons, J.J., an aspiring painter, and Micheal, the undying political crusader, cause trouble while their sister, Thelma, stands between them as the voice of reason. Living in the same building were Willona Woods, Florida's best friend from high school who provided support, love and gossip and Nathan Bookman, the overweight janitor who gave them grief and was the butt of a lot of fat jokes, especially Willona who often referred to him as Buffalo Butt or Booger. Life, at least, is never boring while they fight to keep their heads above water and one day leave the projects, which they did in the series finale. Sadly, it was without James, who was killed off in the 4th season. —Kate Tripper
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      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
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    • Trivia
      Florida shouting "Damn! Damn! Damn!" in a meltdown after James dies is one of television's most famous moments.
    • Goofs
      Over the years, Willona's ex-husband had 3 different names: Alvin, Ray, and Roger. He appeared in 1 episode, as Ray.
    • Quotes

      Florida: Did you hear yourself James? You said "ain't" 3 times in a row.

      James: So?

      Florida: "Ain't" is not a word.

      James: OH yeah... it's in the dictionary.

      Florida: No "ain't" ain't, but isn't is... look it up.

      James: I can't.

      Florida: Why?

      James: AIN'T got no dictionary.

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      Featured in Blue Collar (1978)

    User reviews64

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    Awesome!
    The first time I saw this show was on my UPN (UPN Atlanta) and it currently airs weekdays at 11 PM. That's when I got hooked!!!

    I bought the second season DVD (gotta buy the first one, I know!)

    I love this show! It's hilarious and had good story lines!

    The show lost some of it's touch after James died but I still like it.

    Thelma's husband in the last season was annoying but, ehh...what are you gonna do?

    It was the first show to ever portray a low class African American family. (most other like The Jeffersons and more recently The Cosby Show show the familes in a middle-high class status.)

    I love this show (and I'm white) though whether you're white, black, Mexican, asian, or whatever I'm sure you'll love Good Times!
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    • May 29, 2004

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 1974 (United States)
    • Also known as
      • Great Day
    • Filming locations
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Production company
      • Tandem Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes

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