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The most popular girl in high school turns J.J. into a one-woman man.

Good Times

My Son the Lover

The family tries to convince James that he should see a doctor for his headaches and emotional outbursts.

The Check Up

Florida is asked to be the television spokeswoman for a new health tonic.

The TV Commercial

Florida jeopardizes her standing in a contest by helping to dry out the neighborhood wino.

Springtime in the Ghetto

An angry Housing Authority official visits the Evans family after one of Michael's letters to the editor is published.

The Visitor

The probability of J.J. not being promoted to a high-school senior worries the whole family.

Junior the Senior

J.J., an aspiring artist, is discovered by a man who wants to become his patron.

Junior Gets a Patron

Florida and James fear that there is more between Thelma and her new beau than a five-year difference.

Sex and the Evans Family

A remark about George Washington causes Michael to be suspended from school.

Michael Gets Suspended

A self-proclaimed "shepherd of the Lord" asks James to become one of his herdsmen.

God's Business Is Good Business

The Evans family faces eviction from their Chicago apartment.

Getting Up the Rent

A sudden run of good luck and one of J.J.'s paintings create a religious conflict in the Evans household.

Black Jesus

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Florida and James Evans struggle to raise their kids, JJ, Thelma and Michael, in a Chicago housing project during the 1970s.

S1 E5 | Michael Gets Suspended

E13 | My Son the Lover

E12 | The Check Up

E11 | The TV Commercial

E10 | Springtime in the Ghetto

E9 | The Visitor

E8 | Junior the Senior

E7 | Junior Gets a Patron

E6 | Sex and the Evans Family

E5 | Michael Gets Suspended

E4 | God's Business Is Good Business

E3 | Getting Up the Rent

E2 | Black Jesus