Good Times
Season 3
24 listed hours · 1974–1979 · CBS
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How this season is filed
A Chicago projects sitcom that became a catchphrase factory, a creative-control war, and a family America watched while the set was already on fire.
TV Flash files Season 3 of Good Times (1974–1979) on CBS as a mid listed season (3; 3 of 6) — 24 listed hours, 1975-09-09–1976-03-02 from “A Real Cool Job” (S03E01) to “The Rent Party” (S03E24). Titles, dates, and synopses on file — no invented recaps.
- S03E01
A Real Cool Job
James' high-paying job offer has one drawback.
- S03E02
The Family Gun
Florida objects when James buys a gun for protection.
- S03E03
Operation Florida
Florida's hospitalization strains the family finances.
- S03E04
Love in the Ghetto
James and Florida disapprove of Thelma's engagement.
- S03E05
Florida's Rich Cousin
Frustrated James considers borrowing from cousin Edgar.
- S03E06
The Weekend
Florida and James go off to a mountain cabin for a romantic celebration of their 20th wedding anniversary.
- S03E07
The Baby
A baby-shower guest of honor makes an announcement.
- S03E08
Michael's Big Fall
Changing schools has an effect on Michael.
- S03E09
The Politicians
The family is divided when James and Florida support rival candidates in a local election.
- S03E10
Willona's Dilemma
Willona dates a man with a physical disability.
- S03E11
Florida's Protest
Florida pickets the neighborhood supermarket after a roast from the store makes everyone sick.
- S03E12
The Mural
The Evans family's good news is not what it seems.
- S03E13
A Loss of Confidence
A gorgeous girl's rejection shatters J.J.
- S03E14
Cousin Cleatus
The FBI comes asking questions about Florida's nephew.
- S03E15
The Family Tree
Thelma locates her grandfather and invites him home for her dad's birthday.
- S03E16
A Place to Die
Michael's elderly friend wants to stay with the family.
- S03E17
J.J.'s Fiancee (1)
J.J. astounds the family with the news that he plans to marry the ``weirdo'' of the neighborhood.
- S03E18
J.J.'s Fiancee (2)
J.J. decides to elope without learning some important facts about his bride.
- S03E19
Sweet Daddy Williams
The numbers king of the neighborhood commissions J.J. to paint a portrait.
- S03E20
The Investigation
Michael's research for a report has repercussions.
- S03E21
J.J. in Trouble
When an old girlfriend visits J.J., she brings along some upsetting news.
- S03E22
Florida the Woman
Fed up with being treated like a servant by her family, Florida accepts a luncheon invitation from a man.
- S03E23
The Break Up
Thelma's beau accepts a job in California.
- S03E24
The Rent Party
The Evans family gives a rent party to help a neighbor.
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