Nominated for three Golden Globes, Good Times premiered in mid-season 1974 to widespread critical acclaim and audience popularity. A spin-off of the Bea Arthur (of Golden Girls fame) sitcom Maude (1972), Good Times became the fourth of five highly successful sitcoms brought into being during the 1970's decade by Norman Lear. In addition to Maude, those sitcoms were All In The Family (1971), Sanford & Son (1972), and The Jeffersons (1975). The second of three to focus exclusively on African-American family life, Good Times became a source for groundbreaking social commentary in compliment to its penchant for hilarious family comedy The Good Times (Season 4) DVD features a number of hilarious episodes including the two-part season premiere "The Big Move" in which the entire Evans family is prepared to move to Mississippi where James has landed a high-paying job. Together with Willona, they plan an elaborate going away party. But the party is interrupted by the news of James' death in a tragic car accident. As the funeral proceeds, the grief stricken children wonder why Florida has yet cry Other notable episodes from Season 4 include "Michael's Great Romance" in which Michael falls in love with a girl who has the hots for J.J., and "Florida's Night Out" in which the family is worried about Florida spending so much time alone, that is until Willona takes her out on the town for a night at an exciting night club Below is a list of episodes included on the Good Times (Season 4) DVD: Episode 62 (The Big Move: Part 1) Air Date: 09-22-1976
Episode 63 (The Big Move: Part 2) Air Date: 09-29-1976
Episode 64 (J.J. and the Older Woman) Air Date: 10-06-1976
Episode 65 (Michael and the Warlord) Air Date: 10-13-1976
Episode 66 (Michael's Great Romance) Air Date: 10-20-1976
Episode 67 (Evans Versus Davis) Air Date: 10-27-1976
Episode 68 (J.J.'s New Career: Part 1) Air Date: 11-10-1976
Episode 69 (J.J.'s New Career: Part 2) Air Date: 11-17-1976
Episode 70 (Grandpa's Visit) Air Date: 11-24-1976
Episode 71 (Rich is Better Than Poor Maybe) Air Date: 12-08-1976
Episode 72 (Florida's Night Out) Air Date: 12-15-1976
Episode 73 (The Judy Cohen Story) Air Date: 12-22-1976
Episode 74 (The Comedian and the Loan Sharks) Air Date: 01-05-1977
Episode 75 (The Hustle) Air Date: 01-12-1977
Episode 76 (Thelma's African Romance: Part 1) Air Date: 01-19-1977
Episode 77 (Thelma's African Romance: Part 2) Air Date: 01-19-1977
Episode 78 (Willona's Surprise) Air Date: 01-26-1977
Episode 79 (A Friend in Need) Air Date: 02-02-1977
Episode 80 (A Stormy Relationship) Air Date: 02-09-1977
Episode 81 (Florida and Carl) Air Date: 02-23-1977
Episode 82 (My Son, the Father) Air Date: 03-02-1977
Episode 83 (J.J. in Business) Air Date: 03-09-1977
Episode 84 (Love Has a Spot on His Lung: Part 1) Air Date: 03-23-1977
Episode 85 (Love Has a Spot on His Lung: Part 2) Air Date: 03-30-1977
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