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- Season 4 overviewSep 22, 1976-Mar 30, 197724 episodesSeason 4 episodes1. The Big Move Sep 22, 1976
- As the Evanses prepare to join James in Mississippi, a damper is thrown on everything.
- 2. The Big Move Sep 29, 1976
- Florida's attitude toward James' death causes dissension in an already saddened household.
- 3. J.J. and the Older Woman Oct 6, 1976
- Thelma's favorite teacher falls first for J.J.'s paintings and then for J.J.
- 4. Michael the Warlord Oct 13, 1976
- Michael is pressured into becoming a member of a street gang that is terrorizing the neighborhood.
- 5. Michael's Great Romance Oct 20, 1976
- J.J. tries to lend a helping hand when Michael experiences his first great romance.
- 6. Evans Versus Davis Oct 27, 1976
- J.J. becomes an instant celebrity after winning a local art show.
- 7. J.J.'s New Career Nov 10, 1976
- J.J. resorts to crime in an effort to get his family out of the ghetto.
- 8. J.J.'s New Career Nov 17, 1976
- Florida has only one choice of action when she discovers what J.J. is doing for money.
- 9. Grandpa's Visit Nov 24, 1976
- Grandpa Evans brings a special guest of his own for Thanksgiving.
- 10. Rich Is Better Than Poor ... Maybe Dec 8, 1976
- After J.J. wins the lottery, he is faced with two gun-toting members of a girls' gang.
- 11. Florida's Night Out Dec 15, 1976
- The children and Willona try to convince Florida to have some fun.
- 12. The Judy Cohen Story Dec 22, 1976
- J.J. comes up with a vocal discovery that he calls the "great white hope."
- 13. The Comedian and the Loan Sharks Jan 5, 1977
- The backers for J.J.'s new client turn out to be loan sharks.
- 14. The Hustle Jan 12, 1977
- J.J., Thelma and Michael get involved in selling what people think is "hot" underwear.
- 15. Thelma's African Romance Jan 19, 1977
- Thelma enjoys a romantic relationship with an African student.
- 16. Thelma's African Romance Jan 19, 1977
- Thelma plans to move in with her African boyfriend despite Florida's objections.
- 17. Willona's Surprise Jan 26, 1977
- Willona discovers the surprise guest at her birthday party is her ex-husband.
- 18. A Friend in Need Feb 2, 1977
- J.J., Thelma and Michael throw a wild party while Florida is gone for the weekend.
- 19. A Stormy Relationship Feb 9, 1977
- Florida hits the ceiling when Michael announces that his new boss has converted him to atheism.
- 20. Florida and Carl Feb 23, 1977
- Florida's reluctance to go on a date proves to be justified when her evening heads for disaster.
- 21. My Son, the Father Mar 2, 1977
- Michael's secret plan with Carl changes J.J.'s attitude about his whole family.
- 22. J.J. in Business Mar 9, 1977
- J.J. and his friends decide to start a greeting-card business together.
- 23. Love Has a Spot on His Lung Mar 23, 1977
- Carl tells J.J., Thelma and Michael that he is going to propose to Florida.
- 24. Love Has a Spot on His Lung Mar 30, 1977
- The Evans family finally discovers Carl's serious medical secret.
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Rich is Better Than Poor...Maybe is the tenth episode of Season 4 of Good Times, and also the seventy-first series episode overall. Written by Allan Mannings and Norman Paul, the episode, which was directed by Gerren Keith, premiered on CBS-TV, airing on December 8, 1976.
J.J. wins the lottery, but when word spreads throughout the neighborhood, Thelma's gangster friends show up at their apartment demanding the money.
The Evans and Willona buy lottery tickets since the prize money is high. They are excited when J.J.'s ticket is the winning number, and they win $2,500. Thelma tells her friends the good news, and the next day, school mates visit with guns.
•Tamu Blackwell as Edna Blackwell (as Tamu)
•Shirley Hemphill as Rozzie
Good Times - Season 4 Episode 10 - Rich Is Better Than Poor... Maybe. Sign up for Peacock to watch this episode. Get Started. Rich Is Better Than Poor... Maybe. Season 4 Episode 1025m. TVPG. After J.J. wins the lottery, he is faced with two gun-toting members of a girls' gang. Home. TV Series. Good Times. Season 4 Episode 10. Good Times Season 4.
S4.E1 ∙ The Big Move: Part 1. Wed, Sep 22, 1976. With James getting a better job in Mississippi, the Evans family begins to pack up their things in preparation for their big move. Michael falls in love for the first time and is reluctant to leave Chicago. 8.2/10 (98) Rate. Watch options. Top-rated. S4.E2 ∙ The Big Move: Part 2. Wed, Sep 29, 1976.
Watch Good Times Season 4. Florida and James Evans struggle to raise their kids, J.J., Thelma and Michael, in a Chicago housing project during the 1970s.
Directed By: Gerren Keith. Written By: Eric Monte, Mike Evans, Norman Lear, Allan Manings, Norman Paul. Good Times. S4 • Episode 10. Rich Is Better Than Poor... Maybe. Air Date: Dec 8, 1976. User Score Available after 4 ratings. tbd. My Score. Hover and click to give a rating. Where to Watch. Amazon ($1.99) Season Episodes. View All Seasons.
No. OverallNo. In SeasonTitleDirected By11"Too Old Blues"Bob LaHendro and Donald McKayle22"Black Jesus"Bob LaHendro and John Rich33"Getting Up the Rent (The Pilot)"Donald McKayle and Perry Rosemond44"God's Business Is Good Business"Bob LaHendro and Donald McKayleThe sitcom series Good Times, which originally aired on CBS from February 8, 1974, to August 1, 1979, has 133 episodes, three of which were not shown during the original network run but turned up in the syndication package.
No. OverallNo. In SeasonTitleDirected By11"Too Old Blues"Bob LaHendro and Donald McKayle22"Black Jesus"Bob LaHendro and John Rich33"Getting Up the Rent (The Pilot)"Donald McKayle and Perry Rosemond44"God's Business Is Good Business"Bob LaHendro and Donald McKayleSep 22, 1976 · Episode 10. Rich is Better Than Poor . . . Maybe. Wed, Dec 8, 1976 30 mins. Some good luck strikes the family when J.J. wins a lottery.