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- Season 1 overviewFeb 8-May 10, 197413 episodesSeason 1 episodes1. Too Old Blues Feb 8, 1974
- James is a candidate for a union apprenticeship program, but his birth certificate says differently.
- 2. Black Jesus Feb 15, 1974
- A run of good luck and one of J.J.'s paintings create a religious conflict in the Evans household.
- 3. Getting Up the Rent Feb 22, 1974
- The Evans family faces eviction from their Chicago apartment.
- 4. God's Business Is Good Business Mar 1, 1974
- A self-proclaimed "shepherd of the Lord" asks James to become one of his herdsmen.
- 5. Michael Gets Suspended Mar 8, 1974
- A remark about George Washington causes Michael to be suspended from school.
- 6. Sex and the Evans Family Mar 15, 1974
- Florida and James fear that there is more between Thelma and her new beau than an age difference.
- 7. Junior Gets a Patron Mar 22, 1974
- J.J., an aspiring artist, is discovered by a man who wants to become his patron.
- 8. Junior the Senior Mar 29, 1974
- The probability of J.J. not being promoted to a high-school senior worries the whole family.
- 9. The Visitor Apr 5, 1974
- An angry Housing Authority official visits the Evans family after Michael's letter to the editor.
- 10. Springtime in the Ghetto Apr 19, 1974
- Florida jeopardizes her standing in a contest by helping to dry out the neighborhood wino.
- 11. The TV Commercial Apr 26, 1974
- Florida is asked to be the television spokeswoman for a new health tonic.
- 12. The Check Up May 3, 1974
- The family convinces James that he should see a doctor for his headaches and emotional outbursts.
- 13. My Son the Lover May 10, 1974
- The most popular girl in high school turns J.J. into a one-woman man.
The Art Contest: Directed by Gerren Keith. With Esther Rolle, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter, BernNadette Stanis. With the art contest approaching, J.J. believes that he is shoo-in to win. However things don't go as planned after he trusts a distracted Bookman to deliver his painting to the judges.
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- Comedy
- Gerren Keith
- 1979-06-27
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The Art Contest was the 23rd episode of Season 6 of Good Times, also the 132nd overall series episode. Written by Joseph Bonaduce, the episode, which was originally scheduled to serve as the series finale, was directed by Gerren Keith; it aired in syndication on December 13, 1979.
J.J. has entered an art contest he's sure to win. But when he forgets his art portfolio, he relies on Bookman to bring it to the contest. After winning first prize, J.J. realizes that the painting that was entered is the wrong painting.
With the art contest approaching, J.J. believes that he is shoo-in to win. However things don't go as planned after he trusts a distracted Bookman to deliver his painting to the judges.
By rights, J.J. (Jimmie Walker) should be overjoyed at the fact that he has won a prestigious art contest. But J.J. isn't happy at all; it seems that, thanks to a delivery error on the part of landlord Bookman (Johnny Brown), the painting which won the contest is actually the work of one of J.J.'s art students.
Note: Originally slated to air during Good Times' sixth season, this is one of three episodes that were never telecast by CBS, though all have been included in the series' syndication package.
•Albert Reed, Jr. as Alderman Fred Davis
•Renee Brown as Emily
•Lil Greenwood as Belinda Robbins
•Ron Trice as Leo
JJ's latest masterpiece is his guaranteed winner of the second annual District Art Contest, entrusting a hungry Bookman with the task of delivering it to District Hall. 'Buffalo Butt' is too busy enjoying his sweet potato pie to grab the right painting, taking Emily's instead of JJ's.
The Art Contest. J.J. has some decisions to make when he mistakenly enters a contest with someone else's painting.
The Art Contest is the twenty-third episode of the sixth season of Good Times, and the one hundred thirty-second episode overall. Starring: Esther Rolle ( Florida Evans ), Ja'net Du Bois ( Willona Woods ), Ralph Carter ( Michael Evans) (credit only), Bern Nadette Stanis ( Thelma Anderson ), Johnny Brown ( Nathan Bookman ), Janet Jackson ( Penny ...
Good Times: S6E19. The Art Contest. J.J. has some fast decisions to make when he mistakenly enters an important art contest with someone else's painting. Starring: Esther Rolle, John Amos, Jimmie Walker, Ja'net DuBois, Ralph Carter. Sitcom. TV-PG. Stream 70+ live channels and 70,000+ titles on-demand—just $25/month. Start free trial.