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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.
S4.E2 ∙ The Big Move: Part 2. Wed, Sep 29, 1976. Following the news of James' passing, everyone begins to worry about Florida who seems to be emotionally unaffected.
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The Big Move: Part 2 is the second episode of Season 4 and the sixty-third episode overall. It is one-half of an episode. Co-written by Austin Kalish and Irma Kalish, the episode originally aired on CBS-TV on September 22, 1976.
Following the news of James' passing, everyone begins to worry about Florida who seems to be emotionally unaffected.
Florida hasn't cried once since the news of James' death. J.J., Thelma, and Michael are troubled and plan to confront her when they see her enjoying herself after his funeral.
At a gathering at the apartment, following James' funeral, J.J., Thelma, and particularly Michael are in deep grief over their father's passing. Unable to control his anger, Michael lashes out at the guests, declaring that everyone is disrespecting his father's memory by laughing and carrying on; and is especially troubled that Florida is leading the laughter. Michael later storms out, with Thelma not too far behind. Florida goes to see about them as they angrily lash out at her over her festive, cherry attitude. J.J. on the other hand, is understanding, but worried as he remains by his mother's side while Thelma and Michael stay behind, refusing to come out.
However, after everyone else leaves, Florida opts to clean the mess as J. J. calls for Thelma and Michael to come out, which they do, offering to help Florida clean up but she angrily declines their assistance as they head back into Thelma's room. As she cleans, reality is finally beginning to hit home for Florida as she slowly but surely comes to grips with losing the love of her life, her rock and her soulmate as she smashes a glass bowl and cries out "DAMN, DAMN, DAMN!!!" as her children rush out from the back after hearing the glass shatter and Florida finally breaks down sobbing in deep grief as her children comfort and console her.
•Helen Martin as "Weeping" Wanda Williams
•Irwin C. Watson as Calvin Ferguson
•Nick LaTour as Rev. Gordon
•Minnie Summers Lindsey as Mrs. Gordon (as Minnie Lindsey)
•Raymond Allen as Ned the Wino (as Raymond G. Allen)
•Henry Harris as Man #1
TV Series. Good Times. Season 4 Episode 2. Good Times Season 4. View all. The Big Move Part 1. S4 E124m. The Big Move Part 2. S4 E224m. J.J. and the Older Woman. S4 E324m. Michael the Warlord. S4 E425m. Michael's Great Romance. S4 E525m. Evans Versus Davis. S4 E625m. J.J.'s New Career Part 1. S4 E725m. J.J.'s New Career Part 2. S4 E824m.
Good Times (1974–1979): Season 4, Episode 2 - The Big Move: Part 2 - full transcript. Following James' funeral the JJ, Thelma and particularly Michael are grieving their father's passing. In fact, the Michael thinks that everyone is disrespecting his father's memory by laughing and carrying on and the kids wonder why Florida is leading the ...
Series overview. Episodes. Season 1 (1974) Season 2 (1974–1975) Season 3 (1975–1976) Season 4 (1976–1977) Season 5 (1977–1978) Season 6 (1978–1979) References. ^ "TV Guide's Top 100 Episodes".
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 McKayleWatch Good Times — Season 4, Episode 2 with a subscription on Peacock. Florida's attitude toward James' death causes dissension in an already saddened household.
The season finale episode, "Love Has a Spot on His Lung: Part 2", part of two-part story, and featured Moses Gunn in the recurring role of Florida's new love interest, shop owner Carl Dixon, aired on March 30, 1977, as Esther Rolle, who played Florida Evans, would follow suit and depart the series as Amos did at the end of the previous season, a...