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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.