Full episodes please

Powerful episode

She did at James

She said damn a few times.

Who could forget, "damn, damn, DAAAAMMNN!!!"

This comment took me out🤣🤣🤣😅

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So all this time he wasn't in Mississippi 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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How u kno dat? I'm just asking

Word,he about face his little ass back in position.

And what JJ said is still true in 2021.

JJ was and still is spot on tbh smh

@@tymck9694 😂😂😂😂

They both had valid points.

She was such an amazing actress! ❤️

@@reggiecarter7167 Yes Indeed She Was.

I understand jj but now that I 16 year old I understand Florida. You seen how the show ended. He was lucky. Eventually he would have went to jail or killed in that profession.

Yeah but by than JJ understood what his mom point he give her a call

Tell u what Florida Evens was the reason why they stayed poor .

@@MrLp1980jj was 20

@@jameswhitejr9121 florida was the reason why her kids stayed alive

And to think this actress never had kids.Thats great acting right there

I never knew that about her. That’s definitely talent.

And yet we never saw her work one job.

@@MondoMiami she did have a job she was a maid first then later she became a school bus driver

@MondoMiami 😄 🤣 😂 so true she was also a bit hypocritical she wasn't upset when cousin Raymond was wining and dinning her or when James payed for the rent with gambling money

Man Florida was such an amazing actress!

Yea I remember when this first aired, I was a young teen at the time, and I was really shocked and thrown off by that. This is one of my landmark and timeless TV shows

Damn Damn DAAAAAAAMN good show

Sooooooo cringe

Yes!

Damn that's cold.

@@LilacStar82 How...? It's the truth.

@@LilacStar82 It was meant to be a compliment. Bonnie Franklin never had children of her own either.

@@SlasherIncorporatedthat’s not what she’s saying she said Esther doesn’t have kids in real life but she plays a mother very well which I agree

@@GloTown I don't think you paid attention to who I was responding to originally. My comment had nothing to do with that.

She probably wanted to say that to Jimmie Walker in real life. "...GET THE HELL OFF MY SHOW!!!"

@@JAWrightonline You caused John to leave because it all had to be about JJ and his buffoonery. That's why she left. The only way that she would return was if JJ grew up, which he did in the 77/78 year. I think of how he felt partially responsible by being a bad example to Michael which led to him getting arrested for taking a joyride with his friend.

She had drive in her voice. Esther stood what was right and the integrity of the show.

@@JAWrightonline Yea I understand that Esther Rolle and John Amos were not happy with the character JJ .

@@JAWrightonline YES! She'd probably had had enough of him by this time. I couldn't stand working around an egomaniac, the money must've been good.

Now, I will agree with you on that one.

Right ✔️👍🏽‼️

Facts 💯, but eventually, he still would have probably got caught and had to pay the price.

Agreed

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Exactly!

FACTS. Florida should have slapped Michael's ass for gettng mad at JJ for getting robbed at gun point. JJ had gotten shot by Mad Dog and he wasn't going to risk getting shot again and possibly killed. He was under alot of pressure being the oldest siblings. He lost his job had to wait for his unemployment benefits and Bookman waited until the last minute to inform the family about over due rent shortly after James' unexpected passing. I do understand Florida wanting to live a spiritual life but JJ had to do what he had to do to prevent the family from becoming homeless. I agree with you about JJ's spending. He should have paid the rent and bills and saved his money while waiting to receive his unemployment benefits and looking for a legit job. Everyone would have benefited

if you hustling just to pay rent and bills. Then you aint hustling right lol.

@@MUSICENCYLOPEDIA No one benefits dealing with trouble. No way was JJ going to stay legit once he got that amount of money and paid the rent. You see he kept going back until he was found out and eventually put out his home. Florida taught her children the value of contentment but sometimes grownups eyes get wide when they see a lot of money and they want it right now no matter the consequences. JJ didn’t think about the consequences of getting quick money so he had to learn the hard way🤷🏽‍♀️

@@SouthSideLadyWright I'm aware of that. It's true that Florida did teach her children about values and the importance of doing things the right but she also taught them about being comtent but when she learned that JJ was getting his money illegally she started to return to her religious roots and put him out. JJ wasn't informed about the drugs and prostitution until the cops came. He did learn the hard way and I see both Florida's and JJ"s point. Florida didn't like him being in numbers running due to her fearing that he would've wounded up in jail or dead and JJ had lost his job, was waiting to get his unemployment benefits and got robbed and with him being the eldest son he had lots of pressure of making sure that his mother and siblings had a roof over his head so he had to do what he had to do. Plus Thelma was working and going to school and she was willing to take a break from school to help with the finances

James's funeral and she breaks the punch bowl; damn,damn,damn.

@@kennetbharde393 🤣🤣

she cursed on several occasions but not often

Like Edith Bunker, she would cuss, but once in a blue moon.

😂😂😂😂😂ar Kennetb

Right😂😂

Which means JJ had an opportunity to get out and end up in jail or buried 6 feet under.

💯 Percent

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​@@DroneViewsWithBaku5747 she kept them ALIVE

We need more parents who r serious about parenting!!!

She was terrible

No we don't lmao

She's the worst

We need Parents who arent Weird and Soft..

Yeah, I hear what your saying.

I feel that deep down, Florida knew what was going to happen. And remember that JJ didn't know that they were into drug dealing and prostitution until the cop that they had on the take warned them that they were getting busted.

And then go pray to the picture of white Jesus and black ppl ate that $hit up

I been saying this for years!!!

She Was Just An Oreo

Anybody From The Ghetto Will Feed And House Their Kids However They Have To Again She Was Just An Oreo

They did finally got on the last episode.

Right! Nowadays, that’s the least of a parents’ worries.

Gambling is one of the worst addictions I have ever seen.

@@JohahnDiechter 😂😂😂

I don't think that was only Florida's point. Not only was JJ a part of an illegal gambling organization, they were also pushing dope. But it's also about being wise and not allowing money to enslave you by falling into those traps.

And the shock and hurt in JJ’s face. He genuinely believed he was helping his family. He also had no idea that Ernie & Leon were also dealing in drugs.

@@losangelesrams3472 His intentions were good and yes he didn't know that drugs were involved but his friends were still in an illegal racket by running numbers.

I disagree. I am 50 and STILL don't have a FT job or Career. 50!! I agree with JJ on this one. Back then or today it's VERY difficult to find a job.

You right but mama should've just STFU

Now that is a super fact , a mothers faith in her children will make it break her

Sure there is, of course we don’t have to worry about whether we are going to be on the streets or not knowing whether or not there will be food on the table, but when you’re in that position your mothers feeling are that big of a deal you can’t eat feelings nor will feelings put a roof over your head!

@@patgrice_comedy exactly😒

@Guh Dets Jay she figured it out. Mama always knows lol

JJ didn't understand what he was doing wrong in his momma's eyes.

I Agree

In this case it was justified. She is concerned about the life paths of her children.JJ needed a slap upside the head to knock some sense into him before he wound up dead or in prison

I KNOW RIGHT!!!!

they actual did an episode where they addressed that happening.

True

Word. James would've been set him straight.

If James was still up there jj would think 2x before gambling

James would have given JJ the side eye and it would be over.

Of course James played the numbers in the Black Jesus episode and She didn't mind

If James was alive JJ wouldn’t have did it in the first place. JJ felt pressure to step up and provide for the family

And let's also not forget staying poor and in the ghetto.

What about the episode when James found the bag of money😮

the crazy thing is people are so focused on the money is they forget how the episode ended.

Hey cutie 😍

THAT'S RIGHT!!!!!!!

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That was bs JJ only thinking they were into gambling.🤨😒

That's the problem with running numbers and dealing dope. Kids see the dollar sign and think that it's an easy life.

​​@@mkl62I'll be honest with you, people know better than to think that life and earning money without difficulty is an easy breeze to sail along through the obstacles and big tidal waves.

Exactly 😂😂😂finally someone said it ..truth be told ..thats why james didn’t want to be in the show anymore ..they had plenty of opportunities but the writers didn’t want that and held them back so he left and they killed him off the show

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"The Windfall" and "A real cool job" were both examples of why I couldn't stand Florida.

well if you actually watch the whole episode, you would see JJ almost went to jail and ended up crawling back home.

But he was an adult when the father died. He KNEW right from wrong. At some point, you gotta stop blaming everything on other people.

@@judychang8760 Knowing right from wrong doesn't mean that you know anything about life.

@@judychang8760 Young people still need a support system.

@@Bro_Joe You don't have to know all about life. But you SHOULD know right from wrong. I accept ZERO excuses for criminal behavior.

JJ was about 19 or 20 but he was raised knowingly the difference between right and wrong

Yep. If she was just on the downlow and just put all of the money in the bank little by little until he made enough for them to get out then he probably would've stayed there longer until he found his own place. But sooner or later his mom would have found out what he was doing and wouldn't want any money or anything to do with him as long as he was doing that illegal activity.

J.H. The ratings declined because Mr. Amos (the strongest Black father figure on TV at the time) was fired. For what? Because he felt the character of JJ could be funny and relevant without the buffoon-ery..a thing most Black shows (comedies especially) had a lot of. Mr. Amos' absence resonated negatively with the target market in the episodes that followed, so Mr. Lear directed at Mrs. Rolle's (I didn't spell that correctly..my bad) suggestion that her character take up the strong Black character arch. The problem was that there hadn't been a powerful Black female role either since Diane Carol in the 60's and Mrs. Carol's role was not a comedic offering. Mr. Amos regretted leaving the show but not primarily because of the loss of income...it was also because of the loss of the strong Black father-mother image on prime time television. And it certainly had nothing to do with the fact that the show consistently dealt with relevant contemporary issues in the Black community at the time "preachy" or otherwise.

Seen=scene

@@goldenlifelove7251 Interestingly enough, both 'seen' and 'scene' are eerily relevant..

@@goldenlifelove7251 Absolutely…I think it autocorrected, and I didn’t catch it. Thanks

false. America's setup was the reason. jobs not hiring or laying James off was the reason. Same with J.J. They could've gotten money a few times due to some illegal stuff, but so could jj be shot for revenge or rivalry. so could the mother and other family members be hurt for the same. cops who were already terrozinf the area eyeing them more often. enemies within the community from what they were doing. not every criminal is successful and most criminals don't even leave their area so basically its not worth the risk in most cases. people really aren't understanding the street elements

He gambled playing pool to pay the rent quite a few times.

@@KtotheG watch the black jesus episode...him playing the number and it wasn't to pay no rent

@@kevindouglas5333 YEAH! But with BJ blowing on the dice, there ain't no chance of me crapping out!

He KNEW what he was doing was illegal and thought it was no big deal. That’s the type of stupid thinking that leads people to continue making risks like that.. and before you know it, end up dead or in jail.

she wanted the best for her family.she just didn't want them doing shit that would get them locked up.

They did win the lottery. So they had money

There's always another choice instead of breaking the law.

@@ironfromice THAT IS SO TRUE AS WELL!!!

She was against James finding the money from the grocery store,

Yesssssss 🤣

Always

REAL talk!🎉❤🎉❤🎉

Me too

IKR!

He'd do more than yell.

Would not have happened if James was there

IKTR!

If James were still around, JJ would not have felt like he had to do that. James would still be the bread winner. After all, they were about to really be evicted.

Florida held her family together.

@@SouthSideLadyWright apparently not wanting your family to do something that could land them in jail or get them killed is holding them back.

She sure did. She didn't not want them to be successful at all. She was toxic

What You Expect From An Aunt Jemima Like Her Black On The Outside White On The Inside She Was An OREO

Aunt Jemima

I remember that, LOL

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If James Sr. had been alive, James Jr. wouldn't need to do anything illegal because James Sr. always made things happen himself.

The first episode, James committed a crime to get the rent, and then lied about it.

the problem was his so called friends "forgot" to mention they also into drugs and prostitution and he almost got locked up.

@@1talldaddy I understand that. I’m not talking about JJ and his crew specifically. I’m talking about running numbers in general. You’re just being a broker for placing bets.

@@dariog36th oh that's what JJ thought they were doing. But it wasn't until they got arrested, he found out what they were really into.

@@1talldaddy I know dude. I saw the episode. I’m saying running numbers shouldn’t be a crime.

@@dariog36th oh okay I got you now, but giving the Evans family history with gambling you can understand why she was like that.

*had to

James faked his death

@@jplaya2023 Just like you fake being funny?

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Now you know they was struggling with James, and barely keeping their heads above water. Most of it because of Florida dashing his dreams. That's why James went to Mississippi and faked his death. And got a new family in Queens, NY and opened McDowell's restaurant.

@@MGillDesign Lol

and not a very good one!

It did

I miss Father Evans.

It didn't, it happen later on during another season.

​@@jarvasedundy1No this episode aired the same season that James died. This was before the Carl Dixon episodes. God, Carl was such a mistake character.

@@karicewillis Are you sure? Cause I watch Good Times alot. And I thought it had another season. After James died

Fr 😂😂😂😂😂

Playing pool is one thing, but being a part of an "operation" of sorts is quite another.

@@farrellmcnulty909 Just another day when Christians pick and choose what is an acceptable sin for them.

@@farrellmcnulty909 both are still illegal boo

@@angelminaj617 Not so. What JJ was doing involved prostitution and drugs which is illegal

@@SouthSideLadyWright James was still gambling illegally. He should have went to a state where gambling is legal. That is not Chicago, so yes, he broke the law.

Yes, they didn't have to kill him off, maybe send him to another job or something else

Stupid- her name is Florida and she was working at this point in the series.

actually Florida did have a job during the fourth season.

Some mothers and fathers don’t wish to lose their sons to prison or the grave just for a few stupid dollars… Some parents actually raise their kids right. 🤷🏾‍♀️

@@tam9856 You’re 100% RIGHT!!

She was right. No way Florida would say that. Look what almost happened

Real talk!😂

And at the same time the ratings declined. Esther Rolle didn't like the direction the show was going so she left after Season 4 and came back with demands for Season 6.

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Florida always tryna complain about some shit 😂😂😂😂

Yeah, it takes such great parenting to have 3 kids when you are so dirt poor, the roaches have a fundraiser for you...

Good times had the best live audience

When James took his belt off to whip Eddie, someone yelled "Uh-Oh." Also on the Happy Days episode, "AKA The Fonz," when Richie goes off saying that he is going to do something about Sheriff Kirk harassing Fonzie, someone in the audience yells, "GO RICH!"

@@geeskin5750 the live audience was great but they weren't always right. Looking back I wonder how much influence they had on people watching, especially kids.

@@sbella6719 I hafta co-sign 2 that somewhat, sometimes when the audience applauded I didn't always agree with it

​@@geeskin5750 the audience applauded over a lot of things that i didn't understand of

This is why James died. That family had multiple opportunities to get out of that piece of crap ghetto, but Florida's sanctimonious bullshit kept them in that shithole. The only reason that family left the ghetto was simply to have a happy ending to the series. JJ said it best @ 4:05. You have to do what you have to do to better your life, but that was never good enough for precious Florida, and even James. The only difference between those two is James used fear and/or brute violence to make his point. Those two would have been better off not having kids until they got out of the ghetto aka legal shithole.

false. she was maybe number 3. the setup of America was number 1. the unfair treatment of those people were 2. but because of that many of those families had to find a way out of no way and THAT is the part Florida stepped in. but even then only to maintain a moral compass. showing us that everyone in the ghetto doesn't turn to crime BUT this is why so many do, because trying to make.it earnestly is dsmn near impossible. You're blaming the victim for what America did to them. Then basically wishing they did illegal activities but when a white person judged us all on that level, you want to.be angry about it.

@@agonleed3841 Exactly!

I agree she always held the family back. She was problematic.

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