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The Best Episodes of Good Times Season 3

Every episode of Good Times Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Good Times Season 3!

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Good Times is an American sitcom that originally aired from February 8, 1974, until August 1, 1979, on the CBS television network. It was created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans, and developed by Norman

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Good Times Season 3 Episode 1 - A Real Cool Job
    7.0/10(90 votes)

    #1 - A Real Cool Job

    S3:E1

    After taking some courses at a trade school, James has a chance of getting a good paying job. However, when he is finally offered one, there is one catch, it's in Alaska.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:John Baskin

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  2. Good Times Season 3 Episode 2 - The Family Gun
    7.6/10(101 votes)

    #2 - The Family Gun

    S3:E2

    James brings a gun home to protect his family.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Good Times Season 3 Episode 3 - Operation Florida
    7.3/10(87 votes)

    #3 - Operation Florida

    S3:E3

    Florida has had a pain in her side for the last two weeks but doesn't want to see a doctor out of fear of the cost. However, when James learns of her dilemma he decides to pay any cost for Florida's treatment, even after he learns she has to have a gallbladder operation.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Good Times Season 3 Episode 4 - Love in the Ghetto
    7.8/10(92 votes)

    #4 - Love in the Ghetto

    S3:E4

    Thelma has great news, she's engaged. However, her opinion of great news differs greatly with her parents who hit the roof after learning this.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Good Times Season 3 Episode 5 - Florida's Rich Cousin
    7.4/10(89 votes)

    #5 - Florida's Rich Cousin

    S3:E5

    Florida plans on borrowing money from her cousin to help pay some unexpected bills. James's pride stands in the way causing him to storm out to a bar, leaving Florida to learn about the shocking news about her seemingly wealthy cousin by herself.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:John Baskin

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  6. Good Times Season 3 Episode 6 - The Weekend
    7.5/10(91 votes)

    #6 - The Weekend

    S3:E6

    A friend of James' gives him permission to use his cabin to celebrate his and Florida's 20th wedding anniversary. However, the trick is trying to get Florida to stop worrying about the kids.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Good Times Season 3 Episode 7 - The Baby
    6.9/10(88 votes)

    #7 - The Baby

    S3:E7

    Florida and the kids throw a baby shower for a friend, Loretta. However, the joyous occasion is dampened when Loretta announces her plans of giving the baby up for adoption.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Good Times Season 3 Episode 8 - Michael's Big Fall
    7.4/10(101 votes)

    #8 - Michael's Big Fall

    S3:E8

    When James is out of town, Florida and her brother Wilbert are left to deal with a troubled Michael. His cutting classes, getting into fights at school and low grades are all warning signs that lead Florida to make an appointment to see Michael's teacher.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Good Times Season 3 Episode 9 - The Politicians
    7.6/10(96 votes)

    #9 - The Politicians

    S3:E9

    A feud erupts in the Evans' household when James and J.J. take the side of Alderman Fred Davis during his attempt at a re-election while Florida, Thelma and Willona take the side of his young opponent.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Good Times Season 3 Episode 10 - Willona's Dilemma
    8.0/10(89 votes)

    #10 - Willona's Dilemma

    S3:E10

    When J.J. brings home Walter, a man from his art class, he hits it off with Willona. Despite the fact that he's deaf, him and Willona begin a relationship one that Willona thinks is headed for the alter.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:John Baskin

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  11. Good Times Season 3 Episode 11 - Florida's Protest
    8.2/10(113 votes)

    #11 - Florida's Protest

    S3:E11

    Florida and James become outraged when the kids get a touch of food poisoning after eating meat from the local supermarket. She organizes a group of concerned citizens and they boycott the market. The protest gets effective results, but not before Florida experiences her first trip to jail.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Allan Manings

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  12. Good Times Season 3 Episode 12 - The Mural
    7.9/10(93 votes)

    #12 - The Mural

    S3:E12

    J.J. is commissioned by a bank to paint a mural and in return will receive $250 needed for Thelma's college education whom recently won a scholarship and found herself $200 short. However, the bank is reluctant to pay after seeing the finished product.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Good Times Season 3 Episode 13 - A Loss of Confidence
    6.8/10(88 votes)

    #13 - A Loss of Confidence

    S3:E13

    Thelma brings home a friend of hers and instantly J.J. is smitten. However, when she rejects him he quickly loses all of his confidence and slips into a depression.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Good Times Season 3 Episode 14 - Cleatus
    8.0/10(108 votes)

    #14 - Cleatus

    S3:E14

    A bank robbery in Atlanta has the FBI showing up at the Evans' apartment to question Florida since her nephew, Cleatus is the prime suspect. Things get tense, when Cleatus arrives at the apartment with a briefcase full of money and wanting a place to stay.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Good Times Season 3 Episode 15 - The Family Tree
    8.3/10(113 votes)

    #15 - The Family Tree

    S3:E15

    Thelma researches her family tree for a school project and discovers James's father is very much alive and living in the Chicago area. However, when James learns that Thelma has invited him as a surprise for his birthday, he refuses to see him.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Good Times Season 3 Episode 16 - A Place to Die
    7.4/10(99 votes)

    #16 - A Place to Die

    S3:E16

    An elderly man that Michael befriended stops by the Evans' apartment just prior to the New Years celebration and knowing that he only has a little time left, decides that this would be the best place to pass on, surrounded by a loving family and friends.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:John Baskin

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  17. Good Times Season 3 Episode 17 - J.J.'s Fiancee (1)
    8.1/10(114 votes)

    #17 - J.J.'s Fiancee (1)

    S3:E17

    J.J. and his girlfriend, Diana, are getting serious and the topic of marriage comes up, something which both J.J. and Diana both want. However, both of their parents are totally against the notion. Meanwhile, Diana is secretly hiding a drug problem.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:John Baskin

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  18. Good Times Season 3 Episode 18 - J.J.'s Fiancee (2)
    7.9/10(118 votes)

    #18 - J.J.'s Fiancee (2)

    S3:E18

    On the night of her senior prom, Diana decides to run off to Indiana and elope with J.J. Meanwhile, back in Chicago, switched purses leads the Evans family to discover Diana's drug problem and her supplier.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:John Baskin

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  19. Good Times Season 3 Episode 19 - Sweet Daddy Williams
    8.1/10(123 votes)

    #19 - Sweet Daddy Williams

    S3:E19

    J.J. has been commissioned by a number's runner, Sweet Daddy Williams, to paint the portrait of his girlfriend, Savannah. In return, J.J. will get his own art display.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Good Times Season 3 Episode 20 - The Investigation
    7.0/10(92 votes)

    #20 - The Investigation

    S3:E20

    The family is being investigated by the FBI because they are suspected to be security risks due to Michael doing research about and communicating with a Communist country for a term paper.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Good Times Season 3 Episode 21 - J.J. in Trouble
    7.7/10(107 votes)

    #21 - J.J. in Trouble

    S3:E21

    When the children are left at home for the weekend, J.J. receives bad news that he has given VD to an ex-girlfriend. This leads an embarrassed J.J. to debate on whether or not to visit a free clinic for treatment.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:John Baskin

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  22. Good Times Season 3 Episode 22 - Florida the Woman
    7.6/10(91 votes)

    #22 - Florida the Woman

    S3:E22

    After a morning of being take granted for by her children and her husband, Florida decides to take her boss up on a lunch invitation. This eventually leads to a confrontation with a jealous James.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Jay Sommers

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  23. Good Times Season 3 Episode 23 - The Break Up
    6.9/10(89 votes)

    #23 - The Break Up

    S3:E23

    Thelma's fiancee's idea of romance is taking her to a basketball game but that is the least of her worries after he gets a big break in California leaving her with two options, stay with her family in Chicago or move to California with her fiancee.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Good Times Season 3 Episode 24 - The Rent Party
    7.9/10(102 votes)

    #24 - The Rent Party

    S3:E24

    The Evans family decides to hold a rent party to help out a neighbor in the building whose electricity has just been turned off. However, the party may come to a quick halt when the heartless building superintendent catches wind of it.

    Director:Herbert Kenwith
    Writer:John Baskin

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"A Real Cool Job" is the best rated episode of "Good Times" season 3. It scored 7/10 based on 90 votes. Directed by Herbert Kenwith and written by John Baskin, it aired on 9/9/1975. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "The Family Gun".