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Overview

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 Lear, the series' primary executive producer. Good Times is a spin-off of Maude, which is itself a spin-off of All in the Family along with The Jeffersons.

The series is set in Chicago. The first two seasons were taped at CBS Television City in Hollywood. In the fall of 1975, the show moved to Metromedia Square, where Norman Lear's own production company was housed.

  1. Eric Monte

    Creator

  2. Mike Evans

    Creator

Series Cast

  1. Ja'net DuBois as Wilona Woods

    Ja'net DuBois

    Wilona Woods

    133 Episodes

  2. Jimmie Walker as James "JJ" Evans

    Jimmie Walker

    James "JJ" Evans

    133 Episodes

  3. Ralph Carter as Michael Evans

    Ralph Carter

    Michael Evans

    133 Episodes

  4. Bern Nadette Stanis as Thelma Evans

    Bern Nadette Stanis

    Thelma Evans

    133 Episodes

  5. Esther Rolle as Florida Evans

    Esther Rolle

    Florida Evans

    109 Episodes

  6. John Amos as James Evans Sr.

    John Amos

    James Evans Sr.

    61 Episodes

  7. Johnny Brown

    Nathan Bookman

    58 Episodes

  8. Janet Jackson as Milicent 'Penny' Woods

    Janet Jackson

    Milicent 'Penny' Woods

    48 Episodes

  9. Ben Powers as Keith Anderson

    Ben Powers

    Keith Anderson

    24 Episodes

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Last Season

Season 6

10.0
1978 • 24 Episodes

Season 6 of Good Times premiered on September 16, 1978.

The End of the Rainbow

(6x24, August 1, 1979) Season Finale

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Status Ended

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Type Scripted

Original Language English

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