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Good Times Season 1 Episode 3

Getting Up the Rent

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AIRED: 2/22/74

With an eviction notice over their heads, the Evans family scrambles to come up with $74 dollars needed for their rent. Despite Florida's opinion, James goes down to the pool hall to try to hustle some money; J.J. comes up with a scheme of his own and Florida and Willona go down to the welfare office.moreless

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Sometimes referenced as the first episode of Good Times - The Evans Family is threated with the possibility of eviction and must find a way to get the needed rent money by day's end.moreless

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By LainiTiye, Jul 18, 2005

This episode is truly funny, and it only seems right that this would be the Series Pilot since its such a strong episode.

James' received several warnings about eviction when Florida was in the hospital for an operation.

Not that Florida is back home, the final eviction notice rolls thru and it leaves the Evans family scrambling to find a way to meet the afternoon deadline.

Though JJ isn't an actor for the Academy, he is still funny as Junior, the eldest child and self-proclaimed hustler. He is anxious to 'find' a source for the needed rent money but Florida is stern that she won't have such behavior from her children.

James Sr. resorts to taking his woes to the pool hall to win the needed money, Florida seeks help from the government, and the kids derive to rally up a little hustle of their own.moreless
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Esther Rolle	Florida Evans (1974-1977), (1978-1979)
John Amos	James Evans (1974-1976)
Ja'net DuBois	Willona Woods
Ralph Carter	Michael Evans
Jimmie Walker	James "J.J." Evans, Jr.
Bern Nadette Stanis	Thelma Evans Anderson

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Ernie Lee Banks	Eddie	Guest Star
Carl M. Craig	Hustler	Guest Star
Hal Williams	Tom	Guest Star
Stymie Beard	Monty	Recurring Role

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TRIVIA (3)
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- At the episode's start, watch Michael try not to laugh as he talks to Thelma in the kitchen.
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- Michael recieved bulletins from several organizations including CORE(Congress of Racial Equality) and SNCC(Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee).
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- It is strange that James had to knock to be let into his own home, but later, Willona just walks right in.
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QUOTES (15)
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- Thelma: Who was you yellin' at in the hallway?
  Michael: Eric. Me and him was playin' "Cops and Militants."
  Thelma: So?
  Michael: He kept makin' me the cop!
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- Thelma: Are we going to get help from Daddy?
  Florida: Not the Father you're thinking of. (turns to their picture of Jesus) Lord, we need Your help.
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- (Thelma's pretended to faint to stall the repossession men)
  J.J.: The poor child ain't had anything to eat for 2 weeks except for some bad oatmeal.
  Thelma: Where am I?
  J.J.: Marshall Fields...the poor child's delirious, she thinks she's in Marshall Fields.
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- Florida: That was the same Monty who said that Nixon was going to be poor folks best friend!
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- (To the Hustler at the Welfare Office)
  Willona: Jive Turkey. You ain't got a pot or a window.
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- Thelma: Michael, where did you get a real dollar!
  Michael: I'm the floor manager. I'm white. I always have a dollar!
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- Florida: Damn! That man always could mooove me!
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- Michael: You jive dude!
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- Willona: I can get a better welcome at a Klan meeting. Florida, what is the problem today!
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- Florida: If you wanted somebody fast, you should have married O.J. Simpson.
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- Michael: "Boy" is a white racist word!
  Florida: Michael, this is no time to be black!
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- Florida: Well, it's comforting to know there's still some respect for black power around here.
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- Michael: Black is beautiful, but not when it's oatmeal!
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- J.J.: I got a hundred ways to get $70.
  Florida: And I got a hundred ways to warm your butt if you do! I don't want you stealing, James, Jr.
  J.J.: Who said anything about stealing? I may just find $70.
  Florida: But I don't you finding it before it gets lost.
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- James: How was your date last night, Willona?
  Willona: Now, That's what I like to talk about! 6 foot 2, shoulders out to here and a smile that lit up the night...and he mugged me!
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NOTES (4)
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- This episode was videotaped on January 7, 1974.
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- This was the third episode to air, however it was the first episode videotaped and considered the pilot of the series.
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- Hal Williams is better known as Lester Jenkins on the NBC sitcom, 227. This is his first of two, unrelated appearances on Good Times. He can also be seen in season six's "J.J. the Teacher."
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- Some resources list this as the first episode to have aired. According to TV Guide, it didn't air until February 22, 1974.
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