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Good Times Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 1977 - 1978
Episode 1
The Evans Get Involved: Part 1
Wed, Sep 21, 197725 mins
A new neighbor girl, 10-year-old Penny Gordon, becomes friends with Willona and the Evans family. Later, they discover a horrifying secret - that Penny is viciously abused by her mother.
Episode 2
The Evans Get Involved: Part 2
Wed, Sep 21, 197723 mins
Willona becomes frustrated in her attempts to report her suspicions that Penny is being abused. Things become complicated when the Gordons suddenly move from their apartment.
Episode 3
The Evans Get Involved: Part 3
Wed, Sep 28, 197723 mins
Willona becomes heartsick with worry about Penny's apparent fate ... when she turns up at the Evanses' apartment. She's run away from home, and this time, her mother doesn't want her back.
Episode 4
The Evans Get Involved: Part 4
Wed, Oct 5, 197724 mins
Willona tries to adopt Penny, but learns she can't because she is single. So, Bookman offers to pose as Willona's husband.
Episode 5
Thelma Moves Out
Wed, Oct 12, 197725 mins
After several arguments with JJ and Michael, Thelma decides she has had enough and moves to an apartment on campus. However, Thelma soon wishes she was back home when her roommates prove to be even more irritating than her brothers and soon they all wish that she was back home.
Episode 6
Willona, the Fuzz
Wed, Oct 19, 197725 mins
After Penny calls her 'Momma' for the first time, Willona decides to make her happy by paying for her ice skating lessons. She takes an extra job at the store by watching women in the changing rooms through two-way mirrors to catch shoplifters; but her new job leads to a debate over the invasion of shoppers' privacy.
Episode 7
Wheels
Wed, Nov 2, 197725 mins
JJ and his three friends buy Bookman's 1954 DeSoto.
Episode 8
Breaker, Breaker
Wed, Nov 9, 197725 mins
Bookman hides a CB radio in the Evans' apartment and everybody uses it; Michael, pretending to be J.J., starts a conversation, with someone who identifies herself as Fun Girl. Michael goes to meet Fun Girl at her apartment but is shocked to find that she is handicapped.
Episode 9
Bye, Bye, Bookman
Wed, Nov 16, 197725 mins
As always, Bookman is avoiding his job and the tenants are tired of his excuses, rusty water, no electricity, plumbing problems and more. Winona starts a petition and everyone signs it. Bookman gets fired.
Episode 10
Thelma's Brief Encounter
Wed, Dec 7, 197725 mins
Michael and J.J. are curious about the new mystery man that Thelma is dating. J.J. goes undercover and discovers that her boyfriend is on parole.
Episode 11
Requiem for a Wino
Wed, Dec 14, 197725 mins
A homeless man returns to the Evan's apartment building after having been away for awhile. Later, they hear he died in an accident and hold a wake. Turns out, Fishbone's wallet was stolen and another man died. Fishbone finds he has friends.
Episode 12
Penny's Christmas
Wed, Dec 21, 197725 mins
Everybody's excited about Penny's first Christmas with Willona as the official adoption draws close; but when her money is stolen, Penny steals a necklace for Willona's Christmas present, is arrested, and her social worker starts to seriously reconsider allowing Willona to adopt her.
Episode 13
No More Mr. Nice Guy
Wed, Jan 4, 197825 mins
Michael is falling behind on his homework and chores. J.J. is lenient on him. But when Michael and Penny are arrested for carjacking, J.J. puts his foot down.
Episode 14
Willona's Mr. Right
Wed, Jan 11, 197825 mins
Willona's former boyfriend calls her. He is back in town from Alaska and wants to marry Willona. She turns him down because she now has Penny to consider. When Penny finds out, she runs away because she thinks she is ruining Willona's life.
Episode 15
J.J. and the Boss' Daughter
Wed, Jan 18, 197825 mins
JJ has a new assistant at work, but does not realize the attractive woman is the daughter of his boss. JJ starts to brag how he has control of the office and the boss has no idea of what is going on.
Episode 16
Where There's Smoke
Wed, Jan 25, 197825 mins
Willona visits the Evans while Florida is out, and she smells smoke. The couch cushion is almost thoroughly burnt. JJ, Michael, and Thelma each have different stories as to how the couch caught fire.
Episode 17
I Had a Dream
Mon, Jan 30, 197825 mins
JJ feels like he is not going anywhere at his job with responsibilities or a promotion. He thinks it is because he is black. He dreams he is white and we see what he thinks can happen for him.
Episode 18
The Boarder
Mon, Feb 6, 197825 mins
JJ decides to rent out a room in their apartment for the extra money. They then find out the man is a witness to a crime and a hit-man might be looking for him.
Episode 19
J.J.'s Condition
Mon, Feb 13, 197825 mins
Willona tells JJ he might be getting an upset stomach all the time because of his relationship with Barbara. Barbara is still married, but tells JJ she is going to get a divorce. It just seems the divorce is never going to happen.
Episode 20
Willona, the Other Woman
Mon, Feb 27, 197825 mins
Bookman's wife finds Bookman in Willona's apartment and they are caught in a compromising position. Is Willona a new girlfriend for Bookman?
Episode 21
Something Old, Something New
Mon, Mar 13, 197825 mins
The Evan's grandfather visits and announces that he is postponing his marriage. His fiancée is not happy.
Episode 22
Willona's New Job
Mon, Mar 20, 197825 mins
Willona gets a promotion to a buyer at work. It means better pay and more prestige. She is excited about the opportunity. But then Frank returns and wants to marry her - and she has to give up her job.
Episode 23
Write On, Thelma
Mon, Mar 27, 197825 mins
Thelma writes a play, and the local theater is interested in producing the play. She is excited, until the owner tells her to change the characters, dialogue, and the setting. Also, Penny is going to play in the Easter pageant.
Episode 24
That's Entertainment, Evans Style
Mon, Apr 3, 197825 mins
A child-care center in the neighborhood is scheduled to close due to lack of funds. To keep it open, the Evan's plan a show to raise money from the neighbors.