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Good Times

“Dy-No-Mite!”

Series 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.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
CBS
Episodes & Seasons

6 Seasons • 133 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1974 – 1979

Premiered: Fri, Feb 8, 1974

Created By
Eric Monte
Mike EvansMike Evans

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Aug 1, 1979

Season 6, Episode 24: “The End of the Rainbow”

This final episode brings all too good news for the Evans family. J.J. gets an offer to a comic company, Keith's bad knee is miraculously healed and is offered another football contract, and Florida is asked if she wants to move in with Keith and Thelma in the fancy apartment building across town where Willona happens to be moving and just so happens to be her future next door neighbor.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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First Families of Funny - Dy-no-mite Moment from GOOD TIMES

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-02

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Eric Monte, Mike Evans

Screenplay & Story

Mike Evans

Producers

Allan Manings, Norman Lear

Department Leadership Roster

Allan Manings

Producer

Norman Lear

Norman Lear

Producer

Mike Evans

Mike Evans

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Good Times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Times

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What is Good Times about?

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.

How many seasons does Good Times have?

Good Times comprises 6 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Good Times?

Key cast members in Good Times include Ja'net DuBois, Esther Rolle, Jimmie Walker, Ralph Carter, Bern Nadette Stanis.

Who created or directed Good Times?

Good Times was developed and directed by Eric Monte, Mike Evans.