38.
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A Real Cool Job - James gets the break
he has been waiting for: a good paying job. After completing
trade school, he finds out that the job is in Alaska. |
39. |
The Family Gun - James buys a gun to
protect his family from the dangerous environment of the building.
But after Thelma is attacked, James discovers that his
gun is missing. |
40. |
Operation Florida - The cost of medical
treatment is enough to prevent Florida from seeing a doctor.
But James insists that she seek medical attention and after
discovering she needs surgery, he'll do whatever it takes to
pay for it. |
41. |
Love in the Ghetto - Thelma's parents
are less than thrilled when they discover she's engaged. |
42. |
Florida's Rich Cousin - James is against
borrowing money from Florida's cousin. When he walks out in
a fit of rage, Florida discovers some disappointing news about
her cousin. |
43. |
The Weekend - For their 20th wedding
anniversary, James gets the use of a friend's cabin.
But without the kids, Florida is reluctant to go. |
44. |
The Baby - During a celebration at a
baby shower, the joy turns to sadness when the mother-to-be
announces she is putting her baby up for adoption. |
45. |
Michael's Big Fall
- James is out of town and Florida and her brother must figure
out what's wrong with Michael. With poor grades and cutting
class, Florida realizes a meeting with Michael's teacher should
get to the bottom of things. |
46. |
The Politicians -
Politics tear the Evans household in half when J.J. and James
are rooting for Alderman Fred Davis and Florida, Thelma and
Willona prefer his young competition. |
47. |
Willona's Dilemma
- Willona falls for a deaf man from J.J.'s art class.
The budding relationship appears to be heading to the altar
in spite of the man's handicap. |
48. |
Florida's Protest - After the kids get
food poisoning from the meat Florida purchased at the local
supermarket, Florida gathers a group of concerned neighbors
and boycotts the store. Before she gets positive results,
Florida is put in jail. |
49. |
The Mural - Thelma
wins a scholarship to college but is $200 short. After
J.J. finishes the mural the bank commissioned, he'll have enough
money to give to Thelma. However, the bank is unwilling to pay
once the mural is unveiled. |
50. |
A Loss of Confidence - J.J. falls head
over heels for Thelma's friend. But after she declines his romantic
advances, he feels completely dejected. |
51. |
Cleatus - After a bank robbery in Atlanta,
the FBI question Florida about her nephew, Cleatus, the prime
suspect. She doesn't believe he had anything to do with
it until Cleatus appears at the door needing a place to stay
and a bag full of cash. |
52. |
The Family Tree - During a school project,
Thelma learns that James' father is alive and lives nearby.
As a surprise for his birthday, she invites him over, but James
wants nothing to do with him. |
53. |
A Place to Die - Before
their New Year's Celebration, a dying old man whom Michael befriended
decides that he wants to die in the Evans household, surrounded
by loved ones. |
54. |
J.J.'s Fiancée (part 1) - J.J.'s
parents are against him getting married to his girlfriend, Diana.
Her parents don't want them to get married either, but they
also don't know that she's concealing a drug addiction.
Debbie Allen guest stars. |
55. |
J.J.'s Fiancée (part 2) - Instead
of going to her senior prom, Diana would rather elope with J.J.
in Indiana. However, the purse she leaves behind reveals Diana's
drug problem. Debbie Allen guest stars. |
56. |
Sweet Daddy Williams - J.J. gets his
own art exhibit in exchange for painting the local numbers runner's
girlfriend. |
57. |
The Investigation - Michael's research
for a term paper lands the Evans family in hot water when the
FBI discover he's been communicating with a Communist country
and think the Evanses are a security risk. |
58. |
J.J. in Trouble -
While the parents are away, J.J. learns that he has given VD
to one of his girlfriends. His humiliation prevents him
from visiting a free clinic for treatment. Jay Leno makes
a guest appearance. |
59. |
Florida the Woman
- Florida does not feel appreciated by her family and decides
to go on a lunch date with her boss. James' jealousy
drives him to confront Florida's boss. |
60. |
The Break Up - Thelma is in a relationship
dilemma when her fiancée gets a great opportunity in
California. She's torn between moving to California to be with
him and staying with her family in Chicago. |
61. |
The Rent Party - When a neighbor's electricity
is turned off, the Evanses decide to have a rent party to help
raise the funds. But their cold-blooded superintendent
interrupts the party. |
