62.
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The Big Move (part 1) - The Evanses
are moving to Mississippi to be with James, who has a great
new job. But their joy quickly turns to sorrow when they
receive a telegram during their going-away party informing them
of James' death. |
63. |
The Big Move (part 2) - Florida hasn't
cried once since the news of James' death. J.J., Thelma
and Michael are troubled and plan to confront her when they
see her enjoying herself after his funeral. |
64. |
J.J. and the Older Woman - J.J. develops
a romantic relationship with Thelma's teacher, who's impressed
by his artistic abilities. Though their age difference
doesn't matter to them, it bothers Florida who can't figure
out if J.J. is really in love. Rosalind Cash guest stars. |
65. |
Michael the Warlord - Warlord gang activity
is wrecking havoc in the neighborhood. Florida and other
concerned citizens try to figure out what to do while Michael
is hiding a secret from his family: he's joined the Warlords.
|
66. |
Michael's Great Romance - Michael can't
get the courage to tell Yvonne he loves her, but loses his opportunity
after Yvonne meets J.J. and becomes instantly smitten |
67. |
Evans Versus Davis - Alderman Davis
serves an eviction notice to the Evanses when J.J. refuses to
help him with his re-election campaign. |
68. |
J.J.'s New Career (part 1) - Unbeknownst
to Florida, J.J. works with a few of his crooked friends to
help support his family after Bookman threatens to throw them
out because the rent is late. Thelma also considers dropping
out of college to help the family. |
69. |
J.J.'s New Career
(part 2) - J.J.'s new work is bringing in a lot of money but
he doesn't know everything about his new bosses. And when Florida
discovers how he's making his money, she throws him out. |
70. |
Grandpa's Visit -
During Thanksgiving, Florida is appalled when Grandpa Evans
reveals the nature of his relationship with his girlfriend.
|
71. |
Rich is Better Than
Poor...Maybe - J.J. wins the lottery, but when word spreads
throughout the neighborhood, Thelma's gangster friends show
up at their apartment demanding the money. |
72. |
Florida's Night Out - Florida surprises
the kids when instead of spending another night at home alone,
she goes out for a wild night on the town with Willona. |
73. |
The Judy Cohen Story
- While managing Michael's singing group, J.J. comes across
a singer he knows is destined for stardom, with the right management.
|
74. |
The Comedian and the Loan Sharks - J.J.
decides to borrow money from a loan shark to manage a new comedian
but when it comes time to pay up, he doesn't know how he's going
to get the money. |
75. |
The Hustle - Florida needs a vacation,
badly, and the kids decide to sell underwear to get the money
to send her to Lake Geneva. |
76. |
Thelma's African Romance (part 1) -
Thelma gets suspended after arranging a school boycott. She
also becomes the object of desire for Ibe, an exchange student
who proposes that they live together. |
77. |
Thelma's African Romance
(part 2) - Florida goes ballistic when Thelma tells her she's
moving in with her boyfriend. But Thelma rethinks her
relationship with Ibe when he wants her to be his wife and move
back to Nigeria with him. |
78. |
Willona's Surprise - For Willona's birthday,
her philandering ex-husband returns to beg for forgiveness.
She's convinced that he's a changed man, but he resumes his
womanizing ways by hitting on Thelma. |
79. |
A Friend in Need - While Florida's away,
the kids throw a rowdy party that gets out of hand when one
of the guests takes an overdose and J.J. plays hero.
Debbi Morgan guest stars. |
80. |
A Stormy Relationship - Michael reveals
he's an atheist. When Florida learns that his boss, Carl,
instilled this idea, she confronts him. Moses Gunn stars.
|
81. |
Florida and Carl - Florida accepts Carl's
invitation for dinner, but a disagreement cuts the date short.
|
82. |
My Son, the Father
- J.J. plans on taking Michael to a father-son dinner.
But when he learns that Carl is taking him, his feelings are
crushed. |
83. |
J.J. in Business -
J.J. goes into the greeting card business but his accountant
informs him that he doesn't have enough money to fulfill a large
order. This prompts J.J. to try and get a loan. |
84. |
Love Has a Spot on His Lung (part 1)
- Carl tells the kids that he's going to propose to Florida.
But after being diagnosed with lung cancer, he abruptly
severs the relationship. |
85. |
Love Has a Spot on His Lung (part 2)
- Though J.J. is angry with Carl for breaking his mother's heart,
he won't reveal the true reason for breaking up with Florida.
But a change in heart prompts him to disclose the truth and
his marriage proposal is happily accepted. |
