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J.J. Becomes a Man: Part 2: J.J. Is Arrested

  • Episode aired Sep 24, 1974
  • TV-PG
  • 25m
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Mel Stewart, Ron Masak, and Jimmie 'JJ' Walker in Good Times (1974)
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After hearing about J.J. getting arrested, the Evanses and Willona head for the police station to learn what happened and, hopefully, post bail. Unfortunately, they can't afford the bail and... Read allAfter hearing about J.J. getting arrested, the Evanses and Willona head for the police station to learn what happened and, hopefully, post bail. Unfortunately, they can't afford the bail and even consider accepting money from a loan shark. Meanwhile, in his cell, J.J. has a confr... Read allAfter hearing about J.J. getting arrested, the Evanses and Willona head for the police station to learn what happened and, hopefully, post bail. Unfortunately, they can't afford the bail and even consider accepting money from a loan shark. Meanwhile, in his cell, J.J. has a confrontation with a meaner, much larger guy, with very funny results.

  • Director
    • Herbert Kenwith
  • Writers
    • Eric Monte
    • Mike Evans
    • Norman Lear
  • Stars
    • Esther Rolle
    • John Amos
    • Ja'net DuBois
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    106
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Herbert Kenwith
    • Writers
      • Eric Monte
      • Mike Evans
      • Norman Lear
    • Stars
      • Esther Rolle
      • John Amos
      • Ja'net DuBois
    • 1User review
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    Esther Rolle
    Esther Rolle
    • Florida Evans
    John Amos
    John Amos
    • James Evans, Sr.
    Ja'net DuBois
    Ja'net DuBois
    • Willona Woods
    • (as Ja'net Du Bois)
    Ralph Carter
    Ralph Carter
    • Michael Evans
    Jimmie 'JJ' Walker
    Jimmie 'JJ' Walker
    • James 'J.J.' Evans, Jr.
    • (as Jimmie Walker)
    BernNadette Stanis
    BernNadette Stanis
    • Thelma Evans
    • (as Bernnadette Stanis)
    Mel Stewart
    Mel Stewart
    • Davis
    • (as Melvin Stewart)
    Ron Masak
    Ron Masak
    • Sloane
    Stan Haze
    Stan Haze
    • Prisoner
    James Greene
    James Greene
    • Desk Sergeant
    Cal Wilson
    • Loan Shark
    Connie Sawyer
    Connie Sawyer
    • Personnel Woman
    Lil Henderson
    • Woman on the Bench
    • Director
      • Herbert Kenwith
    • Writers
      • Eric Monte
      • Mike Evans
      • Norman Lear
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    • Trivia
      When James insults Willona's coffee, she says she "ain't Mrs. Olsen." This is a contemporary reference to the fictional spokesperson, played by Virginia Christine, for Folger's Coffee at the time.
    • Goofs
      Briefly, near the end of the show as the family is standing in the police station lobby, a mic can be seen in the upper left of the frame.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Jeopardy!: Episode #20.126 (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Good Times
      Music by Dave Grusin

      Lyrics by Alan Bergman & Marilyn Bergman

      Performed by James Gilstrap and Blinky (as Blinky Williams)

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    • Release date
      • September 24, 1974 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Tandem Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 25m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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