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  • Good Times (1974–1979)
  • TV-PG
    TV Series | 30 min | Comedy
Good Times (1974–1979)
TV-PG
TV Series | 30 min | Comedy

A poor African-American family make the best of things in the Chicago housing projects.
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Seasons
6   |   5   |   4   |   3   |   2   |   1   See all
Creators
Mike Evans (created by) | Norman Lear (developed by) | Eric Monte (created by) (story by) (teleplay by) (written by)
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Feb 8, 1974

Release date (First episode)
Feb 8, 1974 (United States)

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Cast

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294 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Ja'net DuBois
Willona Woods Willona Woods   See fewer
133
Ralph Carter
Michael Evans Michael Evans   See fewer
133
BernNadette Stanis
Thelma Evans / Thelma Evans Anderson Thelma Evans / Thelma Evans Anderson   See fewer
133
Jimmie 'JJ' Walker
James 'J.J.' Evans, Jr. James 'J.J.' Evans, Jr.   See fewer
133
Esther Rolle
Florida Evans Florida Evans   See fewer
109
John Amos
James Evans, Sr. James Evans, Sr.   See fewer
61
Johnny Brown
Nathan Bookman / Mr. Bookman Nathan Bookman / Mr. Bookman   See fewer
58
Janet Jackson
Millicent 'Penny' Woods / Millicent 'Penny' Gordon Millicent 'Penny' Woods / Millicent 'Penny' Gordon   See fewer
48
Ben Powers
Keith Anderson Keith Anderson   See fewer
24
Albert Reed
Alderman Fred Davis / Mr. Wilson Alderman Fred Davis / Mr. Wilson   See fewer
7
Teddy Wilson
Sweet Daddy Williams / Stanley Byrd Sweet Daddy Williams / Stanley Byrd   See fewer
7
Helen Martin
Weeping Wanda Williams Weeping Wanda Williams   See fewer
7
Dap Sugar Willie
Looting Lenny / Santa Claus Lenny Looting Lenny / Santa Claus Lenny   See fewer
7
Moses Gunn
Carl Dixon Carl Dixon   See fewer
6
Matthew 'Stymie' Beard
Monty / Mr. Edwards / Party Guest Monty / Mr. Edwards / Party Guest   See fewer
6
Chip Fields
Linella Gordon / Rochelle Linella Gordon / Rochelle   See fewer
5
Larry Greene
Bruno / 2nd Hood - Bruno / Hood #2 / Second Hood Bruno / 2nd Hood - Bruno / Hood #2 / Second Hood   See fewer
5
Raymond Allen
Ned the Wino Ned the Wino   See fewer
4
Bubba Smith
Claude Claude   See fewer
4
Richard Ward
Henry Evans Henry Evans   See fewer
3
Alice Ghostley
Hortense Dobbs / Ms. Irma Austin Hortense Dobbs / Ms. Irma Austin   See fewer
3
Susan Batson
Barmaid / Clerk / Waitress Barmaid / Clerk / Waitress   See fewer
3
Hal Williams
Frank Mitchell / Tom / Willie Washington Frank Mitchell / Tom / Willie Washington   See fewer
3
Ta-Tanisha
Marcy / Mary Ann Thomas / The Zodiac Girl Marcy / Mary Ann Thomas / The Zodiac Girl   See fewer
3
James Wheaton
Bailiff / Bank Manager / P.J. Hewitt Bailiff / Bank Manager / P.J. Hewitt   See fewer
3
Bebe Drake
Mrs. Baker / Savannah Jones Mrs. Baker / Savannah Jones   See fewer
3
Mel Bryant
Bartender / Stanley Sippen / The Salesman Bartender / Stanley Sippen / The Salesman   See fewer
3
Cal Wilson
Loan Shark / Skip Casey / The Sergeant Loan Shark / Skip Casey / The Sergeant   See fewer
3
Sarina C. Grant
Bessie / Lavonne / Nurse Bessie / Lavonne / Nurse   See fewer
3
Rozelle Gayle
Frazee / Man at Piano / The Drunk Frazee / Man at Piano / The Drunk   See fewer
3
Dave Turner
Man #1 / Officer Giles / Officer Wigmore Man #1 / Officer Giles / Officer Wigmore   See fewer
3
Johnny Sekka
Ibe Wubila Ibe Wubila   See fewer
2
2
Louis Gossett Jr.
Donald Knight / Uncle Wilbert Donald Knight / Uncle Wilbert   See fewer
2
Ron Glass
Mr. Anderson / Mr. Pearson Mr. Anderson / Mr. Pearson   See fewer
2
Oscar DeGruy
Mad Dog Mad Dog   See fewer
2
Carl Franklin
Larry Walters Larry Walters   See fewer
2
Thalmus Rasulala
Ernie Harris / Oscar Harris Ernie Harris / Oscar Harris   See fewer
2
Debbie Allen
Diana Buchanan Diana Buchanan   See fewer
2
Adam Wade
Frank Mason Frank Mason   See fewer
2
Doug Grant
Eddie / Sweet Pea Eddie / Sweet Pea   See fewer
2
Vivian Bonnell
Clara / Cora Clara / Cora   See fewer
2
Paulene Myers
Lena Anderson Lena Anderson   See fewer
2
2
Marilyn Coleman
Violet Bookman Violet Bookman   See fewer
2
Carl M. Craig
Hustler / Mr. Rogers Hustler / Mr. Rogers   See fewer
2
Bill Henderson
Night Club Owner / Ray the Bartender Night Club Owner / Ray the Bartender   See fewer
2
Earl Billings
Mr. Parker / Mr. Taylor Mr. Parker / Mr. Taylor   See fewer
2
Sonny Jim Gaines
Fred Buchanan Fred Buchanan   See fewer
2
Bhetty Waldron
Girl / The Princess Girl / The Princess   See fewer
2
Debbi Morgan
Ellen / Samantha Ellen / Samantha   See fewer
2
2
Ronalda Douglas
Charlene / T.C. - Teresa Charlene / T.C. - Teresa   See fewer
2
Kathleen Doyle
Mrs. Carpenter Mrs. Carpenter   See fewer
2
DeForest Covan
Rev. Beasley / Shorty Rev. Beasley / Shorty   See fewer
2
Ernie Barnes
First Hood / First Hoodlum First Hood / First Hoodlum   See fewer
2
Marie Moore
Lucille Buchanan Lucille Buchanan   See fewer
2
2
Taurean Blacque
Chopper / John Dunbar Jr. Chopper / John Dunbar Jr.   See fewer
2
F. William Parker
Detective #2 / Mad Trucker Detective #2 / Mad Trucker   See fewer
2
2
Gary Coleman
Gary Daniels / Gary James Gary Daniels / Gary James   See fewer
2
Adrian Ricard
Adrian / The Matron Adrian / The Matron   See fewer
2
Derek Wells
Larry Baker Larry Baker   See fewer
2
Edward Crawford
The Kid The Kid   See fewer
2
2
Ebony Wright
Living Cable #2 / The Woman Living Cable #2 / The Woman   See fewer
2
Betty Cole
Mrs. Hines / Woman #1 Mrs. Hines / Woman #1   See fewer
2
Frances E. Nealy
Woman / Woman #2 Woman / Woman #2   See fewer
2
Rosalind Cash
Jessica Bishop Jessica Bishop   See fewer
1
1
1
Judith Cohen
Judith Cohen Judith Cohen   See fewer
1
Ralph Wilcox
Robert Simpson Robert Simpson   See fewer
1
Carl Lee
Ray Woods Ray Woods   See fewer
1
Austin Pendleton
Donald Hargrove Donald Hargrove   See fewer
1
Philip Michael Thomas
Eddie Conroy Eddie Conroy   See fewer
1
Roscoe Lee Browne
Reverend Sam Reverend Sam   See fewer
1
Charlotte Rae
Ms. Rogers Ms. Rogers   See fewer
1
Woodrow Parfrey
Interviewer Interviewer   See fewer
1
Dean Santoro
The Doctor The Doctor   See fewer
1
1
Richard B. Shull
Mr. Stonehurst Mr. Stonehurst   See fewer
1
Frank Campanella
Mr. Kirkman Mr. Kirkman   See fewer
1
Ernest Morrison
The Messenger The Messenger   See fewer
1
Alvin Childress
Rev. Gordon Rev. Gordon   See fewer
1
Ed Cambridge
Leroy Jackson Leroy Jackson   See fewer
1
Eric Monte
The Runner The Runner   See fewer
1
1
1
Lloyd Hollar
Duane Poole Duane Poole   See fewer
1
William Christopher
The Doctor The Doctor   See fewer
1
J.A. Preston
Walter Ingles Walter Ingles   See fewer
1
Judy Pace
Gloria Jackson Gloria Jackson   See fewer
1
Mary Alice
Loretta Simpson Loretta Simpson   See fewer
1
Tina Andrews
Henrietta Henrietta   See fewer
1
Percy Rodrigues
Edgar Edwards Edgar Edwards   See fewer
1
Arnold Johnson
Hubert Johnson Hubert Johnson   See fewer
1
Jack Baker
Cleatus Jackson Cleatus Jackson   See fewer
1
Santiago González
Gene Robinson Gene Robinson   See fewer
1
Catherine Lee Smith
Jo Ann Taylor Jo Ann Taylor   See fewer
1
Lester Wilson
Mr. Gage Mr. Gage   See fewer
1
Helen Stenborg
The Cashier The Cashier   See fewer
1
Betty A. Bridges
Charlene Charlene   See fewer
1
David Moses
The Salesman The Salesman   See fewer
1
Frances Foster
Ms. Gertrude Vinson Ms. Gertrude Vinson   See fewer
1
Randi Kallan
Cindy Bradford Cindy Bradford   See fewer
1
Julius Harris
Ben Foster Ben Foster   See fewer
1
1
Rose Fonseca
Olivia Olivia   See fewer
1
Conchata Ferrell
Miss Johnson Miss Johnson   See fewer
1
Robert Guillaume
Fishbone - Theodopius P. Johnson Fishbone - Theodopius P. Johnson   See fewer
1
James A. Watson Jr.
Lloyd Williams Lloyd Williams   See fewer
1
Davis Roberts
Mr. Barnes Mr. Barnes   See fewer
1
1
Sharon Brown
Fun Girl - Nancy Colton Fun Girl - Nancy Colton   See fewer
1
Bob Harcum
Richard Richard   See fewer
1
Jinaki
Old Lady Old Lady   See fewer
1
Gary Veney
Tyrone Tyler Tyrone Tyler   See fewer
1
Bill Story
Waiter Waiter   See fewer
1
William Sims
Charlie Charlie   See fewer
1
Sorrell Booke
Mr. Galbraith Mr. Galbraith   See fewer
1
1
Fay Hauser
Barbara Barbara   See fewer
1
Hank Rolike
John Dunbar Sr. John Dunbar Sr.   See fewer
1
Jane Connell
Mrs. Flicker Mrs. Flicker   See fewer
1
Tanya Boyd
Valerie Johnson Valerie Johnson   See fewer
1
Wendell Wright
Sergeant Sergeant   See fewer
1
Ron Masak
Sloane Sloane   See fewer
1
Dick O'Neill
Lynn Bridges Lynn Bridges   See fewer
1
David Lewis
Mr. Borgen Mr. Borgen   See fewer
1
Richard Stahl
Judge Daniels Judge Daniels   See fewer
1
Kay Dingle
Secretary Secretary   See fewer
1
Robin Braxton
Mrs. Vinson Mrs. Vinson   See fewer
1
Carl Weathers
Calvin Calvin   See fewer
1
Kim Hamilton
Betty Edwards Betty Edwards   See fewer
1
Rosanne Katon
Clarissa Robinson Clarissa Robinson   See fewer
1
Bill Walker
Mr. Carter Mr. Carter   See fewer
1
Beeson Carroll
Reardon Reardon   See fewer
1
Stanley Bennett Clay
Jimmy Pearson Jimmy Pearson   See fewer
1
Morris Buchanan
Mr. Dawson Mr. Dawson   See fewer
1
Norma Donaldson
Mrs. Baker Mrs. Baker   See fewer
1
Hilda Haynes
Mrs. Andrews Mrs. Andrews   See fewer
1
Bill Cobbs
George Gillard George Gillard   See fewer
1
Don Marshall
Federal Agent Lloyd Federal Agent Lloyd   See fewer
1
William Pierson
Marty Mitchell Marty Mitchell   See fewer
1
Beverly Kushida
Waitress Waitress   See fewer
1
Royce Wallace
Nettie Nettie   See fewer
1
1
Ron Recasner
The Doctor The Doctor   See fewer
1
Irwin C. Watson
Calvin Ferguson Calvin Ferguson   See fewer
1
Alan Brasington
The Waiter The Waiter   See fewer
1
Richard Libertini
Painter #1 Painter #1   See fewer
1
Gordon Jump
Mr. Rogers Mr. Rogers   See fewer
1
James Spinks
1st Man 1st Man   See fewer
1
Bob Delegall
Dr. Blake Dr. Blake   See fewer
1
Yahee
Karen Clay Karen Clay   See fewer
1
J. Jay Saunders
Mr. Harris Mr. Harris   See fewer
1
1
Dennis Howard
J.J. #2 J.J. #2   See fewer
1
1
Hope Clarke
Brenda Gordon Brenda Gordon   See fewer
1
S. Pearl Sharp
Joyce Daniels Joyce Daniels   See fewer
1
Lynn Hamilton
Mrs. Edwards Mrs. Edwards   See fewer
1
Michael D. Roberts
Neck Bone Neck Bone   See fewer
1
Marguerite Ray
Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Wilson   See fewer
1
Stan Haze
Prisoner Prisoner   See fewer
1
Simeon Holloway
Mr. Johnson Mr. Johnson   See fewer
1
Sylvia Soares
Bernadine Bernadine   See fewer
1
Willie Trotter
First Guy First Guy   See fewer
1
1
1
Ann Weldon
Betty Robinson Betty Robinson   See fewer
1
Joe 'Flash' Riley
Mr. Jenkins Mr. Jenkins   See fewer
1
Fred D. Scott
Warren Coggins Warren Coggins   See fewer
1
Ernie Wheelwright
Second Hoodlum Second Hoodlum   See fewer
1
Rai Sanders
The Doctor The Doctor   See fewer
1
Nick LaTour
Rev. Gordon Rev. Gordon   See fewer
1
Dorothy Butts
Margaret Gillard Margaret Gillard   See fewer
1
Reginald Farmer
Heckler Heckler   See fewer
1
Dulcie Jordan
The Nurse The Nurse   See fewer
1
Dick Gjonola
Jack Simmons Jack Simmons   See fewer
1
Vernee Watson
Valerie Valerie   See fewer
1
MacIntyre Dixon
Painter #2 Painter #2   See fewer
1
Rana Ford
Marcia Marcia   See fewer
1
Helen Verbit
Saleswoman Saleswoman   See fewer
1
1
Juan DeCarlos
2nd Man 2nd Man   See fewer
1
Larry Beecham
Cool Breeze Cool Breeze   See fewer
1
Dean Norton
Robert Lawrence Robert Lawrence   See fewer
1
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Vanessa Blake Vanessa Blake   See fewer
1
Richard Lawson
Raymond Raymond   See fewer
1
Janet MacLachlan
Sandra Forbes Sandra Forbes   See fewer
1
Ernest Harden Jr.
Earl Mitchell Earl Mitchell   See fewer
1
Harry Caesar
Mr. Clements Mr. Clements   See fewer
1
1
Howard Morton
Jim Crebbins Jim Crebbins   See fewer
1
Timmie Rogers
The Wino - Donald The Wino - Donald   See fewer
1
Paula Kelly
Dr. Kelly Dr. Kelly   See fewer
1
Calvin Lockhart
Cousin Raymond Brown Cousin Raymond Brown   See fewer
1
Charles Siebert
A.J. Rutherford A.J. Rutherford   See fewer
1
Rod Perry
Jeffrey Jeffrey   See fewer
1
Daryl Keith Roach
Joe Stennet Joe Stennet   See fewer
1
Roger Aaron Brown
Probation Officer Probation Officer   See fewer
1
James Greene
Desk Sergeant Desk Sergeant   See fewer
1
1
Walter Pittman
Second Guy Second Guy   See fewer
1
Nedra Volz
The Old Lady The Old Lady   See fewer
1
1
Kathryn Jackson
Mrs. Jenkins Mrs. Jenkins   See fewer
1
Randy Harris
The Bartender The Bartender   See fewer
1
Philip Baker Hall
The Motel Owner The Motel Owner   See fewer
1
Jay Leno
The Young Man The Young Man   See fewer
1
1
1
1
Minnie Summers Lindsey
Mrs. Gordon Mrs. Gordon   See fewer
1
John Dewey Carter
Detective #1 Detective #1   See fewer
1
Thomas Powl
Dwayne Collins Dwayne Collins   See fewer
1
Al White
Sampson Sampson   See fewer
1
Henry G. Sanders
Curtis Norton Curtis Norton   See fewer
1
Jeff Hollis
Cool Dude Cool Dude   See fewer
1
George Ranito Jordan
Security Man Security Man   See fewer
1
1
Gwyn Karon
Woman Woman   See fewer
1
1
Bever-Leigh Banfield
T.C. - Teresa T.C. - Teresa   See fewer
1
Calvin Oliver
Howard Howard   See fewer
1
1
Gammy Singer
Mrs. Dunbar Mrs. Dunbar   See fewer
1
Robert Kya-Hill
Mr. Patterson Mr. Patterson   See fewer
1
DeAnn Mears
Julia Crebbins Julia Crebbins   See fewer
1
Vel Omarr
Taxi Driver at Coffee Machine Taxi Driver at Coffee Machine   See fewer
1
Ronnie Bright
Ronnie Bright Ronnie Bright   See fewer
1
Charles Hallahan
Sergeant Curry Sergeant Curry   See fewer
1
Eileen Saki
Waitress Waitress   See fewer
1
David Damas
Leroy 'Bad News' Jones Leroy 'Bad News' Jones   See fewer
1
Mel Carter
The Macho Guy The Macho Guy   See fewer
1
Renee Brown
Emily Gibbs Emily Gibbs   See fewer
1
Ronnie Harvey Cox
Bobby Jenkins Bobby Jenkins   See fewer
1
1
Marvin Adams Jr.
Raymond Harris Raymond Harris   See fewer
1
Elroy Davis
1st Man 1st Man   See fewer
1
Renny Roker
Patrolman Patrolman   See fewer
1
J. Christopher Sullivan
Campbell the Cop Campbell the Cop   See fewer
1
Buzz Cooper
Jerome Jerome   See fewer
1
Larry Robinson
Damon Stevenson Damon Stevenson   See fewer
1
1
Nancy Morgan
Cindy Crebbins Cindy Crebbins   See fewer
1
Maurice Marsac
Francois Francois   See fewer
1
Al Fann
Minister Minister   See fewer
1
1
Beverly Hope Atkinson
Savannah Morgan Savannah Morgan   See fewer
1
1
1
Bill Woodard
Officer Officer   See fewer
1
Tawnya Reed
Secretary Secretary   See fewer
1
George Reynolds
Hood #1 Hood #1   See fewer
1
Paul Savior
Doctor Harvey Casey Doctor Harvey Casey   See fewer
1
1
Takayo Doran
Hostess Hostess   See fewer
1
Connie Sawyer
Personnel Woman Personnel Woman   See fewer
1
1
Henry Harris
1st Man 1st Man   See fewer
1
Victor Fisher
Sharple Sharple   See fewer
1
Joe Coffey
Otis Johnson Otis Johnson   See fewer
1
Bernard Stevenson
Moving Man Moving Man   See fewer
1
Floyd Wales Jr.
2nd Man 2nd Man   See fewer
1
Alma Beltran
Mrs. Lopez Mrs. Lopez   See fewer
1
Cal Gibson
Vagrant Vagrant   See fewer
1
Marilyn Joi
Karen Casey Karen Casey   See fewer
1
William Lanteau
Mr. Miller Mr. Miller   See fewer
1
B.J. Douglas
Delivery Man Delivery Man   See fewer
1
Irving Burton
Freddie Freddie   See fewer
1
John Witherspoon
Officer Lawson Officer Lawson   See fewer
1
Paul Mooney
The 2nd Guy The 2nd Guy   See fewer
1
Lil Greenwood
Belinda Robbins Belinda Robbins   See fewer
1
Edwetta Little
Living Cable #1 Living Cable #1   See fewer
1
Lil Henderson
Woman on the Bench Woman on the Bench   See fewer
1
Lee Weaver
2nd Man 2nd Man   See fewer
1
Brad Jose
Mr. Good Looking Mr. Good Looking   See fewer
1
Dion Gossett
Melvin Melvin   See fewer
1
Rai Tasco
Caterer Caterer   See fewer
1
Kathleen Bradley
The Nurse The Nurse   See fewer
1
Stack Pierce
The Cop The Cop   See fewer
1
1
Sibyl Motley
The Nurse The Nurse   See fewer
1
Barbara Isaacs
Living Cable #3 Living Cable #3   See fewer
1
Rani DuBois
Bridesmaid / J.J.s Dance Partner / J.J.s Date / Michael's Date / Party Guest (uncredited) Bridesmaid / J.J.s Dance Partner / J.J.s Date / Michael's Date / Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
5
Jimmy Bridges
Party Goer (uncredited) Party Goer (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Gerry Black
Man #2 (uncredited) Man #2 (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Leoda Richards
Restaurant Patron (uncredited) Restaurant Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Norman Stevans
Restaurant Patron (uncredited) Restaurant Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
1
Jack Firestone
Restaurant Customer (uncredited) Restaurant Customer (uncredited)   See fewer
1
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