S4 E1 • The Big Move (Part 1)

While celebrating a move to Mississippi and out of the ghetto, the family receives the shocking news that James has been killed in a car accident.

Première diffusion : 22 septembre 1976

S4 E2 • The Big Move (Part 2)

Florida's stoic reaction to James' death has the kids upset by her lack of emotion.

Première diffusion : 29 septembre 1976

S4 E3 • J.J. and the Older Woman

J.J.'s romance with an older woman is more serious than he can handle.

Première diffusion : 6 octobre 1976

S4 E4 • Michael the Warlord

With the community upset about gang violence, Michael must hide his own gang membership from Florida.

Première diffusion : 13 octobre 1976

S4 E5 • Michael's Great Romance

With Michael's latest crush herself crushing on J.J., the brothers are at each others' throats.

Première diffusion : 20 octobre 1976

S4 E6 • Evans Versus Davis

When J.J. refuses to speak on Alderman Davis' behalf at a fundraiser, the family is threatened with eviction.

Première diffusion : 27 octobre 1976

S4 E7 • J.J.'s New Career (Part 1)

With the family once again short on funds, J.J. takes a job with a group of criminals.

Première diffusion : 10 novembre 1976

S4 E8 • J.J.'s New Career (Part 2)

J.J.'s new employers are into more than he knew, and he narrowly escapes being arrested when the cops come calling.

Première diffusion : 17 novembre 1976

S4 E9 • Grandpa's Visit

Grandpa Evans' Thanksgiving visit causes trouble for Florida when he brings along his girlfriend.

Première diffusion : 24 novembre 1976

S4 E10 • Rich Is Better Than Poor...Maybe

After winning the lottery, the Evans are robbed at gunpoint by Thelma's tutoring student.

Première diffusion : 8 décembre 1976

S4 E11 • Florida's Night Out

Florida meets a charming widower when Willona takes her out for the evening.

Première diffusion : 15 décembre 1976

S4 E12 • The Judy Cohen Story

J.J. takes on management of a plump but talented white songstress.

Première diffusion : 22 décembre 1976

S4 E13 • The Comedian and the Loan Sharks

Owing money to bloodthirsty thugs, J.J. must take the stage to perform standup comedy.

Première diffusion : 5 janvier 1977

S4 E14 • The Hustle

The kids sell underwear out of the apartment to raise money to send Florida on vacation.

Première diffusion : 12 janvier 1977

S4 E15 • Thelma's African Romance (Part 1)

Thelma wins the auction of love with Ibe, a Nigerian student whose African customs have followed him to Chicago.

Première diffusion : 19 janvier 1977

S4 E16 • Thelma's African Romance (Part 2)

Thelma must decide whether to accept Ibe's marriage proposal, which also involves moving to Nigeria.

Première diffusion : 19 janvier 1977

S4 E17 • Willona's Surprise

Willona's womanizing ex-husband appears and tries to convince her that he has changed his ways.

Première diffusion : 26 janvier 1977

S4 E18 • A Friend in Need

With Florida away, the kids throw a party, but a guest overdoses on pills and J.J. has to save his life.

Première diffusion : 2 février 1977

S4 E19 • A Stormy Relationship

Florida is horrified by Michael's new atheist views.

Première diffusion : 9 février 1977

S4 E20 • Florida and Carl

A reluctant Florida agrees to go out with Carl, but the date doesn't go as planned.

Première diffusion : 23 février 1977

S4 E21 • My Son, the Father

Trouble ensues when Michael invites Carl to a father-son dinner rather than J.J.

Première diffusion : 2 mars 1977

S4 E22 • J.J. in Business

Première diffusion : 9 mars 1977

S4 E23 • Love Has a Spot on His Lung (Part 1)

Florida and Carl's relationship has gotten quite serious and Carl breaks the news to J.J., Thelma and Michael that he's planning on proposing marriage to Florida. However, after a visit to his doctor, Carl decides to break off the relationship, since he's been diagnosed with lung cancer.

Première diffusion : 23 mars 1977

S4 E24 • Love Has a Spot on His Lung (Part 2)

A furious J.J. confronts Carl, who makes up an excuse that a war injury in the groin is the reason why he's breaking up with Florida. However, later Carl reveals the truth to Florida and he proposes marriage and she readily accepts.

Première diffusion : 30 mars 1977