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Good Times

1974·Show
133Episodes in6Seasons
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Violence2

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and satire

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Family, society, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

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Good Times is an American sitcom that originally aired from February 8, 1974, until August 1, 1979, on the CBS television network. It was created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans, and developed by Norman Lear, the series' primary executive producer. Good Times is a spin-off of Maude, which is itself a spin-off of All in the Family along with The Jeffersons. The series is set in Chicago. The first two seasons were taped at CBS Television City in Hollywood. In the fall of 1975, the show moved to Metromedia Square, where Norman Lear's own production company was housed.
Pioneering SitcomAfrican-American Family LifeSocioeconomic StruggleNostalgic ClassicEnsemble Cast DynamicsSocial Realism ComedyCultural LandmarkWarm yet PoignantUrban Setting

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Good Times

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Where can I stream Good Times legally?

Good Times is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Good Times worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Good Times rated?

Strong languageViolence

Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How many seasons does Good Times have?

6 seasons

It has 6 seasons with 133 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Good Times air?

It ran from 1974 to 1979 and has ended.

What language is Good Times in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Good Times?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Good Times in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Good Times use?

Adopting the AbusedOld MaidDrop-In CharacterSpecial ThanksPeer-Pressured BullyMs. FanserviceHollywood AtheistLimited WardrobeChuck Cunningham SyndromePromotion to ParentBroken TearsThere Is Only One Bedand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 storytelling tropes for Good Times, including Adopting the Abused, Old Maid, Drop-In Character.