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"Springtime in the Ghetto"
Season 1, Episode 10
Number (#10) in series (133 episodes)
Tape date March 27, 1974
Air date: April 19, 1974
Network/Country: CBS-TV / United States
Written by: Norman Paul & Jack Elinson
Directed by: Herbert Kenwith
Production code: 110
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Cast Information
Starring: Esther Rolle
John Amos
Jimmie Walker
Ja'net Dubois
Bern Nadette Stanis
Ralph Carter
Guest starring: Raymond Allen
Robin Braxton
Simeon Holloway
Betty Cole
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Springtime in the Ghetto is the tenth episode of Season 1 of Good Times, also the 10th overall episode in the series.

Synopsis[]

Florida is a shoe-in to win the cleanest apartment award, but when Michael brings home the neighborhood wino, her chances of winning deteriorate.

Storyline[]

Florida tries to clean the apartment in order to win first prize for the nicest apartment in the ghetto. Unfortunately, Michael picks the wrong time to show how good a Christian he is by bringing home Ned the Wino. Now, they not only have to clean the apartment, but clean, and disinfect, Ned before the judging committee arrives.

Plot summary[]

Florida is running in a cleanest apartment competition and is sure she will win. However, her chances are dashed when Michael tries to help someone in need and brings home Ned the Wino.

Guest starring[]

  • Raymond Allen as Ned the Wino (as Raymond G. Allen)
  • Robin Braxton as Mrs. Vinson, Ned's wife
  • Simeon Holloway as Mr. Johnson
  • Betty Cole as Mrs. Hines
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