Season 4 - Episode Guide

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Sep 22, 1976

As the Evanses prepare to join James in Mississippi, a damper is thrown on everything.

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Sep 29, 1976

Florida's attitude toward James' death causes dissension in an already saddened household.

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Oct 6, 1976

Thelma's teacher falls for J.J.'s art, and J.J.

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Oct 13, 1976

Michael is pressured into becoming a member of a street gang that is terrorizing the neighborhood.

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Oct 20, 1976

J.J. tries to lend a helping hand when Michael experiences his first great romance.

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Oct 27, 1976

A shady politician asks J.J. for campaign help.

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Nov 10, 1976

J.J. resorts to crime in an effort to get his family out of the ghetto.

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Nov 17, 1976

Florida has only one choice of action when she discovers what J.J. is doing for money.

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Nov 24, 1976

Grandpa Evans brings a special guest of his own for Thanksgiving.

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Dec 8, 1976

J.J.'s joy over winning the lottery is cut short.

Episode: 4x11 | Airdate: Dec 15, 1976

The children and Willona try to convince Florida to have some fun.

Episode: 4x12 | Airdate: Dec 22, 1976

J.J. comes up with a vocal discovery that he calls the "great white hope."

Episode: 4x13 | Airdate: Jan 5, 1977

The backers for J.J.'s new client turn out to be loan sharks.

Episode: 4x14 | Airdate: Jan 12, 1977

The Evans children go into the long-underwear business.

Episode: 4x15 | Airdate: Jan 19, 1977

Thelma enjoys a romantic relationship with an African student.

Episode: 4x16 | Airdate: Jan 19, 1977

Thelma plans to move in with her African boyfriend despite Florida's objections.

Episode: 4x17 | Airdate: Jan 26, 1977

Willona's ex-husband arrives for her birthday party.

Episode: 4x18 | Airdate: Feb 2, 1977

J.J., Thelma and Michael throw a wild party while Florida is gone for the weekend.

Episode: 4x19 | Airdate: Feb 9, 1977

Michael announces he has become an atheist.

Episode: 4x20 | Airdate: Feb 23, 1977

Florida's reluctance to go out on a date proves to be justified when her special evening seems headed for disaster.

Episode: 4x21 | Airdate: Mar 2, 1977

Michael and Carl's secret changes J.J.'s attitude.

Episode: 4x22 | Airdate: Mar 9, 1977

J.J. and his friends decide to start a greeting-card business together.

Episode: 4x23 | Airdate: Mar 23, 1977

Carl announces he will propose to Florida.

Episode: 4x24 | Airdate: Mar 30, 1977

The Evans family finally discovers Carl's serious medical secret.