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Good Times

1974–1978 Comedy

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.

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Overview

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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
6
Total Episodes
133
First Air Date
Feb 8, 1974
Most Recent Air Date
Aug 1, 1979
Network / Platform
Crave
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
7.7
Seasons
6
Episodes
133

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Seasons

Season 1

1974 • 13 episodes

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Season 2

1974 • 24 episodes

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Season 3

1975 • 24 episodes

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Season 4

1976 • 24 episodes

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Season 5

1977 • 24 episodes

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Season 6

1978 • 24 episodes

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