Ep 1. Florida's Homecoming (1)

Florida's Homecoming (1) is the premiere episode of the sixth season of the popular 1970s sitcom, Good Times. The show, which aired on CBS from 1974-1979, followed the daily lives of the Evans family, who lived in a public housing project on the south side of Chicago.

In this episode, the matriarch of the family, Florida Evans (played by Esther Rolle), returns home after a two-year absence. The reason for her return is unclear, but it is revealed that she has been living in Arizona and has an unexpected surprise for the family.

As Florida arrives back in Chicago, she is greeted by her daughter Thelma (BernNadette Stanis), her son Michael (Ralph Carter), and her best friend Willona (Ja'net Dubois). They are all excited to see her, especially Michael, who was only a young boy when she left.

The family is thrown into chaos when Florida reveals that she has brought home a surprise guest with her. A man named Carl Dixon (Moses Gunn) shows up at the door, claiming to be a friend of Florida's late husband. The family is skeptical of Carl at first, but Florida is convinced that he is trustworthy and invites him to stay with them.

As the episode progresses, the family tries to adjust to having Florida back in the house and the presence of Carl. JJ (Jimmy Walker), the oldest son, is initially resistant to Carl's presence, but eventually warms up to him. Meanwhile, Michael is struggling to adjust to having his mother back in his life after so many years.

The episode also touches on the issue of gentrification in the community. The Evans family lives in a predominantly black neighborhood, but they are starting to see more white people moving in. They fear that this will bring about even more changes in the neighborhood, which is already struggling with poverty and crime.

Throughout the episode, there are plenty of laughs and heartwarming moments as the family navigates Florida's return and the addition of Carl to their household. There are also a few dramatic moments, including a heated argument between JJ and Carl, and a poignant scene between Florida and Michael where they discuss the reasons behind her absence.

Overall, Florida's Homecoming (1) sets the stage for what will be an emotional and entertaining season for the Evans family. Viewers will be eager to see what surprises are in store for them in the upcoming episodes.