Esther Rolle
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Florida, The Matchmaker
Should every woman be married? Florida says yes, especially if that woman is her best friend Willona. When Willona says no, Florida sets out to be a matchmaker -- in spite of James' warning that no good can come of it. Starring: Esther Rolle , John Amos, Jimmie Walker, Ja'net DuBois
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Sometimes There's No Bottom In the Bottle
Christmas spirits are riding high in the Evans' house, but unfortunately, they're from a bottle being emptied by a teenager. Thelma grapples with one of the nation's largest drug problems -- teenage alcoholism, when she catches her cousin nipping at the family liquor supply. Starring: Esther Rolle , John Amos, Jimmie Walker, Ja'net DuBois
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The Gang: Part 2
Although J.J. only received a flesh wound when he was shot in a gang war, and in spite of Florida's fears of more violence. James is determined to press charges in court against J.J.'s would-be assassin, Mad Dog, in the conclusion of a two-part story. Starring: Esther Rolle , John Amos, Jimmie Walker, Ja'net DuBois
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Florida's Big Gig
James is sure the good job he's been promised is the answer to the family's inflation woes, but, far from being over, his troubles are only beginning and this time they're in the shape of Florida. Starring: Esther Rolle , John Amos, Jimmie Walker, Ja'net DuBois
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The Family Business
After being turned down for a loan, the Evans family risks eviction to open a fix-it shop in their apartment. Events now take on a cloak-and-dagger aura as the family tries to keep the building's nosey janitor from finding out about the business. Starring: Esther Rolle , John Amos, Jimmie Walker, Ja'net DuBois
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The Nude
Budding artist J.J. gets a chance to earn money by painting a portrait, but there's something about the subject that makes Florida says "No!" When J.J. threatens to give up his painting, Florida and James are torn between letting him do the picture and their misgivings about the prospective model. Starring: Esther Rolle , John Amos, Jimmie Walker, Ja'net DuBois
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Florida Goes To School
A minor disagreement turns into a marital impasse when Florida's dream of finally getting her high school diploma is clouded by James's unexpected negative opposition to the idea. Starring: Esther Rolle , John Amos, Jimmie Walker, Ja'net DuBois
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The Debutante Ball
J.J.'s being snubbed by snobs -- he doesn't know it, but his family does and they don't like it. While J.J.'s floating on cloud 9 over being asked by the lovely and wealthy Clarissa Robinson to escort her to a posh dance, her snooty parents are looking down their noses at J.J. and his family. Starring: Esther Rolle , John Amos, Jimmie Walker, Ja'net DuBois
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The House Guest
Flashy threads and tales of wealth and influence accompany Ernie Harris as he visits his boyhood pal, James Evans, after some 30 years, but James soon fears there is more to Ernie and his visit than meets they eye. Starring: Esther Rolle , John Amos, Jimmie Walker, Ja'net DuBois
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The Dinner Party
Would you eat meat loaf made from pet food? That's the question bothering the Evans family when an elderly neighbor comes to dinner and brings a main course which they assume is made from pet food. Starring: Esther Rolle , John Amos, Jimmie Walker, Ja'net DuBois