Ep 6. Sex and the Evans Family

In Good Times season 1 episode 6 titled "Sex and the Evans Family", the struggles of teenage hormones are explored as JJ and Michael try to sneak a girl into their apartment while their parents are out for the night. Meanwhile, Florida tries to find a way to broach the topic of sex with her daughter Thelma, who is becoming interested in boys.

The episode begins with Thelma and her friend Lenny flipping through a magazine filled with pictures of good-looking men. Thelma comments on how attractive the men are, prompting Lenny to ask if Thelma has a boyfriend yet. Thelma reveals that she doesn't, but she's interested in a boy named Billy who works at the supermarket. Lenny advises Thelma to play hard to get, which leads to a conversation about sex. Lenny confides that her mother gave her a book about sex, but Thelma admits that her mother hasn't talked to her about it.

Meanwhile, JJ and Michael are trying to impress a girl by showing her their artwork. When she expresses interest in seeing more, they invite her over to their apartment later that night. Florida overhears their conversation and forbids them from having a girl over while she's gone, but they decide to do it anyway.

Later, when Florida and James leave to celebrate their anniversary, JJ and Michael sneak the girl into their apartment. However, things quickly get out of hand when the girl tries to get too close to JJ. He realizes that he's not ready for sex and that he's been trying to impress the girl just to seem cool to his brother.

Meanwhile, Florida is struggling with how to approach the topic of sex with Thelma. She confides in Willona, who suggests that Florida talk to Thelma about her own experiences and give her some advice. Florida is hesitant but eventually works up the courage to have the conversation with Thelma, admitting that she wishes her own mother had talked to her about sex when she was younger.

In the end, JJ and Michael learn that it's okay to be themselves and not try to impress others just to fit in. Thelma and Florida have a heart-to-heart about sex and relationships, with Florida encouraging her daughter to wait until she's ready to take that step. The episode ends on a poignant note as the family comes together to celebrate another year of marriage for Florida and James.