Ep 33. Ep 33 - The House Guest
- January 1, 1975
(Trigger warning: This episode contains themes of sexual harassment.)
In Good Times season 2 episode 33, entitled "The House Guest," the Evans family takes in a house guest, Nathan Bookman, the building superintendent. Nathan is a flirtatious and charismatic man who quickly becomes a hit with the Evans family, particularly with Florida and Willona. He is quick to offer his services, showing off his handyman skills around the apartment and even cooking dinner for everyone.
However, JJ and Michael are skeptical of Nathan's intentions and believe that he is taking advantage of the women in the house. Their suspicions are further confirmed when Nathan makes inappropriate comments towards Thelma and even attempts to grope Willona.
Willona, feeling shocked and violated, confides in Florida about what happened and demands that he leaves. However, Florida is hesitant to do so, as he has become a helpful member of their household and they don't want to hurt his feelings.
Meanwhile, JJ and Michael come up with a plan to catch Nathan in the act. They set up a hidden camera to capture any inappropriate behavior. After reviewing the footage, the family is appalled by what they see and immediately confront Nathan about his behavior towards the women.
The episode ultimately tackles the issue of sexual harassment and the importance of speaking out against it. The Evans family demonstrates a united front in supporting the victims and holding the perpetrator accountable for his actions.
Overall, "The House Guest" is a powerful and thought-provoking episode that showcases the Evans family's unwavering strength in standing up against injustice and fighting for what is right.