Ep 9. The Gang (1)

Good Times is an American sitcom that aired from 1974 to 1979. The show revolves around the Evans family, an African American family living in a high-rise housing project in Chicago.

In season 2 episode 9, titled "The Gang (1)," the Evans family encounters a group of hoodlums known as "The Satan's Knights." Michael, the youngest member of the Evans family, is walking home from school when he is confronted by the gang. They take his jacket and threaten him. Michael runs back home and tells his family what happened.

James, Michael's father, is outraged and decides to take matters into his own hands. He goes to the housing project manager and demands that something be done about the gang. However, the manager is hesitant to get involved and tells James that he needs to take care of the problem himself.

Meanwhile, Michael's older brother J.J. decides to take matters into his own hands as well. He and his friends put together a plan to take down The Satan's Knights themselves. They create a fake gang called "The Satan's Angels" to get close to the gang members. However, their plan backfires when The Satan's Knights realize what they are doing and beat them up.

Back at home, James is still trying to find a solution to the problem. He goes to the police but they are not much help. James then decides to take matters into his own hands and goes to confront The Satan's Knights himself. The episode ends on a cliffhanger as James is confronted by the gang.

Overall, "The Gang (1)" is a thrilling episode that highlights the struggles that many families in the inner city face. It is a powerful portrayal of the ways in which gang violence can affect a community and the lengths that people will go to protect themselves and their loved ones. The episode also emphasizes the importance of coming together as a community to fight back against these issues.