Ep 8. J.J.'s New Career (2)
- TVPG
- November 17, 1976
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7.4 (68)
In Good Times season 4 episode 8 titled J.J.'s New Career (2), the audience is taken on a journey with J.J. as he discovers his newfound passion for photography. J.J. has been looking for a job for quite some time, but he just can't seem to find one that he enjoys. That all changes when a friend suggests that he try out photography.
At first, J.J. is hesitant about the idea. He doesn't know anything about photography and doesn't have any equipment. However, his friend convinces him to give it a try and J.J. quickly falls in love with the art form. He starts taking pictures of everything he sees and is amazed at how beautiful the world can be when you look at it through a camera lens.
With his newfound passion for photography, J.J. decides that he wants to turn it into a career. He starts going to photography expos and taking classes to learn more about the craft. He even starts to sell some of his photos to his friends and family.
While J.J. is excited about his new career path, his family is not so sure. They worry that photography is not a stable career and that J.J. will struggle to make ends meet. J.J. understands their concerns but is determined to make a name for himself in the photography world.
As J.J. begins to focus more on his photography, he starts to neglect his other responsibilities. He misses family dinners and doesn't help out around the house like he used to. This causes tension between him and his family.
Things come to a head when J.J. gets an offer to take photos for a big event on the same day that his family is having a get-together. J.J. has to choose between his career and his family. He decides to go to the event, thinking that it will help him further his career.
However, things don't go as planned. The event turns out to be a disaster, with J.J.'s equipment failing and him missing important shots. Meanwhile, his family is disappointed that he didn't show up for the get-together.
J.J. realizes that he made a mistake in choosing his career over his family. He apologizes to them and promises to make it up to them. He also realizes that while his photography career is important to him, it's not worth sacrificing his relationship with his family.
In the end, J.J. finds a way to balance his two passions - photography and his family. He starts taking photos of his family and friends, capturing special moments and memories. He even gets a gig as the photographer for a local family photography studio. J.J. learns that it's possible to pursue your dreams while still being there for the people you love.
Overall, Good Times season 4 episode 8, J.J.'s New Career (2), is a heartwarming exploration of one man's pursuit of his dreams and balancing that with his relationships. The episode is filled with poignant moments and relatable struggles that many viewers can identify with.