When James misses out on a good job because of his age, the family's celebration party turns sour.

J.J.'s painting of a black Jesus coincides with good fortune coming to each family member.

Facing eviction, James tries to win money at the pool hall, J.J. comes up with a scheme of his own and Florida and Willona go to the welfare office.

An old friend of James who is now a shady televangelist offers him a $100-per-day job that doesn't sit well with Florida's morals.

Michael is suspended from school after proclaiming that George Washington was a racist.

Florida tries to discover the owner of a dirty article that belongs to Thelma's boyfriend.

J.J.'s new art sponsor is a criminal whose patronage is unwelcome by James.

Florida and James try to get to the bottom of J.J.'s poor performance in school.

Michael's angry letter about the conditions in the ghetto prompts a visit from the city housing commission.

When Michael brings a local wino home, Florida's chances of being named as having the cleanest apartment in the projects are dimmed.

Florida is offered a role in a TV commercial but has second thoughts when she learns more about the product.

The Evanses become concerned about James's possible hypertension.

A popular girl wants J.J. to paint her portrait, but Florida and Thelma smell a rat.