Nominated for three Golden Globes, Good Times premiered in mid-season 1974 to widespread critical acclaim and audience popularity. A spin-off of the Bea Arthur (of Golden Girls fame) sitcom Maude (1972), Good Times became the fourth of five highly successful sitcoms brought into being during the 1970's decade by Norman Lear. In addition to Maude, those sitcoms were All In The Family (1971), Sanford & Son (1972), and The Jeffersons (1975). The second of three to focus exclusively on African-American family life, Good Times became a source for groundbreaking social commentary in compliment to its penchant for hilarious family comedy

The Good Times (Season 3) DVD features a number of hilarious episodes including the season premiere "A Real Cool Job" in which James, having taken a number of courses at a trade school, is finally offered the high-paying job of his dreams. But there's a catch, the job requires a transfer to the frozen tundra of Alaska Other notable episodes from Season 3 include "Love in the Ghetto" in which Thelma announces she's engaged, much to the chagrin of James and Florida, and "The Mural" in which J.J. paints a mural for a bank in order to earn the money necessary for Thelma to attend college

Below is a list of episodes included on the Good Times (Season 3) DVD:

Episode 38 (A Real Cool Job) Air Date: 09-09-1975
Episode 39 (The Family Gun) Air Date: 09-16-1975
Episode 40 (Operation Florida) Air Date: 09-23-1975
Episode 41 (Love in the Ghetto) Air Date: 09-30-1975
Episode 42 (Florida's Rich Cousin) Air Date: 10-07-1975
Episode 43 (The Weekend) Air Date: 10-14-1975
Episode 44 (The Baby) Air Date: 10-21-1975
Episode 45 (Michael's Big Fall) Air Date: 10-28-1975
Episode 46 (The Politicians) Air Date: 11-04-1975
Episode 47 (Willona's Dilemma) Air Date: 11-11-1975
Episode 48 (Florida's Protest) Air Date: 11-25-1975
Episode 49 (The Mural) Air Date: 12-02-1975
Episode 50 (A Loss of Confidence) Air Date: 12-09-1975
Episode 51 (Cleatus) Air Date: 12-16-1975
Episode 52 (The Family Tree) Air Date: 12-23-1975
Episode 53 (A Place to Die) Air Date: 12-30-1975
Episode 54 (J.J.'s Fiancee: Part 1) Air Date: 01-06-1976
Episode 55 (J.J.'s Fiancee: Part 2) Air Date: 01-13-1976
Episode 56 (Sweet Daddy Williams) Air Date: 01-20-1976
Episode 57 (The Investigation) Air Date: 01-27-1976
Episode 58 (J.J. in Trouble) Air Date: 02-03-1976
Episode 59 (Florida the Woman) Air Date: 02-17-1976
Episode 60 (The Break Up) Air Date: 02-24-1976
Episode 61 (The Rent Party) Air Date: 03-02-1976