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| Season 5, Episode 12 Number (#97) in series (133 episodes) | ||||
| Tape date | December 1, 1977 | |||
| Air date: | December 21, 1977 | |||
| Network/Country: | CBS-TV / United States | |||
| Written by: | Robert Stevenson & Rosalind Stevenson | |||
| Directed by: | Gerren Keith | |||
| Production code: | 512 | |||
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Penny's Christmas | |||
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| Starring: | Jimmie Walker Ja'net Dubois Janet Jackson Johnny Brown Bern Nadette Stanis Ralph Carter | |||
| Guest starring: | Alice Ghostley George Ranito Jordan Helen Verbit Dap "Sugar" Willie | |||
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Penny's Christmas is the twelfth episode of Season 5 of Good Times and the 97th episode overall. Written by Robert and Rosalind Stevenson, the episode, which was directed by Gerren Keith, premiered on CBS-TV, first airing on December 21, 1977.
Synopsis[]
Penny is desperate to buy Willona a Christmas gift but has no money after her wallet is stolen. Stealing a necklace seems to be her only option, but her actions may land her in foster care.
Storyline[]
Everybody's excited about Penny's first Christmas with Willona as the official adoption draws close; but when her money is stolen, Penny steals a necklace for Willona's Christmas present, is arrested, and her social worker starts to seriously reconsider allowing Willona to adopt her.
Plot summary[]
Just before purchasing a Christmas present for her foster mother, Willona (Ja'net DuBois), Penny (Janet Jackson) is robbed of her wallet. Desperate to get Willona a gift, Penny resorts to shoplifting -- and ends up in police custody. Will this unpleasant episode lead to Willona losing her opportunity to legally adopt Penny?
Guest starring[]
- Alice Ghostley as Mrs. Dobbs
- George Ranito Jordan as Security Man
- Helen Verbit as Saleswoman
- Dap "Sugar" Willie as Lenny