Question: what was the first episode of good times
Answer: in season Title Directed by Written by Original air date Tape date `` Too Old Blues '' Bob LaHendro and Donald McKayle Bob Peete February 8 , 1974 ( 1974 - 02 - 08 ) January 21 , 1974 James ( John Amos ) is excited because he is sure that he is going to get a high paying job .