The Evans family gives a rent party to help a neighbor.

Thelma's beau accepts a job in California.

Fed up with being treated like a servant by her family, Florida accepts a luncheon invitation from a man.

When an old girlfriend visits J.J., she brings along some upsetting news.

Michael's research for a report has repercussions.

The numbers king of the neighborhood commissions J.J. to paint a portrait.

J.J. decides to elope without learning some important facts about his bride.

J.J. astounds the family with the news that he plans to marry the ``weirdo'' of the neighborhood.

Michael's elderly friend wants to stay with the family.

Thelma locates her grandfather and invites him home for her dad's birthday.

The FBI comes asking questions about Florida's nephew.

A gorgeous girl's rejection shatters J.J.

The Evans family's good news is not what it seems.

Florida pickets the neighborhood supermarket after a roast from the store makes everyone sick.

Willona dates a man with a physical disability.

The family is divided when James and Florida support rival candidates in a local election.

Changing schools has an effect on Michael.

A baby-shower guest of honor makes an announcement.

Florida and James go off to a mountain cabin for a romantic celebration of their 20th wedding anniversary.

Frustrated James considers borrowing from cousin Edgar.

James and Florida disapprove of Thelma's engagement.

Florida's hospitalization strains the family finances.

Florida objects when James buys a gun for protection.

James' high-paying job offer has one drawback.