
Florida and James Evans struggle to raise their kids - irrepressible artist JJ, voice-of-reason Thelma, and politically active Michael - in a Chicago housing project. They have help from wisecracking neighbors, buffoonish building superintendents and friends.
J.J. decides to teach Michael what he believes is a badly needed lesson in responsibility.
Willona's Christmas joy is threatened when she learns that her most precious gift may be taken from her.
J.J. doesn't know if his talent or the boss's daughter was responsible for his new assignment.
Penny painfully discovers that smoking is dangerous to more than one's health.