better in the ratings than the

Jeffersons, Good Times, and What's Happening every season except for the last season. I was shocked to find this out


1975-76 season
WBK-#18
Jeffersons-#21
Good Times-#24

1976-1977 season
WBK-#13
Jeffersons-24
What's Happening-#25
Good Times-#26

1977-78 season
WBK-#26
Jeffersons-not in top 30
What's Happening-#41
Good Times-not in top 30


It's a shame after 3 strong seasons, the show fell apart.

I think the reason why Welcome Back, Kotter did very well in the ratings was because John Travolta had a very large fan base in the mid-to late 1970's; and when Travolta left the show, the ratings fell...

Originally posted by Undercover Angel
I think the reason why Welcome Back, Kotter did very well in the ratings was because John Travolta had a very large fan base in the mid-to late 1970's; and when Travolta left the show, the ratings fell...


Yup i think that may have been the reason. Especially since the show wasn't in the top 30 in the last season.

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
Yup i think that may have been the reason. Especially since the show wasn't in the top 30 in the last season. Also the 3rd and 4th season of Welcome Back, Kotter sucked without Kaplan and Travolta, and the addiction of that hideous character Beau..

Originally posted by Undercover Angel
Also the 3rd and 4th season of Welcome Back, Kotter sucked without Kaplan and Travolta, and the addiction of that hideous character Beau..

They should've just ended it when Travolta left.

Originally posted by Katie
They should've just ended it when Travolta left.


I know, No Kotter or Travolta, what the hell was that-lol

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
I know, No Kotter or Travolta, what the hell was that-lol The last season is just unwatchable.

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
I know, No Kotter or Travolta, what the hell was that-lol

A piece of crap. :lol:

Originally posted by mr roper
The last season is just unwatchable.

I agree completely, I conveniently lost the tape I had of Season 4.

Originally posted by Katie
I agree completely, I conveniently lost the tape I had of Season 4.


There is one ep I want to see from season 4 and that is Washington's Clone. In that ep it was said that a younger guy was imitating Freddie Boom Boom

Originally posted by TVShow Analyzer
There is one ep I want to see from season 4 and that is Washington's Clone. In that ep it was said that a younger guy was imitating Freddie Boom Boom

That one was funny towards the end.