Why ‘Black-ish’ Is Paying Tribute to ‘Good Times’ in Its Season 2 Finale

As it happened, the unusual finish ended up being a positive thing for the cast and crew, Barris said.

“[‘Black-ish’] is about family, and ultimately that’s what ‘Good Times’ was about,” Barris said.

Taking on the task of paying homage to “Good Times” was not without its challenges, Barris said.