Things look bleak for the Evans household when both James (John Amos) and J.J. (Jimmie Walker) lose their jobs. Determined to provide for his loved ones, J.J. prepares to "be all that he can be" by joining the army. William Christopher, who was appearing semi-regularly as Father Mulcahy on M*A*S*H when this episode was filmed, guest stars as the army doctor; on the other hand, series regular Esther Rolle (Florida) isn't in this episode at all. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi