
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.
Florida's interest in one of her passengers solves one problem, but creates another.
Florida takes charge of a group of children trapped in a deserted building during a snowstorm.
When Keith's boss refuses to let him off on Christmas Eve, the Evans family celebrates "on the road."
The Evans family tries to discover the source of Keith's anger and depression.