Good News (also known as The Good News) is an American sitcom that aired on UPN from 1997 to 1998. The series was a spin-off of the UPN series Sparks.

Synopsis

The series focused on David Randolph (David Ramsey), a young acting pastor designated to South Central's African American Church of Life. Initially, the majority of the church's members balk at the young pastor's new position and resent him replacing their former pastor. With the help of the church's secretary, Vera Hudson (Rose Jackson Moye), Randolph attempts to reunite the church and help his congregation.

Other cast members included Roz Ryan as Hattie, the church's cook, Tracey Cherelle Jones as the church's youth director, Guy Torry as a choir member and janitor.

The series was canceled in 1998, after 22 episodes.

Cast

Actor	Role
David Ramsey	David Randolph
Roz Ryan	Hattie Dixon
Tracey Cherelle Jones	Cassie Coleman
Guy Torry	Little T
Alexia Robinson	Mona Phillips
Rose Jackson Moye*	Vera Hudson

* Pilot episode only

Episodes

Episode #	Title	Original Airdate
1	Pilot	August 25, 1997
2	"Writing on the Wall"	September 1, 1997
3	"Ashes to Ashes"	September 8, 1997
4	"The Baby on the Door Step"	September 15, 1997
5	"The Dinner Party"	September 22, 1997
6	"A Joyful Noise"	September 29, 1997
7	"Try a Little Tenderness"	October 13, 1997
8	"The Fallen Woman"	October 27, 1997
9	"Show Me the Money: Part 1"	November 3, 1997
10	"Show Me the Money: Part 2"	November 10, 1997
11	"There's an Old Flame: Part 1"	November 17, 1997
12	"There's an Old Flame: Part 2"	November 24, 1997
13	"A Christmas Story"	December 16, 1997
14	"Love, Honor & Obey"	January 12, 1998
15	"The Reunion"	January 19, 1998
16	"Back in the Day: Part. 1"	February 16, 1998
17	"Back in the Day: Part. 2"	February 23, 1998
18	"Amazing Grace"	March 2, 1998
19	"Lift Every Voice: Part. 1"	April 28, 1998
20	"Gospelfest: Part. 2"	May 5, 1998
21	"Driving Blind"	May 12, 1998
22	"Under the Influence"	May 19, 1998

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