Jump to content

List of Laverne & Shirley episodes

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The following is a list of episodes from the 1970s/1980s TV series Laverne & Shirley. A total of 178 half-hour episodes were produced, spanning 8 seasons.


When they accidentally knock their plane's pilot out, it is up to the girls to fly the plane.

Series overview

[edit]
SeasonEpisodesOriginally airedRankRating
First airedLast aired
115January 27, 1976 (1976-01-27)May 18, 1976 (1976-05-18)327.5
223September 28, 1976 (1976-09-28)April 5, 1977 (1977-04-05)230.9
324September 20, 1977 (1977-09-20)May 30, 1978 (1978-05-30)131.6
424September 5, 1978 (1978-09-05)May 15, 1979 (1979-05-15)130.5
526September 13, 1979 (1979-09-13)May 13, 1980 (1980-05-13)42
622November 18, 1980 (1980-11-18)May 26, 1981 (1981-05-26)2020.6[a]
722October 13, 1981 (1981-10-13)May 11, 1982 (1982-05-11)2019.9
822September 28, 1982 (1982-09-28)May 10, 1983 (1983-05-10)2517.8

Episodes

[edit]

Season 1 (1976)

[edit]
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
11"The Society Party"Garry MarshallBob BrunnerJanuary 27, 1976 (1976-01-27)
22"The Bachelor Party"Jerry ParisLowell Ganz & Mark RothmanFebruary 3, 1976 (1976-02-03)
33"Bowling for Razzberries"Alan MyersonMarty NadlerFebruary 10, 1976 (1976-02-10)
44"A Nun's Story"Alan MyersonMichael Warren & William BickleyFebruary 24, 1976 (1976-02-24)
55"Falter at the Altar"Jay SandrichArthur SilverMarch 2, 1976 (1976-03-02)
66"Dog Day Blind Dates"James BurrowsDale McRavenMarch 9, 1976 (1976-03-09)
77"Once Upon a Rumor"Howard StormHolly MascottMarch 16, 1976 (1976-03-16)
88"One Flew Over Milwaukee"Michael KiddMichael Warren & William BickleyMarch 23, 1976 (1976-03-23)
99"Dating Slump"Alan MyersonArthur SilverMarch 30, 1976 (1976-03-30)
1010"It's the Water"Dennis KleinGreg StrangisApril 6, 1976 (1976-04-06)
1111"Fakeout at the Stakeout"Alan MyersonDeborah Leschin & David W. DuclonApril 13, 1976 (1976-04-13)
1212"Hi, Neighbors"Alan MyersonMichael McKean & David L. Lander & Harry ShearerApril 27, 1976 (1976-04-27)
1313"How Do You Say 'Are You Dead' in German?"John Thomas LenoxBob BrunnerMay 4, 1976 (1976-05-04)
1414"From Suds to Stardom"James BurrowsBuz KohanMay 11, 1976 (1976-05-11)
1515"Mother Knows Worst"Alan MyersonArthur SilverMay 18, 1976 (1976-05-18)

Season 2 (1976–77)

[edit]
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
161"Drive! She Said"Howard StormJack WinterSeptember 28, 1976 (1976-09-28)
172"Angels of Mercy"Howard StormMichael Warren & William BickleyOctober 5, 1976 (1976-10-05)
183"Bachelor Mothers"Howard StormBarry RubinowitzOctober 19, 1976 (1976-10-19)
194"Excuse Me, May I Cut In?"John Thomas LenoxFred Fox, Jr.October 26, 1976 (1976-10-26)
205"Bridal Shower"Alan MyersonPaula A. Roth & Judy SkeltonNovember 9, 1976 (1976-11-09)
216"Look Before You Leap"James BurrowsDeborah Leschin & David W. DuclonNovember 16, 1976 (1976-11-16)
227"Dear Future Model"James BurrowsStory by : Barbara Robles
Teleplay by : Barbara Robles & Judy Skelton
November 23, 1976 (1976-11-23)
238"Good Time Girls"James BurrowsLaura LevineNovember 30, 1976 (1976-11-30)
249"Two of Our Weirdos Are Missing"Howard StormBob Sand & Bo KaprallDecember 7, 1976 (1976-12-07)
2510"Christmas at the Booby Hatch"
"Oh, Hear the Angel Voices"
Howard StormDavid W. DuclonDecember 21, 1976 (1976-12-21)
2611"Guilty Until Proven Not Innocent"James BurrowsBob Sand & Bo KaprallJanuary 4, 1977 (1977-01-04)
2712"Anniversary Show"
"The Laverne & Shirley Birthday Show"
John Thomas LenoxPaula A. Roth & Roger GarrettJanuary 10, 1977 (1977-01-10)
2813"Playing Hooky"John Thomas LenoxBarry RubinowitzJanuary 11, 1977 (1977-01-11)
2914"Guinea Pigs"James BurrowsJack WinterJanuary 18, 1977 (1977-01-18)
3015"Call Me a Taxi"Alan MyersonDeborah Leschin & Paula A. RothFebruary 1, 1977 (1977-02-01)
3116"Steppin' Out"Dennis KleinDeborah LeschinFebruary 8, 1977 (1977-02-08)
3217"Buddy, Can You Spare a Father?"Ray DeVally, Jr.Monica Johnson & Eric CohenFebruary 15, 1977 (1977-02-15)
3318"Honeymoon Hotel"Gary ShimokawaMonica Johnson & Eric CohenFebruary 22, 1977 (1977-02-22)
3419"Hi, Neighbors: Book 2"Ray DeVally, Jr.Michael McKean & Davy L. LanderMarch 1, 1977 (1977-03-01)
3520"Frank's Fling"Howard MorrisWilliam J. KeenanMarch 8, 1977 (1977-03-08)
3621"Haunted House"Alan MyersonAndrew JohnsonMarch 22, 1977 (1977-03-22)
3722"Lonely at the Middle"James BurrowsJack WinterMarch 29, 1977 (1977-03-29)
3823"Citizen Crane"Ray DeVally, Jr.Raymond SillerApril 5, 1977 (1977-04-05)

Season 3 (1977–78)

[edit]
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
391"Airport '59"Alan RafkinChris ThompsonSeptember 20, 1977 (1977-09-20)
402"Tag Team Wrestling"Alan RafkinMarc SotkinSeptember 27, 1977 (1977-09-27)
413"The Pact"Alan RafkinYvette Weinberger & Mike WeinbergerOctober 4, 1977 (1977-10-04)
424"Robot Lawsuit"Alan RafkinJudy PioliOctober 25, 1977 (1977-10-25)
435"Laverne's Arranged Marriage"Alan RafkinEmily MarshallNovember 1, 1977 (1977-11-01)
44
45
6
7
"The Cruise"Alan RafkinChris Thompson & Babaloo Mandel & Barry LangeNovember 8, 1977 (1977-11-08)
468"Laverne and Shirley Meet Fabian"Alan RafkinPaula A. RothNovember 22, 1977 (1977-11-22)
479"The Stakeout"Alan RafkinBarry RubinowitzNovember 29, 1977 (1977-11-29)
4810"Shirley's Operation"Alan RafkinDavid W. DuclonDecember 6, 1977 (1977-12-06)
4911"Take My Plants, Please"Alan RafkinMarc SotkinDecember 13, 1977 (1977-12-13)
5012"New Year's Eve 1960"Alan RafkinMarc SotkinDecember 27, 1977 (1977-12-27)
5113"The Mortician"Alan RafkinLaura LevineJanuary 10, 1978 (1978-01-10)
5214"The Horse Show"Alan RafkinJudy PioliJanuary 17, 1978 (1978-01-17)
5315"The Slow Child"Alan RafkinDan E. WeisburdJanuary 24, 1978 (1978-01-24)
5416"The Second Almost Annual Shotz Talent Show"Alan RafkinPaula A. RothJanuary 31, 1978 (1978-01-31)
5517"The Dentist"Alan RafkinBabaloo MandelFebruary 7, 1978 (1978-02-07)
5618"Bus Stop"Alan RafkinBarry RubinowitzFebruary 14, 1978 (1978-02-14)
5719"The Driving Test"Alan RafkinChris ThompsonFebruary 21, 1978 (1978-02-21)
5820"The Obstacle Course"Alan RafkinArthur SilverFebruary 28, 1978 (1978-02-28)
5921"The Debutante Ball"Alan RafkinPaula A. Roth & Judy PioliMay 9, 1978 (1978-05-09)
6022"2001: A Comedy Odyssey"Ray DeVally, Jr.Chris Thompson & Marc SotkinMay 16, 1978 (1978-05-16)
6123"The Dance Studio"Ray DeVally, Jr.Nicholas DeMarcoMay 23, 1978 (1978-05-23)
6224"Breaking Up and Making Up"Alan RafkinPhil Foster & Marion ZolaMay 30, 1978 (1978-05-30)

Season 4 (1978–79)

[edit]
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
63
64
1
2
"The Festival"Alan MyersonPaula A. Roth & Marc SotkinSeptember 5, 1978 (1978-09-05)
653"Playing the Roxy"Joel ZwickPaul B. Price & Stephen NathanSeptember 19, 1978 (1978-09-19)
664"The Robbery"Howard StormMarc SotkinSeptember 26, 1978 (1978-09-26)
675"The Quiz Show"Howard StormMonica JohnsonOctober 10, 1978 (1978-10-10)
686"Laverne and Shirley Go to Night School"Lowell GanzMarc SotkinOctober 17, 1978 (1978-10-17)
697"Date with Eraserhead"Ray DeVally, Jr.Judy PioliOctober 24, 1978 (1978-10-24)
708"The Bully Show"Dennis KleinChris ThompsonOctober 31, 1978 (1978-10-31)
719"A Visit to the Cemetery"Dennis KleinDeborah Leschin & David W. DuclonNovember 14, 1978 (1978-11-14)
7210"Chorus Line"Joel ZwickMarc SotkinNovember 21, 1978 (1978-11-21)
7311"Laverne and Shirley Move In"Joel ZwickPaula A. RothNovember 28, 1978 (1978-11-28)
7412"Dinner for Four"Ray DeVally, Jr.Al AidekmanDecember 5, 1978 (1978-12-05)
7513"It's a Dog's Life"Joel ZwickJudy PioliDecember 12, 1978 (1978-12-12)
7614"O, Come All Ye Bums"Joel ZwickPaul B. Price & Stephen NathanDecember 19, 1978 (1978-12-19)
7715"Who's Papa?"Maurice Bar-DavidStory by : Zoey Wilson & Al Aidekman
Teleplay by : Al Aidekman
January 16, 1979 (1979-01-16)
7816"The Third Annual Shotz Talent Show"Joel ZwickPaul B. Price & Stephen NathanJanuary 30, 1979 (1979-01-30)
7917"Supermarket Sweep"Joel ZwickRon LeavittFebruary 6, 1979 (1979-02-06)
8018"Lenny's Crush"Carl GottliebJudy PioliFebruary 13, 1979 (1979-02-13)
8119"Fire Show"Joel ZwickJeff FranklinFebruary 20, 1979 (1979-02-20)
8220"Squiggy in Love"Penny MarshallBarry RubinowitzFebruary 27, 1979 (1979-02-27)
8321"The Feminine Mistake"Joel ZwickChris ThompsonMarch 6, 1979 (1979-03-06)
8422"The Tenants Are Revolting"Joel ZwickRob HarrisMarch 13, 1979 (1979-03-13)
8523"There's a Spy in My Beer"Joel ZwickJulie MishkinMay 8, 1979 (1979-05-08)
8624"Shirley and the Older Man"Joel ZwickBarry RubinowitzMay 15, 1979 (1979-05-15)

Season 5 (1979–80)

[edit]
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
871"Shotgun Wedding: Part 2"[1]Joel ZwickJudy PioliSeptember 13, 1979 (1979-09-13)
882"One Heckuva Note"Joel ZwickJeff FranklinSeptember 20, 1979 (1979-09-20)
893"Fat City Holiday"Joel ZwickRoger GarrettSeptember 27, 1979 (1979-09-27)
904"Upstairs, Downstairs"Joel ZwickAl AidekmanOctober 4, 1979 (1979-10-04)
915"What Do You Do with a Drunken Sailor?"Joel ZwickChris Thompson & Gary H. MillerOctober 18, 1979 (1979-10-18)
926"You've Pushed Me Too Far"Joel ZwickJeff FranklinOctober 25, 1979 (1979-10-25)
937"The Wedding"Joel ZwickPaula A. RothNovember 1, 1979 (1979-11-01)
948"Bad Girls"Joel ZwickBarry RubinowitzNovember 8, 1979 (1979-11-08)
959"We're in the Army, Now"Joel ZwickJudy Pioli & Jeff FranklinNovember 15, 1979 (1979-11-15)
9610
9711"Take Two, They're Small"Ray DeVally, Jr.Paula A. Roth & Judy PioliNovember 22, 1979 (1979-11-22)
9812"The Fourth Annual Shotz Talent Show"Joel ZwickChris ThompsonDecember 6, 1979 (1979-12-06)
9913"Testing, Testing"Joel ZwickStory by : Kenny Rich
Teleplay by : Chris Thompson
December 13, 1979 (1979-12-13)
10014"Not Quite South of the Border"Joel ZwickDeborah Leschin & Susan SeegerJanuary 7, 1980 (1980-01-07)
10115"You Oughta Be in Pictures"Joel ZwickJeff FranklinJanuary 14, 1980 (1980-01-14)
10216"The Beatnik Show"Joel ZwickBarry Rubinowitz & Al AidekmanJanuary 21, 1980 (1980-01-21)
10317"The Right to Light"Joel ZwickKenny RichJanuary 28, 1980 (1980-01-28)
10418"Why Did the Fireman...?"Joel ZwickRoger GarrettFebruary 4, 1980 (1980-02-04)
10519"The Collector"Joel ZwickStory by : Linda Segall & John Byers
Teleplay by : Jeff Young & Frank Alesia
February 11, 1980 (1980-02-11)
10620"Murder on the Moosejaw Express: Part 1"Joel ZwickRichard Rosenstock & Jack LukesFebruary 26, 1980 (1980-02-26)
10721"Murder on the Moosejaw Express: Part 2"Joel ZwickCharlotte M. Dobbs & Jeff FranklinMarch 4, 1980 (1980-03-04)
10822"Survival Test"Joel ZwickStory by : Richard Gurman
Teleplay by : Roger Garrett & Al Aidekman
March 11, 1980 (1980-03-11)
10923"Antonio, the Amazing"Maurice Bar-DavidCindy Begel & Lesa KiteMarch 18, 1980 (1980-03-18)
11024"The Duke of Squiggman"Penny MarshallJeff FranklinMarch 25, 1980 (1980-03-25)
11125"The Diner"Linda McMurrayBob PerlowMay 6, 1980 (1980-05-06)
11226"Separate Tables"Frank AlesiaDeborah Raznick & Ria NepusMay 13, 1980 (1980-05-13)

Season 6 (1980–81)

[edit]
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1131"Not Quite New York"John TracyJeff FranklinNovember 18, 1980 (1980-11-18)
1142"Welcome to Burbank"John TracyJeff FranklinNovember 25, 1980 (1980-11-25)
1153"Studio City"John TracyRichard RosenstockDecember 2, 1980 (1980-12-02)
1164"Grand Opening"John TracyRuth BennettDecember 9, 1980 (1980-12-09)
1175"Candy Is Dandy"John TracyJoanne PagliaroDecember 16, 1980 (1980-12-16)
1186"The Dating Game"Penny MarshallAl AidekmanDecember 30, 1980 (1980-12-30)
1197"The Other Woman"Arthur SilverJoanne PagliaroJanuary 6, 1981 (1981-01-06)
1208"The Road to Burbank"Frank AlesiaJeff FranklinJanuary 13, 1981 (1981-01-13)
1219"Born Too Late"Alan MyersonRoger GarrettJanuary 27, 1981 (1981-01-27)
12210"Love Out the Window"Linda McMurrayRuth BennettFebruary 3, 1981 (1981-02-03)
12311"Malibu Mansion"Frank AlesiaAnthony DiMarco & David KetchumFebruary 10, 1981 (1981-02-10)
12412"To Tell the Truth"Jack WinterAl AidekmanFebruary 17, 1981 (1981-02-17)
12513"I Do, I Do"Phil PerezCindy Begel & Lesa KiteFebruary 24, 1981 (1981-02-24)
12614"But Seriously, Folks..."Penny MarshallJeff FranklinMarch 3, 1981 (1981-03-03)
12715"The Bardwell Caper: Part 1"Tom TrbovichAnthony DiMarco & David KetchumMarch 10, 1981 (1981-03-10)
12816"The Bardwell Caper: Part 2"Tom TrbovichAnthony DiMarco & David KetchumMarch 17, 1981 (1981-03-17)
12917"High Priced Dates"Jack WinterCharlotte M. DobbsApril 7, 1981 (1981-04-07)
13018"Fifth Anniversary"Tom TrbovichWinifred Hervey & Cheryl AluApril 14, 1981 (1981-04-14)
13119"Out, Out Damned Plout"Marlene LairdPaula A. RothMay 5, 1981 (1981-05-05)
13220"Laverne's Broken Leg"Ray DeVally, Jr.Anthony DiMarco & David KetchumMay 12, 1981 (1981-05-12)
13321"Sing, Sing, Sing"Cindy WilliamsDeborah Raznick & Ria NepusMay 19, 1981 (1981-05-19)
13422"Child's Play"Gary MenteerJeff Franklin & Dana OlsenMay 26, 1981 (1981-05-26)

Season 7 (1981–82)

[edit]
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
1351"The Most Important Day Ever"Tom TrbovichGene Braunstein & Robert PerlowOctober 13, 1981 (1981-10-13)136
1362"It Only Hurts When I Breathe"Tom TrbovichAl AidekmanOctober 27, 1981 (1981-10-27)137
1373"I Wonder What Became of Sal?"Tom TrbovichMark RothmanNovember 3, 1981 (1981-11-03)147
1384"Young at Heart"
"Teenage Lust"
Tom TrbovichDana OlsenNovember 10, 1981 (1981-11-10)141
1395"The Defiant One"Tom TrbovichJudy PioliNovember 17, 1981 (1981-11-17)138
1406"Night at the Awards"Tom TrbovichRoger GarrettNovember 24, 1981 (1981-11-24)135
1417"Some Enchanted Earring"Tom TrbovichDavid Lerner & Bruce FerberDecember 1, 1981 (1981-12-01)139
1428"Moving In"Tom TrbovichTerry HartDecember 8, 1981 (1981-12-08)142
1439"Friendly Persuasion"Tom TrbovichWally DaltonDecember 15, 1981 (1981-12-15)140
14410"I Do, I Don't"Tom TrbovichCindy Begel & Lesa KiteJanuary 5, 1982 (1982-01-05)144
14511"Love Is the Tar Pits"Tom TrbovichRoger GarrettJanuary 12, 1982 (1982-01-12)143
14612"Watch the Fur Fly"Jack WinterBob HowardJanuary 19, 1982 (1982-01-19)149
14713"Rocky Ragu"Tom TrbovichAlbert GoodmanJanuary 26, 1982 (1982-01-26)146
14814"Star Peepers"Jack WinterLarry Levinson & Barry O'BrienFebruary 2, 1982 (1982-02-02)150
14915"An Affair to Forget"Jack WinterSteve Granat & Mel ShererFebruary 9, 1982 (1982-02-09)148
15016"Whatever Happened to the Class of '56?"Phil PerezPaula A. RothFebruary 16, 1982 (1982-02-16)145
15117"Ski Show"Tom TrbovichJudy Pioli & Marc SotkinFebruary 23, 1982 (1982-02-23)153
15218"Helmut Weekend"Tom TrbovichRoger GarrettMarch 2, 1982 (1982-03-02)151
15319"That's Entertainment"Gary MenteerEtan McElroy & Larry StrawtherMarch 9, 1982 (1982-03-09)156
15420"Lightning Man"Tom TrbovichJack Lukes & Shelly GoldsteinMarch 16, 1982 (1982-03-16)154
15521"Crime Isn't Pretty"Tom TrbovichAl Aidekman & Nick LeRoseMay 4, 1982 (1982-05-04)155
15622"Perfidy in Blue"Tom TrbovichLaurie GelmanMay 11, 1982 (1982-05-11)152

Season 8 (1982–83)

[edit]
No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code
1571"The Mummy's Bride"Tom TrbovichRoger GarrettSeptember 28, 1982 (1982-09-28)157
1582"Window on Main Street"Tom TrbovichAl AidekmanOctober 12, 1982 (1982-10-12)158
1593"The Note"Gabrielle Alice JamesJudy PioliOctober 19, 1982 (1982-10-19)169
1604"Lost in Spacesuits"Tom TrbovichBarry RubinowitzOctober 26, 1982 (1982-10-26)166
1615"The Playboy Show"Michael McKeanStory by : Ed Solomon & Joan Marks
Teleplay by : Ed Solomon
November 9, 1982 (1982-11-09)160
1626"Death Row: Part 1"Tom TrbovichGene Braunstein & Robert PerlowNovember 16, 1982 (1982-11-16)167
1637"Death Row: Part 2"Tom TrbovichNick LeRoseNovember 23, 1982 (1982-11-23)168
1648"Jinxed"Tom TrbovichTony DiMarco & Dave KetchumNovember 30, 1982 (1982-11-30)171
1659"Of Mice and Men"Paul SillsStory by : Susan Jane Lindner & Jack Lukes
Teleplay by : Jill Gordon & Ed Solomon
December 7, 1982 (1982-12-07)170
16610"The Gymnast Show"Tom TrbovichMonica JohnsonDecember 14, 1982 (1982-12-14)173
16711"The Monastery Show"Garry MarshallStory by : Ken Sagoes & Nick LaRose
Teleplay by : Jill Gordon & Ed Solomon
January 4, 1983 (1983-01-04)175
16812"Defective Ballet"Tom TrbovichNick LeRoseJanuary 11, 1983 (1983-01-11)165
16913"The Baby Show"Phil PerezJudy PioliJanuary 18, 1983 (1983-01-18)159
17014"Rock & Roll Show"Chris ThompsonJill GordonJanuary 25, 1983 (1983-01-25)172
17115"The Fashion Show"Tom TrbovichRoger Garrett & Al Aidekman & Marc SotkinFebruary 1, 1983 (1983-02-01)163
17216"Short on Time"Tom TrbovichJack LukesFebruary 8, 1983 (1983-02-08)161
17317"Ghost Story"Tom TrbovichKenny Wolin & Barry BleachFebruary 15, 1983 (1983-02-15)176
17418"Please Don't Feed the Buzzards"Tom TrbovichStory by : Andy Goldberg & Cheryl Alu
Teleplay by : Andy Goldberg
February 22, 1983 (1983-02-22)162
17519"How's Your Sister?"Tom TrbovichRoger GarrettMarch 1, 1983 (1983-03-01)174
17620"Do the Carmine"Tom TrbovichJay GrossmanMarch 15, 1983 (1983-03-15)164
17721"Councilman DeFazio"Tom TrbovichStory by : Francis T. Perry Williams & Dottie Archibald
Teleplay by : Dottie Archibald & Phil Foster
May 3, 1983 (1983-05-03)177
17822"Here Today, Hair Tomorrow"Tom TrbovichStory by : Susan Jane Lindner & Ken Sagoes
Teleplay by : Susan Jane Lindner
May 10, 1983 (1983-05-10)178

Reunion specials

[edit]
Title Directed by Written by Original air date
"The Laverne & Shirley Reunion"Malcolm LeoSam Denoff & Malcolm LeoMay 22, 1995 (1995-05-22)
A one-hour-long retrospective special celebrating the show's 20th anniversary hosted by Henry Winkler and featuring Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, Michael McKean, David Lander, Eddie Mekka and Garry Marshall.
"Laverne & Shirley: Together Again"Miguel EncisoJudy Pioli AskinMay 7, 2002 (2002-05-07)
A reunion special presented by Entertainment Tonight and taped in front of a live audience with the cast reminiscing about their time on the show. Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams reprise their roles in a comedy sketch where they try being contestants on a Survivor-type island reality show.

See also

[edit]

Notes

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Part 1 is episode of Happy Days.