Laverne & Shirley
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1. The Society Party
First aired: 1/27/1976 Production Code: 001Shotz brewery bottle-cappers and best friends, Laverne De Fazio and Shirley Feeney, are invited by the boss's nephew, Tad Shotz, to the Shotz formal society party. Shirley is excited about going, but Laverne finds it insulting because they were only invited to help Tad get promoted.
Director: Garry Marshall
Guest star: Henry Winkler (Arthur Fonzarelli), David L. Lander (Squiggy), Michael McKean (Lenny) , Bob Brunner (Foreman), Kathryn Ish (Mrs. Marshall Stewart), Lyman Ward (Tad Shotz), Mary Treen (Nana Shotz), Robert Ball (Butler), Richard Stahl (Mr. Marshall Stewart)
2. The Bachelor Party
Community Score
| 6.3 Fair |
While Frank is away for a few days, Laverne and Shirley take over running the Pizza Bowl for him. Fonzie convinces the girls to let him host a wild bachelor there. It goes against Shirley's better judgement, but Laverne does not see any problem with it. When the party gets started, however, the girls both begin to realize just how much of a mess they have gotten themselves into.
Director: Jerry Paris
Guest star: Michael McKean (Lenny Kolowski), Eddie Mekka (Carmine Ragusa), David L. Lander (Squiggy), Henry Winkler (Arthur Fonzarelli), Phil Foster (Frank De Fazio) , Harry Shearer (Announcer (V.O.)), Tim Thomerson (Silky Mulcheck), Paul Linke (Milo)
3. Bowling for Razzberries
Community Score
| 8.9 Great |
For the annual Shotz bowling tournament, Laverne decides to get even with her bowling rival for the past five years, Karen. On the big night, Laverne falls ill and takes heavy medication, leaving her "jerky" during the tournament.
Director: Alan Myerson
Guest star: Michael McKean (Lenny Kolowski), David L. Lander (Squiggy), Eddie Mekka (Carmine Ragusa) , Peggy Doyle (Milwaukee Mercy Mission Lady), Randy Powell (Doctor)
4. A Nun's Story
Community Score
| 7.1 Good |
While Laverne and Shirley await their yearly high school reunion, they reminisce about their old crazy friend, Anne Marie. At the reunion, they are shocked to see that Anne Marie is, now, a nun.
Director: Alan Myerson
Guest star: Michael McKean (Lenny), David L. Lander (Squiggy), Eddie Mekka (Carmine Ragusa), Phil Foster (Frank De Fazio) , Rochelle Richelieu (Anne Marie), Greg Antonacci (Hector)
5. Falter at the Altar
Community Score
| 7.7 Good |
Laverne, suddenly, decides to marry her boyfriend of only two months, Sal Malina, before he is sent away by the Navy.
Director: Jay Sandrich
Guest star: Michael McKean (Lenny), David L. Lander (Squiggy), Eddie Mekka (Carmine Ragusa), Phil Foster (Frank De Fazio) , Paul Sylvan (Sal Malina), Al Molinaro (Father Flanagan)
6. Dog Day Blind Dates
Community Score
| 8.8 Great |
Laverne and Shirley double date with two criminals who secretly intend to rob the bank next to the Pizza Bowl. They, also, intend to hold the unsuspecting girls as hostages.
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: David L. Lander (Squiggy), Michael McKean (Lenny), Phil Foster (Frank De Fazio) , Guich Koock (Buck), Fred Willard (Charles), Bo Kaprall (Cop)
7. Once Upon a Rumor
Community Score
| 9.3 Superb |
Shirley's stuck zipper on her skirt creates a sticky situation when Lenny witnesses Squiggy with Shirley, half-dressed. This leads to rumors around the Shotz Brewery that Shirley is a "fun date."
Director: Howard Storm
Guest star: David L. Lander (Squiggy), Michael McKean (Lenny), Eddie Mekka (Carmine Ragusa), Phil Foster (Frank De Fazio) , Charles Frank (Jerry)
8. One Flew Over Milwaukee
Community Score
| 6.6 Fair |
Shirley drives everyone she knows crazy after she loses her beloved pet canary, Dwayne, out the window of her apartment.
Director: Michael Kidd
Guest star: Eddie Mekka (Carmine Ragusa), David L. Lander (Squiggy), Michael McKean (Lenny), Phil Foster (Frank De Fazio) , Tabi Cooper (Joanne), Doris Hess (Dolores)
9. Dating Slump
Community Score
| 8.4 Great |
Shirley becomes reclusive and refuses to date after learning that Carmine has a new girlfriend. Eager to help her friend back into singing a happy song, Laverne plans an evening out only to have the two girls wind up in a barroom scuffle.
Director: Alan Myerson
Guest star: Michael McKean (Lenny), David L. Lander (Squiggy), Eddie Mekka (Carmine Ragusa) , Carole Ita White (Girl "A"), Michael McManus (Moose), Robert Hays (Tom), Sande Lou Sanders (Rhonda), Marty Nadler (Butch), Mark Harmon (Victor)
10. It's the Water
Community Score
| 7.5 Good |
Laverne and Shirley try to earn promotions by trying out for the new beer-tasting position. Shirley's boss, Wolfgang, gives her the coveted spot, and she is excited. She begins to see Wolfgang more and more to discuss effective business strategies. Lenny and Squiggy become concerned that Shirley is a little too innocent for her own good as Wolfgang may have more than just business on his mind.
Director: Dennis Klein
Guest star: Michael McKean (Lenny), David L. Lander (Squiggy), Phil Foster (Frank De Fazio), Eddie Mekka (Carmine Ragusa) , Greg Lewis (Wolfgang Gessler)
11. Fakeout at the Stakeout
Community Score
| 8.5 Great |
Laverne and Shirley fall victim to a peculiar robber known as the "Milwaukee Masher."
Director: Alan Myerson
Guest star: Michael McKean (Lenny), David L. Lander (Squiggy), Eddie Mekka (Carmine Ragusa), Bo Kaprall (Norman Hughes), Phil Foster (Frank De Fazio) , Neil Thompson (Man), John P. Hayes (George Morris)
12. Hi, Neighbor
Community Score
| 9.3 Superb |
When Lenny and Squiggy have a fight, Squiggy sets up camp on Laverne and Shirley's couch.
Director: Alan Myerson
Guest star: Michael McKean (Lenny), David L. Lander (Squiggy), Eddie Mekka (Carmine Ragusa), Phil Foster (Frank De Fazio) , Helen Page Camp (Mrs. Havenwurst)
13. How Do You Say "Are You Dead" in German?
Community Score
| 5.9 Mediocre |
Laverne and Shirley panic when a German delivery guy faints in their living room, and Laverne may have to give the unresponsive guy a little mouth to mouth.
Director: John Thomas Lenox
Guest star: Michael McKean (Lenny), David L. Lander (Squiggy), Eddie Mekka (Carmine Ragusa), Phil Foster (Frank De Fazio) , Brenda Verrett (Hildie), Harold Oblong (Eric)
14. From Suds to Stardom
First aired: 5/11/1976 Production Code: 014After losing four talent contests, Laverne and Shirley decide to do something about it. This has Laverne and Shirley doing the "Cabana" act.
Director: James Burrows
Guest star: David L. Lander (Squiggy), Michael McKean (Lenny), Eddie Mekka (Carmine Ragusa), Phil Foster (Frank De Fazio) , Ogden Talbot (Wilber), Joyce Aimee (Accordian Player), Leland Palmer (Gloria), Jerry Belson (Mr. Wardcraft)
15. Mother Knows Worst
Community Score
| 8.2 Great |
Shirley's domineering mother comes for a visit and finds fault with Shirley, her friends, and everything else about her life.
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