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Season 1

1. The Society Party  

Community Score

8.9 Great 1
review
First aired: 1/27/1976    Production Code: 001

Shotz 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.

2. The Bachelor Party  

Community Score

6.3 Fair
First aired: 2/3/1976    Production Code: 002

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.

3. Bowling for Razzberries  

Community Score

8.9 Great
First aired: 2/10/1976    Production Code: 60791-003

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.

4. A Nun's Story  

Community Score

7.1 Good
First aired: 2/24/1976    Production Code: 005

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.

5. Falter at the Altar  

Community Score

7.7 Good
First aired: 3/2/1976    Production Code: 004

Laverne, suddenly, decides to marry her boyfriend of only two months, Sal Malina, before he is sent away by the Navy.

6. Dog Day Blind Dates  

Community Score

8.8 Great
First aired: 3/9/1976    Production Code: 007

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.

7. Once Upon a Rumor  

Community Score

9.3 Superb
First aired: 3/16/1976    Production Code: 008

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."

8. One Flew Over Milwaukee  

Community Score

6.6 Fair
First aired: 3/23/1976    Production Code: 006

Shirley drives everyone she knows crazy after she loses her beloved pet canary, Dwayne, out the window of her apartment.

9. Dating Slump  

Community Score

8.4 Great
First aired: 3/30/1976    Production Code: 010

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.

10. It's the Water  

Community Score

7.5 Good
First aired: 4/6/1976    Production Code: 009

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.

11. Fakeout at the Stakeout  

Community Score

8.5 Great
First aired: 4/13/1976    Production Code: 011

Laverne and Shirley fall victim to a peculiar robber known as the "Milwaukee Masher."

12. Hi, Neighbor  

Community Score

9.3 Superb
First aired: 4/27/1976    Production Code: 012

When Lenny and Squiggy have a fight, Squiggy sets up camp on Laverne and Shirley's couch.

13. How Do You Say "Are You Dead" in German?  

Community Score

5.9 Mediocre
First aired: 5/4/1976    Production Code: 013

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.

14. From Suds to Stardom  

Community Score

7.3 Good 1
review
First aired: 5/11/1976    Production Code: 014

After losing four talent contests, Laverne and Shirley decide to do something about it. This has Laverne and Shirley doing the "Cabana" act.

15. Mother Knows Worst  

Community Score

8.2 Great
First aired: 5/18/1976    Production Code: 015

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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