Garry Marshall
Director
Laverne & Shirley (1976)
Season 1
Best friends, roommates, and polar opposites, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney work together at the Shotz Brewery in Milwaukee and keep each other's spirits up at home.
Released Jan. 27, 1976
Episode 30 min
7+
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Watch Providers: Pluto TV
Production Companies: Henderson Productions, Miller-Milkis Productions, Paramount Television
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
6.0
S1E1 - The Society Party
Shotz brewery bottle-cappers and best friends, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney, are invited by the boss' nephew, Tad Shotz, to the Shotz formal society party. Shirley is excited about going while Laverne finds it insulting.
Jan. 27, 1976, midnight
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S1E2 - The Bachelor Party
While Mr. DeFazio is away for a few days, Laverne and Shirley take over running the Pizza Bowl for him. Later, The Fonz convinces the girls to let him host a wild bachelor party at the Pizza Bowl - it goes against Shirley's better judgement, but Laverne doesn't see any problem with it. When the party gets started, however, the girls both begin to realize just how much of a mess they've gotten themselves into.
Feb. 3, 1976, midnight
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S1E3 - Bowling for Razzberries
During the annual Shotz bowling tournament, Laverne decides to get even with her bowling rival, Karen from the past 5 years. However, on the big night, Laverne falls ills and takes heavy medication, leaving Laverne ""jerky"" during the tournament.
Feb. 10, 1976, midnight
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S1E4 - A Nun's Story
While Laverne & Shirley await their yearly high school reunion, they reminisce about their old crazy friend, Anne-Marie, who shows up at the reunion a nun.
Feb. 24, 1976, midnight
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S1E5 - Falter at the Altar
Laverne suddenly decides to marry her boyfriend of only two months before he is sent away by the Navy.
March 2, 1976, midnight
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S1E6 - Dog Day Blind Dates
Laverne & Shirley double date with two criminals who secretly intend on robbing the bank next to the Pizza Bowl.
March 9, 1976, midnight
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S1E7 - Once Upon a Rumor
Shirley's stuck zipper on her skirt leaves for a sticky situation when Lenny witnesses Squiggy with Shirley, half-dressed, leading to rumors around the Shotz Brewery that Shirley is a ""fun date.""
March 16, 1976, midnight
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S1E8 - One Flew Over Milwaukee
Shirley drives everyone she knows crazy when she loses her pet canary.
March 23, 1976, midnight
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S1E9 - Dating Slump
Shirley becomes reclusive and refuses to date after learning that Carmine has a new girlfriend, which drives Laverne crazy.
March 30, 1976, midnight
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S1E10 - It's the Water
Laverne & Shirley try to earn promotions by trying out for the new beer tasting position.
April 6, 1976, midnight
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S1E11 - Fakeout at the Stakeout
Laverne & Shirley falls victims to a peculiar robber, known as the ""Milwaukee Masher.""
April 13, 1976, midnight
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S1E12 - Hi, Neighbor
Lenny & Squiggy drive Laverne & Shirley crazy when they move into the girls' apartment building.
April 27, 1976, midnight
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S1E13 - How Do You Say 'Are You Dead' in German?
Laverne & Shirley panic when a German delivery guy faints in their living room.
May 4, 1976, midnight
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S1E14 - From Suds to Stardom
After losing four talent contests, Laverne & Shirley decide to do something about it. This has Laverne and Shirley doing the 'Cabana' act.
May 11, 1976, midnight
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S1E15 - Mother Knows Worst
Shirley's domineering mother comes for a visit, and finds fault with Shirley, her friends, and everything else about Shirley's life, until Laverne sets her straight.
May 18, 1976, midnight
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 780 min.
Released: Jan. 27, 1976
Last Air Date: May 10, 1983, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G
Common sense age: 7+
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