Laverne & Shirley (1976)
Laverne & Shirley is an American television sitcom that ran on ABC from January 27, 1976 to May 10, 1983. It starred Penny Marshall as Laverne De Fazio and Cindy Williams as Shirley Feeney, single roommates who worked as bottlecappers in a fictitious Milwaukee brewery called "Shotz Brewery." The show was a spin-off from Happy Days, as the two lead characters were originally introduced on that series as acquaintances of Fonzie. Set in roughly the same time period, the timeline started in approximately 1958, when the series began, through 1967, when the series ended. As with Happy Days, it was made by Paramount Television, created by Garry Marshall, and executive produced by Garry Marshall, Edward K. Milkis, and Thomas L. Miller.
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Episode 1 - The Society Party
Release Date: 1976-01-27Shotz 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.
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Episode 2 - The Bachelor Party
Release Date: 1976-02-03While 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.
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Episode 3 - Bowling for Razzberries
Release Date: 1976-02-10During 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.
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Episode 4 - A Nun's Story
Release Date: 1976-02-24While 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.
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Episode 5 - Falter at the Altar
Release Date: 1976-03-02Laverne suddenly decides to marry her boyfriend of only two months before he is sent away by the Navy.
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Episode 6 - Dog Day Blind Dates
Release Date: 1976-03-09Laverne & Shirley double date with two criminals who secretly intend on robbing the bank next to the Pizza Bowl.
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Episode 7 - Once Upon a Rumor
Release Date: 1976-03-16Shirley'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.""
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Episode 8 - One Flew Over Milwaukee
Release Date: 1976-03-23Shirley drives everyone she knows crazy when she loses her pet canary.
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Episode 9 - Dating Slump
Release Date: 1976-03-30Shirley becomes reclusive and refuses to date after learning that Carmine has a new girlfriend, which drives Laverne crazy.
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Episode 10 - It's the Water
Release Date: 1976-04-06Laverne & Shirley try to earn promotions by trying out for the new beer tasting position.
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Episode 11 - Fakeout at the Stakeout
Release Date: 1976-04-13Laverne & Shirley falls victims to a peculiar robber, known as the ""Milwaukee Masher.""
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Episode 12 - Hi, Neighbor
Release Date: 1976-04-27Lenny & Squiggy drive Laverne & Shirley crazy when they move into the girls' apartment building.
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Episode 13 - How Do You Say 'Are You Dead' in German?
Release Date: 1976-05-04Laverne & Shirley panic when a German delivery guy faints in their living room.
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Episode 14 - From Suds to Stardom
Release Date: 1976-05-11After losing four talent contests, Laverne & Shirley decide to do something about it. This has Laverne and Shirley doing the 'Cabana' act.
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Episode 15 - Mother Knows Worst
Release Date: 1976-05-18Shirley'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.