Season 1

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  10.0/101 votes

  Pilot

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/21/1979

  Accepting a wager from snooty Pi Nu president Harlan, Zipper unwisely bets his entire tuition that he can lure beautiful sorority girl Suzi Cooper into his bedroom by midnight. As the deadline approaches, Zipper's buddy Checko devises a plan to help his friend win the bet.

  Director: Lowell Ganz

  Writer: Ron Leavitt, Brian Levant

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  N/A/100 votes

  High Time

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/26/1979

  Checko, Ronald and Zipper find themselves saddled with the college president's tipsy daughter, and try to sneak her back to her room.

  Director: George Tyne

  Writer: Ron Leavitt

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  Man in Chains

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/2/1979

  The angry sisters of Gamma Iota kidnap Zipper after suspecting him of stealing their diaries.

  Director: Dick Martin

  Writer: Jeff Franklin

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  N/A/100 votes

  Mirror Image

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/9/1979

  Scrambling to find Zipper a date for the Valentine's Day dance, the Pi Nu brothers settle on Seymour's overweight sister Marilyn, who is visiting for the weekend. As a prank, Harlan arranges for Zipper to be crowned "King of Hearts" at the dance.

  Director: Tony Mordente

  Writer: Paul Diamond

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  N/A/100 votes

  Made in Japan

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/16/1979

  After seeing his pals Checko and Ronald split up over a beautiful Asian student, Zipper tries to force a truce by locking them in the same room together - unaware that the fraternity house is on fire.

  Director: Nick Abdo

  Writer: Brian Levant

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  A Wrenching Problem

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/23/1979

  When Zipper's father arrives on campus for a visit, Checko and Ronald conspire to trick him into believing that his son is a model student. Since Harlan is out of town, Zipper attempts to pose as president of the fraternity.

  Director: Dennis Steinmetz

  Writer: Bernie Kahn

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  N/A/100 votes

  Lucky Me

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/9/1979

  Checko and Ronald attempt to cure Zipper of his tendency to hiccup when excited, which has been sabotaging his romantic life. Meanwhile, Harlan finds out and tells everyone.

  Director: Lawrence Trilling

  Writer: David Lerner

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  N/A/100 votes

  Love and Marriage

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/16/1979

  Checko, Ronald and Zipper organize their own version of "The Newlywed Game" after enrolling in a marriage survival course that requires pairing off with a female partner.

  Director: Will Mackenzie

  Writer: Arthur Silver, Jerry Mayer, Bob Brunner

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  N/A/100 votes

  Spring Vacation

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/23/1979

  En route to Florida for spring break, Checko, Ronald and Zipper end up stranded at a seedy roadside diner when their car breaks down. They are shocked to discover the snobbish Mary Lee working as a waitress.

  Director: Dennis Steinmetz

  Writer: Arthur Silver, Paul Diamond, Bob Brunner

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  Save the Monkey

  Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/28/1979

  Zipper creates chaos when he rescues a chimpanzee from a fatal research experiment. Mary Lee is none too happy when she winds up baby-sitting the lovable chimp, who mimics her every move.

  Director: Tony Mordente

  Writer: Roy Teicher, David Lerner

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  Main Event

  Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/30/1979

  Harlan challenges Ronald to a boxing match to defend Mary Lee's honor, while Checko and Zipper take bets.

  Director: Nick Abdo

  Writer: Allan A. Goldstein

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  Truth or Consequences

  Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/6/1979

  When Harlan cheats on a calculus exam and Zipper is mistakenly accused, Zipper has to decide whether to accept a failing grade or tell on Harlan.

  Director: Dennis Steinmetz

  Writer: Allan A. Goldstein