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The Best Episodes of Happy Days

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Every episode of Happy Days ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Happy Days!

The Best Episodes of Happy Days

In 1950s Milwaukee the Cunningham family must contend with Fonzie, a motorcycle riding Casanova.
  1. Background image for Passages  (2)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Passages (2)

    S11:E17

    Fonzie's adoption request is reconsidered after a stern talk by Howard to the adoptions administrator. Meanwhile, Joanie and Chachi continue to prepare for their wedding.

    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writer:Unknown
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    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - The Lemon

    S1:E2

    Tired of driving around in Howard's DeSoto, Richie and Potsie buy a car of their own. The car has several problems including an engine that won't run consistently. This causes problems when they try to impress two girls.

    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - Richie's Cup Runneth Over

    S1:E3

    Richie and Potsie are invited to Potsie's cousin's stag party. In an attempt to lessen the effects of the alcohol they will consume, they each drink several cartons of milk and a sip of olive oil.

    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writer:Unknown
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    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Guess Who's Coming to Visit

    S1:E4

    Potsie is staying with the Cunninghams, and he and Richie sneak out to watch a drag race in which Fonzie is involved.

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    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Fearless Fonzarelli (1)

    S3:E3

    Worried that he's losing his cool, Fonzie attempts to jump 14 garbage cans on his motorcycle. The stunt will be televised on You Wanted to See It.

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    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Fonzie Gets Shot

    S8:E15

    Fonzie is shot, presumably by Potsie, during a weekend trip to Potsie's uncle's cabin. Fonzie, Chachi, and Roger each describe their versions of what happened.

    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writer:Unknown
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    The 20 WORST Episodes of Happy Days

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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - All the Way

    S1:E1

    Potsie sets Richie up with a girl known to have a reputation. Richie doesn't get far with her but leads Fonzie and others to believe he did.

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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Hardware Jungle

    S1:E5

    Richie buys tickets to a rock and roll show from Fonzie but has to work at the hardware store when Howard needs to have his tonsils removed. Because he'll be working until 9:00 PM, he won't be able to go to the show, so he asks Fonzie for a refund. Later, Howard tells Richie that he can close the store at 5:00 PM leaving him free to go to the show. He, now, has to ask Fonzie for the tickets back.

    Director:Jerry Paris
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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - The Deadly Dares

    S1:E6

    Richie and Potsie, in their never-ending effort to get girls, decide that they want to join a gang called the Demons. However, in order to be accepted, they have to perform several dares.

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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Fonzie Drops In

    S1:E7

    After taking a look at a B+ Potsie got on an exam, Fonzie decides to drop back into school. He asks Richie to do his homework and cheat for him.

    Writer:Unknown
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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

    S1:E9

    Richie and his girlfriend, Arlene, break up after two weeks of dating. Neither of them have dates for the prom, so they end up going together as friends.

    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Give the Band a Hand

    S1:E10

    To make some money, Richie, Potsie, Ralph, and Bag form a band. They secure a gig, but Richie and Potsie lose the money (including that of Ralph and Bag) playing poker.

    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Because She's There

    S1:E11

    Richie is put in an awkward situation when he is set up with a girl much taller than he is. Meanwhile, Howard is frustrated by Marion's ineptness at playing bridge.

    Director:Peter Baldwin
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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - In the Name of Love

    S1:E12

    Cindy, a new girl in school, asks Richie to tutor her. Richie is interested in more than just studying and makes several attempts to win her over.

    Director:Don Weis
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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Great Expectations

    S1:E13

    Richie meets a beatnik named Diedre at the movies and gets caught up in her type of lifestyle.

    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - The Best Man

    S1:E14

    Howard's old army buddy, a black man, asks Howard to be the best man at his wedding. Howard and Marion consider holding the wedding at their home when the man can't find anyone else willing to do it.

    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writer:Joel Kane
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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Knock Around the Block

    S1:E15

    Richie gets on the good side of a local gang, the Dukes, when he protects the leader's sister from being picked on. However, things change when the Dukes steal Potsie's bike, and Richie tries to get it back.

    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Be the First on Your Block

    S1:E16

    Howard wants to buy a bomb shelter to protect his family. Problems quickly arise when several of Richie's friends ask if they can use it.

    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Richie Moves Out
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Richie Moves Out

    S2:E1

    Richie feels that he doesn't have enough privacy, so he decides to move in with Chuck. He quickly discovers, though, that bachelor life isn't quite what he expected it to be.

    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Richie's Car
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Richie's Car

    S2:E2

    Richie buys a car from Fonzie and finds out that it is stolen.

    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Who's Sorry Now?
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Who's Sorry Now?

    S2:E3

    Richie's old girlfriend comes back to Milwaukee and wants to go steady with him.

    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - You Go to My Head

    S2:E4

    Richie reads a book about abnormal psychology and begins to think that there's something wrong with him.

    Director:Jerry London
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - R.O.T.C.

    S2:E5

    Richie is named R.O.T.C. squad leader but has trouble controlling his squad. After several warnings to obey his commands, he puts them all on report.

    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Haunted

    S2:E6

    After experiencing a few strange happenings, Richie begins to buy into the legend that the place where their Halloween party is to be held, the old Simpson house, is haunted.

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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Wish Upon a Star

    S2:E7

    Richie wins a date with a movie star, Cindy Shea, to a school dance, and Gloria breaks up with him because of circumstances surrounding it. Cindy, however, will only be able to meet up with Richie after the dance has started.

    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Passages (2)" is the best rated episode of "Happy Days". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Jerry Paris and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/8/1984. This episode scored 2.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Lemon".