The Best Episodes of Happy Days Season 1

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7.9/10(226 votes)
#1 - The Best Man
S1:E144/23/1974
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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Director:Jerry Paris
Writer:Joel Kane
7.8/10(291 votes)
#2 - Richie's Cup Runneth Over
S1:E31/29/1974
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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Director:Jerry Paris
Writer:Unknown
7.8/10(241 votes)
#3 - Because She's There
S1:E114/2/1974
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
Writer:Jack Winter
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Director:Peter Baldwin
Writer:Jack Winter
7.8/10(227 votes)
#4 - Knock Around the Block
S1:E154/30/1974
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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Director:Jerry Paris
Writer:Unknown
7.7/10(282 votes)
#5 - Guess Who's Coming to Visit
S1:E42/5/1974
Potsie is staying with the Cunninghams, and he and Richie sneak out to watch a drag race in which Fonzie is involved.
Director:Jerry Paris
Writers:Mark Rothman, Lowell Ganz
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Director:Jerry Paris
Writers:Mark Rothman, Lowell Ganz
7.6/10(314 votes)
#6 - The Lemon
S1:E21/22/1974
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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Director:Jerry Paris
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7.6/10(261 votes)
#7 - The Deadly Dares
S1:E62/19/1974
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.
Directors:Jerry Paris, Herb Wallerstein
Writer:Unknown
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Directors:Jerry Paris, Herb Wallerstein
Writer:Unknown
7.6/10(251 votes)
#8 - Fonzie Drops In
S1:E72/26/1974
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.
Directors:Jerry Paris, Mel Ferber
Writer:Unknown
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Directors:Jerry Paris, Mel Ferber
Writer:Unknown
7.6/10(228 votes)
#9 - Give the Band a Hand
S1:E103/26/1974
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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Director:Jerry Paris
Writer:Unknown
7.6/10(208 votes)
#10 - Be the First on Your Block
S1:E165/7/1974
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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Director:Jerry Paris
Writer:Unknown
7.5/10(246 votes)
#11 - Hardware Jungle
S1:E52/12/1974
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
Writer:Frank Buxton
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Director:Jerry Paris
Writer:Frank Buxton
7.5/10(224 votes)
#12 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
S1:E93/12/1974
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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Director:Jerry Paris
Writer:Unknown
7.5/10(211 votes)
#13 - In the Name of Love
S1:E124/9/1974
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
Writer:Jack Winter
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Director:Don Weis
Writer:Jack Winter
7.4/10(406 votes)
#14 - All the Way
S1:E11/15/1974
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.
Director:Mel Ferber
Writers:Garry Marshall, Rob Reiner
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Director:Mel Ferber
Writers:Garry Marshall, Rob Reiner
7.4/10(245 votes)
#15 - The Skin Game
S1:E83/5/1974
Richie and Potsie obtain fake identification cards in order to attend a burlesque show where Ralph says Bubbles McCall takes it all off.
Director:Mel Ferber
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Mel Ferber
Writer:Unknown
7.3/10(218 votes)
#16 - Great Expectations
S1:E134/16/1974
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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Director:Jerry Paris
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