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The Best Episodes of Happy Days Season 1

Every episode of Happy Days Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Happy Days Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Happy Days Season 1

In 1950s Milwaukee the Cunningham family must contend with Fonzie, a motorcycle riding Casanova.
  1. Background image for All the Way
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - 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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    6.5/10(2 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.

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    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.

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    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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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Jerry Paris
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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - 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)

    #7 - 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.

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    Writer:Unknown
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    3.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - The Skin Game

    S1:E8

    Richie and Potsie obtain fake identification cards in order to attend a burlesque show where Ralph says Bubbles McCall takes it all off.

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    Director:Mel Ferber
    Writer:Unknown
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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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

    #10 - 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.

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

    #11 - 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.

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    Director:Peter Baldwin
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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    Director:Don Weis
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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Great Expectations

    S1:E13

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

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

    #14 - 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.

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

    #15 - 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.

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

    #16 - 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.

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    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writer:Unknown

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"All the Way" is the best rated episode of "Happy Days" season 1. It scored 5/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Mel Ferber and written by Garry Marshall, Rob Reiner, it aired on 1/15/1974. This episode is rated 1.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Lemon".