The Best Episodes of Happy Days Season 10

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.8/10(96 votes)

   #1 - A Woman Not Under the Influence

   S10:E19/28/1982

   It's love at first sight for Fonzie when he sees a woman in a store as they pass each other on the escalator. Potsie happens to know who she is (Ashley Pfister), and Fonzie vows to find her and make her his.

   Director:Jerry Paris

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   6.4/10(87 votes)

   #2 - Letting Go

   S10:E210/12/1982

   Joanie and Chachi come back to Milwaukee after spending the summer in Chicago. Joanie wants to move there to be with Chachi and to continue their music career. After telling Howard and Marion her plans, which include attending Northwestern University, Howard refuses to let her go.

   Director:Jerry Paris

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   6.8/10(89 votes)

   #3 - Empty Nest

   S10:E310/19/1982

   Now that Joanie, Lori Beth, and Richie Jr. have left the Cunningham house, Marion looks to find ways to cope and occupy her time. Meanwhile, Fonzie isn't able to run Arnold's by himself in addition to his garage and teaching duties, so he looks to sell his half of Arnold's.

   Director:Jerry Paris

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4. 

   6.5/10(98 votes)

   #4 - A Night at the Circus

   S10:E410/26/1982

   In an attempt to get Ashley's young daughter, Heather, to warm up to him, Fonzie takes her to the circus. Meanwhile, K. C., Howard's niece, moves in with Howard and Marion while her parents look for a new boarding school. Marion asks Howard to consider letting her stay permanently.

   Director:Jerry Paris

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   6.9/10(122 votes)

   #5 - Little Case of Revenge

   S10:E511/9/1982

   Fonzie receives a good citizenship award from the Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce, but the ceremony is interrupted by a disgruntled childhood classmate of the Fonz who's been waiting 17 years for his revenge. They agree to settle their differences, but Ashley asks Fonzie to promise not to fight.

   Director:Jerry Paris

   Writer:Rich Correll

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6. 

   6.1/10(85 votes)

   #6 - Who Gives a Hootenanny?

   S10:E611/16/1982

   Joanie and Chachi have the opportunity to appear on a television music show but learn that their format is folk. Meanwhile, Fonzie is upset that folk music seems to be replacing rock and roll.

   Director:Jerry Paris

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.1/10(99 votes)

   #7 - Going Steady

   S10:E711/23/1982

   Fonzie pledges his love to Ashley but risks losing her when he allows an old girlfriend to spend the night at his apartment. Meanwhile, Howard teaches K. C. to drive.

   Director:Jerry Paris

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   6.3/10(86 votes)

   #8 - Such a Nice Girl

   S10:E811/30/1982

   Marion encourages K. C. to date, so she accepts an invitation to Arnold's Gala Costume Ball from Melvin Belvin.

   Director:Jerry Paris

   Writers:Nancy Steen, Neil Thompson

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9. 

   6.8/10(88 votes)

   #9 - There's No Business Like No Business

   S10:E912/7/1982

   Facing competition from a hardware store at a new mall, Howard says he'll have to close Cunningham Hardware.

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10. 

    6.3/10(110 votes)

    #10 - All I Want for Christmas

    S10:E1012/14/1982

    When Heather asks Santa to patch up the rift between her mother and grandparents, Fonzie decides to make her wish come true. Meanwhile, K. C.'s parents visit for Christmas, and a rivalry between Howard and his brother reignites.

    Director:Jerry Paris

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    6.2/10(84 votes)

    #11 - Since I Don't Have You

    S10:E1112/28/1982

    Roger's old flame from his school days shows up, and Roger cannot resist her. Fonzie attempts to prevent her from breaking his heart again.

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12. 

    7.0/10(87 votes)

    #12 - Hello, Pfisters

    S10:E121/4/1983

    Ashley receives an invitation to her estranged parents' wedding anniversary party. She doesn't want to go, but Fonzie insists.

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13. 

    6.6/10(89 votes)

    #13 - I Drink, Therefore I Am

    S10:E131/11/1983

    Roger tries to convince Flip to stop drinking and hanging out with guys that do. Flip doesn't take his advice, and he and his friends accidentally hit Heather with their car. Meanwhile, Fonzie auditions barbers to replace his who recently died. Also, Jenny, K. C., Bobby, and Melvin are in charge of decorations for the Winter Carnival.

    Director:Jerry Paris

    Writer:Gary Murphy

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14. 

    6.4/10(87 votes)

    #14 - Prisoner of Love

    S10:E141/18/1983

    Fonzie hires a convict, via a work-release program, to be a mechanic at his garage. After the convict, Jim, sees K. C. perform a song at Arnold's, she invites him to dinner. Howard stops K. C. from seeing Jim after Fonzie informs him and Marion of Jim's felonious past.

    Director:Jerry Paris

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15. 

    6.0/10(85 votes)

    #15 - Life Is More Important Than Show Business

    S10:E151/25/1983

    A record producer hears a demonstration tape of Joanie and Chachi and is eager to sign them. However, Chachi has an argument with Mario, a member of the band, and says they're breaking up.

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16. 

    6.3/10(89 votes)

    #16 - Nervous Romance

    S10:E162/1/1983

    During a celebration of Fonzie and Ashley's six-month anniversary of their first date, they recall the events of that evening.

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17. 

    6.3/10(84 votes)

    #17 - I'm Not at Liberty

    S10:E172/8/1983

    It's Heather's birthday, but Fonzie (along with Potsie and Roger) has to report for the Army reserves. He promises Heather that he will be at her party, but he didn't count on Officer Kirk being the commanding officer.

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    6.0/10(89 votes)

    #18 - Wild Blue Yonder

    S10:E182/15/1983

    Fonzie and Roger miss their flight to Minneapolis for a teacher's convention, so they agree to go with Potsie's uncle, Omar, who has a small plane he uses for crop dusting and spreading ashes. Omar jumps out when there is trouble with the engine leaving Fonzie and Roger by themselves with no parachutes.

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19. 

    6.3/10(87 votes)

    #19 - May the Best Man Win

    S10:E192/22/1983

    Fonzie is the best man at the wedding of an old pal, but the bride-to-be stops the ceremony after spotting Fonzie. Meanwhile, K. C. awaits word about a part in the school musical.

    Director:Jerry Paris

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20. 

    5.9/10(86 votes)

    #20 - Babysitting

    S10:E203/1/1983

    Fonzie babysits Heather when Ashley leaves for a tax seminar, but his attention is drawn away by a televised heavyweight title fight leaving Heather resentful toward him. Meanwhile, Joanie and Chachi return to Milwaukee after Joanie says she's sick.

    Director:Jerry Paris

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21. 

    6.3/10(89 votes)

    #21 - Turn Around and You're Home

    S10:E213/15/1983

    After deciding to quit the band, Joanie moves back in with Howard and Marion to enroll in a teaching program at the University of Wisconsin. Chachi tries to convince her to stay with him in Chicago after he isn't willing to go with her back to Milwaukee.

    Director:Jerry Paris

    Writer:Rich Correll

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    6.0/10(87 votes)

    #22 - Affairs of the Heart

    S10:E223/22/1983

    Jenny dumps a nice guy to be with a former Olympic swimmer, but K. C. learns that the swimmer doesn't feel the same way about Jenny as she feels about him. Meanwhile, Fonzie wants to have a swimming pool put in the Cunninghams' backyard.

    Director:Jerry Paris

    Writers:Nancy Steen, Neil Thompson

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