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Happy Days S5E14 — Grandpa's Visit
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Happy Days•Season 5•Episode 14

Grandpa's Visit

6.8/10 · 113 votesJan 3, 197825 min

Ranked #19 of 26 in Season 5•−0.3 vs season avg

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Howard's father comes for a visit after being forceably retired as a captain of detectives due to his age. Not wanting to sit around, he gets a job at Fonzie's garage. After one day, Fonzie, not having the heart to do it himself, asks

Directed byJerry Paris
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Ron Howard

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Richie Cunningham

Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler

Arthur Fonzarelli

Tom Bosley

Tom Bosley

Howard Cunningham

Marion Ross

Marion Ross

Marion Cunningham

Anson Williams

Anson Williams

Potsie Weber

Don Most

Don Most

Ralph Malph

Erin Moran

Erin Moran

Joanie Cunningham

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Jerry Paris

Jerry Paris

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Episode Summary

"Grandpa's Visit" is episode 14 of Happy Days season 5. It scored 6.8/10 from 113 votes, ranking #19 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Jerry Paris, it aired on January 3, 1978.

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