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Happy Days S5E26 — Fonzie for the Defense
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Happy Days•Season 5•Episode 26

Fonzie for the Defense

7.0/10 · 113 votesMay 30, 197825 min

Ranked #16 of 26 in Season 5•−0.1 vs season avg

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Fonzie and Howard are picked for jury duty. The case appears cut and dry, but Fonzie isn't so sure. Meanwhile, Richie, Potsie, and Ralph practice for a fraternity festival, and Marion is to hold a paint sale at the hardware store in Howard's absence.

Directed byJerry Paris
Written byDavid Ketchum
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Fonzie for the Defense

Cast7

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

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

Crew2

Jerry Paris

Jerry Paris

Director

David Ketchum

David Ketchum

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Fonzie for the Defense" is episode 26 of Happy Days season 5. It scored 7.0/10 from 113 votes, ranking #16 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Jerry Paris and written by David Ketchum, it aired on May 30, 1978.

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