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Happy Days S6E12 — The First Thanksgiving
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Happy Days•Season 6•Episode 12

The First Thanksgiving

6.8/10 · 141 votesNov 21, 197825 min

Ranked #19 of 27 in Season 6•−0.2 vs season avg

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Upset that the rest of the family is watching a football game instead of helping her prepare the Thanksgiving dinner, Marion reminds them of the meaning of the holiday with the story of the first Thanksgiving.

Directed byJerry Paris
Written byBob Howard
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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

Al Molinaro

Al Molinaro

Al Delvecchio

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Jerry Paris

Jerry Paris

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Bob Howard

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Episode Summary

"The First Thanksgiving" is episode 12 of Happy Days season 6. It scored 6.8/10 from 141 votes, ranking #19 of 27 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Jerry Paris and written by Bob Howard, it aired on November 21, 1978.

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