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Happy Days S6E17 — Smokin' Ain't Cool
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Happy Days•Season 6•Episode 17

Smokin' Ain't Cool

7.2/10 · 120 votesJan 16, 197925 min

Ranked #10 of 27 in Season 6•+0.2 vs season avg

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Joanie starts smoking to fit in with a club she's recently joined. Howard initially forbids her to smoke but, eventually, allows her to make her own decision. He is disappointed to find her smoking again later that night.

Directed byJerry Paris
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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

Director

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Episode Summary

"Smokin' Ain't Cool" is episode 17 of Happy Days season 6. It scored 7.2/10 from 120 votes, ranking #10 of 27 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Jerry Paris, it aired on January 16, 1979.

Next: E18 · Ralph Versus PotsieBest of Season 6