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Happy Days S7E12 — The Mechanic
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Happy Days•Season 7•Episode 12

The Mechanic

6.5/10 · 103 votesDec 4, 197925 min

Ranked #22 of 25 in Season 7•−0.4 vs season avg

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A wheelchair-bound man, injured by a drunk driver, answers Fonzie's wanted advertisement for Bronko's Auto Repairing and is hired. He drives Fonzie crazy and is rude to everyone he comes into contact with.

Directed byJerry Paris
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Ron Howard

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Richie Cunningham

Henry Winkler

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Arthur Fonzarelli

Tom Bosley

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Howard Cunningham

Marion Ross

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Anson Williams

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Potsie Weber

Scott Baio

Scott Baio

Chachi Arcola

Don Most

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Ralph Malph

Erin Moran

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Joanie Cunningham

Al Molinaro

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Al Delvecchio

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Jerry Paris

Jerry Paris

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Episode Summary

"The Mechanic" is episode 12 of Happy Days season 7. It scored 6.5/10 from 103 votes, ranking #22 of 25 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Jerry Paris, it aired on December 4, 1979.

Next: E13 · They're Closing Inspiration PointBest of Season 7