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Happy Days S8E10 — It Only Hurts When I Smile
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Happy Days•Season 8•Episode 10

It Only Hurts When I Smile

6.4/10 · 95 votesJan 27, 198125 min

Ranked #13 of 22 in Season 8•matches the season avg

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Fonzie comes down with a terrible toothache but refuses to see a dentist. Meanwhile, Howard is upset about Joanie's choice of attire for a wedding she's attending.

Directed byJerry Paris
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Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler

Arthur Fonzarelli

Tom Bosley

Tom Bosley

Howard Cunningham

Marion Ross

Marion Ross

Marion Cunningham

Anson Williams

Anson Williams

Potsie Weber

Scott Baio

Scott Baio

Chachi Arcola

Erin Moran

Erin Moran

Joanie Cunningham

Al Molinaro

Al Molinaro

Al Delvecchio

Lynda Goodfriend

Lynda Goodfriend

Lori Beth Allen

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Jerry Paris

Jerry Paris

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Episode Summary

"It Only Hurts When I Smile" is episode 10 of Happy Days season 8. It scored 6.4/10 from 95 votes, ranking #13 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.4). Directed by Jerry Paris, it aired on January 27, 1981.

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