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Happy Days S8E20 — Howard's Bowling Buddy

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Happy Days•Season 8•Episode 20

Howard's Bowling Buddy

6.7/10 · 94 votesMay 12, 198125 min

Ranked #6 of 22 in Season 8•+0.3 vs season avg

Marion hurts her back before a big bowling game, but Howard finds a new partner in the lovely Fern Flagg. He had told Marion that she was an old spinster woman. Marion and Fern meet each other, and Marion is furious at Howard for lying

Directed byJerry Paris

Written byBob Howard

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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

Director

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Bob Howard

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Howard's Bowling Buddy" is episode 20 of Happy Days season 8. It scored 6.7/10 from 94 votes, ranking #6 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.4). Directed by Jerry Paris and written by Bob Howard, it aired on May 12, 1981.

Next: E21 · Mother and Child Reunion Best of Season 8