Season 1

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  7.7/10211 votes

  The Society Party

  Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/27/1976

  Shotz brewery bottle-cappers and best friends, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney, are invited by the boss' nephew, Tad Shotz, to the Shotz formal society party. Shirley is excited about going while Laverne finds it insulting.

  Director: Garry Marshall

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.8/10170 votes

  The Bachelor Party

  Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/3/1976

  While Mr. DeFazio is away for a few days, Laverne and Shirley take over running the Pizza Bowl for him. Later, The Fonz convinces the girls to let him host a wild bachelor party at the Pizza Bowl - it goes against Shirley's better judgement, but Laverne doesn't see any problem with it. When the party gets started, however, the girls both begin to realize just how much of a mess they've gotten themselves into.

  Director: Jerry Paris

  Writer: Mark Rothman, Lowell Ganz

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  7.8/10162 votes

  Bowling for Razzberries

  Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/10/1976

  During the annual Shotz bowling tournament, Laverne decides to get even with her bowling rival, Karen from the past 5 years. However, on the big night, Laverne falls ills and takes heavy medication, leaving Laverne ""jerky"" during the tournament.

  Director: Alan Myerson

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.6/10151 votes

  A Nun's Story

  Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/24/1976

  While Laverne & Shirley await their yearly high school reunion, they reminisce about their old crazy friend, Anne-Marie, who shows up at the reunion a nun.

  Director: Alan Myerson

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.3/10145 votes

  Falter at the Altar

  Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/2/1976

  Laverne suddenly decides to marry her boyfriend of only two months before he is sent away by the Navy.

  Director: Jay Sandrich

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.5/10176 votes

  Dog Day Blind Dates

  Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/9/1976

  Laverne & Shirley double date with two criminals who secretly intend on robbing the bank next to the Pizza Bowl.

  Director: James Burrows

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.7/10147 votes

  Once Upon a Rumor

  Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/16/1976

  Shirley's stuck zipper on her skirt leaves for a sticky situation when Lenny witnesses Squiggy with Shirley, half-dressed, leading to rumors around the Shotz Brewery that Shirley is a ""fun date.""

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.2/10151 votes

  One Flew Over Milwaukee

  Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/23/1976

  Shirley drives everyone she knows crazy when she loses her pet canary.

  Director: Michael Kidd

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.5/10178 votes

  Dating Slump

  Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/30/1976

  Shirley becomes reclusive and refuses to date after learning that Carmine has a new girlfriend, which drives Laverne crazy.

  Director: Alan Myerson

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.9/10136 votes

  It's the Water

  Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/6/1976

  Laverne & Shirley try to earn promotions by trying out for the new beer tasting position.

  Director: Dennis Klein

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.9/10139 votes

  Fakeout at the Stakeout

  Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/13/1976

  Laverne & Shirley falls victims to a peculiar robber, known as the ""Milwaukee Masher.""

  Director: Alan Myerson

  Writer: Unknown

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  7.7/10158 votes

  Hi, Neighbor

  Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/27/1976

  Lenny & Squiggy drive Laverne & Shirley crazy when they move into the girls' apartment building.

  Director: Alan Myerson

  Writer: Harry Shearer

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  7.6/10139 votes

  How Do You Say 'Are You Dead' in German?

  Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 5/4/1976

  Laverne & Shirley panic when a German delivery guy faints in their living room.

  Director: Unknown

  Writer: Unknown

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  8.1/10128 votes

  From Suds to Stardom

  Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 5/11/1976

  After losing four talent contests, Laverne & Shirley decide to do something about it. This has Laverne and Shirley doing the 'Cabana' act.

  Director: James Burrows

  Writer: Buz Kohan

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  8.0/10124 votes

  Mother Knows Worst

  Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 5/18/1976

  Shirley's domineering mother comes for a visit, and finds fault with Shirley, her friends, and everything else about Shirley's life, until Laverne sets her straight.

  Director: Alan Myerson

  Writer: Unknown