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The Best Episodes of Laverne & Shirley Season 1

Every episode of Laverne & Shirley Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Laverne & Shirley Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Laverne & Shirley Season 1

Best friends, roommates, and polar opposites, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney work together at the Shotz Brewery in Milwaukee and keep each other's spirits up...

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  1. 7.9/10(124 votes)

    #1 - From Suds to Stardom

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    S1:E14

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

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    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:Buz Kohan
  2. 7.9/10(121 votes)

    #2 - Mother Knows Worst

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    S1:E15

    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.

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    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:N/A
  3. 7.8/10(136 votes)

    #3 - Fakeout at the Stakeout

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    S1:E11

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

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    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:N/A
  4. 7.7/10(205 votes)

    #4 - The Society Party

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    S1:E1

    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.

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    Writer:N/A
  5. 7.7/10(164 votes)

    #5 - The Bachelor Party

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    S1:E2

    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.

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  6. 7.7/10(155 votes)

    #6 - Bowling for Razzberries

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    S1:E3

    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.

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    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 7.6/10(142 votes)

    #7 - Once Upon a Rumor

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    S1:E7

    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.""

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  9. 7.5/10(145 votes)

    #8 - A Nun's Story

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    S1:E4

    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.

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    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:N/A
  10. 7.5/10(133 votes)

    #9 - It's the Water

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    S1:E10

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

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    Director:Dennis Klein
    Writer:N/A
  11. 7.5/10(153 votes)

    #10 - Hi, Neighbor

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    S1:E12

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

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  12. 7.5/10(135 votes)

    #11 - How Do You Say 'Are You Dead' in German?

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    S1:E13

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

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    Director:N/A
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  13. 7.4/10(166 votes)

    #12 - Dog Day Blind Dates

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    S1:E6

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

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    Director:James Burrows
    Writer:N/A
  14. 7.3/10(140 votes)

    #13 - Falter at the Altar

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    S1:E5

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

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    Director:Jay Sandrich
    Writer:N/A
  15. 7.3/10(170 votes)

    #14 - Dating Slump

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    S1:E9

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

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    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:N/A
  16. 7.1/10(146 votes)

    #15 - One Flew Over Milwaukee

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    S1:E8

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

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    Director:Michael Kidd
    Writer:N/A

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"From Suds to Stardom" is the best rated episode of "Laverne & Shirley" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 124 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by Buz Kohan, it aired on 5/11/1976. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Mother Knows Worst".