The Best Episodes of Laverne & Shirley Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - The Society Party

   S1:E11/27/1976

   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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   Director:Garry Marshall

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   #2 - The Bachelor Party

   S1:E22/3/1976

   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

   Writers:Mark Rothman, Lowell Ganz

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   Director:Jerry Paris

   Writers:Mark Rothman, Lowell Ganz
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   #3 - Bowling for Razzberries

   S1:E32/10/1976

   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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   Director:Alan Myerson

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   #4 - A Nun's Story

   S1:E42/24/1976

   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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   Director:Alan Myerson

   Writer:Unknown
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   #5 - Falter at the Altar

   S1:E53/2/1976

   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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   Director:Jay Sandrich

   Writer:Unknown
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   #6 - Dog Day Blind Dates

   S1:E63/9/1976

   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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   Director:James Burrows

   Writer:Unknown
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   #7 - Once Upon a Rumor

   S1:E73/16/1976

   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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   #8 - One Flew Over Milwaukee

   S1:E83/23/1976

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

   Director:Michael Kidd

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Michael Kidd

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   #9 - Dating Slump

   S1:E93/30/1976

   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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   Director:Alan Myerson

   Writer:Unknown
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    #10 - It's the Water

    S1:E104/6/1976

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

    Director:Dennis Klein

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Dennis Klein

    Writer:Unknown
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    #11 - Fakeout at the Stakeout

    S1:E114/13/1976

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

    Director:Alan Myerson

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Alan Myerson

    Writer:Unknown
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    #12 - Hi, Neighbor

    S1:E124/27/1976

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

    Director:Alan Myerson

    Writer:Harry Shearer

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    Director:Alan Myerson

    Writer:Harry Shearer
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    6.0/10(1 votes)

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

    S1:E135/4/1976

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

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Unknown

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    #14 - From Suds to Stardom

    S1:E145/11/1976

    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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    Director:James Burrows

    Writer:Buz Kohan
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    #15 - Mother Knows Worst

    S1:E155/18/1976

    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

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    Director:Alan Myerson

    Writer:Unknown