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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!

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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 at home.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 1 - The Society Party
    7.7/10(212 votes)

    #1 - The Society Party

    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.

    Director:Garry Marshall
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 2 - The Bachelor Party
    7.8/10(170 votes)

    #2 - The Bachelor Party

    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.

    Director:Jerry Paris
    Writers:Mark Rothman, Lowell Ganz

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  3. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 3 - Bowling for Razzberries
    7.8/10(162 votes)

    #3 - Bowling for Razzberries

    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.

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 4 - A Nun's Story
    7.6/10(151 votes)

    #4 - A Nun's Story

    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.

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 5 - Falter at the Altar
    7.3/10(145 votes)

    #5 - Falter at the Altar

    S1:E5

    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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  6. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 6 - Dog Day Blind Dates
    7.5/10(177 votes)

    #6 - Dog Day Blind Dates

    S1:E6

    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. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 7 - Once Upon a Rumor
    7.7/10(147 votes)

    #7 - Once Upon a Rumor

    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.""

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 8 - One Flew Over Milwaukee
    7.2/10(151 votes)

    #8 - One Flew Over Milwaukee

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Michael Kidd
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 9 - Dating Slump
    7.5/10(178 votes)

    #9 - Dating Slump

    S1:E9

    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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  10. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 10 - It's the Water
    7.9/10(137 votes)

    #10 - It's the Water

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Dennis Klein
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 11 - Fakeout at the Stakeout
    7.9/10(140 votes)

    #11 - Fakeout at the Stakeout

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 12 - Hi, Neighbor
    7.7/10(159 votes)

    #12 - Hi, Neighbor

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Harry Shearer

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  13. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 13 - How Do You Say 'Are You Dead' in German?
    7.6/10(140 votes)

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

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 14 - From Suds to Stardom
    8.1/10(129 votes)

    #14 - From Suds to Stardom

    S1:E14

    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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  15. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 15 - Mother Knows Worst
    8.0/10(124 votes)

    #15 - Mother Knows Worst

    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.

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Society Party" is the best rated episode of "Laverne & Shirley" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 212 votes. Directed by Garry Marshall and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/27/1976. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Bachelor Party".