7.7/10197 votes#1 - 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: N/A
7.7/10161 votes#2 - 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: Lowell Ganz, Mark Rothman
7.6/10152 votes#3 - 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: N/A
7.4/10142 votes#4 - 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: N/A
7.3/10137 votes#5 - 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: N/A
7.4/10162 votes#6 - 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: N/A
7.6/10140 votes#7 - 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.2/10143 votes#8 - 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: N/A
7.3/10167 votes#9 - 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: N/A
7.8/10126 votes#10 - 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: N/A
8.1/10128 votes#11 - 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: N/A
7.5/10145 votes#12 - 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
7.9/10125 votes#13 - 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10120 votes#14 - 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
7.9/10117 votes#15 - 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: N/A
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!
Laverne & Shirley is an American television sitcom that ran on ABC from January 27, 1976 to May 10, 1983. It starred Penny Marshall as...
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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 197 votes. Directed by Garry Marshall and written by N/A, it aired on 1/27/1976. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Bachelor Party".