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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 14 - From Suds to Stardom
    8.1/10(129 votes)

    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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  2. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 15 - Mother Knows Worst
    8.0/10(127 votes)

    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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  3. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 11 - Fakeout at the Stakeout
    7.9/10(141 votes)

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 2 - The Bachelor Party
    7.8/10(175 votes)

    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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  5. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 3 - Bowling for Razzberries
    7.8/10(164 votes)

    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:Marty Nadler

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  6. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 1 - The Society Party
    7.7/10(217 votes)

    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:Bob Brunner

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  7. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 7 - Once Upon a Rumor
    7.7/10(149 votes)

    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:Howard Storm
    Writer:Holly Mascott

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  8. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 4 - A Nun's Story
    7.6/10(153 votes)

    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
    Writers:William Bickley, Michael Warren

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  9. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 10 - It's the Water
    7.6/10(138 votes)

    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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  10. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 12 - Hi, Neighbor
    7.6/10(161 votes)

    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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  11. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 13 - How Do You Say 'Are You Dead' in German?
    7.6/10(141 votes)

    S1:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 6 - Dog Day Blind Dates
    7.5/10(180 votes)

    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:Dale McRaven

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  13. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 9 - Dating Slump
    7.5/10(179 votes)

    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:Arthur Silver

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

    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:Arthur Silver

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  15. Laverne & Shirley Season 1 Episode 8 - One Flew Over Milwaukee
    7.2/10(153 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Michael Kidd
    Writers:William Bickley, Michael Warren

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"From Suds to Stardom" is the best rated episode of "Laverne & Shirley" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 129 votes. Directed by James Burrows and written by Buz Kohan, it aired on 5/11/1976. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Mother Knows Worst".