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Laverne & Shirley S1E1 — The Society Party

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Laverne & Shirley•Season 1•Episode 1

The Society Party

7.7/10 · 217 votesJan 27, 1976

Ranked #6 of 15 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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.

Directed byGarry Marshall

Written byBob Brunner

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Penny Marshall

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Episode Summary

"The Society Party" is episode 1 of Laverne & Shirley season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 217 votes, ranking #6 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Garry Marshall and written by Bob Brunner, it aired on January 27, 1976.

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