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Laverne & Shirley S2E17 — Buddy, Can You Spare a Father?
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Laverne & Shirley•Season 2•Episode 17

Buddy, Can You Spare a Father?

8.2/10 · 106 votesFeb 15, 1977

Ranked #10 of 23 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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Shirley goes to a sleazy bar to look for her father.

Written byEric Cohen
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Episode Summary

"Buddy, Can You Spare a Father?" is episode 17 of Laverne & Shirley season 2. It scored 8.2/10 from 106 votes, ranking #10 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Written by Eric Cohen, it aired on February 15, 1977.

Next: E18 · Honeymoon HotelBest of Season 2