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Laverne & Shirley S3E15 — The Slow Child

8.5

Laverne & Shirley•Season 3•Episode 15

The Slow Child

8.5/10 · 140 votesJan 24, 1978

Ranked #3 of 24 in Season 3•+0.3 vs season avg

When Mrs. Babish's mentally slow daughter, Amy, comes to visit, a moving relationship soon develops between her and Lenny - despite the fact that almost everyone believes Lenny just wants to take advantage of ""the slow child"". But to everyone's amazement, Lenny really comes through

Directed byAlan Rafkin

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Cast7

Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall

Laverne DeFazio

Cindy Williams

Cindy Williams

Shirley Feeney

Betty Garrett

Betty Garrett

Edna Babish

David L. Lander

David L. Lander

Squiggy

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

Lenny

Phil Foster

Phil Foster

Frank DeFazio

Eddie Mekka

Eddie Mekka

Carmine Ragusa

Crew1

Alan Rafkin

Alan Rafkin

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Slow Child" is episode 15 of Laverne & Shirley season 3. It scored 8.5/10 from 140 votes, ranking #3 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Alan Rafkin, it aired on January 24, 1978.

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