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Laverne & Shirley S3E19 — The Driving Test
8.5
Laverne & Shirley•Season 3•Episode 19

The Driving Test

8.5/10 · 107 votesFeb 21, 1978

Ranked #4 of 24 in Season 3•+0.3 vs season avg

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The show starts with Laverne and Shirley chatting away in the Shotz brewery canteen when Lenny and Squiggy come in. Upon opening their pay checks, Squiggy discovers a letter from Max Shotz himself. He reads it aloud and the gang discovers that Squiggy failed his

Directed byAlan Rafkin
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Penny Marshall

Penny Marshall

Laverne DeFazio

Cindy Williams

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Shirley Feeney

Betty Garrett

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Edna Babish

David L. Lander

David L. Lander

Squiggy

Michael McKean

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Lenny

Phil Foster

Phil Foster

Frank DeFazio

Eddie Mekka

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Carmine Ragusa

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Alan Rafkin

Alan Rafkin

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Episode Summary

"The Driving Test" is episode 19 of Laverne & Shirley season 3. It scored 8.5/10 from 107 votes, ranking #4 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Alan Rafkin, it aired on February 21, 1978.

Next: E20 · The Obstacle CourseBest of Season 3