The Best Episodes of What's Happening!!

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   8.7/10(96 votes)

   #1 - The Hospital Stay

   S1:E131/20/1977

   Raj lands in the hospital and is afraid to face impending surgery. Meanwhile, his roommate is a grouchy ex-baseball player whom Dee befriends and learns that he has kept up a bitter feud between himself and his daughter all because she married a white man.

   Director:Mark Warren

   Writers:Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz

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   Director:Mark Warren

   Writers:Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz
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   8.4/10(93 votes)

   #2 - The Burger Queen

   S1:E611/20/1976

   Rerun has his heart set on getting the lead in a hamburger commercial. However, once down at the audition, the producers find Dee better suited despite the fact that she can't stand the taste of them. An even bigger problem arises when Mama's permission is needed, but she's in Phoenix.

   Director:Dick Harwood

   Writers:Bernie Orenstein, Saul Turteltaub

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   Director:Dick Harwood

   Writers:Bernie Orenstein, Saul Turteltaub
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   8.4/10(102 votes)

   #3 - Doobie or Not Doobie (1)

   S2:E161/28/1978

   The Doobie Brothers are set to put on a concert at the high school and they leave Rerun to get the tickets. However, by the time Rerun gets to the ticket booth, they're sold out. Later, two shady characters offer Rerun free tickets if he records the concert.

   Director:Mark Warren

   Writer:Sally Wade

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   Director:Mark Warren

   Writer:Sally Wade
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   8.2/10(80 votes)

   #4 - Christmas

   S1:E912/11/1976

   With Mama planning to work on Christmas, Raj and Dee agree to have Christmas dinner at Bill's apartment. However, Mama is able to get out of working at the last minute and soon discovers that the kids have plans and finds herself facing a lonesome Christmas.

   Director:Hal Alexander

   Writers:Bernie Orenstein, Saul Turteltaub

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   Director:Hal Alexander

   Writers:Bernie Orenstein, Saul Turteltaub
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   8.0/10(72 votes)

   #5 - Doobie or Not Doobie (2)

   S2:E172/4/1978

   The bootleggers force the guys into recording the concert but while everyone is jumping around, the tape recorder falls out from under Rerun's coat and right in full view of the Doobie Brothers.

   Director:Mark Warren

   Writer:Sally Wade

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   Director:Mark Warren

   Writer:Sally Wade
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   7.9/10(84 votes)

   #6 - When Daddy Comes Marching Home

   S1:E38/19/1976

   After years of being away, Raj and Dee's shady father Bill returns for a short visit with a scheme in mind.

   Director:Jack Shea

   Writers:Marion C. Freeman, Dawn Aldredge

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   Director:Jack Shea

   Writers:Marion C. Freeman, Dawn Aldredge
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   7.9/10(90 votes)

   #7 - My Three Tons

   S1:E48/26/1976

   Rerun becomes the new member of a popular dance group and learns the hidden truth of their intentions of him being their latest initiate.

   Director:Alan Rafkin

   Writer:Jim Mulligan

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   Director:Alan Rafkin

   Writer:Jim Mulligan
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   7.9/10(58 votes)

   #8 - The Testimonial

   S2:E1212/15/1977

   Miss Collins is being honored for 25 years of teaching and this prompts Raj to play a trick on her after she gives him detention for being tardy. He soon finds his trick is totally inappropriate and sets out to right his wrong.

   Director:Mark Warren

   Writer:Nicholas DeMarco

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   Director:Mark Warren

   Writer:Nicholas DeMarco
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   7.9/10(55 votes)

   #9 - Raj and the Older Woman

   S2:E192/18/1978

   When Raj goes down to a photographer to get his yearbook picture taken, he's instantly smitten with a beautiful model. Raj lies about his identity, that he's a 21-year-old movie star and the girl is instantly taken by him. That is, until, she learns the truth.

   Director:Mark Warren

   Writer:Sally Wade

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   Writer:Sally Wade
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    7.9/10(50 votes)

    #10 - Shirley's Fired

    S3:E152/23/1979

    Shirley has decided to ask Rob for a raise and he is shocked but he also has a shock for her, he's decided to hire an additional waitress, Liz.

    Director:Danny Simon

    Writers:Levi Taylor, David Tyree

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    Director:Danny Simon

    Writers:Levi Taylor, David Tyree
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    7.8/10(62 votes)

    #11 - The Firing Squad

    S1:E152/10/1977

    When the bank manager arrives at Rob's Place to discuss a loan application, Shirley insults him, which causes Rob to fire her. This leads Raj, Dwayne and Rerun to help Shirley find a new job even though she has very few skills.

    Director:Mark Warren

    Writer:Rick Mittleman

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    Director:Mark Warren

    Writer:Rick Mittleman
12. 

    7.8/10(72 votes)

    #12 - Going, Going, Gong

    S2:E141/5/1978

    Raj and Dee become managers of a kid's song and dance group and believes they're so good that they may have a chance to get on The Gong Show. Once at tryouts, however, the duo discovers there's some heavy competition.

    Director:Mark Warren

    Writers:Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz

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    Director:Mark Warren

    Writers:Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz
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    7.7/10(128 votes)

    #13 - The Runaway

    S1:E18/5/1976

    Roger has to babysit Dee and miss the big party at Betty's. But where there's a will there's a way, though there may not be a way to explain to Mama where Dee disappeared to when Raj was gone.

    Director:Dennis Steinmetz

    Writers:Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz

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    Director:Dennis Steinmetz

    Writers:Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz
14. 

    7.7/10(87 votes)

    #14 - The Birthday Present

    S1:E28/12/1976

    Raj, Dwayne and Rerun set out to get a birthday present for Mama. But it doesn't go as smoothly as they expected and they find themselves in hot water with store security.

    Director:Bud Yorkin

    Writers:Bernie Orenstein, Saul Turteltaub

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    Director:Bud Yorkin

    Writers:Bernie Orenstein, Saul Turteltaub
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    7.7/10(73 votes)

    #15 - Shirley's Date

    S1:E812/4/1976

    Raj has sold a kid's story to a children's magazine and to celebrate, throws a party. However, Shirley is reluctant to come because she doesn't want to show up without a date. This leads Raj and Rerun to take steps to get her a date.

    Director:Tony Csiki

    Writers:Bob Illes, James R. Stein

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    Director:Tony Csiki

    Writers:Bob Illes, James R. Stein
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    7.7/10(60 votes)

    #16 - Puppy Love

    S1:E1012/30/1976

    Raj is tutoring Patrice Williams in exchange for one of the puppies that her dog is soon to have. Confusion erupts in the Thomas household, however, when Dee overhears a conversation between Raj, Dwayne and Rerun which leads her to believe Raj has gotten a girl pregnant.

    Director:Mark Warren

    Writers:Bill Richmond, Gene Perret

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    Director:Mark Warren

    Writers:Bill Richmond, Gene Perret
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    7.7/10(66 votes)

    #17 - Dwayne's Dilemma

    S1:E172/24/1977

    Raj has been dying for a date with a girl but soon finds that in order to go out with her, he needs to find a date for her cousin. Dwayne agrees but soon finds himself to be a corner in a love triangle, when the cousin's pushy ex threatens his well-being if he continues to see her.

    Director:Dick Harwood

    Writer:Jerry Ross

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    Director:Dick Harwood

    Writer:Jerry Ross
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    7.7/10(67 votes)

    #18 - Disco Dollar Disaster

    S3:E19/21/1978

    A dance contest has Rerun scrambling to get enough money for the entrance fee and has people buying shares in his prospective winnings. However, he finds himself facing stiff competition from a notorious disco dancer and the prospect of two thugs breaking his hands if he doesn't win.

    Director:Mark Warren

    Writer:Deborah Pastoria

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    Director:Mark Warren

    Writer:Deborah Pastoria
19. 

    7.6/10(81 votes)

    #19 - Saturday's Hero

    S1:E511/13/1976

    Rerun joins the floundering football team and becomes an instant hero. This leads to a swelled head and he begins to give Raj and Dwayne the cold shoulder, going so far as to give his two extra Gladys Knight tickets to two of his 'new' friends instead of Raj and Dwayne, as he'd promised.

    Director:Mark Warren

    Writers:Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz

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    Director:Mark Warren

    Writers:Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz
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    7.6/10(61 votes)

    #20 - The Tickets

    S1:E183/3/1977

    Mama has two tickets to Stevie Wonder and she gives them to Raj. But now, Raj has one tough decision to make, to take Dwayne or Rerun.

    Director:Mark Warren

    Writer:Richard Baer

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    Director:Mark Warren

    Writer:Richard Baer
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    7.6/10(63 votes)

    #21 - Nice Guys Finish Last

    S1:E203/24/1977

    Dee receives a call from her prison pen pal, Judy Crane, who is getting out and needs a place to stay. Dee talks Mama into allowing Judy to stay with them, unknown to all of them that Judy is really on the run.

    Director:Mark Warren

    Writer:Carol Gary

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    Director:Mark Warren

    Writer:Carol Gary
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    7.6/10(60 votes)

    #22 - Give Me Odds

    S2:E811/10/1977

    Dwayne is in a lucky streak with the system he uses to make bets, which leads Rerun to pass along Dwayne's tips to his brother-in-law, Ike, who bets $500 on a football game. It's only after he's made the bet that everyone discovers just what kind of system Dwayne uses.

    Director:Mark Warren

    Writers:Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz

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    Writers:Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz
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    7.6/10(58 votes)

    #23 - Dee's First Date

    S2:E151/21/1978

    Dee's going on her first date with a boy whose sister Raj has made into the object of his affection. His plan is to buddy up to Dee's boyfriend to get close to his sister. However, he quickly finds he has another thing coming.

    Director:Mark Warren

    Writer:Joseph Neustein

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    Writer:Joseph Neustein
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    7.5/10(73 votes)

    #24 - The Maid Did It

    S1:E111/6/1977

    Mama is fired from her job as a maid for the Turner household after she's accused of stealing Mrs. Turner's diamond ring. Raj sets out to clear Mama and quickly discovers Mr. Turner may be a far likelier suspect.

    Director:Mark Warren

    Writer:Marty Farrell

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    Director:Mark Warren

    Writer:Marty Farrell
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    7.5/10(58 votes)

    #25 - It's All in Your Head

    S2:E29/29/1977

    A reluctant friend of Dee's is having problems at home and is too shy to talk to the school counselor, so Dee goes in her place but this leads the counselor to believe that Dee is the one with the problems.

    Director:Mark Warren

    Writers:Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz

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    Director:Mark Warren

    Writers:Alan Eisenstock, Larry Mintz