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Buddies Raj, Rerun and Dwayne come of age in 1970s Los Angeles. The trio have a penchant for mischief and trying to find ways of getting rich quick. Almost always the trio's schemes wind up

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    What's Happening!! Season 3 Episode 19 - The Last Page
    5.8/10(45 votes)

    #1 - The Last Page

    S3:E19

    The gang fantasize about being characters from famous sitcoms (of the network their show is on), such as Three's Company and Happy Days.

    Director:Mary Hardwick
    Writer:Sally Wade

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  2. What's Happening!! Season 3 Episode 22 - The Benefit Show
    6.3/10(51 votes)

    #2 - The Benefit Show

    S3:E22

    A local teen center is in serious financial straits and the gang tries to come up with a way to save it. They finally decide to put on a benefit show and Rerun has someone in mind who will be sure to attract attention, Sammy Davis, Jr. However, despite his best efforts to acquire the talent, Rerun soon realizes he must announce that Sammy won't be attending.

    Director:Mark Warren
    Writer:Joanne Pagliaro

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  3. What's Happening!! Season 1 Episode 21 - From Here to Maternity
    6.5/10(58 votes)

    #3 - From Here to Maternity

    S1:E21

    Shirley's excited when she gets a call from her sister, Norma, who's coming to visit. However, Shirley is in for a big surprise when she discovers Norma is six months pregnant and Norma is in for an even bigger surprise when she gets a phone call from her fiancee telling her it's over.

    Director:Mark Warren
    Writer:Rick Mittleman

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  4. What's Happening!! Season 2 Episode 7 - The Play's the Big Thing
    6.6/10(54 votes)

    #4 - The Play's the Big Thing

    S2:E7

    Raj has written a play and it's become a school production. However, he fears ruin after he gives the lead to Rerun.

    Director:Ron Richards
    Writers:Bernie Orenstein, Saul Turteltaub

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  5. What's Happening!! Season 2 Episode 6 - If I'm Elected
    6.7/10(60 votes)

    #5 - If I'm Elected

    S2:E6

    Dwayne's father is running for city councilman and has a great deal of support from the community, including family friend Ted. However, Dwayne is infuriated when his dad unexpectedly fires Ted.

    Director:Lee Bernhardi
    Writer:Winston Moss

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  6. What's Happening!! Season 3 Episode 18 - The Thomas Treasure
    6.8/10(44 votes)

    #6 - The Thomas Treasure

    S3:E18

    After reading an article in a newspaper, Raj learns that Mama's house was once used as a hideout by some bank robbers and that they may have hid some loot somewhere in it. This leads him, Rerun, Dee, Dwayne and Shirley on a mad search for the money. Meanwhile, they're all unaware that the robbers are plotting to come back to claim their money.

    Director:Joseph L. Scanlan
    Writers:Dick Westerschulte, Bill Box

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  7. What's Happening!! Season 3 Episode 21 - Dwayne's Debate
    6.8/10(42 votes)

    #7 - Dwayne's Debate

    S3:E21

    When another classmate drops out of student council elections, two girls talk Dwayne into running. Once the news reaches his dad's ears, Dwayne can't even get a word in to tell him he doesn't want to run but eveyone convinces him otherwise. However, the worst is yet to come, when Dwayne learns that there will be a debate between him and the other candidate.

    Director:Mark Warren
    Writer:Sally Wade

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  8. What's Happening!! Season 3 Episode 3 - Basketball Brain
    6.9/10(51 votes)

    #8 - Basketball Brain

    S3:E3

    Raj is coerced into tutoring a basketball star known as 'The Snake' and gets plenty of encouragement thanks to a generous salary for doing so. However, he finds himself in trouble with tutoring Dee and Dwayne as well, leaving little time for his own studying.

    Director:Mark Warren
    Writer:Ted Bergmann

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  9. What's Happening!! Season 3 Episode 6 - The Landlady
    6.9/10(43 votes)

    #9 - The Landlady

    S3:E6

    Rent is due for Raj and Rerun's apartment but they're short since Raj hasn't been able to find a job. When the landlady stops by to collect, she takes Raj aside and tells him not to worry and then proceeds to give signals that convince him that she's attracted to him.

    Director:Mark Warren
    Writers:Dee Caruso, Gerald Gardner

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  10. What's Happening!! Season 3 Episode 7 - Charge
    6.9/10(42 votes)

    #10 - Charge

    S3:E7

    Rerun gets a credit card and goes on a spending spree, buying everything in sight from food processors to new furniture. He soon applies for more cards and quickly finds himself sinking into debt but he continues to spend, totally refurnishing the apartment. He takes out a loan, but soon finds a repo man on his doorstep.

    Director:Mark Warren
    Writer:Eric Lee Bowers

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  11. What's Happening!! Season 3 Episode 11 - Making Out
    6.9/10(42 votes)

    #11 - Making Out

    S3:E11

    Raj and Rerun each have a girl, April and Cindy, in their lives and finding free time to spend alone in the apartment is a challenge. Soon, it becomes a bet to see how far each can go with each girl.

    Director:Mark Warren
    Writer:Joanne Pagliaro

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  12. What's Happening!! Season 3 Episode 14 - Dwayne's Dream
    6.9/10(44 votes)

    #12 - Dwayne's Dream

    S3:E14

    Dwayne gets a new job in concessions at ball games and the owner wants him to handle all of the games all over town. He quickly realizes the job could turn full time and considers quitting school. However, he has serious doubts thanks to a talk from Raj and Rerun.

    Director:Mark Warren
    Writer:Joanne Pagliaro

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  13. What's Happening!! Season 3 Episode 20 - First Class Coach
    6.9/10(45 votes)

    #13 - First Class Coach

    S3:E20

    Big Earl has been coaching Little Earl's basketball team and has been pushing the kids constantly to do their best, so when Big Earl gets an undercover assignment he must get a temporary coach and finds one in Dwayne. However, Dwayne proves to be the exact opposite of Big Earl and suddenly the team is finding themselves winning a game for a change. This leads the team to decide whether or not to keep Big Earl.

    Director:Lee Bernhardi
    Writers:Jeremy Stevens, Tom Moore

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  14. What's Happening!! Season 3 Episode 8 - Raj Moves Out
    7.0/10(44 votes)

    #14 - Raj Moves Out

    S3:E8

    Raj's study date with an attractive girl, Jean, goes awry thanks to Rerun's annoying presence. Thus, it's no surprise when Raj jumps at the chance to move in with Jean to get away from Rerun. However, Dee makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Mark Warren
    Writers:Marty Brill, Barry Meadow

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  15. What's Happening!! Season 3 Episode 12 - Dee, the Cheerleader
    7.0/10(48 votes)

    #15 - Dee, the Cheerleader

    S3:E12

    Dee has her heart set on joining the cheerleading squad and while preparing, she also helps out her friend Julie. With Dee being better than her, Julie doesn't think she has a chance. But, everyone is in for a shock when Julie is picked and Dee isn't.

    Director:Mark Warren
    Writer:Sally Wade

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  16. What's Happening!! Season 3 Episode 17 - The Eviction
    7.0/10(41 votes)

    #16 - The Eviction

    S3:E17

    Rerun and Raj have gotten a new landlord and he has been totally neglecting all of the necessary repairs. Fed up, Rerun calls a tenants meeting and Raj is roped into handing the landlord a list a demands. However, things don't go quite as planned and the landlord evicts Raj and Rerun, which forces them to move into the Thomas household with Dee and Shirley.

    Director:Lee Bernhardi
    Writers:Joanne Pagliaro, Cheryl Pelt

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  17. What's Happening!! Season 2 Episode 3 - Trial and Error
    7.1/10(58 votes)

    #17 - Trial and Error

    S2:E3

    Raj has just gotten a new delivery bike for his job at the supermarket but just as he's leaving Rob's, he becomes involved in a car accident that totals his new bike and leads to a lawsuit.

    Director:Lee Bernhardi
    Writer:Rick Mittleman

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  18. What's Happening!! Season 2 Episode 9 - Bill Gets Married
    7.1/10(51 votes)

    #18 - Bill Gets Married

    S2:E9

    Bill's become serious with his latest girlfriend and announces that they're getting married. Nearly everyone is happy for them, even Mama who even lets them have the ceremony in her house. But it's Dee who refuses to accept their marriage and refuses to be the flower girl.

    Director:Dick Harwood
    Writer:Carol Gary

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  19. What's Happening!! Season 2 Episode 13 - Black and White Blues
    7.1/10(50 votes)

    #19 - Black and White Blues

    S2:E13

    While watching football at Raj's, the black and white set goes beserk and Rerun suggests that they 'borrow' the new color TV set being offered as a prize at a church raffle. However, once they get it to Raj's house, Rerun and Dwayne accidentally drop it.

    Director:Mark Warren
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. What's Happening!! Season 3 Episode 9 - No Clothes Make the Man
    7.1/10(46 votes)

    #20 - No Clothes Make the Man

    S3:E9

    Raj needs a job and gets one selling meat, but when he learns the company has been busted by the FBI, he begins searching for another. He finally finds one that pays well but involves posing nude for an art class.

    Director:Mark Warren
    Writer:Sally Wade

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  21. What's Happening!! Season 3 Episode 16 - Food Poisoning
    7.1/10(47 votes)

    #21 - Food Poisoning

    S3:E16

    Rerun becomes ill after one of Rob's hamburgers. He is taken to the hospital and it's assumed that he has food poisoning. Suddenly, Rob finds himself with no business since no one wants to take a chance, but soon Rob has much bigger problems when a greedy Rerun decides to sue for $100,000.

    Director:Mark Warren
    Writers:Jeremy Stevens, Tom Moore

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  22. What's Happening!! Season 1 Episode 12 - The Incomplete Shakespeare
    7.2/10(62 votes)

    #22 - The Incomplete Shakespeare

    S1:E12

    Raj writes a story for a new TV show, Central Avenue, and can't wait to find out if the producers will buy it. However, he's in for a shock on the night the show premieres.

    Director:Dick Harwood
    Writer:Mort Scharfman

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  23. What's Happening!! Season 2 Episode 11 - One Strike and You're Out
    7.2/10(56 votes)

    #23 - One Strike and You're Out

    S2:E11

    Rerun being fired from the supermarket is the last straw for Raj, who rallies the rest of the workers to take action against their boss Mr. Pronson. However, when the staff goes on strike, Raj finds himself in a jam, since Mama has lost her job and the family now has no source of income.

    Director:Mark Warren
    Writer:Rick Mittleman

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  24. What's Happening!! Season 3 Episode 4 - The Creep Detective
    7.2/10(51 votes)

    #24 - The Creep Detective

    S3:E4

    Rerun and Raj are arrested after Rerun unknowingly stores stolen goods. Dee and Earl combine their efforts to save the guys.

    Director:Mark Warren
    Writer:Ted Bergmann

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  25. What's Happening!! Season 1 Episode 7 - Speak for Yourself, Dwayne
    7.3/10(70 votes)

    #25 - Speak for Yourself, Dwayne

    S1:E7

    Dwayne has his eye on a new girl, Nancy, but he's too shy to talk to her, so he gets Raj too. However, that turns into a mistake as Raj falls for Nancy. Raj is left with guilt and one angry friend.

    Director:Hal Alexander
    Writers:Seaman Jacobs, Fred S. Fox

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Last Page" is the worst rated episode of "What's Happening!!". It scored 5.8/10 based on 45 votes. Directed by Mary Hardwick and written by Sally Wade, it aired on 3/31/1979. This episode scored 0.5 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Benefit Show".