Laverne & Shirley
Laverne & Shirley

Laverne & Shirley (1976)

"Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!"

7.1 (66 votes)
8 Seasons
January 27, 1976
English
Comedy Family

Synopsis

Best friends, roommates, and polar opposites, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney work together at the Shotz Brewery in Milwaukee and keep each other's spirits up at home.

Network

ABC

Episodes

The Society Party
E1

The Society Party

Jan 27, 1976
6.0

Shotz brewery bottle-cappers and best friends, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney, are invited by the boss' nephew, Tad Shotz, to the Shotz formal society party. Shirley is excited about going while Laverne finds it insulting.

The Bachelor Party
E2

The Bachelor Party

Feb 3, 1976
6.0

While Mr. DeFazio is away for a few days, Laverne and Shirley take over running the Pizza Bowl for him. Later, The Fonz convinces the girls to let him host a wild bachelor party at the Pizza Bowl - it goes against Shirley's better judgement, but Laverne doesn't see any problem with it. When the party gets started, however, the girls both begin to realize just how much of a mess they've gotten themselves into.

Bowling for Razzberries
E3

Bowling for Razzberries

Feb 10, 1976
6.0

During the annual Shotz bowling tournament, Laverne decides to get even with her bowling rival, Karen from the past 5 years. However, on the big night, Laverne falls ills and takes heavy medication, leaving Laverne ""jerky"" during the tournament.

A Nun's Story
E4

A Nun's Story

Feb 24, 1976
6.0

While Laverne & Shirley await their yearly high school reunion, they reminisce about their old crazy friend, Anne-Marie, who shows up at the reunion a nun.

Falter at the Altar
E5

Falter at the Altar

Mar 2, 1976
6.0

Laverne suddenly decides to marry her boyfriend of only two months before he is sent away by the Navy.

Dog Day Blind Dates
E6

Dog Day Blind Dates

Mar 9, 1976
6.0

Laverne & Shirley double date with two criminals who secretly intend on robbing the bank next to the Pizza Bowl.

Once Upon a Rumor
E7

Once Upon a Rumor

Mar 16, 1976
6.0

Shirley's stuck zipper on her skirt leaves for a sticky situation when Lenny witnesses Squiggy with Shirley, half-dressed, leading to rumors around the Shotz Brewery that Shirley is a ""fun date.""

One Flew Over Milwaukee
E8

One Flew Over Milwaukee

Mar 23, 1976
6.0

Shirley drives everyone she knows crazy when she loses her pet canary.

Dating Slump
E9

Dating Slump

Mar 30, 1976
6.0

Shirley becomes reclusive and refuses to date after learning that Carmine has a new girlfriend, which drives Laverne crazy.

It's the Water
E10

It's the Water

Apr 6, 1976
6.0

Laverne & Shirley try to earn promotions by trying out for the new beer tasting position.

Fakeout at the Stakeout
E11

Fakeout at the Stakeout

Apr 13, 1976
6.0

Laverne & Shirley falls victims to a peculiar robber, known as the ""Milwaukee Masher.""

Hi, Neighbor
E12

Hi, Neighbor

Apr 27, 1976
6.0

Lenny & Squiggy drive Laverne & Shirley crazy when they move into the girls' apartment building.

How Do You Say 'Are You Dead' in German?
E13

How Do You Say 'Are You Dead' in German?

May 4, 1976
6.0

Laverne & Shirley panic when a German delivery guy faints in their living room.

From Suds to Stardom
E14

From Suds to Stardom

May 11, 1976
6.0

After losing four talent contests, Laverne & Shirley decide to do something about it. This has Laverne and Shirley doing the 'Cabana' act.

Mother Knows Worst
E15

Mother Knows Worst

May 18, 1976
6.0

Shirley's domineering mother comes for a visit, and finds fault with Shirley, her friends, and everything else about Shirley's life, until Laverne sets her straight.

Cast

Details

Original Title

Laverne & Shirley

Status

Ended

Seasons

8

Episodes

178

Production

Henderson Productions, Miller-Milkis Productions, Paramount Television