Laverne & Shirley

25min

Comedy

Family

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.

Production Companies

Henderson Productions

Miller-Milkis Productions

Paramount Television

Episodes

Cast

The Society Party

1. The Society Party

27th Jan 1976

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

2. The Bachelor Party

3rd Feb 1976

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

3. Bowling for Razzberries

10th Feb 1976

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

4. A Nun's Story

24th Feb 1976

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

5. Falter at the Altar

2nd Mar 1976

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

Dog Day Blind Dates

6. Dog Day Blind Dates

9th Mar 1976

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

Once Upon a Rumor

7. Once Upon a Rumor

16th Mar 1976

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

8. One Flew Over Milwaukee

23rd Mar 1976

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

Dating Slump

9. Dating Slump

30th Mar 1976

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

It's the Water

10. It's the Water

6th Apr 1976

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

Fakeout at the Stakeout

11. Fakeout at the Stakeout

13th Apr 1976

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

Hi, Neighbor

12. Hi, Neighbor

27th Apr 1976

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

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

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

4th May 1976

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

From Suds to Stardom

14. From Suds to Stardom

11th May 1976

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

15. Mother Knows Worst

18th May 1976

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.

First air date

27th Jan 1976

Last air date

10th May 1983

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks