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Happy Days: Season 1

16 episodes Premiered Jan 14, 1974 Updated Jul 21, 2026

The first season of Happy Days premiered in 1974 and presented life in the 1950s and early 1960s in a Midwestern American setting. The series was created by Garry Marshall. The show is set in Milwaukee and revolves around the Cunningham family. The cast includes actors and actresses, however, specific names are not provided in the given sources. The series features a character known as Fonzie, a motorcycle riding ind

Season overview

The first season of Happy Days premiered in 1974 and presented life in the 1950s and early 1960s in a Midwestern American setting. The series was created by Garry Marshall. The show is set in Milwaukee and revolves around the Cunningham family. The cast includes actors and actresses, however, specific names are not provided in the given sources. The series features a character known as Fonzie, a motorcycle riding individual described as a Casanova.

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Episodes

S1·E1

All the Way

Jan 15, 1974

Potsie sets Richie up with a girl known to have a reputation. Richie doesn't get far with her but leads Fonzie and others to believe he did.

S1·E2

The Lemon

Jan 22, 1974 · 30 min

Tired of driving around in Howard's DeSoto, Richie and Potsie buy a car of their own. The car has several problems including an engine that won't run consistently. This causes prob

S1·E3

Richie's Cup Runneth Over

Jan 29, 1974 · 30 min

Richie and Potsie are invited to Potsie's cousin's stag party. In an attempt to lessen the effects of the alcohol they will consume, they each drink several cartons of milk and a s

S1·E4

Guess Who's Coming to Visit

Feb 5, 1974 · 30 min

Potsie is staying with the Cunninghams, and he and Richie sneak out to watch a drag race in which Fonzie is involved.

S1·E5

Hardware Jungle

Feb 12, 1974 · 30 min

Richie buys tickets to a rock and roll show from Fonzie but has to work at the hardware store when Howard needs to have his tonsils removed. Because he'll be working until 9:00 PM,

S1·E6

The Deadly Dares

Feb 19, 1974 · 30 min

Richie and Potsie, in their never-ending effort to get girls, decide that they want to join a gang called the Demons. However, in order to be accepted, they have to perform severa

S1·E7

Fonzie Drops In

Feb 26, 1974 · 30 min

After taking a look at a B+ Potsie got on an exam, Fonzie decides to drop back into school. He asks Richie to do his homework and cheat for him.

S1·E8

The Skin Game

Mar 5, 1974 · 30 min

Richie and Potsie obtain fake identification cards in order to attend a burlesque show where Ralph says Bubbles McCall takes it all off.

S1·E9

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Mar 12, 1974 · 30 min

Richie and his girlfriend, Arlene, break up after two weeks of dating. Neither of them have dates for the prom, so they end up going together as friends.

S1·E10

Give the Band a Hand

Mar 26, 1974

To make some money, Richie, Potsie, Ralph, and Bag form a band. They secure a gig, but Richie and Potsie lose the money (including that of Ralph and Bag) playing poker.

S1·E11

Because She's There

Apr 2, 1974

Richie is put in an awkward situation when he is set up with a girl much taller than he is. Meanwhile, Howard is frustrated by Marion's ineptness at playing bridge.

S1·E12

In the Name of Love

Apr 9, 1974

Cindy, a new girl in school, asks Richie to tutor her. Richie is interested in more than just studying and makes several attempts to win her over.

S1·E13

Great Expectations

Apr 16, 1974

Richie meets a beatnik named Diedre at the movies and gets caught up in her type of lifestyle.

S1·E14

The Best Man

Apr 23, 1974

Howard's old army buddy, a black man, asks Howard to be the best man at his wedding. Howard and Marion consider holding the wedding at their home when the man can't find anyone el

S1·E15

Knock Around the Block

Apr 30, 1974

Richie gets on the good side of a local gang, the Dukes, when he protects the leader's sister from being picked on. However, things change when the Dukes steal Potsie's bike, and

S1·E16

Be the First on Your Block

May 7, 1974

Howard wants to buy a bomb shelter to protect his family. Problems quickly arise when several of Richie's friends ask if they can use it.