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S5·E16 The Beatnik Show

Episode
Season 5, Episode 16
Air Date
January 21, 1980
Director
Joel Zwick
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 21, 1980
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Synopsis

Shirley is turned on to Beatnik culture, while visiting a local coffee house one evening. She soon begins wearing black, and moping around the apartment, complaining that nothing in her life is ""cool"" anymore. Laverne then tries to snap her friend out of this Beatnik mindset, so she can go back to being her old self again.

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Director & writers

Joel ZwickDirector

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 16 of Laverne & Shirley air?

Season 5, Episode 16 ('The Beatnik Show') originally aired on January 21, 1980.

How long is Season 5 Episode 16 ('The Beatnik Show')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Laverne & Shirley.

What happens in Laverne & Shirley Season 5 Episode 16?

Shirley is turned on to Beatnik culture, while visiting a local coffee house one evening. She soon begins wearing black, and moping around the apartment, complaining that nothing in her life is ""cool"" anymore. Laverne then tries to snap her friend out of this Beatnik mindset, so she can go back to...

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