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Laverne & Shirley: Season 1

15 episodes Premiered Jan 27, 1976 Updated Jul 19, 2026
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Season 1 Episodes

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Season 1: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (12): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S1·E1 Mytharc

The Society Party

Jan 27, 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

S1·E2 Core

The Bachelor Party

Feb 3, 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

S1·E3 Core

Bowling for Razzberries

Feb 10, 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 tak

S1·E4 Core

A Nun's Story

Feb 24, 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.

S1·E5 Core

Falter at the Altar

Mar 2, 1976

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

S1·E6 Core

Dog Day Blind Dates

Mar 9, 1976

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

S1·E7 Core

Once Upon a Rumor

Mar 16, 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 i

S1·E8 Core

One Flew Over Milwaukee

Mar 23, 1976

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

S1·E9 Core

Dating Slump

Mar 30, 1976

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

S1·E10 Core

It's the Water

Apr 6, 1976

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

S1·E11 Core

Fakeout at the Stakeout

Apr 13, 1976

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

S1·E12 Core

Hi, Neighbor

Apr 27, 1976

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

S1·E14 Mytharc

From Suds to Stardom

May 11, 1976

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

S1·E15 Mytharc

Mother Knows Worst

May 18, 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.

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