What's Happening!!: Season 1
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
The Runaway
Aug 5, 1976 · 22 min
Roger has to babysit Dee and miss the big party at Betty's. But where there's a will there's a way, though there may not be a way to explain to Mama where Dee disappeared to when R
The Birthday Present
Aug 12, 1976 · 22 min
Raj, Dwayne and Rerun set out to get a birthday present for Mama. But it doesn't go as smoothly as they expected and they find themselves in hot water with store security.
When Daddy Comes Marching Home
Aug 19, 1976 · 22 min
After years of being away, Raj and Dee's shady father Bill returns for a short visit with a scheme in mind.
My Three Tons
Aug 26, 1976 · 22 min
Rerun becomes the new member of a popular dance group and learns the hidden truth of their intentions of him being their latest initiate.
Saturday's Hero
Nov 13, 1976 · 22 min
Rerun joins the floundering football team and becomes an instant hero. This leads to a swelled head and he begins to give Raj and Dwayne the cold shoulder, going so far as to give
The Burger Queen
Nov 20, 1976 · 22 min
Rerun has his heart set on getting the lead in a hamburger commercial. However, once down at the audition, the producers find Dee better suited despite the fact that she can't stan
Speak for Yourself, Dwayne
Nov 27, 1976 · 22 min
Dwayne has his eye on a new girl, Nancy, but he's too shy to talk to her, so he gets Raj too. However, that turns into a mistake as Raj falls for Nancy. Raj is left with guilt and
Shirley's Date
Dec 4, 1976 · 22 min
Raj has sold a kid's story to a children's magazine and to celebrate, throws a party. However, Shirley is reluctant to come because she doesn't want to show up without a date. This
Christmas
Dec 11, 1976 · 22 min
With Mama planning to work on Christmas, Raj and Dee agree to have Christmas dinner at Bill's apartment. However, Mama is able to get out of working at the last minute and soon dis
Puppy Love
Dec 30, 1976 · 22 min
Raj is tutoring Patrice Williams in exchange for one of the puppies that her dog is soon to have. Confusion erupts in the Thomas household, however, when Dee overhears a conversati
The Maid Did It
Jan 6, 1977 · 22 min
Mama is fired from her job as a maid for the Turner household after she's accused of stealing Mrs. Turner's diamond ring. Raj sets out to clear Mama and quickly discovers Mr. Turne
The Incomplete Shakespeare
Jan 13, 1977 · 22 min
Raj writes a story for a new TV show, Central Avenue, and can't wait to find out if the producers will buy it. However, he's in for a shock on the night the show premieres.
The Hospital Stay
Jan 20, 1977 · 22 min
Raj lands in the hospital and is afraid to face impending surgery. Meanwhile, his roommate is a grouchy ex-baseball player whom Dee befriends and learns that he has kept up a bitte
The Sunday Father
Jan 27, 1977 · 22 min
Raj delights in playing practical jokes on his teacher, Miss Collins. But, when he goes overboard, he finds himself suspended and to avoid getting Mama involved, he turns to his fa
The Firing Squad
Feb 10, 1977 · 22 min
When the bank manager arrives at Rob's Place to discuss a loan application, Shirley insults him, which causes Rob to fire her. This leads Raj, Dwayne and Rerun to help Shirley find
The Boarder
Feb 17, 1977 · 22 min
Needing extra money, Mama takes on a boarder who will stay in Dee's room while she reluctantly agrees to share a room with Mama. Everyone's in for a surprise when Bill asks to take
Dwayne's Dilemma
Feb 24, 1977 · 22 min
Raj has been dying for a date with a girl but soon finds that in order to go out with her, he needs to find a date for her cousin. Dwayne agrees but soon finds himself to be a corn
The Tickets
Mar 3, 1977 · 22 min
Mama has two tickets to Stevie Wonder and she gives them to Raj. But now, Raj has one tough decision to make, to take Dwayne or Rerun.
What's Wrong wiith Raj?
Mar 10, 1977 · 22 min
After a school lecture about hypertension, Raj begins spending more time down at the free clinic. This leads Dee to sneak a peek at his diary to see if she can find a clue to 'what
Nice Guys Finish Last
Mar 24, 1977 · 22 min
Dee receives a call from her prison pen pal, Judy Crane, who is getting out and needs a place to stay. Dee talks Mama into allowing Judy to stay with them, unknown to all of them t
From Here to Maternity
Mar 31, 1977 · 22 min
Shirley's excited when she gets a call from her sister, Norma, who's coming to visit. However, Shirley is in for a big surprise when she discovers Norma is six months pregnant and