Episode guide
Happy Days: Season 1
16 episodes · first aired Jan 15, 1974
This is a list of episodes from the first season of Happy Days.
- 1 All the Way Jan 15, 1974 · 25m 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.
- 2 The Lemon Jan 22, 1974 · 25m 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 problems…
- 3 Richie's Cup Runneth Over Jan 29, 1974 · 25m 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 sip of…
- 4 Guess Who's Coming to Visit Feb 5, 1974 · 25m Potsie is staying with the Cunninghams, and he and Richie sneak out to watch a drag race in which Fonzie is involved.
- 5 Hardware Jungle Feb 12, 1974 · 25m 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, he…
- 6 The Deadly Dares Feb 19, 1974 · 25m 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 several dares.
- 7 Fonzie Drops In Feb 26, 1974 · 25m 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.
- 8 The Skin Game Mar 5, 1974 · 25m Richie and Potsie obtain fake identification cards in order to attend a burlesque show where Ralph says Bubbles McCall takes it all off.
- 9 Breaking Up Is Hard to Do Mar 12, 1974 · 25m 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.
- 10 Give the Band a Hand Mar 26, 1974 · 25m 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.
- 11 Because She's There Apr 2, 1974 · 25m 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.
- 12 In the Name of Love Apr 9, 1974 · 25m 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.
- 13 Great Expectations Apr 16, 1974 · 25m Richie meets a beatnik named Diedre at the movies and gets caught up in her type of lifestyle.
- 14 The Best Man Apr 23, 1974 · 25m 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 else…
- 15 Knock Around the Block Apr 30, 1974 · 25m 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 Richie…
- 16 Be the First on Your Block May 7, 1974 · 25m 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.