Happy Days (season 1)

Happy Days (season 1)
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	16
Release
Original network	ABC
Original release	January 15, 1974 (1974-01-15) – May 7, 1974 (1974-05-07)

This is a list of episodes from the first season of Happy Days.

The pilot for the series was aired on February 25, 1972, as part of an episode of Love, American Style in a segment titled Love and the Television Set. For syndication reruns, this was retitled Love and the Happy Days. The part of sister Joanie was played by 12-year-old Susan Neher. Father Howard was played by Harold Gould, and brother Chuck (/Charles) was played by Ric Carrott. The plot centers around how the Cunningham's buy their first television set, an expensive rare novelty in the 1950s, and Potsie convinces Richie to use that as an enticement to get a girl to agree to a date, which she does but in the end Richie gets crushed. His father uses his wisdom of experience to console him. Howard is so entranced by his new TV that he sits alone in the living room watching nothing but a test pattern and tone.

Main Cast

• Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham
• Marion Ross as Marion Cunningham
• Anson Williams as Warren "Potsie" Weber
• Tom Bosley as Howard Cunningham

Guest Starring

• Don Most as Ralph Malph
• Henry Winkler as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli
• Erin Moran as Joanie Cunningham
• Gavan O'Herlihy as Chuck Cunningham
• Beatrice Colen as Marsha Simms
• Neil J. Schwartz as "Bag" Zombroski

Broadcast history

The season aired Tuesdays at 8:00-8:30 pm (EST).

Episodes

• Season 1 consisted of 16 episodes.
• Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Tom Bosley, and Henry Winkler appear in all episodes.
• Anson Williams was absent for one episode.

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
1	1	"All the Way"	Mel Ferber	Rob Reiner & Philip Mishkin and Garry Marshall	January 15, 1974 (1974-01-15)
Potsie fixes Richie up with Mary Lou Milligan, a girl with a "reputation" around town. Richie doesn't get far with her but leads Fonzie and the others to believe he did. Notes: Two versions of this episode exist. The original version of the episode featured a few alternate takes and extended scenes. Additionally, a different actress portrayed the role of Joanie. The dinner table sequence at the Cunningham's house was later reshot with Erin Moran in order to accommodate syndicated airings. Also, at least in this pilot episode, Arnold's Drive-In was portrayed as "Arthur's," as indicated on the restaurant's original neon sign.
2	2	"The Lemon"	Jerry Paris	Dick Bensfield & Perry Grant	January 22, 1974 (1974-01-22)
Richie and Potsie spend their hard-earned savings on their first car in an attempt to impress and attract girls; but although the car looks impressive, it soon becomes apparent that it's not the most roadworthy of vehicles.
3	3	"Richie's Cup Runneth Over"	Jerry Paris	William S. Bickley & Bob Brunner	January 29, 1974 (1974-01-29)
Richie gets drunk at a stag party.
4	4	"Guess Who's Coming to Visit?"	Jerry Paris	Lowell Ganz & Mark Rothman	February 5, 1974 (1974-02-05)
Richie sneaks out of the house to watch Fonzie compete in a drag race. This episode marks the first appearance of Arnold's waitress Marsha Simms (played by Beatrice Colen).
5	5	"Hardware Jungle"	Jerry Paris	Frank Buxton & Michael Leeson	February 12, 1974 (1974-02-12)
Richie has to miss a rock concert to take care of his dad's hardware store.
6	6	"The Deadly Dares"	Herb Wallerstein	Steve Zacharias	February 19, 1974 (1974-02-19)
Richie and Potsie want to become members of a local gang called the Demons. But before being accepted as full-fledged members, they must perform the "six deadly dares". Note: This episode marks the first appearance of "Bag" Zombrowski (Neil J. Schwartz).
7	7	"Fonzie Drops In"	Mel Ferber	William S. Bickley & Bob Brunner	February 26, 1974 (1974-02-26)
Fonzie decides to re-enroll in high school. After rearranging the seating plan to his satisfaction, he asks Richie to do his homework and cheat for him.
8	8	"The Skin Game"	Mel Ferber	William S. Bickley	March 5, 1974 (1974-03-05)
Richie and Potsie go to see a stripper named Bubbles McCall (Barbara Rhoades).
9	9	"Breaking Up is Hard to Do"	Jerry Paris	William S. Bickley	March 12, 1974 (1974-03-12)
Richie and his girlfriend Arlene (Laurette Spang) decide to break up. Since it is too late to secure new dates for the upcoming high school prom, Richie and Arlene attend as friends.
10	10	"Give the Band a Hand"	Jerry Paris	Dick Bensfield & Perry Grant	March 26, 1974 (1974-03-26)
Richie and the boys form a band to raise money, but Potsie loses it all in a poker game and Howard has to win it back for him. Note: This episode marks the last appearance of Gavan O'Herlihy as Chuck Cunningham. For the next season, the role would be portrayed by Randolph Roberts.
11	11	"Because She's There"	Peter Baldwin	Jack Winter	April 2, 1974 (1974-04-02)
For Ralph's costume party, Potsie sets Richie up on a blind date with Phyllis (Diana Canova), who towers over him.
12	12	"In the Name of Love"	Don Weis	Jack Winter	April 9, 1974 (1974-04-09)
Potsie and Ralph are in love with Cindy Shellenberger, an attractive new girl at school, who asks Richie to study with her.
13	13	"Great Expectations"	Jerry Paris	Teleplay by: Bob Brunner & Michael Leeson Story by: Peggy Elliott & Ed Scharlach	April 16, 1974 (1974-04-16)
Richie meets a beatnik named Deidre at the movies and gets caught up in her lifestyle.
14	14	"The Best Man"	Jerry Paris	Joel Kane	April 23, 1974 (1974-04-23)
Howard lets a black army buddy have his wedding at the Cunningham home, and faces racial prejudice from their neighbors. Absent: Anson Williams as Potsie; Donny Most as Ralph
15	15	"Knock Around the Block"	Jerry Paris	Ben Joelson & Art Baer	April 30, 1974 (1974-04-30)
Richie and the gang try to get Potsie's bike back from the gang who stole it.
16	16	"Be the First on Your Block"	Jerry Paris	Richard Morgan	May 7, 1974 (1974-05-07)
Howard decides to build a bomb shelter; but when Richie tells his friends, problems quickly arise when each assumes they will have a spot reserved in the shelter for them too, should the need arise.