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Premiered

Tuesday, January 15, 1974

Ended: Tuesday, May 7, 1974

When does Happy Days Season 1 come out?

Happy Days Season 1 premiered Tuesday, January 15, 1974 on ABC and ended Tuesday, May 7, 1974. The season has 16 episodes.

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

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1. All the Way

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.

Tuesday · 52 years ago

2. The Lemon

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 when they try to impress two girls.

Tuesday · 52 years ago

3. Richie's Cup Runneth Over

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 olive oil.

Tuesday · 52 years ago

4. Guess Who's Coming to Visit

Potsie is staying with the Cunninghams, and he and Richie sneak out to watch a drag race in which Fonzie is involved.

Tuesday · 52 years ago

5. Hardware Jungle

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 won't be able to go to the show, so he asks Fonzie for a refund. Later, Howard tells Richie that he can close the store at 5:00 PM leaving him free to go to the show. He, now, has to ask Fonzie for the tickets back.

Tuesday · 52 years ago

6. The Deadly Dares

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.

Tuesday · 52 years ago

7. Fonzie Drops In

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.

Tuesday · 52 years ago

8. The Skin Game

Richie and Potsie obtain fake identification cards in order to attend a burlesque show where Ralph says Bubbles McCall takes it all off.

Tuesday · 52 years ago

9. Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

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.

Tuesday · 52 years ago

10. Give the Band a Hand

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.

Tuesday · 52 years ago

11. Because She's There

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.

Tuesday · 52 years ago

12. In the Name of Love

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.

Tuesday · 52 years ago

13. Great Expectations

Richie meets a beatnik named Diedre at the movies and gets caught up in her type of lifestyle.

Tuesday · 52 years ago

14. The Best Man

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 willing to do it.

Tuesday · 52 years ago

15. Knock Around the Block

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 tries to get it back.

Tuesday · 52 years ago

16. Be the First on Your Block Finale

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.

Tuesday · 52 years ago

Happy Days Season 1 guest stars

  • Robert DoQui

    Robert DoQui

  • Ed Begley Jr.

    Ed Begley Jr.

  • Herbie Faye

    Herbie Faye

  • Barbara Rhoades

    Barbara Rhoades

  • Ronnie Schell

    Ronnie Schell

  • Stuart Nisbet

  • Valerie Curtin

    Valerie Curtin

  • Lennie Weinrib

    Lennie Weinrib

  • Peter Brocco

    Peter Brocco

    Mr. Egan

  • Rick Hurst

    Rick Hurst

  • Amzie Strickland

    Amzie Strickland

  • Jack Riley

    Jack Riley

    Officer O'Reilly

  • Gavan O'Herlihy

    Gavan O'Herlihy

    Chuck Cunningham

  • Tita Bell

    Trudy

  • Bill Henderson

    Bill Henderson

    Mr. Davis

  • Cindy Eilbacher

    Cindy Eilbacher

Happy Days Season 1 FAQ

When does Happy Days Season 1 come out?

Happy Days Season 1 premiered Tuesday, January 15, 1974 on ABC.

How many episodes are in Happy Days Season 1?

Happy Days Season 1 has 16 episodes.

Are new episodes of Happy Days Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Happy Days Season 1 finale?

The Happy Days Season 1 finale (Episode 16) aired Tuesday, May 7, 1974.

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