Skip to content
Streambay
What's Happening!! Season 1 poster

What's Happening!! Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch

Premiered

Thursday, August 5, 1976

Ended: Thursday, March 31, 1977

When does What's Happening!! Season 1 come out?

What's Happening!! Season 1 premiered Thursday, August 5, 1976 on ABC and ended Thursday, March 31, 1977. The season has 21 episodes.

Last updated

What's Happening!! Season 1 release schedule

What's Happening!! Season 1 episode release dates
Episode Release date

1. The Runaway

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 Raj was gone.

Thursday · 50 years ago

2. The Birthday Present

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.

Thursday · 50 years ago

3. When Daddy Comes Marching Home

After years of being away, Raj and Dee's shady father Bill returns for a short visit with a scheme in mind.

Thursday · 50 years ago

4. My Three Tons

Rerun becomes the new member of a popular dance group and learns the hidden truth of their intentions of him being their latest initiate.

Thursday · 50 years ago

5. Saturday's Hero

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 his two extra Gladys Knight tickets to two of his 'new' friends instead of Raj and Dwayne, as he'd promised.

Saturday · 50 years ago

6. The Burger Queen

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 stand the taste of them. An even bigger problem arises when Mama's permission is needed, but she's in Phoenix.

Saturday · 50 years ago

7. Speak for Yourself, Dwayne

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 one angry friend.

Saturday · 49 years ago

8. Shirley's Date

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 leads Raj and Rerun to take steps to get her a date.

Saturday · 49 years ago

9. Christmas

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 discovers that the kids have plans and finds herself facing a lonesome Christmas.

Saturday · 49 years ago

10. Puppy Love

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 conversation between Raj, Dwayne and Rerun which leads her to believe Raj has gotten a girl pregnant.

Thursday · 49 years ago

11. The Maid Did It

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. Turner may be a far likelier suspect.

Thursday · 49 years ago

12. The Incomplete Shakespeare

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.

Thursday · 49 years ago

13. The Hospital Stay

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 bitter feud between himself and his daughter all because she married a white man.

Thursday · 49 years ago

14. The Sunday Father

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 father, who quickly discovers the joys of parenting.

Thursday · 49 years ago

15. The Firing Squad

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 a new job even though she has very few skills.

Thursday · 49 years ago

16. The Boarder

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 the room and even more surprising, Mama agrees to let him move in!

Thursday · 49 years ago

17. Dwayne's Dilemma

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 corner in a love triangle, when the cousin's pushy ex threatens his well-being if he continues to see her.

Thursday · 49 years ago

18. The Tickets

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.

Thursday · 49 years ago

19. What's Wrong wiith Raj?

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's wrong with Raj?'

Thursday · 49 years ago

20. Nice Guys Finish Last

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 that Judy is really on the run.

Thursday · 49 years ago

21. From Here to Maternity Finale

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 Norma is in for an even bigger surprise when she gets a phone call from her fiancee telling her it's over.

Thursday · 49 years ago

What's Happening!! Season 1 guest stars

  • Shirley Hemphill

    Shirley Hemphill

    Shirley Wilson

  • Debbi Morgan

    Debbi Morgan

    Diane Harris

  • Thalmus Rasulala

    Thalmus Rasulala

    Bill Thomas

  • Fritzi Burr

    Fritzi Burr

    Miss Collins

  • Earl Billings

    Earl Billings

    Rob

  • Bryan O'Dell

    Marvin

  • Helen Martin

    Helen Martin

    Millie

  • James A. Watson, Jr

    James A. Watson, Jr

    Ray Cleamons

  • Lila Perry

    Betty Wilson

  • Teddy Wilson

    Teddy Wilson

    Mr. Wilson

  • Tracee Lyles

    Mrs. Wilson

  • Joe Morton

    Joe Morton

    Manager

  • Eric Laneuville

    Eric Laneuville

    Kid

  • Stu Gilliam

    Gary

  • Bobby Griffin

    Frankie Taylor

  • Don Sherman

    Don Sherman

    Sammy Persky

What's Happening!! Season 1 FAQ

When does What's Happening!! Season 1 come out?

What's Happening!! Season 1 premiered Thursday, August 5, 1976 on ABC.

How many episodes are in What's Happening!! Season 1?

What's Happening!! Season 1 has 21 episodes.

Are new episodes of What's Happening!! Season 1 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the What's Happening!! Season 1 finale?

The What's Happening!! Season 1 finale (Episode 21) aired Thursday, March 31, 1977.

How do I get notified when new What's Happening!! Season 1 episodes are released?

Download the Streambay app and follow What's Happening!!. You'll get a push notification the moment each new episode is out.

Never miss What's Happening!! Season 1.

Download Streambay and follow What's Happening!!. We’ll notify you the moment Season 1 is released, and as each new episode comes out. It’s free, with no sign-up and no personal information required.

Coming soon to App Store Get it on Google Play