Laverne & Shirley

S01E14: From Suds to Stardom

After losing four talent contests, Laverne & Shirley decide to do something about it. This has Laverne and Shirley doing the 'Cabana' act.

Overview

Best friends, roommates, and polar opposites, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney work together at the Shotz Brewery in Milwaukee and keep each other's spirits up at home.

Episodes

The Society Party

S01E01 The Society Party

January 27, 1976 6.0
Shotz brewery bottle-cappers and best friends, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney, are invited by the boss' nephew, Tad Shotz, to the Shotz formal society party. Shirley is excited about going while Laverne finds it insulting.
The Bachelor Party

S01E02 The Bachelor Party

February 3, 1976 6.0
While Mr. DeFazio is away for a few days, Laverne and Shirley take over running the Pizza Bowl for him. Later, The Fonz convinces the girls to let him host a wild bachelor party at...
Bowling for Razzberries

S01E03 Bowling for Razzberries

February 10, 1976 6.0
During the annual Shotz bowling tournament, Laverne decides to get even with her bowling rival, Karen from the past 5 years. However, on the big night, Laverne falls ills and takes heavy medication, leaving Laverne...
A Nun's Story

S01E04 A Nun's Story

February 24, 1976 6.0
While Laverne & Shirley await their yearly high school reunion, they reminisce about their old crazy friend, Anne-Marie, who shows up at the reunion a nun.
Falter at the Altar

S01E05 Falter at the Altar

March 2, 1976 6.0
Laverne suddenly decides to marry her boyfriend of only two months before he is sent away by the Navy.
Dog Day Blind Dates

S01E06 Dog Day Blind Dates

March 9, 1976 6.0
Laverne & Shirley double date with two criminals who secretly intend on robbing the bank next to the Pizza Bowl.
Once Upon a Rumor

S01E07 Once Upon a Rumor

March 16, 1976 6.0
Shirley's stuck zipper on her skirt leaves for a sticky situation when Lenny witnesses Squiggy with Shirley, half-dressed, leading to rumors around the Shotz Brewery that Shirley is a ""fun date.""
One Flew Over Milwaukee

S01E08 One Flew Over Milwaukee

March 23, 1976 6.0
Shirley drives everyone she knows crazy when she loses her pet canary.
Dating Slump

S01E09 Dating Slump

March 30, 1976 6.0
Shirley becomes reclusive and refuses to date after learning that Carmine has a new girlfriend, which drives Laverne crazy.
It's the Water

S01E10 It's the Water

April 6, 1976 6.0
Laverne & Shirley try to earn promotions by trying out for the new beer tasting position.
Fakeout at the Stakeout

S01E11 Fakeout at the Stakeout

April 13, 1976 6.0
Laverne & Shirley falls victims to a peculiar robber, known as the ""Milwaukee Masher.""
Hi, Neighbor

S01E12 Hi, Neighbor

April 27, 1976 6.0
Lenny & Squiggy drive Laverne & Shirley crazy when they move into the girls' apartment building.
How Do You Say 'Are You Dead' in German?

S01E13 How Do You Say 'Are You Dead' in German?

May 4, 1976 6.0
Laverne & Shirley panic when a German delivery guy faints in their living room.
From Suds to Stardom

S01E14 From Suds to Stardom

May 11, 1976 6.0
After losing four talent contests, Laverne & Shirley decide to do something about it. This has Laverne and Shirley doing the 'Cabana' act.
Mother Knows Worst

S01E15 Mother Knows Worst

May 18, 1976 6.0
Shirley's domineering mother comes for a visit, and finds fault with Shirley, her friends, and everything else about Shirley's life, until Laverne sets her straight.

Cast

Penny Marshall
Penny Marshall
Laverne DeFazio
Cindy Williams
Cindy Williams
Shirley Feeney
David L. Lander
David L. Lander
Squiggy
Michael McKean
Michael McKean
Lenny
Phil Foster
Phil Foster
Frank DeFazio
Eddie Mekka
Eddie Mekka
Carmine Ragusa
Leslie Easterbrook
Leslie Easterbrook
Rhonda Lee

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