1976 · 15 episodes
January 27, 1976
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.
February 3, 1976
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 the Pizza Bowl - it goes against Shirley's better judgement, but Laverne doesn't see any problem with it. When the party gets started, however, the girls both begin to realize just how much of a mess they've gotten themselves into.
February 10, 1976
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 ""jerky"" during the tournament.
February 24, 1976
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.
March 2, 1976
Laverne suddenly decides to marry her boyfriend of only two months before he is sent away by the Navy.
March 9, 1976
Laverne & Shirley double date with two criminals who secretly intend on robbing the bank next to the Pizza Bowl.
March 16, 1976
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.""
March 23, 1976
Shirley drives everyone she knows crazy when she loses her pet canary.
March 30, 1976
Shirley becomes reclusive and refuses to date after learning that Carmine has a new girlfriend, which drives Laverne crazy.
April 6, 1976
Laverne & Shirley try to earn promotions by trying out for the new beer tasting position.
April 13, 1976
Laverne & Shirley falls victims to a peculiar robber, known as the ""Milwaukee Masher.""
April 27, 1976
Lenny & Squiggy drive Laverne & Shirley crazy when they move into the girls' apartment building.
May 4, 1976
Laverne & Shirley panic when a German delivery guy faints in their living room.
May 11, 1976
After losing four talent contests, Laverne & Shirley decide to do something about it. This has Laverne and Shirley doing the 'Cabana' act.
May 18, 1976
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.