Happy Days (season 2)

Happy Days (season 2)
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 23
Broadcast
Original channel ABC
Original run September 10, 1974 – May 6, 1975
Home video release

DVD release

Region 1 April 17, 2007[1]

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

Broadcast history

The season originally aired Tuesdays at 8:00-8:30 pm (EST).[2][3]

Episodes

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Title Directed by Written by Original air date
171"Richie Moves Out"Jerry ParisBen Joelson & Art BaerSeptember 10, 1974

Richie feels that he doesn't have enough privacy living at home, so he decides to move in with Chuck. But he soon discovers that bachelor life is not all it's cracked up to be.

This episode introduces Randolph Roberts as Chuck Cunningham, Misty Rowe as Arnold's waitress Wendy and Linda Purl as Richie's girlfriend Gloria.
182"Richie's Car"Jerry ParisBob Brunner & Michael LeesonSeptember 17, 1974
With his dating style being cramped by Howard driving him everywhere, Richie convinces his father to buy a second family car that he can use on weekends. He persuades Howard to buy a car that Fonzie is selling, but his amorous plans hit a roadblock when he hears that it is stolen.
193"Who's Sorry Now"Jerry ParisMichael LeesonSeptember 24, 1974

Arlene is back in town, and Richie goes on a date with her. But very soon, Arlene thinks that Richie wants to go steady with her, and Richie tries to find a way to put her off.

The flashbacks used in this episode are scenes from the unaired pilot that was part of Love, American Style in 1972.
204"You Go to My Head"Jerry LondonPhil MishkinOctober 1, 1974
Richie finds that he has a problem asking girls out. After reading a book about abnormal psychology, Richie becomes convinced that there's something really wrong with him, and seeks the help of a psychiatrist.
215"R.O.T.C."Jerry ParisMickey RoseOctober 8, 1974
Richie is chosen to be put in charge of his R.O.T.C. Army cadet force at Jefferson High; but he has a battle on his hands to pull his pals, including Potsie and Ralph, into shape; and finds out that command and friendship are two very different things.
226"Haunted"Garry MarshallBruce Shelly & Dave KetchumOctober 29, 1974
It's trick-or-treat time when the gang indulge in frightening frolics as Ralph plans to hold his annual Halloween party at the old Simpson house, which is supposedly haunted by the ghost of the headless "Old Lady Simpson". Richie must confront his own fears about the ghost.
237"Wish Upon a Star"Herb WallersteinDick Bensfield & Perry GrantNovember 12, 1974
Richie wins a date to the school dance with Hollywood starlet Cindy Shea (Cheryl Ladd). But what on earth will his girlfriend say? And is Richie really cut out for a life of glitz and glamour?
248"Not With My Sister, You Don't"Jerry ParisDick Bensfield & Perry GrantNovember 19, 1974

Marion and Howard are apprehensive about Joanie's first date. Their worries deepen when they learn that her date is Fonzie's young nephew Spike. After a talk about the birds and the bees, Richie is instructed to use his own date to keep an eye on his little sister.

This episode introduces Spike (Danny Butch).
259"Big Money"Jerry ParisGreg Strangis & Jerry RannowNovember 26, 1974

Richie is selected to be a contestant on television game show Big Money. After the time runs out and he is invited back for the next show, Richie's friends and family all try to help him brush up on his general knowledge—but then he is given an envelope by the host with all of the answers. Will Richie follow his conscience or take the money and run?

This episode is inspired by the quiz show scandals of the 1950s. It also marks the final appearance of Richie's girlfriend Gloria.
2610"A Star is Bored"Jerry ParisBobby BoswellDecember 3, 1974
Richie, Potsie and Ralph plan to mount a production of "Hamlet" to raise money for baseball uniforms. When they are unable to get a celebrity to play the lead role, they persuade Fonzie to take the part.
2711"Guess Who's Coming to Christmas"Frank BuxtonBill IdelsonDecember 17, 1974

The gang are looking forward to spending Christmas with their families, but Richie discovers that Fonzie will be spending his all alone.

This episode marks the final appearance of Chuck Cunningham.
2812"Open House"Jerry ParisBill JamesJanuary 7, 1975
While Richie's parents are away, Richie and Potsie unexpectedly find themselves playing host to three stranded young women whose car has broken down.
2913"Fonzie's Getting Married"Jerry ParisLowell Ganz & Mark RothmanJanuary 14, 1975
In the first episode shot before a live audience, the Fonz suddenly announces that he is getting married, and Howard recognizes the girl as a stripper he saw at a hardware convention in Chicago.
3014"The Cunningham Caper"George TyneMichael Weinberger & James RitzJanuary 21, 1975
Richie stays at home sick while the rest of the family take in a movie at the theatre. But then he hears noises downstairs, and finds himself face to face with a burglar, who forces him to help gather up the family's valuables.
3115"The Not Making of a President"Jerry ParisLloyd Garver & Ken HechtJanuary 28, 1975
It is election time, and Richie decides exactly which candidate to support—the one a cute blonde girl is campaigning for. But Richie becomes a victim of politics when his campaign efforts for Adlai Stevenson fall on the wrong side of Howard's political views. Meanwhile, Fonzie supports Dwight Eisenhower.
3216"Cruisin'"Jerry ParisRon FriedmanFebruary 11, 1975
With Marion having dented Richie's car, Richie, Potsie, and Ralph are forced to use Howard's DeSoto to go cruising for girls for an upcoming dance. But the girls that they meet are connected to street gang the Dragons, who challenge them to a drag race. Maureen McCormick of The Brady Bunch guest-stars.
3317"The Howdy Doody Show"Jerry ParisBob BrunnerFebruary 18, 1975
Facing a deadline for the school newspaper, Richie tries to get a photo of Clarabell the Clown from The Howdy Doody Show without makeup. To gain access to the set, Richie plans to get Ralph to enter a Howdy Doody lookalike contest the show is conducting.
3418"Get a Job"Jerry ParisBill IdelsonFebruary 25, 1975
To earn some money, Richie, Potsie, and Ralph advertise as handymen, and agree to fix the fence of an attractive young divorceé. Ralph and Potsie each fancy their chances with the woman; but after they have left, she asks Richie to have dinner with her.
3519"Fonzie Joins the Band"Frank BuxtonBen Joelson & Art BaerMarch 4, 1975
Fonzie joins Richie's band to impress women, but can only play the bongos.
3620"Fish and Fins"Jerry ParisPhil MishkinMarch 11, 1975
No one believes Richie when he says he knows a member of the group Johnny Fish & The Fins (Flash Cadillac and The Continental Kids).
3721"Richie's Flip Side"Herb WallersteinGreg Strangis & Jerry RannowMarch 18, 1975
Fame goes to Richie's head when he becomes a disc jockey.
3822"Kiss Me Sickly"George TyneTeleplay by: Michael Weinberger & James Ritz
Story by: Paul Lichtman & Howard Storm
April 29, 1975

Richie inadvertently makes out with Fonzie's girlfriend, and fears he may have contracted mono.

This episode marks the final appearance of Wendy (Misty Rowe).
3923"Goin' to Chicago"George TyneFrank BuxtonMay 6, 1975
Richie, Potsie and Ralph go on a trip to Chicago with the school choir. Not wanting to stay in their hotel room all night, Ralph convinces them to sneak out and see a comedy show at a burlesque house. George Furth guest-stars.

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