Night After Night

EXPLICIT LANGUAGE - Shirley convinces Laverne to go with her to an audition for an army film. After they're quickly cast, they soon figure out that they've been hired to play sex workers in an educational PSA about STDs meant to be shown to the troops. Lenny and Squiggy, cast to play the girls' johns, think this is fine. The girls are left scandalized and embarrassed. Can they survive the humiliat...

When Laverne & Shirley head to "almost Mexico" they end up finding themselves in vacation from hell, with their luggage lost, a cheapskate hotel owner, a troubled roommate, and NO WALL. On pod, we talk the elaborate execution of the episode, the various side characters, and a bunch of guest actor factoids!

When a psychiatrist is hired to do examinations and visits with the Shotz Brewery employees, it sets off Laverne, Shirley, Lenny, and Squiggy's paranoia about their job security. They approach each interview with the shrink with suspicion, yet find themselves reflecting on their pasts, dreams,  behavior, and life perspectives. On pod, we talk the theatrical quality of this bubble episode and...

The girls find themselves organizing this year's Shotz Talent Show, but Mr. Shotz hates all the acts the girls have lined up. Only Edna and Carmine's patriotic tap dance is a hit, which inspires the big boss to give the entire show a patrotic theme. The girls - who were hoping to create a rock and roll themed show - are aghast. Can they get their friends into the show and stil give Mr. Shotz what...

Laverne and Shirley have new rivals at the brewery and get some assistance from the boys' new "Dating Computer" service. It turns out, however, that Lenny and Squiggy set them up with a pair of little people, who end up being really fun to hang out with! But when they all go to the roller rink together for a good time, the rivals show up and it's up to the girls to fight for the honor of their dat...

A two-part episode once again! This time, Laverne and Shirley get passed over for promotion and, feeling helpless, they decide to quit their jobs and join the army. Soon they face the hardships, the hijinks, and the strict eye of Sgt. Alvinia Plout. Will they conquer the Capture the Flag game? Will they be able to use Section 8 to get themselves out of the military?! On pod, Chris is overwhelmed b...

When Edna's niece Vicki moves to Milwaukie, Laverne & Shirley help her dispel the new girl blues by getting her connected with the Angora Debs, the social club they themselves were a part of. But, times have changed and the Debs has become a girl gang, involved even in theft! Can Laverne & Shirley, along with their old chums, turn back the clock on the club's ways?! On pod, Lisa talks the...

Frank proposes to Edna! But, will delays spell ill omens for their bright future? Not if Laverne and Shirley's efforts to find a new venue for the ceremony have anything to say about it! On pod, we talk the fluffiness of the episode, plus weigh in on the sense of community and celebration of love the show presents here.

The girls are interrupted during exercises by hearing Lenny & Squiggy are having a serious fight upstairs. When the girls try to break up the row, it escalates and Squiggy knocks Lenny out of the window. With a broken leg and furious at Squig's insensitivity, Lenny kicks his old pal to the curb. Can Laverne & Shirley help the boys repair the damaged broship?! On pod, Lisa talks how the cha...

It's time for A Very Special Episode of Laverne & Shirley. When Shirley's brother Bobby visits again, it's discovered he's developed a drinking problem. Laverne and Edna encourage getting him help, while Shirley is torn between rationalizing or confronting her bro. Will Bobby listen? Meanwhile, there are shenanigans. On pod, Chris talks the tonal whiplash and guest actors while Lisa pontificat...

Laverne & Shirley get two surprises in the mail one day - a package of scanty lingerie and  a check from the phone company reimbursing them for a transatlantic call. But! It's a call they didn't make and money they thus didn't earn! Going to bed, the girls can't decide what to do - Shirley says return it, Laverne says keep the money. This causes the two of them to have dueling dreams in w...

Jealous of everyone else going on a holiday, Laverne and Shirley decide to head to Pounds of Gold Health Spa and sign up as health instructors. When a wrathful manager catches them sneaking snacks in, they're forced to undergo the same regimen of training and dieting. Can they survive? Will the show shame fat people like TV typically does? On pod, Lisa talks girls' personalities on display in the...

When a mysterious love note from Carmine (addressed to Laverne?!) is discovered while cleaning their apartment, Shirley finds out about a secret almost-relationship her sort-of boyfriend and best friend had some years prior. Will this tear them apart?! On the pod, Chris and Lisa give a lively discussion on whether the plotline works in this episode given the history of its characters.

A 2+ hour extravaganza where we're joined by our pals Joe and Peter! They're here to help us understand the Happy Days part of this crossover episode where Richie and Fonzie somehow end up needing to marry the girls to get out of trouble with a redneck farmer whose accent is ridiculous.

Season 4 concludes with a tale of Shirley casually going on mostly-platonic dates with an older, rich gentleman. This irks Carmine into a fierce jealousy, and makes the older man's relatives suspicious of Shirley's intentions. Will they succeed in breaking up Shirl and Monroe's friendship?! On Pod, Chris and Lisa are annoyed by Carmine's nerve and the show's wobbly domestic violence "jokes" but lo...

While at the brewery, Laverne witnesses a possible corporate spy! But when he disappears dramatically, no one believes her. Not even Shirley. Her friends and family think she's nuts, but Laverne starts seeing this German spy all over. Will she find the proof? Will there be booze? What about the boys and their fruit case?! On pod, Chris and Lisa talk the handling of fantastical elements, stunts, an...

With an array of problems in their apartment, Laverne and Shirley try to figure out a solution, but when a community meeting of the building's tenants turns sour after the "psychic" upstairs convinces the group to get an inspector, it pushes Edna the landlady into a corner she'd rather run from. Will they be able to fix the building and keep Edna around?! On pod, we talk writer shop about the disp...

A wild Jay Leno appears! Laverne starts crushing on a coach of the Shotz Brewery Baseball team that doesn't take her seriously as a lady. So Shirley is asked for assistance, with her and Edna trying to help Laverne figure out how to be more... frou-frou. On pod, Lisa talks up the one-liner witticisms of the episode while Chris wonders whether this lesson-based episode ignores established ones of t...

At last, we cover the first episode directed by Penny Marshall! In it, Squiggy blackmails Shirley into getting him a date with the new receptionist at Shotz Brewery, which ends up leading to the gal Vivian taking him for a sucker and mooching money and labor off him. Will Laverne, Shirley, and Lenny be able to help Squig get free of this negative relationship? On pod, Lisa talks the personality tr...

At last we finally had an opportunity to discuss the career and talents of Eddie Mekka (aka Carmine Ragusa), who sadly passed away in November of 2021. We have that discussion before jumping into another rambunctious episode. In "The Fire Show," the girls start a fire in the apartment leading to the handsome Ted Nelson, fireman, appearing to save the day. Laverne & Shirley immediately fight ov...

When Lenny gets kicked out of the apartment for a night so that Squiggy can get lucky, Laverne has him stay over in the girls' place so he's not out in the gutter. The two get to talking about girls and finding "the right one for you," Lenny goes into full on love mode for Laverne after finding out how much in common they have. Emotions fly and get messy quickly. Will Laverne be able to nip this i...

When a normal supermarket trip leads to Laverne becoming the store's 1 millionth customer, the gals win a shopping spree. But as their greed and the greed of their friends & family bears down, will they be able to overcome the strain and make it big? On pod, we discuss the episode's writer (Ron Leavitt!) and fan theories!

It's that time of year again as the Shotz Brewery throws another talent show! But, when Lenny & Squiggy blackmail the big boss to get in charge of the production, chaos abounds. Laverne & Shirley are then asked to help put things back together. There's puppetry, banter, ukelele, and plenty of gin! On pod, we talk the details of the boys/girls dynamic and the wonders of the performers in th...

Shirley Feeney's sailor brother Bobby comes to visit, but the realization that Shirley looks nothing like her siblings puts the thought in her mind that... maybe she's adopted?! Thus, Laverne and Shirley go to the hospital Shirl was born, leading to hijinks and a heartfelt message. Also, Squiggy loses his mind at the possibility he may be related to Shirl. On pod, Lisa talks the handling of the ad...

X-Mas Time! The holidays are in full swing, with Laverne & Shirley decorating a tree with family heirlooms, then risking life and limb for the deals in department stores. When they find out that Frank, Laverne's pop, is having difficulty putting on a charity dinner for the less fortunate, they (along with Carmine and the boys) spring into action to try and raise money. Can the girls save X-mas...