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Season 8 - Episode Guide

Episodes

The Mummy's Bride

Episode: 8x01 | Airdate: Sep 28, 1982

The Mummy's Bride

In mid-1967, Shirley met and dated Walter Meeney, a medic. He's now proposed, but his hospital stay and being on hold for active duty speeds up the wedding date. All her friends 'scrub up' to help her become Shirley Feeney Meeney in his ward.

Window on Main Street

Episode: 8x02 | Airdate: Oct 12, 1982

Window on Main Street

A "home of the future" is what Shirley and Laverne must live in and demonstrate at Bardwell's. A hypnotist cures Laverne of being shut in, but he called her 'chicken' while both were under, and they end up acting so in the window later.

The Note

Episode: 8x03 | Airdate: Oct 19, 1982

The Note

Laverne and Carmine return from a dance contest with 1st prize, a crib. Only to find Shirley and her things gone. Laverne finds a short farewell note. Making her hurt that Shirley didn't do so in person, after living together for 11 years.

Lost in Spacesuits

Episode: 8x04 | Airdate: Oct 26, 1982

Lost in Spacesuits

Chuck and Laverne test a new anti-gravity space suit close to quitting time, but then she can't get out of it. She and Chuck make it back to her place and must get the suit off and returned, or else face the government as traitors.

The Playboy Show

Episode: 8x05 | Airdate: Nov 9, 1982

The Playboy Show

When Rhonda asks Laverne to pick up a job application for her at the local Playboy Bunny Club, it's Laverne who gets the job offer, and accepts the job against her father's wishes.

Death Row (1)

Episode: 8x06 | Airdate: Nov 16, 1982

Death Row (1)

'60s radicals pick Laverne to help rob her local bank, and the woman 'Sheba' wins her friendship. Laverne wises up too late as the plan fails. The gals give fake names, that are actually on a 'most wanted' list - sending them to state prison.

Death Row (2)

Episode: 8x07 | Airdate: Nov 23, 1982

Death Row (2)

Sheba and Laverne are still in prison, mistaken for 'Smith and Jones'. The good news? Lenny and Squiggy visit there and spot Laverne. She sends them back in a hurry to get help from Frank and his army buddy judge, to save them before it's too late.

Jinxed

Episode: 8x08 | Airdate: Nov 30, 1982

Jinxed

Tossing out a chain-letter seems to bring Laverne and those around bad luck. So much so, they enlist the help of a Gypsy Spiritualist to try and remove the hex from her.

Of Mice and Men

Episode: 8x09 | Airdate: Dec 7, 1982

Of Mice and Men

Lavere's new guy "Wheezer" feels like a wimp after he cannot help protect her and Carmine's date from two jerks. Laverne gets her Pop's help in an idea meant to help Wheezer find his confidence. Will it be fight or flee?

The Gymnast

Episode: 8x10 | Airdate: Dec 14, 1982

The Gymnast

A once famous gymnast takes a shine to Laverne, but she sees a glaring truth (and danger) that she may be just a replacement for his former love and partner, whose picture she finds at his place.

The Monastery Show

Episode: 8x11 | Airdate: Jan 4, 1983

The Monastery Show

Laverne goes to a convent for a much needed retreat, but she can't get used to the nuns' vow of silence.

Defective Ballet

Episode: 8x12 | Airdate: Jan 11, 1983

Defective Ballet

Two Russian ballet dancers (one a twin for Squiggy) try to defect to the U.S. The KGB mistakes Squig for the dancer and threaten his life. It's up to Laverne and a handsome male ballet dancer to rescue him and help the other two escape.

The Baby Show

Episode: 8x13 | Airdate: Jan 18, 1983

The Baby Show

Sgt. Plout has been discharged from the Army for getting pregnant. She gets Laverne's help, as she's single with no career now. The two team up to win a "mother to be" contest to win baby supplies for her on-the-way infant.

The Rock 'n' Roll Show

Episode: 8x14 | Airdate: Jan 25, 1983

The Rock 'n' Roll Show

Impressed by Chuck's chops on the harmonica, Laverne advises him to start a band. He does so with his co-workers from the Aero-Space Factory. With Laverne's help, can these misfits of science become a '60s rock and roll "mod" squad?

The Fashion Show

Episode: 8x15 | Airdate: Feb 1, 1983

The Fashion Show

Laverne gets jealous of the models her fashion photographer boyfriend works with. So much so, she nearly ends up sabotaging a media-covered fashion show, by strutting out onstage herself to keep an eye on him.

Short on Time

Episode: 8x16 | Airdate: Feb 8, 1983

Short on Time

Frank asks for Laverne's help regarding wife Edna. Laverne's too busy. Rhonda and Chuck both ask for her time and help. Leaving her Pop with Chuck's chimp to attend The Spinners concert, will she later see her dad needs her to be there for him?

Ghost Story

Episode: 8x17 | Airdate: Feb 15, 1983

Ghost Story

When the ghost of a former Olympian haunts her apartment, Laverne and her friends hold the craziest séance ever to make contact. Actually getting rid of the ghost proves to be a race to the finish.

Please Don't Feed the Buzzards

Episode: 8x18 | Airdate: Feb 22, 1983

Please Don't Feed the Buzzards

Len and Squig buy an old suitcase and find a treasure map inside. Their secret reaches Frank and Carmine, and the four men bear California's desert heat to seek riches. Will they survive long enough to find and enjoy it?

How's Your Sister?

Episode: 8x19 | Airdate: Mar 1, 1983

How's Your Sister?

Squig's sister Squendolyn visits and he pays Carmine $100 to keep her busy. She loves Carmine, but her looks put him off. At a party they attend together women hit on him, but he must say no. Can he make her see they're not a match?

Do the Carmine

Episode: 8x20 | Airdate: Mar 15, 1983

Do the Carmine

Attempting to become a singer, Carmine writes and records a catchy dance song that catches fire, but the lyrics burn the ears of 1960s, almost militant, censorship.

Councilman DeFazio

Episode: 8x21 | Airdate: May 3, 1983

Councilman DeFazio

Frank decides to run for a city councilman's position when his restaurant, Cowboy Bill's, is threatened to be closed up and torn down to make way for a high rise. Can Frank foil this foul political plot?

Here Today, Hair Tomorrow

Episode: 8x22 | Airdate: May 10, 1983

Here Today, Hair Tomorrow

Carmine's fed up with L.A. and his lack of success there as an entertainer. He decides to go to New York, with financial help from friends, and try out for a role in the musical "Hair".

Specials

Laverne & Shirley Together Again

Episode: S08 Special | Airdate: May 7, 2002 (60 min)

Laverne & Shirley Together Again

The second (and, to date, last) reunion special sees the surviving cast gathering together to reminisce about their times on the show. Featured: a new in-character skit, where Laverne, Shirley, Lenny and Squiggy try their hand at being contestants on a Survivor-esque reality show.

The Laverne & Shirley Reunion

Episode: S08 Special | Airdate: May 22, 1995 (60 min)

The Laverne & Shirley Reunion

The surviving cast members reminisce about their times on the series as clips are shown.

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