
Joanie Loves Chachi
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This spin-off of Happy Days follows Chachi Arcola as he moves out and tries to make it on his own with a rock band and a music career. In between holding down a job and keeping his girlfriend, Joanie Cunningham, happy, he must also deal with the often unwanted, but sometimes needed, advice and interference from his friends, relatives and neighbors.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01ChicagoMarch 23, 1982—Despite Rico's assurances that it is all part of the act, Joanie is upset over the mingling that occurs between Chachi and several young wom
- S01E02The PerformanceMarch 30, 1982—The band has a big audition for a record producer, but Chachi's attitude causes Joanie to decide to attend her nephew's birthday party in Mi
- S01E03
I Do, I Don't, I DoApril 6, 1982—Joanie notices a guy looking at Annette during a performance at Delvecchio's, and she and Chachi introduce Annette and the guy, Wendell. The - S01E04College DaysApril 13, 1982—With nothing to do during the day, on the advice of Chachi, Joanie starts hanging out with her roommate who attends college. On behalf of th
Season02
- S02E01Fonzie's VisitSeptember 30, 1982—The band is set to audition for a spot on Twist Fever when a woman tells them the show is looking for a band with a gimmick. When a family b
- S02E02Joanie's RoommateOctober 14, 1982—Howard and Marion come to Chicago to visit Joanie at her apartment after Chachi answers Howard's phone call late the night before. When they
- S02E03One-on-OneOctober 21, 1982—Joanie and Chachi argue about gender superiority. Chachi believes that, specifically, men are better than women at basketball, so Joanie cha
- S02E04No Nudes Is Good NudesOctober 28, 1982—Joanie goes out for coffee with her art teacher. She says it isn't a date, but Chachi insists it is. He goes to Joanie's school to check up
- S02E05Everybody Loves Aunt VanessaNovember 4, 1982—Louisa's friend from high school, Vanessa, who is a record producer, comes for a visit and asks the band to play for her. Mario suspects Van
- S02E06BeatlemaniaNovember 11, 1982—After Joanie claims she saw Paul McCartney at the hospital while visiting a friend, Chachi and Annette go to the hospital to see for themsel
- S02E07Best Foot ForwardNovember 18, 1982—Against Louisa's wishes, Joanie and Chachi go to an exotic French film and try to leave when Al and Louisa show up to watch the same movie.
- S02E08Goodbye Delvecchio's, Hello WorldNovember 25, 1982—After repeatedly being warned about showing up late for and taking excessive breaks during performances, Al and Louisa are left no choice bu
- S02E09Term PaperDecember 2, 1982—Faced with work to do for other classes, Joanie asks Mario to type her 30-page history paper for her. After he finishes it, Mario accidental
- S02E10My Dinner with ChachiDecember 9, 1982—After preparing a terrible stew for Chachi, Joanie daydreams about their golden years when he leaves her for a woman that can cook. Not want
- S02E11Christmas ShowDecember 16, 1982—On Christmas Eve, a night which Al wanted to spend at home with his close family and friends, Rico books the band to perform on the Christma
- S02E12First Love, Last LoveMay 17, 1983—Chachi is convinced that Joanie will leave him when her first love comes back on the scene.
- S02E13The ElopementMay 24, 1983—After seeing how much in love Louisa's Aunt and Uncle are after 50 years of marriage, Joanie and Chachi decide to elope.
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