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Laverne & Shirley

“Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!”

Series Overview

Best friends, roommates, and polar opposites, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney work together at the Shotz Brewery in Milwaukee and keep each other's spirits up at home.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
ABC
Episodes & Seasons

8 Seasons • 178 Episodes

25–30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1976 – 1983

Premiered: Tue, Jan 27, 1976

Created By
Garry MarshallGarry Marshall
Mark Rothman
Lowell GanzLowell Ganz

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Tue, May 10, 1983

Season 8, Episode 22: “Here Today, Hair Tomorrow”

Rhonda enters Cowboy Bills to tell Frank that she suspects Carmine is about to commit suicide. She tells Frank that he's packed all his stuff, turned off the gas, and disconnected his phone. Just as the two of them are about to run to try to save Carmine, he walks in and tells them that he's decided he's getting nowhere fast and that he wants to move to New Yrok to try his luck on Broadway. Rhonda and Frank lend him money as he doesn't have quite enough to get there yet. He says his goodbyes to Frank and Rhonda and he goes to tell Laverne. When he walks into Laverne's apartment to tell her his news, Laverne tells him that after weeks of saving she can finally afford to buy a water bed that she's been after. Carmine then tells her that he's sick of being a singing telegram boy and that he's moving to New York but he's $100 short. At this point Laverne offers to loan Carmine the $100 from her bed money. Eventually he takes it and says goodbye to her, too. Carmine arrives in New York and

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Garry Marshall, Mark Rothman, Lowell Ganz

Producers

Garry Marshall, Edward K. Milkis

Department Leadership Roster

Garry Marshall

Garry Marshall

Producer

Edward K. Milkis

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-G

TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

United States (MPAA)TV-G

General Audience — Suitable for all ages.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laverne & Shirley

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What is Laverne & Shirley about?

Best friends, roommates, and polar opposites, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney work together at the Shotz Brewery in Milwaukee and keep each other's spirits up at home.

How many seasons does Laverne & Shirley have?

Laverne & Shirley comprises 8 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Laverne & Shirley?

Key cast members in Laverne & Shirley include Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander, Michael McKean, Phil Foster.

Who created or directed Laverne & Shirley?

Laverne & Shirley was developed and directed by Garry Marshall, Mark Rothman, Lowell Ganz.