

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
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8 Seasons • 178 Episodes
25–30 min per episode
1976 – 1983
Premiered: Tue, Jan 27, 1976
Latest Aired Episode
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
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Cast & Creators
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Garry Marshall, Mark Rothman, Lowell Ganz
Garry Marshall, Edward K. Milkis
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Garry Marshall
Producer
Edward K. Milkis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
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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.


















