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Happy Days Season 9 Episodes
Season 9 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1981 - 1982
Episode 1
Home Movies: Part 1
Tue, Oct 6, 1981
Joanie prepares a narrated home movie to send to big brother Richie's overseas army base to bring him up to speed on the gang's summer activities, her break-up with Chachi and Fonzie's reunion with his old gang, the Falcons.
Episode 2
Home Movies: Part 2
Tue, Oct 6, 1981
Originally 2nd half in first airing,"continued" episodes in re-runs): Fonzie,after being called "normal" by a woman he's dating,is re-uniting with his old gang and they're confronted by rival gang "The Warmongers" at Arnolds to settle an old score. Meanwhile, Joanie is avoiding Chachi after discovering he had spent time with a girl at the lake while she was working there that evening. Lori Beth has revealed to everyone that,on her last visit to Richie in Greenland,has become pregnant with their 1st baby. Howard,learning that he's going to be a "grand-father" becomes depressed about getting older. The whole storyline of "Home Movies" is based around the idea of getting older or maturing. In the case of Chachi's immaturity,Lori Beth's pregnancy and how it affects Howard and most of all,Fonzie coming to terms with the fact he's not the "rebel" he used to be.
Episode 3
Not with My Mother, You Don't
Tue, Oct 13, 1981
Chachi gets angry when he finds out he's the last one to know that his mother has started dating a doctor.
Episode 4
Another Night at Antoine's
Tue, Oct 27, 1981
Joanie is furious because Chachi likes to date other girls, so she gets her revenge by dating a college man.
Episode 5
Little Baby Cunningham
Tue, Nov 3, 1981
Fonzie happily agrees to be Lori Beth's natural childbirth coach in husband Richie's absence until he finds out that he'll also have to go into the delivery room with her.
Episode 6
The Other Guy
Tue, Nov 10, 1981
Misunderstanding rules the day when Roger discovers why pretty Mona Hildebrand won't date him, Marion uncovers one of hubby Howard's carefully kept courting secrets and Joanie gets flowers from a mystery man.
Episode 7
Fonzie the Substitute
Tue, Nov 17, 1981
Coach Phillips's job is jeopardized after his hygiene class students fool substitute teacher Fonzie into instructing them in sex education instead of mouth care.
Episode 8
Just a Piccalo
Tue, Nov 24, 1981
Joanie regrets agreeing to join a popular girls' club with friend Jenny Piccalo when the snobby club officers try to keep Jenny from passing the initiation ritual by altering it to include stealing a park statue.
Episode 9
No, Thank You.
Tue, Dec 1, 1981
Even with his famous charm dialed to red-hot, Fonzie can't persuade pretty teacher Gloria McInerney to go out with him, and he's floored when he finds out why.
Episode 10
Baby, It's Cold Inside
Tue, Dec 8, 1981
While her parents have a weekend getaway in New York and her sister-in-law Lori Beth takes a flight to visit faraway husband Richie, Joanie must prove more than her babysitting mettle when she is challenged with both a sick baby nephew and a broken furnace.
Episode 11
Hello, Tough Guy
Tue, Dec 15, 1981
Chachi and Joanie go to the Fonz for advice on how to turn nerdy Eugene Melman into the type of guy Jenny Piccalo would want to date.
Episode 12
To Beanie or Not to Beanie
Tue, Jan 5, 1982
Howard Cunningham promises a new car to daughter Joanie if she'll go to the University of Wisconsin instead of UCLA; but his determination turns to dismay when she decides that she doesn't want to go to college...at all!
Episode 13
Southern Crossing
Tue, Jan 12, 1982
Angered by a television broadcast of a Black man being beaten at a lunch counter for just wanting a meal, Al convinces Fonzie to head south to march in a weekend civil-rights demonstration, and it's not long before they both find out firsthand what's at stake for the Black community.
Episode 14
Grandma Nussbaum
Tue, Jan 19, 198230 mins
Grandma Nussbaum teaches Fonzie and Chachi a lesson in growing old gracefully when they try to convince the feisty granny to move into a retirement home.
Episode 15
Poobah Doo Dah
Tue, Jan 26, 198230 mins
Al Delvecchio promises to provide the guest entertainment for the local Leopard Lodge's musical, the 15th annual "Poobah Doodah"; but can he really deliver his fifth cousin, once removed...teen heart-throb Frankie Avalon?
Episode 16
A Touch of Classical
Tue, Feb 2, 1982
Fonzie helps music teacher Cynthia take on the seemingly impossible task of trying to convince the Jefferson High School student body to choose classical music over rock'n'roll for their annual concert.
Episode 17
Hi Yo, Fonzie Away
Tue, Feb 9, 1982
Howard and Chachi go above and beyond to try to win a dinner with the Lone Ranger for Fonzie's birthday while the Fonz begins to wonder if he should start thinking about settling down with just one girl.
Episode 18
Great Expectations
Tue, Feb 16, 1982
Roger asks Fonzie for advice about his love life, causing him to attempt a new persona and style. Joanie and Chachi, with a great deal of bickering, try to write a song for their band. Potsie tries to join the Leopard Lodge through "hazing" rituals. Marion gets the lead in the local musical, but the director likes more than just her acting abilities.
Episode 19
Hello, Flip
Tue, Feb 23, 1982
When his parents send his rebellious younger brother Flip, for a visit, Roger needs his friends' help to find out why Flip behaves so irresponsibly and the two always seem to be at odds with each other.
Episode 20
Chachi's Future
Tue, Mar 2, 1982
Some tough questions from Howard Cunningham while they are on a fishing trip together cause eighteen-year-old Chachi to question his plans to make a living as a rock musician.
Episode 21
Tell-Tale Tart
Tue, Mar 16, 1982
Joanie starts spending much of her time with insecure new friend Mikki, who has recently come to Milwaukee to get a fresh start. A jealous Jenny learns that rumors had abounded at Mikki's old college that she had gotten pregnant and starts spreading the word. It isn't long before it is suggested that Fonzie is the father.
Episode 22
Love and Marriage
Tue, Mar 23, 1982
Al and Chachi's mother Louisa start seeing each-other and after only a month of dating... Al wants to ask Chachi's mother to be his wife. Being old fashioned, he asks Chachi's permission. Chachi says it's okay but only because he doesn't think his mom will say yes. Mainly because it's he who's taken care of his mom for so long.