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What's Happening!! Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
21 Episodes 1976 - 1977
Episode 1
The Runaway
Thu, Aug 5, 197630 mins
Roger has to babysit Dee and miss the big party at Betty's. But where there's a will there's a way, though there may not be a way to explain to Mama where Dee disappeared to when Raj was gone.
Episode 2
The Birthday Present
Thu, Aug 12, 197625 mins
Raj and his best friends Dwayne and Rerun set out to get a birthday present for Mrs. Thomas. But it doesn't go as smoothly as they expected and they found themselves in trouble with store security.
Episode 3
When Daddy Comes Marching Home
Thu, Aug 19, 197624 mins
After years of being away, Raj and Dee's father returns for a short visit with a scheme in mind.
Episode 4
My Three Tons
Thu, Aug 26, 197625 mins
Upon his selection as a new member of The Rockets dance group, Rerun is filled with enthusiasm. However, Dewayne uncovers the group's true agenda: to target Rerun with derogatory "fat jokes". Once Mrs. Thomas and the rest of the gang discover this, they conspire to exact the ultimate revenge.
Episode 5
Saturday's Hero
Sat, Nov 13, 197625 mins
Rerun on football team will be cut unless gets A, Roger writes his speech for him.
Episode 6
The Burger Queen
Sat, Nov 20, 197625 mins
Rerun tries out for hamburger commercial, but they want Dee.
Episode 7
Speak for Yourself, Dwayne
Sat, Nov 27, 197625 mins
Dwayne's interested in the new girl, Nancy, but he's too shy to speak to her, so he asks Raj to be his "John Alden'.
Episode 8
Shirley's Date
Sat, Dec 4, 197624 mins
Raj goes to a dating service to get a date for Shirley.
Episode 9
Christmas
Sat, Dec 11, 197624 mins
Mama finally gets off for Christmas, but the kids daddy made plans for them to be with him
Episode 10
Puppy Love
Thu, Dec 30, 197625 mins
Raj tutors a girl from his class in exchange for a puppy from the girl's pregnant pet dog. Mama mistakenly believes Raj has gotten the girl pregnant.
Episode 11
The Maid Did It
Thu, Jan 6, 197725 mins
Mrs. Thomas finds herself in a distressing situation when she is unjustly accused and dismissed from her position as a maid due to the disappearance of her employer's precious diamond ring. However, Raj, Reurn, and Dewayne, determined to seek justice, uncover the real culprit behind the theft - none other than her employer's own husband. With unwavering resolve, they embark on a mission to reveal the truth, ensuring that Mrs. Thomas's innocence is proven and her rightful place in her job is restored.
Episode 12
The Incomplete Shakespeare
Thu, Jan 13, 197725 mins
Raj tries his hand at writing for a new television series called "Central Avenue," which features three teenagers living in Watts.
Episode 13
The Hospital Stay
Thu, Jan 20, 197724 mins
Roger needs to have minor surgery and has to go to the hospital. He's so nervous that he drives the guy whom he shares the room with up the wall. And the man is very mean. But Dee somehow manages to stand up and talk to him. She learns that the man doesn't talk to his daughter. when she tells her mother, they find out why and try to tell her to go see him because he doesn't have much time.
Episode 14
The Sunday Father
Thu, Jan 27, 197725 mins
Roger gets expelled and asks his father to go to the school instead of his mother.
Episode 15
The Firing Squad
Thu, Feb 10, 197725 mins
Shirley gets fired from Rob's.
Episode 16
The Boarder
Thu, Feb 17, 197725 mins
The Thomas' need extra money so decide to take in a boarder, its their dad who acts like he needs a place to live so he can give them money.
Episode 17
Dwayne's Dilemma
Thu, Feb 24, 197725 mins
Dwayne's new girlfriend has a jealous ex, who wants to fight Dwayne.
Episode 18
The Tickets
Thu, Mar 3, 197725 mins
Mama gives Roger two tickets to Stevie Wonder concert, he can't decide which friend to take.
Episode 19
What's Wrong with Raj?
Thu, Mar 10, 197724 mins
Dee is always snooping in Raj's journal so they play trick on her that Raj is really sick.
Episode 20
Nice Guys Finish Last
Thu, Mar 24, 197725 mins
Dee's pen pal who just got out prison comes and stays with them.
Episode 21
From Here to Maternity
Thu, Mar 31, 197725 mins
Shirley's sister comes for a visit.