Episode
Happy Days: Empty Nest
Overview
Now that Joanie, Lori Beth, and Richie Jr. have left the Cunningham house, Marion looks to find ways to cope and occupy her time. Meanwhile, Fonzie isn't able to run Arnold's by himself in addition to his garage and teaching duties, so he looks to sell his half of Arnold's.
Details
- Series
- Happy Days
- Season
- Season 10
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 1982-10-19
Episode context
Empty Nest is Episode 3 in Season 10 of Happy Days. It aired on 1982-10-19.
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Episode 2: Letting Go
Joanie and Chachi come back to Milwaukee after spending the summer in Chicago. Joanie wants to move there to be with Chachi and to continue their music career. After telling Howard and Marion her plans, which include attending Northwestern University, Howard refuses to let her go.
Episode 4: A Night at the Circus
In an attempt to get Ashley's young daughter, Heather, to warm up to him, Fonzie takes her to the circus. Meanwhile, K. C., Howard's niece, moves in with Howard and Marion while her parents look for a new boarding school. Marion asks Howard to consider letting her stay permanently.
More episodes from this season
Episode 1: A Woman Not Under the Influence
It's love at first sight for Fonzie when he sees a woman in a store as they pass each other on the escalator. Potsie happens to know who she is (Ashley Pfister), and Fonzie vows to find her and make her his.
Episode 5: Little Case of Revenge
Fonzie receives a good citizenship award from the Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce, but the ceremony is interrupted by a disgruntled childhood classmate of the Fonz who's been waiting 17 years for his revenge. They agree to settle their differences, but Ashley asks Fonzie to promise not to fight.
Episode 6: Who Gives a Hootenanny?
Joanie and Chachi have the opportunity to appear on a television music show but learn that their format is folk. Meanwhile, Fonzie is upset that folk music seems to be replacing rock and roll.
Episode 7: Going Steady
Fonzie pledges his love to Ashley but risks losing her when he allows an old girlfriend to spend the night at his apartment. Meanwhile, Howard teaches K. C. to drive.
Episode 8: Such a Nice Girl
Marion encourages K. C. to date, so she accepts an invitation to Arnold's Gala Costume Ball from Melvin Belvin.
Episode 9: There's No Business Like No Business
Facing competition from a hardware store at a new mall, Howard says he'll have to close Cunningham Hardware.
Episode 10: All I Want for Christmas
When Heather asks Santa to patch up the rift between her mother and grandparents, Fonzie decides to make her wish come true. Meanwhile, K. C.'s parents visit for Christmas, and a rivalry between Howard and his brother reignites.
Episode 11: Since I Don't Have You
Roger's old flame from his school days shows up, and Roger cannot resist her. Fonzie attempts to prevent her from breaking his heart again.
Episode 12: Hello, Pfisters
Ashley receives an invitation to her estranged parents' wedding anniversary party. She doesn't want to go, but Fonzie insists.
Episode 13: I Drink, Therefore I Am
Roger tries to convince Flip to stop drinking and hanging out with guys that do. Flip doesn't take his advice, and he and his friends accidentally hit Heather with their car.
Meanwhile, Fonzie auditions barbers to replace his who recently died. Also, Jenny, K. C., Bobby, and Melvin are in charge of decorations for the Winter Carnival.