TV series
What's Happening!!
1976–1979, English, on ABC. Created by Eric Monte.
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Buddies Raj, Rerun and Dwayne come of age in 1970s Los Angeles. The trio have a penchant for mischief and trying to find ways of getting rich quick. Almost always the trio's schemes wind up getting them into trouble and it's up to Raj's mother Mabel to get them out of it. Also, half of the time, the guys get into trouble because of Raj's bratty sister Dee.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 65
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 1979
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What's Happening!! is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Latest episode
S3 E22: The Benefit Show
Aired 28 April 1979
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Eric MonteCreator
- Ernest Lee ThomasRoger 'Raj' Thomas · 65 ep
- Haywood NelsonDwayne Clemens Nelson · 65 ep
- Fred BerryFrederick 'Freddie/Rerun' Stubbs · 65 ep
- Danielle SpencerDee Thomas · 65 ep
- Shirley HemphillShirley Wilson · 60 ep
- Mabel KingMabel Thomas · 43 ep
- David HollanderEarl 'Little Earl' Barnett Jr. · 10 ep
- John WelshEarl 'Big Earl' Barnett · 9 ep
- Earl BillingsRob · 8 ep
- Thalmus RasulalaBill Thomas · 7 ep
- Fritzi BurrMiss Collins · 7 ep
- Debbi MorganDiane Harris · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 August 1976
- Last aired
- 28 April 1979
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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What's Happening!!: quick answers
Is What's Happening!! worth watching?
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How many seasons of What's Happening!! are there?
What's Happening!! has 3 seasons and 65 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is What's Happening!! finished?
Yes. What's Happening!! was cancelled in 1979, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is What's Happening!! on?
What's Happening!! is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What's Happening!! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
What's Happening!! is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like What's Happening!!?
If you liked What's Happening!!, try Sanford and Son, Mr. Mayor, Traffic Light.
Who created What's Happening!!?
What's Happening!! was created by Eric Monte and stars Ernest Lee Thomas, Haywood Nelson, Fred Berry.
What is What's Happening!! based on?
What's Happening!! is adapted from a movie.