TV series
Laverne & Shirley
1976–1983, English, on ABC. Created by Garry Marshall & Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz.
Schlemiel! Schlimazel! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!
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.
- Seasons
- 8
- Episodes
- 178
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1983
Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S8 E22: Here Today, Hair Tomorrow
Aired 10 May 1983
Seasons 8
Cast & crew
- Garry MarshallCreator
- Mark RothmanCreator
- Lowell GanzCreator
- Penny MarshallLaverne DeFazio · 178 ep
- Cindy WilliamsShirley Feeney · 178 ep
- David L. LanderSquiggy · 178 ep
- Michael McKeanLenny · 178 ep
- Phil FosterFrank DeFazio · 178 ep
- Eddie MekkaCarmine Ragusa · 178 ep
- Betty GarrettEdna Babish · 119 ep
- Leslie EasterbrookRhonda Lee · 66 ep
- Carole Ita WhiteRosie Greenbaum · 25 ep
- Ed MarinaroSonny St. Jacques · 22 ep
- Bo KaprallCop · 6 ep
- Vicki LawrenceCast · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 27 January 1976
- Last aired
- 10 May 1983
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-G
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News & fan talk
What Laverne & Shirley is based on
Laverne & Shirley is based on Happy Days, a television series by Garry Marshall.
Television series
Happy Days
By Garry Marshall
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Laverne & Shirley: quick answers
Is Laverne & Shirley worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 76 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Laverne & Shirley are there?
Laverne & Shirley has 8 seasons and 178 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Laverne & Shirley finished?
Yes. Laverne & Shirley ended in 1983, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Laverne & Shirley on?
Laverne & Shirley isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Laverne & Shirley parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Laverne & Shirley is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Laverne & Shirley?
If you liked Laverne & Shirley, try The Jeffersons, Girl Meets World, Leave It to Beaver.
Who created Laverne & Shirley?
Laverne & Shirley was created by Garry Marshall and Mark Rothman and Lowell Ganz and stars Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams, David L. Lander.
What is Laverne & Shirley based on?
Laverne & Shirley is based on Happy Days, a television series by Garry Marshall.