THE DAYS: Season 1

Potsie fixes Richie up with Mary Lou Milligan, a girl with a "reputation" around town. Richie doesn't get far with her but leads Fonzie and the others to believe he did. ---- Notes: * The pilot was filmed on November 12, 1973. * Two versions of this episode exist. The original version of the episode featured a few alternate takes and extended scenes. Additionally, a different actress portrayed the role of Joanie. The dinner table sequence at the Cunninghams' house was later reshot with Erin Mora

Richie and Potsie spend their hard-earned savings on their first car in an attempt to impress and attract girls; but although the car looks impressive, it soon becomes apparent that it's not the most roadworthy of vehicles. ---- Notes: * This episode was filmed on December 11, 1973. * This was the first episode of the series directed by Jerry Paris. * Beginning with this episode, the drive-in changed its name to "Arnold's". Guest starring: Cindy Eilbacher as Betty Wilkens.

Richie gets drunk at a stag party. ---- Notes: * This episode marks the first appearance of Arnold's waitress Marsha Simms (played by Beatrice Colen). * This episode featured the first exterior shot of the Cunningham house. It also has the first shot of Richie's room. * The party's name is "From Here to Maternity." Referencing the 1953 film From Here to Eternity. Guest starring: Louisa Moritz as Verna LaVerne; Lennie Weinrib as Duke; Tim Haldeman as Arnold; Tom Harris as Vince.

Potsie talks Richie into sneaking out of his house to watch Fonzie compete in a midnight drag race. Howard pursues Richie when he hears about this illegal activity. A police officer (Herb Voland) has the teenagers arrested and taken them to the local police station. He informs the teenagers about the recent law about drag racing being illegal in Wisconsin. He subsequently calls the parents of all teenagers except Richie and Potsie. The next day, all participants of the illegal midnight drag race

Richie has to miss a rock concert to take care of his dad's hardware store. ---- Guest starring: George Ives as Dr. McKay; Peter Brocco as Mr. Egan; Robert Casper as Customer; Richard Doran as Bert.

Richie and Potsie want to become members of a local gang called the Demons. But before being accepted as full-fledged members, they must perform the "six deadly dares". ---- Notes: * This episode marked the first appearance of Neil J. Schwartz on his role as "Bag" Zombrowski, who became later Richie's band drummer during its first years. Guest starring: Ed Begley Jr. as Hank; John Riley as O'Reilly; Lou Tiano as Rocky; John Wheeler as Mr. Crenshaw.

Fonzie decides to re-enroll in high school. After rearranging the seating plan to his satisfaction, he asks Richie to do his homework and cheat for him. ---- Guest starring: Jessica Myerson as Miss Pratt; Stuart Nisbet as Mr. Faraday; Jean Fraser as Sandy; Richard Doran as Kid.

Richie and Potsie go to see a stripper named Bubbles McCall (Barbara Rhoades). ---- Guest starring: Barbara Rhoades as Bubbles McCall; Arthur Batanides as Eddie; Lee Paul as Mory; Billy Sands as Waiter; Frank Sivero as Pockets. Note: Tom Bosley was sick the whole week of filming.