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.

Richie and his girlfriend Arlene (Laurette Spang) decide to break up. Since it is too late to secure new dates for the upcoming high school prom, Richie and Arlene attend as friends. ---- Notes: * This episode was filmed on February 5, 1974. * The episode's title comes from the song of the same name, most famously sung by Neil Sedaka. Guest starring: Laurette Spang as Arlene.

Richie and the boys form a band to raise money, but Potsie loses it all in a poker game and Howard has to win it back for him. ---- Notes: * This episode marked Richie's band debut and the first time Potsie sings on the series. * This episode marks the last appearance of Gavan O'Herlihy as Chuck Cunningham. For the next season, the role would be portrayed by Randolph Roberts. Guest starring: Bruce Kimmel as Murf; Don Carter as Brian; Ding Dingle as Waitress. Songs performed: "All Shook Up" – per

For Ralph's costume party, Potsie sets Richie up on a blind date with Phyllis (Diana Canova), who towers over him. ---- Also starring: Beatrice Colen as Marsha Simms. Guest starring: Diana Canova as Phyllis Denton; Gracia Lee as Hazel; Mike Monahan as Harry Mel; Karen Duitsman as Susan Denton; Barry Greenberg as Moose.

Potsie and Ralph are in love with Cindy Shellenberger, an attractive new girl at school, who asks Richie to study with her. ---- Guest starring: Mary Cross as Cindy Shellinberger; Dick Balduzzi as Joe; Robert Karvelas as Man

Richie meets a beatnik named Deidre at the movies and gets caught up in her lifestyle. ---- Note: This was the first of two episodes under the same title, the other one was from season 9, which was also titled "Great Expectations". Guest starring: Udana Power as Deidre; Danny Goldman as Lawrence; Valerie Curtin as Poetess.

Howard lets a black army buddy have his wedding at the Cunningham home, and faces racial prejudice from their neighbors. ---- Guest starring: Robert DoQui as Fred Washington; Bill Henderson as Mr. Davis; Gail Cameron as Carol; Amzie Strickland as Mrs. Finley; Wonderful Smith as Reverend; Edward Marshall as Officer Kincaid. Absent: Anson Williams as Potsie; Donny Most as Ralph.

The training match ends on a bad note for Tsukushi, and in the evening, he joins third-year Haibara to review the recording of the match.

Howard decides to build a bomb shelter; but when Richie tells his friends, problems quickly arise when each assumes they will have a spot reserved in the shelter for them too, should the need arise. ---- Guest starring: Ronnie Schell and Christina Hart.

On the final day of the camp, Seiseki is playing against Seikan High School; right off the bat, Taira's bullet-like pass is caught by the super rookie, Himura, and the ball ends in Seiseki's goal.

Tsukushi is swapped to replace the injured Kazama; meanwhile, on the Seikan bench, the coach and Taira are arguing about the best way to utilize Himura.

Right as the match was about to end, Tsukushi puts everything into his shot and secures the victory for Seiseki.

Seiseki steadily advances through the preliminaries for the championship in the Tokyo area, and their next opponent is Hokutou High School.

Even though Seiseki is missing it's Three Arrows, Kimishita and the other third-years put on a strong show.

Due to Nitobe's red card, Seiseki is down to ten players, and to make matters even worse, Keiou's top two players, Kai and Maruoka put pressure on Seiseki's goal.

After causing an upset, Seiseki commits to defense, but Keiou's attacks are relentless; then, in the final three minutes, just as Usui is about to clear the ball, something unforeseen happens.

Even without the Three Arrows, Seiseki was able to put on a performance worthy of their reputation, but Tsukushi is glum.