What's Happening!! Episode Guide
"What's Happening!! Synopsis:
It's What's Happening!!, the funny, funky, late-70's comedy classic featuring high school pals Raj, Dwayne, and Rerun, Raj's bratty little sister Dee, Shirley...who serves up snacks and snaps, and Mama -- who's always got the last word!
SEASON 1:1. The Runaway
Raj can't go to the "party of the year" because Mama needs him to watch Dee. His
plan to hire a babysitter backfires when he arrives home to find the sitter
asleep and his sister gone.
2. The Birthday Present
Raj wants to buy Mama a birthday present but she confiscates his money when she
finds him gambling.
3. When Daddy Comes Marching Home
Mama's shady ex-husband shows up, hoping to con her out of some cash. Raj gives
his dad the money he's been saving for a writing class just to get rid of him.
4. My Three Tons
Rerun auditions for a hip TV dance group and surprisingly makes it, but Dwayne
discovers that the dancers are only making fun of him.
5. Saturday's Hero
When Rerun is recruited for the football team, he develops a big head and snubs
his friends, until he needs their help writing a speech for class.
6. The Burger Queen
Rerun auditions for a TV commercial for a hamburger joint, but Dee tags along
and gets the job instead, even though she dislikes their food.
7. Speak for Yourself, Dwayne
Dwayne develops a crush on a new girl at school, but can't talk to her because
he's too shy. He sends Raj to do the job, but then Raj falls for her, too.
8. Shirley's Date
When Raj sells his first magazine article, he celebrates by having a party.
Since Shirley won't come without a date, each of the guys secretly arranges a
date for her.
9. The Sunday Father
Before Raj can return to school after being suspended, he must have a parent
accompany him. He asks his absentee father, who's more than happy to help.
10. Christmas
Since Mama usually works on Christmas, Raj and Dee agree to have dinner at their
father's apartment. Mama has taken the day off, only to find that she'll be
spending the day without them.
11. The Maid Did It
Mama loses her job when her employer, Mrs. Turner, accuses her of stealing a
valuable diamond ring.
12. The Incomplete Shakespeare
Raj and the guys watch the premiere of a new TV series only to realize that the
story line is identical to the one Raj submitted -- and the show rejected.
13. The Hospital Stay
While Raj is hospitalized for knee surgery, he shares a room with a grouchy old
man who played for the Negro Leagues. Dee befriends him and discovers why he is
so bitter.
14. The Firing Squad
Shirley's boss at Rob's Place fires her for insulting the bank manager he's
approached for a loan. Raj and the guys boycott the restaurant, and try to find
Shirley a new job.
15. The Boarder
Mama decides to rent out Dee's room in order to help make ends meet, but the
kids are surprised to discover that the new boarder is their dad, who claims to
be down on his luck.
16. Dwayne's Dilemma
Dwayne goes out on a blind date with a woman who is a real beauty. Things get
sticky when her threatening ex-boyfriend shows up, but Dwayne decides to take a
stand.
17. The Tickets
When Mama gives Raj two tickets to a Stevie Wonder concert, he's torn over which
friend to bring. He and the guys try to sell the tickets to buy three cheaper
seats, and get arrested for scalping.
18. What's Wrong with Raj?
When Raj starts to hanging out at the free clinc, nosey Dee wants to know why.
When Raj finds out she peeked at his diary, he hatches a plan to really teach
her a lesson.
19. Nice Guys Finish Last
Dee gets a call from her prison pen pal Judy, asking to spend the night. Once
Judy arrives, Raj discovers that she hasn't been paroled but has escaped.
20. From Here to Maternity
Shirley's surprised when her sister Norma arrives six months' pregnant and
hoping her boyfriend will marry her.
21. Puppy Love
Raj is tutoring a girl whose dog is about to have puppies. His family thinks
that he's becoming a dad.
SEASON 2:
Rerun Gets Married (episode 22)SEASON 3:
Disco Dollar Disaster (episode 44)