Series
What's Happening!!
“Hey, HEY, hey!”
Comedy
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.
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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 21 epS2 · 22 epS3 · 22 ep
1The Runaway5 Aug 1976 · 22m · ★ 10.0Roger has to babysit Dee and miss the big party at Betty's. But where there's a will there's a way, though there may not be a way to explain to Mama where Dee disappeared to when Raj was gone.
2The Birthday Present12 Aug 1976 · 22mRaj, Dwayne and Rerun set out to get a birthday present for Mama. But it doesn't go as smoothly as they expected and they find themselves in hot water with store security.
3When Daddy Comes Marching Home19 Aug 1976 · 22mAfter years of being away, Raj and Dee's shady father Bill returns for a short visit with a scheme in mind.
4My Three Tons26 Aug 1976 · 22mRerun becomes the new member of a popular dance group and learns the hidden truth of their intentions of him being their latest initiate.
5Saturday's Hero13 Nov 1976 · 22m · ★ 5.5Rerun joins the floundering football team and becomes an instant hero. This leads to a swelled head and he begins to give Raj and Dwayne the cold shoulder, going so far as to give his two extra Gladys Knight tickets to two of his 'new' friends instead of Raj and Dwayne, as he'd promised.
6The Burger Queen20 Nov 1976 · 22mRerun has his heart set on getting the lead in a hamburger commercial. However, once down at the audition, the producers find Dee better suited despite the fact that she can't stand the taste of them. An even bigger problem arises when Mama's permission is needed, but she's in Phoenix.
7Speak for Yourself, Dwayne27 Nov 1976 · 22mDwayne has his eye on a new girl, Nancy, but he's too shy to talk to her, so he gets Raj too. However, that turns into a mistake as Raj falls for Nancy. Raj is left with guilt and one angry friend.
8Shirley's Date4 Dec 1976 · 22mRaj has sold a kid's story to a children's magazine and to celebrate, throws a party. However, Shirley is reluctant to come because she doesn't want to show up without a date. This leads Raj and Rerun to take steps to get her a date.
9Christmas11 Dec 1976 · 22mWith Mama planning to work on Christmas, Raj and Dee agree to have Christmas dinner at Bill's apartment. However, Mama is able to get out of working at the last minute and soon discovers that the kids have plans and finds herself facing a lonesome Christmas.
10Puppy Love30 Dec 1976 · 22mRaj is tutoring Patrice Williams in exchange for one of the puppies that her dog is soon to have. Confusion erupts in the Thomas household, however, when Dee overhears a conversation between Raj, Dwayne and Rerun which leads her to believe Raj has gotten a girl pregnant.
11The Maid Did It6 Jan 1977 · 22mMama is fired from her job as a maid for the Turner household after she's accused of stealing Mrs. Turner's diamond ring. Raj sets out to clear Mama and quickly discovers Mr. Turner may be a far likelier suspect.
12The Incomplete Shakespeare13 Jan 1977 · 22mRaj writes a story for a new TV show, Central Avenue, and can't wait to find out if the producers will buy it. However, he's in for a shock on the night the show premieres.
13The Hospital Stay20 Jan 1977 · 22mRaj lands in the hospital and is afraid to face impending surgery. Meanwhile, his roommate is a grouchy ex-baseball player whom Dee befriends and learns that he has kept up a bitter feud between himself and his daughter all because she married a white man.
14The Sunday Father27 Jan 1977 · 22mRaj delights in playing practical jokes on his teacher, Miss Collins. But, when he goes overboard, he finds himself suspended and to avoid getting Mama involved, he turns to his father, who quickly discovers the joys of parenting.
15The Firing Squad10 Feb 1977 · 22mWhen the bank manager arrives at Rob's Place to discuss a loan application, Shirley insults him, which causes Rob to fire her. This leads Raj, Dwayne and Rerun to help Shirley find a new job even though she has very few skills.
16The Boarder17 Feb 1977 · 22mNeeding extra money, Mama takes on a boarder who will stay in Dee's room while she reluctantly agrees to share a room with Mama. Everyone's in for a surprise when Bill asks to take the room and even more surprising, Mama agrees to let him move in!
17Dwayne's Dilemma24 Feb 1977 · 22mRaj has been dying for a date with a girl but soon finds that in order to go out with her, he needs to find a date for her cousin. Dwayne agrees but soon finds himself to be a corner in a love triangle, when the cousin's pushy ex threatens his well-being if he continues to see her.
18The Tickets3 Mar 1977 · 22mMama has two tickets to Stevie Wonder and she gives them to Raj. But now, Raj has one tough decision to make, to take Dwayne or Rerun.
19What's Wrong wiith Raj?10 Mar 1977 · 22mAfter a school lecture about hypertension, Raj begins spending more time down at the free clinic. This leads Dee to sneak a peek at his diary to see if she can find a clue to 'what's wrong with Raj?'
20Nice Guys Finish Last24 Mar 1977 · 22mDee receives a call from her prison pen pal, Judy Crane, who is getting out and needs a place to stay. Dee talks Mama into allowing Judy to stay with them, unknown to all of them that Judy is really on the run.
21From Here to Maternity31 Mar 1977 · 22mShirley's excited when she gets a call from her sister, Norma, who's coming to visit. However, Shirley is in for a big surprise when she discovers Norma is six months pregnant and Norma is in for an even bigger surprise when she gets a phone call from her fiancee telling her it's over.
Details
- Created by
- Eric Monte
- First aired
- 5 Aug 1976
- Last aired
- 28 Apr 1979
- Status
- Canceled
- Language
- English
- Network
- ABC
- Episodes
- 65
- Votes
- 31 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Ernest Lee ThomasRoger 'Raj' Thomas
Haywood NelsonDwayne Clemens Nelson
Fred BerryFrederick 'Freddie/Rerun' Stubbs
Danielle SpencerDee Thomas
Shirley HemphillShirley Wilson
