TV series
Fridays is the name of ABC's weekly late-night live comedy show, which aired on Friday nights from April 11, 1980 to April 23, 1982.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Fridays is the name of ABC's weekly late-night live comedy show, which aired on Friday nights from April 11, 1980 to April 23, 1982.
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Episode 1
--The Pretenders perform ""The Adultress,"" ""Message of Love"" and ""Louie, Louie"" (not the 1960's song by the Kingsmen)
Guest stars Andy Kaufman, Chrissie Hynde, James Honeyman-Scott, Martin Chambers, Pete Farndon
Episode 2
--Kim Carnes (2nd appearance) - ""Bette Davis Eyes,"" ""Under My Thumb"" and ""Miss You Tonight""
Guest stars William Shatner, Kim Carnes
Episode 3
--Tony Geary & Genie Francis (co-hosts) --Devo (3rd appearance) - ""NuTra Theme,"" ""Jerkin' Back 'n' Forth,"" ""Jesus in my Stew,"" ""Through Being Cool"" & ""Working In A Coal Mine""
Guest stars Anthony Geary, Genie Francis, Mark Mothersbaugh
Episode 4
--Karen Allen (host) --The Stray Cats - ""Rock This Town,"" ""Stray Cat Strut,"" ""Runaway Boys""
Guest stars Karen Allen, Slim Jim Phantom, Lee Rocker, Brian Setzer
Episode 5
--Marty Feldman (host) --Manhattan Transfer perform ""Boy from New York City,"" ""Spies in the Night"" and ""Route 66""
Guest stars Marty Feldman
Episode 6
--David Naughton (host) --Billy Vera and the Beaters perform ""Strange Things Happen,"" ""I Can Take Care of Myself"" and ""Millie, Make Some Chili""
Guest stars David Naughton, Billy Vera
Episode 7
--Jamie Lee Curtis (host) --Garland Jeffreys performs ""96 Tears,"" ""R.O.C.K"" and ""35mm Dreams""
Guest stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Garland Jeffreys
Episode 8
--Shelley Duvall (host) --Al Jarreau performs ""In This Love,"" ""Roof Garden"" and ""Breaking Away.""
Guest stars Al Jarreau, Shelley Duvall
Episode 9
--Peter Fonda (host) --King Crimson perform ""Elephant Talk"" and ""Thela Hun Ginjeet""
Guest stars Peter Fonda
Episode 10
--The Four Tops perform ""She Was My Girl"" and a medley of their hits
Guest stars Susan Sarandon
Episode 11
--Beau Bridges (host) --David Grisman performs ""E.M.D.,"" ""Dawg Funk"" and ""Dawg's Bull""
Guest stars David Grisman, Beau Bridges
Episode 12
--The Cars (2nd appearance) - ""Shake It Up,"" ""Since You're Gone"" and ""Think It Over"" --Also: videotaped segments from past hosts: Shelley Duvall, Peter Fonda, Kareem Abdul Jabar, Valerie Bertinelli and Anthony Geary.
Guest stars Valerie Harper, Ric Ocasek
Episode 13
--KISS performs ""The Oath,"" ""A World Without Heroes"" and ""I""
Guest stars Tab Hunter, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Eric Carr
Episode 14
--Quarterflash performs ""Harden My Heart""
Guest stars Howard Rollins
Episode 15
Guest stars Bob Balaban
Episode 16
Guest stars Valerie Bertinelli
Episode 17
--Chubby Checker performs ""Running,"" ""Harder than Diamond"" and ""Burn Up the Night""
Guest stars Victoria Principal, Chubby Checker
Episode 18
--Huey Lewis & The News - ""Workin' For A Livin',"" ""Do You Believe In Love"" and ""Givin' It All for Love""
Guest stars Lynn Redgrave, Huey Lewis
Episode 19
--Bonnie Raitt performs ""Me and the Boys,"" ""Keep this Heart in Mind"" and ""Willya Wontcha""
Guest stars Bonnie Raitt, Gregory Hines
Episode 20
--Sister Sledge -""My Guy"" and ""All the Man I Need"" (Note: another source listed the 2nd song as ""Super Bad Sisters"")
Guest stars Marilu Henner
Episode 21
--Anthony Geary (host) --Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder perform ""Ebony and Ivory"" (music video)
Guest stars Anthony Geary, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Larry DavidSelf
Michael RichardsSelf
Melanie ChartoffSelf
Rich HallSelf
Bruce MahlerSelf
Maryedith BurrellSelf
Mark BlankfieldSelf
John RoarkeSelf
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