TV series
Joanie Loves Chachi is an American television spin-off of the American sitcom Happy Days that was originally broadcast on ABC from March 23, 1982 to May 24, 1983. It stars Erin Moran and Scott Baio as the titular Joanie Cunningham and Chachi Arcola, respectively.
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Joanie Loves Chachi premiered March 23, 1982. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Joanie Loves Chachi is an American television spin-off of the American sitcom Happy Days that was originally broadcast on ABC from March 23, 1982 to May 24, 1983. It stars Erin Moran and Scott Baio as the titular Joanie Cunningham and Chachi Arcola, respectively.
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Episode 1
Despite Rico's assurances that it is all part of the act, Joanie is upset over the mingling that occurs between Chachi and several young women after he performs at Al and Louisa's newly opened restaurant in Chicago.
Directed by Tom TrbovichWritten by Lowell GanzGuest stars Robert Pierce
Episode 2
The band has a big audition for a record producer, but Chachi's attitude causes Joanie to decide to attend her nephew's birthday party in Milwaukee instead of singing with the band.
Directed by Tom TrbovichGuest stars Robert Pierce
Episode 3
Joanie notices a guy looking at Annette during a performance at Delvecchio's, and she and Chachi introduce Annette and the guy, Wendell. They quickly hit it off and decide to get married within three weeks of their first meeting. Prior to the wedding rehearsal, however, Wendell makes a pass at Joanie.
Directed by Joel ZwickGuest stars Robert Pierce, John C. Becher
Episode 4
With nothing to do during the day, on the advice of Chachi, Joanie starts hanging out with her roommate who attends college. On behalf of the band, she accepts an offer from the fraternity to play at one of their parties. Chachi thinks it would be beneath them to perform at such an event and becomes resentful of Joanie's new life. Meanwhile, Al tries to get in shape.
Directed by Lowell GanzGuest stars Robert Pierce, Lisa Lindgren, Jeff Lester, Brian Byers
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Scott BaioChachi Arcola
Erin MoranJoanie Cunningham
Ellen TravoltaLouisa Delvecchio
Al MolinaroAl Delvecchio
Art MetranoRico Mastorelli
Winifred FreedmanAnnette Mastorelli
Grant Heslov
ABCUnited States
