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What's Happening!!

What's Happening!!
★ 7.3/10•1976•30m•TV-PG•Comedy
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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.

StatusCanceled
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 5, 1976

Episodes

Episode 1 - The RunawayE122m

The Runaway

Roger 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.

Aug 5, 1976

Episode 2 - The Birthday PresentE222m

The Birthday Present

Raj, 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.

Aug 12, 1976

Episode 3 - When Daddy Comes Marching HomeE322m

When Daddy Comes Marching Home

After years of being away, Raj and Dee's shady father Bill returns for a short visit with a scheme in mind.

Aug 19, 1976

Episode 4 - My Three TonsE422m

My Three Tons

Rerun becomes the new member of a popular dance group and learns the hidden truth of their intentions of him being their latest initiate.

Aug 26, 1976

Episode 5 - Saturday's HeroE522m

Saturday's Hero

Rerun 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.

Nov 13, 1976

Episode 6 - The Burger QueenE622m

The Burger Queen

Rerun 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.

Nov 20, 1976

Episode 7 - Speak for Yourself, DwayneE722m

Speak for Yourself, Dwayne

Dwayne 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.

Nov 27, 1976

Episode 8 - Shirley's DateE822m

Shirley's Date

Raj 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.

Dec 4, 1976

Episode 9 - ChristmasE922m

Christmas

With 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.

Dec 11, 1976

Episode 10 - Puppy LoveE1022m

Puppy Love

Raj 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.

Dec 30, 1976

Episode 11 - The Maid Did ItE1122m

The Maid Did It

Mama 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.

Jan 6, 1977

Episode 12 - The Incomplete ShakespeareE1222m

The Incomplete Shakespeare

Raj 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.

Jan 13, 1977

Episode 13 - The Hospital StayE1322m

The Hospital Stay

Raj 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.

Jan 20, 1977

Episode 14 - The Sunday FatherE1422m

The Sunday Father

Raj 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.

Jan 27, 1977

Episode 15 - The Firing SquadE1522m

The Firing Squad

When 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.

Feb 10, 1977

Episode 16 - The BoarderE1622m

The Boarder

Needing 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!

Feb 17, 1977

Episode 17 - Dwayne's DilemmaE1722m

Dwayne's Dilemma

Raj 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.

Feb 24, 1977

Episode 18 - The TicketsE1822m

The Tickets

Mama 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.

Mar 3, 1977

Episode 19 - What's Wrong wiith Raj?E1922m

What's Wrong wiith Raj?

After 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?'

Mar 10, 1977

Episode 20 - Nice Guys Finish LastE2022m

Nice Guys Finish Last

Dee 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.

Mar 24, 1977

Episode 21 - From Here to MaternityE2122m

From Here to Maternity

Shirley'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.

Mar 31, 1977

Actors

Ernest Lee Thomas

Ernest Lee Thomas

Roger 'Raj' Thomas

Haywood Nelson

Haywood Nelson

Dwayne Clemens Nelson

Fred Berry

Fred Berry

Frederick 'Freddie/Rerun' Stubbs

Danielle Spencer

Danielle Spencer

Dee Thomas

Shirley Hemphill

Shirley Hemphill

Shirley Wilson

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