Joanie Loves Chachi

The romantic adventures of Joanie Cunningham and Chachi Arcola as they pursue music careers in Chicago.

1982 HD 30min NR United States English

Garry Marshall Erin Moran Scott Baio Ellen Travolta Al Molinaro Art Metrano Winifred Freedman

Comedy Music

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S1E1 - Chicago 1982-03-23

Despite Ricos 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 Louisas newly opened restaurant in Chicago.

S1E2 - The Performance 1982-03-30

The band has a big audition for a record producer, but Chachis attitude causes Joanie to decide to attend her nephews birthday party in Milwaukee instead of singing with the band.

S1E3 - I Do, I Don't, I Do 1982-04-06

Joanie notices a guy looking at Annette during a performance at Delvecchios, 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.

S1E4 - College Days 1982-04-13

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 Joanies new life. Meanwhile, Al tries to get in shape.

S2E1 - Fonzie's Visit 1982-09-30

The band is set to audition for a spot on Twist Fever when a woman tells them the show is looking for a band with a gimmick. When a family band is up next, the woman says that they are the type of gimmick the show is looking for. Joanie and Chachi claim that they are a family band with Louisa as their mother and visiting Fonzie as their father. Meanwhile, Al is upset with himself for not making more of an effort at being a true father to Chachi.

S2E2 - Joanie's Roommate 1982-10-14

Howard and Marion come to Chicago to visit Joanie at her apartment after Chachi answers Howards phone call late the night before. When they arrive, Chachi is there wearing Joanies bathrobe and shower cap.

S2E3 - One-on-One 1982-10-21

Joanie and Chachi argue about gender superiority. Chachi believes that, specifically, men are better than women at basketball, so Joanie challenges him to go one-on-one with her female friend who plays on the schools team. Meanwhile, Al faces possible tax evasion charges but swears he has paid them.

S2E4 - No Nudes Is Good Nudes 1982-10-28

Joanie goes out for coffee with her art teacher. She says it isnt a date, but Chachi insists it is. He goes to Joanies school to check up on her teacher and sees that hes a young blond. To avoid being seen by Joanie as she and other students enter the room, he tells the teacher that he is the model and soon learns that he will be posing nude. Meanwhile, Al wants to join the Chicago Leopard Lodge.

S2E5 - Everybody Loves Aunt Vanessa 1982-11-04

Louisas friend from high school, Vanessa, who is a record producer, comes for a visit and asks the band to play for her. Mario suspects Vanessa is interested in Chachi for more than just his music.

S2E6 - Beatlemania 1982-11-11

After Joanie claims she saw Paul McCartney at the hospital while visiting a friend, Chachi and Annette go to the hospital to see for themselves and find a man who bears his resemblance. Meanwhile, Al is promoted to ""Savage"" in the Leopard Lodge, and Louisa doesnt want to go to the ceremony.

S2E7 - Best Foot Forward 1982-11-18

Against Louisas wishes, Joanie and Chachi go to an exotic French film and try to leave when Al and Louisa show up to watch the same movie.

S2E8 - Goodbye Delvecchio's, Hello World 1982-11-25

After repeatedly being warned about showing up late for and taking excessive breaks during performances, Al and Louisa are left no choice but to fire the band.

S2E9 - Term Paper 1982-12-02

Faced with work to do for other classes, Joanie asks Mario to type her 30-page history paper for her. After he finishes it, Mario accidentally burns it on the kitchen stove. When her teacher hands back the graded papers, he notes that Joanies and another students are exactly the same. Meanwhile, Louisa gets an ugly couch, but Al cant bring himself to tell her.

S2E10 - My Dinner with Chachi 1982-12-09

After preparing a terrible stew for Chachi, Joanie daydreams about their golden years when he leaves her for a woman that can cook. Not wanting her life to mirror the dream, Joanie enlists the help of Louisa to make a great dinner for Chachi. Rico tells Chachi to say the dish is good even if it isnt.

S2E11 - Christmas Show 1982-12-16

On Christmas Eve, a night which Al wanted to spend at home with his close family and friends, Rico books the band to perform on the Christmas Radio Special. After stopping to pick up a hitchhiker on their way to the studio, their van gets stuck in the snow.

S2E12 - First Love, Last Love 1983-05-17

Chachi is convinced that Joanie will leave him when her first love comes back on the scene.

S2E13 - The Elopement 1983-05-24

After seeing how much in love Louisas Aunt and Uncle are after 50 years of marriage, Joanie and Chachi decide to elope.