Ep 2. The Lemon

In Happy Days season 1 episode 2, titled "The Lemon," the audience finds the Cunninghams in need of a new car after their old one breaks down. Howard and Marion begin to search for a replacement vehicle, but their search proves to be difficult due to their limited budget.

Meanwhile, Richie and his friends Potsie and Ralph come up with the idea to buy a cheap car and fix it up themselves. They find a beat-up lemon of a car and work on fixing it in Arnold's Drive-In. However, their lack of experience and knowledge about cars proves to be challenging.

Throughout the episode, the two storylines intertwine as the Cunninghams struggle to find a car, while Richie and his friends attempt to fix up their lemon of a car. The boys face several setbacks and mishaps while repairing the vehicle, including accidentally breaking the windshield and struggling to fix the engine.

As the boys work on the car, they also encounter a group of wealthy teenagers who mock them for their beat-up vehicle. This leads to a showdown in which Richie defends his friends, showing loyalty and a strong sense of character.

In the end, both storylines come to a resolution. The Cunninghams end up taking a loan to buy a new car, while Richie, Potsie, and Ralph successfully repair their lemon and take it for a test drive, with Richie's love interest, Lori Beth, joining them.

Overall, "The Lemon" explores themes of perseverance, loyalty, and resourcefulness, depicting how characters can come together to overcome challenges and support one another. With humor and heart, the episode highlights the importance of friendship and family, leaving viewers feeling uplifted and entertained.