Ep 10. A Date with Fonzie

In Happy Days Season 3 Episode 10, titled "A Date with Fonzie," the Fonz sets his sights on a new girl in town, Pinky Tuscadero. This episode centers around Fonzie preparing for a drag race with Pinky's ex-boyfriend, who challenges him in an attempt to win her back.

As Fonzie prepares for the race, he and Pinky spend some time together. She is tough, independent, and plays in a band, just like the Fonz. The two of them hit it off, and they decide to go on a date.

However, as the date night approaches, Fonzie starts to get cold feet. He's never been on a real date before and isn't sure what to do. Richie tries to give him some advice, but even he's not sure what the Fonz should do. To complicate matters, Pinky shows up in her leather jacket and calls Fonzie out on his nervousness.

The episode ends with the race between Fonzie and Pinky's ex-boyfriend, which has its own twists and turns. However, the highlight of "A Date with Fonzie" is the relationship between Fonzie and Pinky. For the first time, we see a vulnerable side of the Fonz, who is usually too cool for school. Pinky challenges him to be himself, and he appreciates her for it.

Throughout the episode, there are also side plots involving the other characters. Joanie and her friend Chachi follow Fonzie and Pinky on their date, in an attempt to spy on them. Marion and Howard Cunningham struggle with their own issues of aging and feeling left behind by a younger generation.

Overall, "A Date with Fonzie" is a classic episode of Happy Days that perfectly captures the 1950s nostalgia that the show is known for. Fonzie's vulnerability and growing attraction to Pinky serve as the episode's emotional core, while the drag race adds some excitement to the mix. It's an episode that perfectly balances humor and heart, and one that will leave viewers feeling satisfied.