Happy Days Season 4 Episode 12
Happy Days
Season 4

Ep 12. Fonzie's Old Lady

  • January 4, 1977
  • 7.4  (124)

In Happy Days season 4 episode 12, Fonzie's Old Lady, the Fonz finds himself in an unexpected romance with an older woman. As the episode begins, Fonzie is at his garage when a woman named Lorraine pulls in, looking for a mechanic to fix her car. The Fonz agrees to do it and is immediately smitten with her. Despite the fact that she is considerably older than him, they hit it off and she invites him out on a date.

At first, Fonzie is hesitant to be seen with Lorraine, as he worries that his friends will judge him for dating an older woman. However, he eventually decides to embrace his feelings and takes her to Arnold's for a meal. There, they encounter Richie, Potsie, and Ralph, who immediately start teasing Fonzie about his new girlfriend. Despite their mockery, Fonzie remains undeterred and continues his date with Lorraine.

As the episode progresses, the gang at Arnold's become increasingly curious about Lorraine, and some of them even begin to speculate that she might be a criminal. This leads to a series of outlandish theories and scenarios, with each character coming up with their own explanation for who Lorraine really is. Meanwhile, the Fonz and Lorraine's romance blossoms, as they continue to see each other and enjoy each other's company.

However, their relationship hits a rough patch when Lorraine reveals that she is a grandmother. Fonzie struggles to come to terms with the idea of dating someone with grandchildren, and their age difference begins to weigh heavily on him. Eventually, he confesses his fears to Howard, who advises him to follow his heart and not worry about what other people think. With this encouragement, Fonzie decides to give things another try with Lorraine and they go on a romantic picnic together.

Near the end of the episode, Lorraine has a heart-to-heart talk with Fonzie about their future together. She tells him that she understands if he wants to be with someone his own age, and that she doesn't want to hold him back. Fonzie is visibly moved by her words and confesses that he loves her. The episode ends with the two of them kissing under the stars, as Fonzie finally comes to terms with their age difference and embraces his feelings for Lorraine.

Overall, Fonzie's Old Lady is a heartwarming and humorous episode that explores the theme of age differences in relationships. It shows us that love can come in many forms, and that sometimes it takes a little courage to follow our hearts. With its witty dialogue and memorable characters, this episode is a classic example of the kind of lighthearted, feel-good television that Happy Days was known for.

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  • First Aired
    January 4, 1977
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (124)
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