Ep 13. Nose for News
- December 13, 1977
- 25 min
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7.2 (88)
In Happy Days season 5 episode 13, titled "Nose for News," Richie is eager to score a scoop for his school newspaper, The Jefferson High Gazette. When a rumor about a famous rock star coming to town starts circulating, Richie smells a story and sets out to get the exclusive for his paper.
Meanwhile, Joanie gets a job at Arnold's as a waitress, much to the chagrin of her older brother, Chachi. Chachi is worried about Joanie working in a male-dominated environment, but Joanie is determined to prove him wrong and excel at her new job.
The episode also sees Fonzie trying to fix his motorcycle, but struggling to get it to start. He enlists the help of his mechanic friend, who suggests that Fonzie may not be connecting with his motorcycle on a spiritual level. Together, they perform a ritual to rekindle Fonzie's connection with the bike and get it running again.
As Richie continues his quest for the big scoop, he discovers that the rock star rumor was just that – a rumor. Disheartened but determined, he turns his attention to another story: a local charity event that is in danger of being canceled due to lack of funds. Richie sees an opportunity to use his platform to raise awareness for the cause and rally the community to save the event.
With the help of his friends, Richie puts together a successful fundraiser, and the charity event is saved. The episode ends with Richie feeling proud of his work and excited for the future of The Jefferson High Gazette.
"Nose for News" is a feel-good episode of Happy Days that highlights the importance of hard work, determination, and supporting your friends. It also touches on themes of gender roles and expectations, as Joanie pushes against her brother's outdated notions of what women can and can't do. Overall, it's a fun and heartwarming episode that fans of the show are sure to enjoy.