Ep 8. One Flew Over Milwaukee

Laverne & Shirley season 1 episode 8, "One Flew Over Milwaukee," follows Laverne and Shirley as they find themselves committed to a mental hospital after an encounter with a patient at their job as bottlecappers.

The episode begins with Laverne and Shirley working at the brewery and discussing their hopes and dreams of finding love. As they go about their work, they encounter a strange man who claims to have a message from his mother. When they try to ignore him and continue working, he becomes agitated and attacks them, causing them to accidentally break several bottles.

After their encounter with the man, Laverne and Shirley go to their boss, Mr. Shotz, to report the incident. However, he accuses them of breaking the bottles intentionally and fires them on the spot. Devastated and without any prospects, the two friends decide to go to a park to clear their heads.

At the park, they encounter an old friend, Squiggy, who is now working as an orderly at a nearby mental hospital. After hearing about their misfortune, he suggests they fake insanity in order to live in the hospital and receive free room and board.

At first hesitant, Laverne and Shirley eventually decide to go along with the plan and are quickly admitted to the hospital. There, they encounter a cast of quirky characters, including a woman who believes she is Queen Elizabeth, a man who thinks he's a bird, and a doctor who claims to have discovered the cure for cancer but can't remember what it is.

As Laverne and Shirley navigate life in the hospital, they begin to suspect that something is not quite right. They overhear a conversation between two doctors that suggests the hospital may be engaging in illegal activities, and they decide to investigate.

What follows is a series of hilarious hijinks as Laverne and Shirley attempt to uncover the truth about the hospital. Along the way, they encounter numerous obstacles, including a strict nurse and an overzealous patient who is convinced they are secret agents.

Despite their comedic antics, Laverne and Shirley eventually discover the truth about the hospital, and set out to expose the illegal activities taking place there. With the help of some unlikely allies, they manage to bring the corrupt doctors to justice and clear their own names in the process.

Overall, "One Flew Over Milwaukee" is a fun and entertaining episode of Laverne & Shirley that showcases the show's knack for combining humor with social commentary. With its quirky characters and zany plot twists, it's a prime example of why the show has remained a beloved classic over the years.