Ep 9. Dating Slump

Laverne & Shirley season 1 episode 9 titled "Dating Slump" follows the lives of two best friends, Laverne DeFazio and Shirley Feeney as they navigate their love lives. Laverne struggles to find a date and is on the verge of a "dating slump." She confides in Shirley, who suggests she try a different approach to finding a man. Shirley recommends that Laverne make herself more desirable by acting uninterested in men. Laverne tries this approach, but it backfires when she becomes too unapproachable.

Meanwhile, Shirley is having problems of her own. She begins dating a man named Roger, who is overly possessive and jealous. Shirley tries to break it off with him, but he becomes hostile and starts accusing her of cheating on him. Laverne tries to help Shirley get rid of Roger but he refuses to leave her alone. The situation comes to a head when Roger shows up at the girls' apartment with a gun.

As Laverne & Shirley try to handle their individual problems, they also come up with a plan to help each other out. Shirley suggests that Laverne should pretend to date Roger to make him jealous so that he will leave her alone. While this plan works initially, things quickly spiral out of control, and they find themselves in over their heads. The situation culminates in a dramatic showdown that tests the limits of their friendship.

Throughout the episode, Laverne & Shirley's personalities shine through with their quick wit and comedic timing. The show also touches on various issues that were prevalent in the 1970s, such as possessiveness and jealousy in relationships. The chemistry between the two actresses, Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams, is apparent as they bounce off each other and deliver hilarious one-liners. Overall, "Dating Slump" is a fun-filled episode that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.