"A Shot in the Dark" is the fifteenth episode of the fourth season of Happy Days, also the 78th episode in the series. Written by Steve Zeacharias, the episode, which was directed by Fred Fox, Jr. first aired on January 25, 1977.
Synopsis[]
Richie the benchwarmer becomes a basketball star after replacing an injured player.
Storyline[]
Richie Cunningham basks in glory after winning his high school basketball game with a lucky shot in the final seconds of a nail-biter until a rival team and their femme fatale kidnap him to keep him off the court.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham
- Henry Winkler as Fonzie
- Marion Ross as Marion Cunningham
- Tom Bosley as Howard Cunningham
- Anson Williams as Potsie Weber
- Don Most as Ralph Malph
- Erin Moran as Joanie Cunninghham
- Al Molinaro as Al Delvecchio
Guest starring[]
- Dave Ketchum as Coach Pelino
- Brian Byers as Biff
- Kim Lankford as Sheena DuBois
- Suzanne Wishner as Colette
- Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
- Debbie Chaffin as Girl in Green Dress (uncredited)
- Hillary Horan as Girl Playing Drum (uncredited)
- Heather Warren as Cheerleader with Pony Tail (uncredited)
