"Empty Nest" is the third episode of the tenth season of Happy Days, also, the 214th overall episode in the series. Written by Fred Fox, Jr. and Brian Levant, the episode, directed by Jerry Paris, premiered on ABC-TV on October 19, 1982.
Synopsis[]
Howard and Marion try to keep busy in their newly-empty house, while Fonzie decides to sell his half of Arnold's.
Storyline[]
Now that Lori Beth, Richie, Jr. and now Joanie have left the house, Howard and Marion both struggle to define life together alone, and to find a way to occupy their spare time together, while Fonzie finds that running the restaurant without Al, (who's moved to Chicago with his new wife Louisa, his aunt and Chachi's mom to start their own restaurant there), causes his social life to suffer, which causes him to want to sell his half of Arnold's Drive-In back to old friend, former and original owner Arnold (Pat Morita).
- Note: Cathy Silvers (Jenny Piccalo) does not appear in this episode, but is credited.
Trivia[]
Did You Know?[]
- Crystal Bernard played the part of Mikki, Joanie's friend, in the previous season.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Henry Winkler as Fonzie
- Tom Bosley as Howard Cunningham
- Marion Ross as Marion Cunningham
- Ted McGinley as Roger Phillips (credited only)
- Crystal Bernard as K.C. Cunningham
- Anson Williams as Potsie Weber (credited only)
- Linda Purl as Ashley Pfister
- Cathy Silvers as Jenny Piccalo
Recurring cast/Guest stars[]
- Scott Mitchell Bernstein as Melvin Belvin
- Pat Morita as Arnold
- Harriet Nelson as Marge (special guest star)
- Brian Reise as Real Estate Broker
- Billy Warlock as Flip Phillips
- Jane Wyatt as Joan (special guest star)
