"Going Steady" is the seventh episode of the tenth season of Happy Days, also, the 218th overall episode in the series. Written by Richard Gurman, the episode, directed by Jerry Paris, premiered on ABC-TV on November 23, 1982.
Synopsis[]
Fonzie surprises Ashley...and himself!...by asking her to go steady with him after throwing a party to introduce her to his family and friends; but when jealousy raises its ugly head, neither of them are sure they're ready to commit.
Storyline[]
Ready to settle down after all these years, Fonzie declares his love for Ashley by asking her to go steady; but when an old girlfriend of Fonzie's (Melinda Naud in her role of Paula Petralunga from Season 3) shows up needing help, it causes problems between Fonzie and Ashley. In a subplot, Howard gives K.C. driving lessons.
- Note: Melinda Naud returns in her role of Paula Petralunga, who had appeared in a few episodes in Season 3 as Fonzie's most spectacular conquest. Also, Anson Williams (Potsie Weber) does not appear in this episode, but is credited.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Henry Winkler as Fonzie
- Tom Bosley as Howard Cunningham
- Marion Ross as Marion Cunningham
- Ted McGinley as Roger Phillips
- Crystal Bernard as K.C. Cunningham
- Anson Williams as Potsie Weber
- Linda Purl as Ashley Pfister (credited only)
- Cathy Silvers as Jenny Piccalo
Recurring cast/Guest stars[]
- Heather O'Rourke as Heather Pfister
- Frances Bay as Grandma Nussbaum
- Ken Lerner as Rocco Baruffi
- Colleen Murphy as Buffy
- Melinda Naud as Paula Petralunga
