Browse episode ratings trends for Joanie Loves Chachi. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of Joanie Loves Chachi's 17 episodes.
Best Episodes of Joanie Loves Chachi
Christmas Show
S2 Ep11
9.7
16th Dec 1982
On Christmas Eve, a night which Al wanted to spend at home with his close family and friends, Rico books the band to perform on the Christmas Radio Special. After stopping to pick up a hitchhiker on their way to the studio, their van gets stuck in the snow.
Fonzie's Visit
S2 Ep1
9.3
30th Sep 1982
The band is set to audition for a spot on Twist Fever when a woman tells them the show is looking for a band with a gimmick. When a family band is up next, the woman says that they are the type of gimmick the show is looking for. Joanie and Chachi claim that they are a family band with Louisa as their mother and visiting Fonzie as their father.
Meanwhile, Al is upset with himself for not making more of an effort at being a true father to Chachi.
The Elopement
S2 Ep13
9.0
24th May 1983
After seeing how much in love Louisa's Aunt and Uncle are after 50 years of marriage, Joanie and Chachi decide to elope.
First Love, Last Love
S2 Ep12
9.0
17th May 1983
Chachi is convinced that Joanie will leave him when her first love comes back on the scene.
Term Paper
S2 Ep9
9.0
2nd Dec 1982
Faced with work to do for other classes, Joanie asks Mario to type her 30-page history paper for her. After he finishes it, Mario accidentally burns it on the kitchen stove. When her teacher hands back the graded papers, he notes that Joanie's and another student's are exactly the same.
Meanwhile, Louisa gets an ugly couch, but Al can't bring himself to tell her.
Worst Episodes of Joanie Loves Chachi
Chicago
S1 Ep1
6.5
23rd Mar 1982
Despite Rico's assurances that it is all part of the act, Joanie is upset over the mingling that occurs between Chachi and several young women after he performs at Al and Louisa's newly opened restaurant in Chicago.
The Performance
S1 Ep2
7.6
30th Mar 1982
The band has a big audition for a record producer, but Chachi's attitude causes Joanie to decide to attend her nephew's birthday party in Milwaukee instead of singing with the band.
I Do, I Don't, I Do
S1 Ep3
8.3
6th Apr 1982
Joanie notices a guy looking at Annette during a performance at Delvecchio's, and she and Chachi introduce Annette and the guy, Wendell. They quickly hit it off and decide to get married within three weeks of their first meeting. Prior to the wedding rehearsal, however, Wendell makes a pass at Joanie.
One-on-One
S2 Ep3
8.7
21st Oct 1982
Joanie and Chachi argue about gender superiority. Chachi believes that, specifically, men are better than women at basketball, so Joanie challenges him to go one-on-one with her female friend who plays on the school's team.
Meanwhile, Al faces possible tax evasion charges but swears he has paid them.
Everybody Loves Aunt Vanessa
S2 Ep5
8.7
4th Nov 1982
Louisa's friend from high school, Vanessa, who is a record producer, comes for a visit and asks the band to play for her. Mario suspects Vanessa is interested in Chachi for more than just his music.
Joanie Loves Chachi Episode Guide
Chicago
S1 Ep1
6.5
23rd Mar 1982
Despite Rico's assurances that it is all part of the act, Joanie is upset over the mingling that occurs between Chachi and several young women after he performs at Al and Louisa's newly opened restaurant in Chicago.
The Performance
S1 Ep2
7.6
30th Mar 1982
The band has a big audition for a record producer, but Chachi's attitude causes Joanie to decide to attend her nephew's birthday party in Milwaukee instead of singing with the band.
I Do, I Don't, I Do
S1 Ep3
8.3
6th Apr 1982
Joanie notices a guy looking at Annette during a performance at Delvecchio's, and she and Chachi introduce Annette and the guy, Wendell. They quickly hit it off and decide to get married within three weeks of their first meeting. Prior to the wedding rehearsal, however, Wendell makes a pass at Joanie.
College Days
S1 Ep4
9.0
13th Apr 1982
With nothing to do during the day, on the advice of Chachi, Joanie starts hanging out with her roommate who attends college. On behalf of the band, she accepts an offer from the fraternity to play at one of their parties. Chachi thinks it would be beneath them to perform at such an event and becomes resentful of Joanie's new life.
Meanwhile, Al tries to get in shape.
Joanie Loves Chachi is an American television spin-off of the American sitcom Happy Days that was originally broadcast on ABC from March 23, 1982 to May 24, 1983. It stars Erin Moran and Scott Baio as the titular Joanie Cunningham and Chachi Arcola, respectively.
The best rated episodes of Joanie Loves Chachi are:
Christmas Show S2E11 rated 9.7
Fonzie's Visit S2E1 rated 9.3
The Elopement S2E13 rated 9.0
First Love, Last Love S2E12 rated 9.0
Term Paper S2E9 rated 9.0
The lowest rated episodes of Joanie Loves Chachi are:
Chicago S1E1 rated 6.5
The Performance S1E2 rated 7.6
I Do, I Don't, I Do S1E3 rated 8.3
One-on-One S2E3 rated 8.7
Everybody Loves Aunt Vanessa S2E5 rated 8.7
The first episode of Joanie Loves Chachi aired on March 23, 1982.
The last episode of Joanie Loves Chachi aired on May 24, 1983.
