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Happy Days S3E17 — Football Frolics
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Happy Days•Season 3•Episode 17

Football Frolics

7.6/10 · 155 votesJan 20, 197625 min

Ranked #15 of 23 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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Needing money to get tickets to a big football game, Richie, Potsie, and Ralph decide to babysit 15 children on the night of Mardi Gras.

Directed byJerry Paris
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Cast7

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Richie Cunningham

Henry Winkler

Henry Winkler

Arthur Fonzarelli

Tom Bosley

Tom Bosley

Howard Cunningham

Marion Ross

Marion Ross

Marion Cunningham

Anson Williams

Anson Williams

Potsie Weber

Don Most

Don Most

Ralph Malph

Erin Moran

Erin Moran

Joanie Cunningham

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Jerry Paris

Jerry Paris

Director

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Lester Shorr

Director of Photography

R

Robert James Kern

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Football Frolics" is episode 17 of Happy Days season 3. It scored 7.6/10 from 155 votes, ranking #15 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Jerry Paris, it aired on January 20, 1976.

Next: E18 · Fonzie the SuperstarBest of Season 3