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Laverne & Shirley S1E5 — Falter at the Altar

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Laverne & Shirley•Season 1•Episode 5

Falter at the Altar

7.3/10 · 145 votesMar 2, 1976

Ranked #14 of 15 in Season 1•−0.4 vs season avg

Laverne suddenly decides to marry her boyfriend of only two months before he is sent away by the Navy.

Directed byJay Sandrich

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Episode Summary

"Falter at the Altar" is episode 5 of Laverne & Shirley season 1. It scored 7.3/10 from 145 votes, ranking #14 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Jay Sandrich, it aired on March 2, 1976.

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