What's Happening!!: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: August 5, 1976

Starring: Haywood Nelson, Ernest Thomas, Danielle Spencer

Summary: What's Happening!! was first seen in August of 1976 and was yet another urban situation comedy that came out in the 1970's and joined the ranks of Chico and the Man and Good Times. The series was loosely based on the 1975 movie Cooley High.

The series centered around three black teens, Roger "Raj" Thomas, Dwayne Clemens, and FreddieWhat's Happening!! was first seen in August of 1976 and was yet another urban situation comedy that came out in the 1970's and joined the ranks of Chico and the Man and Good Times. The series was loosely based on the 1975 movie Cooley High.

The series centered around three black teens, Roger "Raj" Thomas, Dwayne Clemens, and Freddie "Rerun" Stubbs. Rerun had gotten his nickname because he kept on having to repeat high school courses that he had flunked. Also, by the end of the first season, Dwayne's last name had been changed to Nelson. The stories revolved around them struggling to grow up in a lower-middle class neighborhood.

Others in the cast include, Raj's divorced mother, Mabel "Mama" Thomas who had her hands full with working full time and handling Raj and his bratty little sister Dee Thomas. Shirley Wilson was the sassy waitress who worked at the local hangout, Rob's Place. Raj and Dee's dad, Bill Thomas, was seen occasionally during the first two seasons.

In the third and final season, Raj and Rerun had graduated high school and they moved in together and shared an apartment. By that time, the character of Mama had been dropped and Shirley was now living in the Thomas household.

In 1985, the series returned in syndication under a new name, What's Happening Now!!. The revamped series had almost all the original stars returning to their roles and ran until 1988.

First Telecast: August 5, 1976
Last Telecast: April 28, 1979

Episodes: 65 Color Episodes

Theme Song:

"What's Happening!!"
Written by: Henry Mancini

Performed by: Henry Mancini
(Instrumental)

Spin-offs: What's Happening Now!!

ABC Broadcast History

August 1976----Thursdays----8:30 p.m.
November 1976-December 1976----Saturdays----8:30 p.m.
December 1976-January 1978----Thursdays----8:30 p.m.
January 1978-April 1978----Saturdays----8:00 p.m.
April 1978-January 1979----Thursdays----8:30 p.m.
February-March 1979----Fridays----8:30 p.m.
March-April 1979----Saturdays----8:00 p.m.

Nielsen Ratings:
(Top 30 or Better)

#25 in the 1976-1977 Season
#29 in the 1978-1979 Season
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Creator: Eric Monte

Genre(s): Comedy

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E21. From Here to Maternity
Air Date: March 31, 1977
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S1:E20. Nice Guys Finish Last
Air Date: March 24, 1977
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S1:E19. What's Wrong With Raj?
Air Date: March 10, 1977

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 21, 1978
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 1977
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: August 5, 1976
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  S1:E21. From Here to Maternity
  Air Date: March 31, 1977
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  S1:E20. Nice Guys Finish Last
  Air Date: March 24, 1977
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  S1:E19. What's Wrong With Raj?
  Air Date: March 10, 1977
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  S1:E18. The Tickets
  Air Date: March 3, 1977
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  S1:E17. Dwayne's Dilemma
  Air Date: February 24, 1977
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  S1:E16. The Boarder
  Air Date: February 17, 1977
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  S1:E15. The Firing Squad
  Air Date: February 10, 1977
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  S1:E14. The Sunday Father
  Air Date: January 27, 1977
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  S1:E13. The Hospital Stay
  Air Date: January 20, 1977
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  S1:E12. The Incomplete Shakespeare
  Air Date: January 13, 1977
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  S1:E11. The Maid Did It
  Air Date: January 6, 1977
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  S1:E10. Puppy Love
  Air Date: December 30, 1976
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  S1:E9. Christmas
  Air Date: December 11, 1976
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  S1:E8. Shirley's Date
  Air Date: December 4, 1976
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  S1:E7. Speak for Yourself, Dwayne
  Air Date: November 27, 1976
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  S1:E6. The Burger Queen
  Air Date: November 20, 1976
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  S1:E5. Saturday's Hero
  Air Date: November 13, 1976
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  S1:E4. My Three Tons
  Air Date: August 26, 1976
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  S1:E3. When Daddy Comes Marching Home
  Air Date: August 19, 1976
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  S1:E2. The Birthday Present
  Air Date: August 12, 1976
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  S1:E1. The Runaway
  Air Date: August 5, 1976