The BEST episodes written by Jerry Rannow
#1 - You Gotta Have Heart
Small Wonder - Season 2 - Episode 10
Jamie tries to show Vicki the meaning of compassion by sharing, which she does -- including the dress off her back, while the Brindles move in with their marital dispute.
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#2 - Whodunit?
Welcome Back, Kotter - Season 1 - Episode 4
Tired of her reputation as easy, Rosalie Totsy tells the Sweathogs that she's pregnant -- and that one of them is the father -- in an effort to make the boys admit that the tales they tell about their "fun dates" with her aren't true.
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#3 - Arrividerci, Arnold
Welcome Back, Kotter - Season 1 - Episode 13
Arnold is promoted to a regular class, but is less than happy about the forced transition.
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#4 - There Goes Number 5 (2)
Welcome Back, Kotter - Season 2 - Episode 19
When Arnold finally shows back up at school, it's discovered that his absence was due to the recent death of his fifth father. A feeling of responsibility within him, Arnold sets out to find a job to help support his siblings and his mother, who's only priority lies in finding a replacement father for her kids.
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Head of the Class - Season 1 - Episode 15
Charlie must pass a test in Macro Economics in order to keep his teaching license. The IHP attempt to help him.
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#6 - Follow the Leader (2)
Welcome Back, Kotter - Season 1 - Episode 17
The Sweathogs tire of Freddy as leader, and even Mr. Woodman admits that he misses Barbarino. Gabe makes peace with Julie and Vinnie, and all is returned to normal.
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#7 - Richie's Flip Side
Happy Days - Season 2 - Episode 21
Richie is forced into being a disc jockey at a local radio station when one there suddenly quits. His boss informs him that he has the potential to become the next Wolfman Jack, and Richie begins to develop an inflated ego and neglect his friends.
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Head of the Class - Season 2 - Episode 19
A popular teacher has Alzheimer's
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#9 - The Fight
Welcome Back, Kotter - Season 2 - Episode 4
Sparked by the fact that Vinnie neglected to do Freddie's homework, the Sweathogs spend the better part of class fighting with one another.
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#10 - Mr. Kotter, Teacher
Welcome Back, Kotter - Season 1 - Episode 9
Gabe's teaching theories in question, he is temporarily suspended. The Sweathogs, liable to lose their teacher, come to his defense.
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#11 - Follow the Leader (1)
Welcome Back, Kotter - Season 1 - Episode 16
The class votes to make Freddie the new leader of the Sweathogs, making Vinnie so upset that he quits school and stays with the Kotters. But Julie is growing tired of the Sweathogs taking all of Gabe's time.
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#12 - A Love Story
Welcome Back, Kotter - Season 2 - Episode 13
When Juan's sister Carmen joines the Sweathogs, she catches the eye of Arnold, but Carmen is only interested in Vinnie. Juan, meanwhile, is displeased with the entire situation, and is ready to kill anybody who dares to lay a hand on his baby sister.
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Head of the Class - Season 3 - Episode 19
Charlie moonlights as a character in late night commercials for an appliance store.
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#14 - Big Money
Happy Days - Season 2 - Episode 9
As a game-show contestant, Richie wins $3200 before time runs out for that week's show. After the show, he is given an envelope by the show's host that contains the answer to the $5000 question.
#15 - Love and the Return of Raymond
Love, American Style - Season 4 - Episode 31
A newly married couple spend the night at a motel. In the room they stay in, they find a dog hiding in one of the dresser drawers. Later, the owner shows up to get the dog.
#16 - Love and the Impossible Gift
Love, American Style - Season 4 - Episode 53
A rich wife attempts to come up with the perfect gift for her rich husband with the help of their butler.
#17 - Love and the Unsteady Steady
Love, American Style - Season 5 - Episode 30
A teenage boy and girl look for a long term relationship.
#18 - Love and the Cover
Love, American Style - Season 5 - Episode 51
An undercover spy reveals to his wife that he has been using her as a cover for the last five years.