The BEST episodes written by Jerry Rannow

You Gotta Have Heart
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8.00
10 votes

#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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Arrividerci, Arnold
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7.60
10 votes

#2 - 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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Whodunit?
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7.58
53 votes

#3 - 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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There Goes Number 5 (2)
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7.50
6 votes

#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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Past Imperfect
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7.50
2 votes

#5 - Past Imperfect

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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Follow the Leader (2)
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7.43
7 votes

#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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Richie's Flip Side
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7.40
85 votes

#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.

We Love You, Mrs. Russell
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7.33
3 votes

#8 - We Love You, Mrs. Russell

Head of the Class - Season 2 - Episode 19

A popular teacher has Alzheimer's

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The Fight
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7.30
10 votes

#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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Follow the Leader (1)
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7.29
7 votes

#10 - 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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Mr. Kotter, Teacher
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7.17
12 votes

#11 - 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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A Love Story
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7.13
8 votes

#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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I Am the King
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7.00
4 votes

#13 - I Am the King

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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Big Money
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6.59
126 votes

#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.

Love and the Return of Raymond
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0.00
0 votes

#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.

Love and the Impossible Gift
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0.00
0 votes

#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.

Love and the Unsteady Steady
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0.00
0 votes

#17 - Love and the Unsteady Steady

Love, American Style - Season 5 - Episode 30

A teenage boy and girl look for a long term relationship.

Love and the Cover
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0.00
0 votes

#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.