What's Happening!!

What's Happening!!

1976 - 1979ComedyTV-PG3 Seasons65 Episodes

Buddies Raj, Rerun and Dwayne come of age in 1970s Los Angeles. The trio have a penchant for mischief and trying to find ways of getting rich quick. Almost always the trio's schemes wind up getting them into trouble and it's up to Raj's mother Mabel to get them out of it. Also, half of the time, the guys get into trouble because of Raj's bratty sister Dee.

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Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

21 Episodes • 1976

Season 2

Season 2

22 Episodes • 1977

Season 3

Season 3

22 Episodes • 1978

Episodes - Season 1

The Runaway

1. The Runaway

22m

Roger has to babysit Dee and miss the big party at Betty's. But where there's a will there's a way, though there may not be a way to explain to Mama where Dee disappeared to when Raj was gone.

The Birthday Present

2. The Birthday Present

22m

Raj, Dwayne and Rerun set out to get a birthday present for Mama. But it doesn't go as smoothly as they expected and they find themselves in hot water with store security.

When Daddy Comes Marching Home

3. When Daddy Comes Marching Home

22m

After years of being away, Raj and Dee's shady father Bill returns for a short visit with a scheme in mind.

My Three Tons

4. My Three Tons

22m

Rerun becomes the new member of a popular dance group and learns the hidden truth of their intentions of him being their latest initiate.

Saturday's Hero

5. Saturday's Hero

22m

Rerun joins the floundering football team and becomes an instant hero. This leads to a swelled head and he begins to give Raj and Dwayne the cold shoulder, going so far as to give his two extra Gladys Knight tickets to two of his 'new' friends instead of Raj and Dwayne, as he'd promised.

The Burger Queen

6. The Burger Queen

22m

Rerun has his heart set on getting the lead in a hamburger commercial. However, once down at the audition, the producers find Dee better suited despite the fact that she can't stand the taste of them. An even bigger problem arises when Mama's permission is needed, but she's in Phoenix.

Speak for Yourself, Dwayne

7. Speak for Yourself, Dwayne

22m

Dwayne has his eye on a new girl, Nancy, but he's too shy to talk to her, so he gets Raj too. However, that turns into a mistake as Raj falls for Nancy. Raj is left with guilt and one angry friend.

Shirley's Date

8. Shirley's Date

22m

Raj has sold a kid's story to a children's magazine and to celebrate, throws a party. However, Shirley is reluctant to come because she doesn't want to show up without a date. This leads Raj and Rerun to take steps to get her a date.

Christmas

9. Christmas

22m

With Mama planning to work on Christmas, Raj and Dee agree to have Christmas dinner at Bill's apartment. However, Mama is able to get out of working at the last minute and soon discovers that the kids have plans and finds herself facing a lonesome Christmas.

Puppy Love

10. Puppy Love

22m

Raj is tutoring Patrice Williams in exchange for one of the puppies that her dog is soon to have. Confusion erupts in the Thomas household, however, when Dee overhears a conversation between Raj, Dwayne and Rerun which leads her to believe Raj has gotten a girl pregnant.

Created by: Eric Monte

Top Cast

Ernest Lee Thomas

Ernest Lee Thomas

Roger 'Raj' Thomas

Haywood Nelson

Haywood Nelson

Dwayne Clemens Nelson

Fred Berry

Fred Berry

Frederick 'Freddie/Rerun' Stubbs

Danielle Spencer

Danielle Spencer

Dee Thomas

Shirley Hemphill

Shirley Hemphill

Shirley Wilson

Available on: ABC

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