Happy Days season 10


The tenth season of Happy Days, an American television sitcom, originally aired on ABC in the United States between September 28, 1982, and March 22, 1983. The show was created by Garry Marshall, under the production company Miller-Milkis-Boyett Productions and Henderson Production Company, Inc., in association with Paramount Television.

Background

Like seasons 8 and 9, this season also consists of 22 episodes, all of which were directed by Jerry Paris. More changes were made this season, with Erin Moran, Scott Baio and Al Molinaro making only guest appearances due to starring in the second season of the spin-off Joanie Loves Chachi. After being part of the recurring cast the previous two seasons, Cathy Silvers and Ted McGinley joined the main cast, along with Linda Purl, as Fonzie's girlfriend, Ashley Pfister. Heather O'Rourke, has a recurring role as Ashley's daughter, and guest stars include Billy Warlock and Crystal Bernard. Also, Pat Morita returns in this season as Arnold, the original proprietor of Arnold's Drive-In, to take over the restaurant after Al's departure. Guest stars from previous seasons make their final appearances in this season, including Melinda Naud and Ed Peck. Anson Williams appears in six of the 22 episodes as Potsie. This season was the last to use the original recording of "Happy Days", in use since season 3, for the opening and closing credits.
The show led ABC Tuesday nights at 8:00 PM for a tenth consecutive season. However, as the 1982-83 television season was progressing, a new show, The A-Team debuted on NBC in January of 1983, airing on Tuesdays at 8:00 PM opposite Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley, outrating both shows and decreasing considerably their viewership. At the end of the season, The A-Team ended at number 10 and Happy Days ended at number 28.

Main cast

Guest stars

Broadcast history

The season aired Tuesdays at 8:00-8:30 pm.

Episodes