Laverne & Shirley Season 2 Episode 14

Ep 14. Guinea Pigs

  • January 18, 1977
  • 8.5  (128)

Laverne & Shirley season 2 episode 14, titled "Guinea Pigs," follows Laverne and Shirley as they take on a new job as guinea pigs for a cosmetics company. When the girls learn that the testing process involves shaving their heads and having their skin tested with different products, they begin to regret their decision.

As they endure the trials of being human guinea pigs, they also must deal with the antics of their coworkers at the bottle cap factory, including their boss, Frank DeFazio, and their friends, Lenny and Squiggy. Laverne and Shirley try to keep their new gig a secret but eventually, the truth comes out and they must face the consequences.

Meanwhile, Lenny and Squiggy decide to try their hand at stand-up comedy and enlist the help of a famous comedian to coach them. Their performance at a local nightclub is met with mixed reviews, but they continue to pursue their comedy dreams.

As the episode unfolds, the girls' experiences as guinea pigs and the boys' foray into comedy provide plenty of laughs and comedic mishaps. In the end, Laverne and Shirley realize that they may have made a mistake in taking the cosmetics testing job and decide to quit. Lenny and Squiggy's comedy aspirations also come to an end when they learn that their mentor is not the famous comedian they believed him to be.

Overall, "Guinea Pigs" is a hilarious episode that showcases the comedic talents of the cast of Laverne & Shirley. The episode explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the pursuit of dreams in a lighthearted and entertaining way. Fans of the show will not be disappointed by this fun-filled episode.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 18, 1977
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.5  (128)