Angels of Mercy

Episode Name/Number:  Angels of Mercy  (Episode 2.2)​

Original Air Date:  October 5, 1976

Summary:  Shirley convinces Laverne to join her as a volunteer nurse, as a way of trying to win over Laverne's crush, Jerry. 

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Guest Stars:  Charles Frank as Jerry Callaghan
Best Quote:  "​You’re just there to meet single male doctors." -Laverne  "And I am meeting scads of them." -Shirley  "You’re meeting scabs?" -Laverne  "Scads, Scads with a D! Ever read a book?"-Shirley
Most Touching Moment/Quote:  "Aww, what’s the use? He’s too cute to like someone like me." -Laverne, about Jerry
Funniest Moment:  Laverne (with eventual help from Shirley) trying to strip Mr. McKinley’s hospital bed
Squiggy Hello:  "There are better guys out there. Handsome, rich guys with class."             -Shirley  "Hello!" -Squiggy
Featured Songs:  None
Strangest Moment:  Shirley putting on sunglasses to open their fridge (with the 300 watt lightbulb shinng brightly inside...)
Best Insult:  "How’d you like a bigger dimple, shorty?" -Laverne, to Shirley
Saddest Moment:  Laverne thinking that Jerry is going to ask her out, followed by him only asking her to feed his fish... and later, Jerry waking up from his surgery, but again only asking Laverne about his fish.
Fun Tidbit:  Jerry Callaghan wears boxers with pictures of little horsies on them.
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Star Rating:  5/5
Verdict:  This episode is early enough in the show's run that it still feels fresh when Laverne says things like "doesn't your balloon ever land?" to Shirley and insists that doctors would only be interested in girls like them for a little vo-de-oh-doe-doe.  If I was to show someone just one episode to convey what Laverne & Shirley was all about, this one would certainly be a contender.