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Episode Name/Number:  Drive! She Said  (Episode 2.1)

Original Air Date:  September 28, 1976

Summary:  Shirley wants to "go in halfsies" on a car with Laverne, but Laverne's fear of driving stands in their way. Determined to teach Laverne how to drive, Shirley sets out to give her lessons, but things don't go as well as Shirley hoped.​

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Guest Stars:  Bo Kaprall as Officer Norman
Best Quote:  
"Lenny and I have two very respectful women upstairs, and we would like to settle down to a nice quiet orgy." -Squiggy
Most Touching Moment/Quote: 
Shirley admitting that, deep down, she wanted to be the one to help Laverne learn how to drive.
Funniest Moment:  
Shirley teaching Laverne how to drive using corn and beans ("Shouldn’t we use the beans for gas?" -Laverne)
Squiggy Hello: 
None
Featured Songs: 
None
Strangest Moment: 
Frank DeFazio trying to communicate what happened when he went driving with Laverne (it's basically charades...).
Best Insult:  
"Shirley Feeney stuffs socks in her bra!" -Laverne  (Honestly, the whole exchange of the girls yelling each other’s secrets out the window is priceless.)
Saddest Moment: 
Shirley moping around to Carmine about having to sell the car.
Fun Tidbit:  
Lenny is afraid of high places, swimming, and elevators.
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Star Rating:  5/5
Verdict: 
One of the best. The scene of Laverne teaching Shirley to drive using canned goods is pretty much as classic as this show gets.​

Drive! She Said

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