Episode Name/Number:  Separate Tables  (Episode 5.26)

Original Air Date:  May 13, 1980

Summary:  Laverne's fear of doing anything along is put to the test when Shirley challenges her to accompany her to a restaurant, but to sit at separate tables.

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Guest Stars:  Pat Morita as Mr. Wong, Julius LaRosa as Himself
Best Quote:  "We’re you fooling around?" –Laverne, to Frank and Edna  "Nah, I meant it." -Frank
Most Touching Moment/Quote:  Laverne telling Shirley that her monophobia has finally been cured.
Funniest Moment:  Mrs. Kolchek biting at Shirley’s finger when she points at her zulu-vision glasses... and then throwing away Boo Boo Kitty (matter-of-factly stating: "I hate cats.")
Squiggy Hello:  "This home will someday ring with the joyful sounds of my first born child." –Shirley  "Hello!" –Squiggy
Featured Songs:  "Eh, Cumpari," performed live in the girls' apartment by Julius LaRosa
Strangest Moment:  Mrs. Kolchek schlimiel-schlemazeling with Laverne. I can’t help it, I love that lady.
Best Insult:  "She always was an easy old bitty, wasn’t she?" –Shirley, about Mrs. Kolchek
Saddest Moment:  Laverne admitting to herself that she’s afraid of doing anything alone.
Fun Tidbit:  The name of the new Chinese food restaurant in town is "Phister Fongs." (Isn’t Pfister usually spelled with an F though? C’mon writers!)

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Star Rating:  3/5
Verdict:  The plot is a bit weak, but there are enough funny moments and well-delivered one-liners (I’m looking at you, Mrs. K). Though I must say, am I the only one who was a bit confused by Shirley’s fainting at Julius LaRosa's presence the end of the episode? Let’s save that for Fabian…

Separate Tables