Happy Days - S5E18

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Richie Almost Dies

Series 5, episode 18

Written by Garry Marshall

Directed by Jerry Paris

Originally Aired On: Tuesday, 31 January 1978

Richie begs Howard to let him have a motorcycle. Howard reluctantly agrees but insists that he always wear a helmet. Then disaster strikes when Richie is involved in a very serious accident with his new motorcycle and ends up in a coma. In a touching tribute to his best friend, Fonzie maintains a bedside vigil in the hospital to help Richie pull through.

Cast

Ron HowardRichard 'Richie' Cunningham
Image for Henry WinklerHenry WinklerArthur 'Fonzie' Fonzarelli
Image for Marion RossMarion RossMarion Cunningham
Anson WilliamsWarren 'Potsie' Weber
Don MostRalph Malph
Erin MoranJoanie Cunningham
Al MolinaroAlfred 'Al' Delvecchio
Scott BaioCharles 'Chachi' Arcola
Tom BosleyHoward Cunningham
Lynda GoodfriendLori Beth
Robert PattenDoctor
Suzi QuatroLeather Tuscadero