Valentine's Day is one of the most
celebrated holidays on television, and Cupid especially likes to strike the
characters on TV sitcoms. Forget love in the afternoon -- this is love in primetime. Here are some of the
most beloved TV sitcom episodes about Valentine's Day.
Happy Days - "Be My Valentine" (1978). This episode of the classic 1970s sitcom features
musical numbers and nostalgic looks back as the gang (played by Ron Howard,
Marion Ross, Tom Bosley, Anson Williams, Donny Most, Erin Moran and Henry
Winkler) reminisce on Valentine's Day. It’s a cute roundup, although true “Happy
Days” aficionados may single out Joanie’s crush on Potsie (“They Call It Potsie
Love”) as the show’s best look at love.
The Jeffersons - "I Buy The Songs" (1981). George Jefferson (Sherman Hemsley) doesn't hold a
candle to his neighbor Tim Willis (Franklin Cover) when it comes to romantic
gifts for his wife. So when he forgets all about a gift for Weezy (Isabel
Sanford) on Valentine's Day, George writes her a song instead. Let’s just say
he should stick to dry cleaning.
Full House - "Joey's Funny Valentine" (1994). This syrupy sitcom routinely featured more sugar
than a box of candy hearts, and Valentine's Day was no exception. In this
episode, Joey (Dave Coulier) has a new lady love. Until she makes fun of his
friends during her comedy club act, that is.
Friends - "The One With the Candy Hearts" (1995). This early episode of the NBC sitcom featured Ross
(David Schwimmer) going out on a Valentine's Day dinner date, and running into his ex- wife and her new girlfriend
at the same restaurant. As for the girls,
Monica (Courtney Cox), Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) and Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) threw
a Valentine's day bonfire to rid themselves of their ex-boyfriends' stuff.
King of Queens - "Animal Attraction" (2003). This episode had everyone's favorite IPS parcel
deliveryman (Kevin James) explaining to his wife Carrie (Leah Remini) that he
couldn’t celebrate Valentine's Day with her because he had to transport
penguins to a zoo. Carrie went on a girl's night out instead!
George Lopez - "Valentine's Day Massacre" (2003). Comedian George Lopez gave his wife Angie (Constance
Marie) a lame Valentine's Day gift in this episode, which prompted her to
remember back to the 1980s when he gave her a much more special gift.
The Office - "Valentine's Day" (2006). At a corporate Valentine's Day meeting, Michael
(Steve Carell) kisses and tells about a co-worker (Melora Hardin). Meanwhile
some of the other office mates exchange Valentine's gifts.
The Simpsons -"Love, Springfieldian Style" (2008). This Valentine's Day episode, which is reminiscent
of the 1970's TV show Love, American Style, featured three love
themed vignettes that parodied the films Lady and the Tramp, Bonnie and
Clyde and Sid and Nancy.
30 Rock- "St. Valentine's Day" (2009) Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) had a disastrous first date -- on
Valentine's Day, no less -- with her neighbor, Dr. Drew (John Hamm).
And remember these? Check out these TV sitcom episodes that
weren’t about Valentine's Day per se, but Cupid's arrow definitely struck in
these love-themed episodes:
The Munsters - "Happy 100thAnniversary" (1965). Herman and Lily (Fred Gwynne, Yvonne DeCarlo)
secretly moonlight as welders to earn extra money for anniversary gifts for
each other. Disguised under their welder's masks, they unwittingly flirt with
each other.
Bewitched - "Once in a Vial" (1968). Endora (Agnes Morehead) drinks a love potion meant
for Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) and gets all giddy and googly eyed over one
of Darrin's clients.
The Brady Bunch - "Cyrano de Brady" (1972). Peter Brady (Christopher Knight) has the hots for a
new girl at school. But when his studly older brother Greg (Barry Williams)
tries to help him get the girl, she thinks Greg is the one who likes her.
Happy Days - "They Call It Potsie Love" (1975). Joanie Cunningham (Erin Moran) falls for the nerdy
Potsie (Anson Williams) after he serenades her with a love song during a band
rehearsal at Arnold's. When she starts sending him anonymous love notes, he
wonders who his secret admirer is.
The Cosby Show- "Isn't It
Romantic" (1990). The Huxtable
men make a bet on which of them can buy the most romantic gift for their wives
-- for under $25.
Friends - "The One With the Proposal" (2000). This two- part episode details Chandler's (Matthew
Perry) long awaited marriage proposal to Monica (Courtney Cox Arquette). For a
sitcom, there's not a dry eye in the house.
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