Black teen sitcom with afterlife syndication love and a 1980s sequel series.
Why it matters
Episode guide
65 episodes across 3 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Three Los Angeles teens navigate school, dances, and schemes under the watchful eyes of family and the neighborhood burger joint.
Network & studio
- ABC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1970s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Black teen sitcom with afterlife syndication love and a 1980s sequel series.
Creators
Eric Monte
Key cast
- Ernest Thomas as Roger 'Raj' Thomas
- Fred Berry as Freddie 'Rerun' Stubbs
- Haywood Nelson as Dwayne Nelson
- Danielle Spencer as Dee Thomas
- Mabel King as Mama Shirley Thomas
- Shirley Hemphill as Shirley Wilson
Flash facts
- Inspired by the film Cooley High.
- Revived as What's Happening Now!! in the mid-1980s.
- Rerun's physical comedy made Berry a breakout.
FAQ
What network aired What's Happening!!?
What's Happening!! is associated with ABC (1976–1979).
Why is What's Happening!! in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1970s?
Black teen sitcom with afterlife syndication love and a 1980s sequel series.
Who are the key names behind What's Happening!!?
Creators and principals include Eric Monte.
Official & further reading
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