The series' final season continued with two episodes with Williams still playing Shirley, then it was just Marshall as Laverne, who now worked for an aerospace company. Despite the absence of Williams and her character, the series title remained unchanged. Ratings dipped but were strong enough for the show to be considered for a ninth season. Marshall agreed based on the agreement that the show would move production to New York City. Faced with the high cost of such an endeavor, ABC opted not to renew the series and it was removed from the schedule in May 1983.
