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Season 1 – The Odd Couple

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One is neat, one is a slob. Both are divorced and need a place to stay. That's how fussy photographer Felix Unger and sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison end up sharing a New York City apartment. The arguments are endless but funny; it's like watching your parents fight.

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Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 01/20/2024
3.5/4
Unlike too many big-screen-to-small-screen adaptations, this one can stand proudly next to its predecessor. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ed M @RT80499164 08/03/2020 Funny, funny show. (Although I admit I missed Walter Matthau). See more Read all reviews
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Tony Randall

Felix Unger

Jack Klugman

Oscar Madison

Al Molinaro

Murray Greshner

Joan Hotchkis

Dr. Nancy Cunningham

Albert Brooks

Rudy

John Astin

Beau Buffingham

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 1970 The Laundry Orgy Oscar and Felix conspire to break up a poker game so they can go out with the Pigeon sisters. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 1, 1970 Fight of the Felix Felix tries to patch things up when a pro hockey player hits Oscar, but ends up challenging the athlete to a boxing match. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 8, 1970 Felix Gets Sick Felix's illness ruins Oscar's plans to use the apartment for a romantic rendezvous. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 15, 1970 The Jury Story Felix recounts how he and Oscar met while serving on jury duty. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 22, 1970 The Breakup In the throes of a hangover, Oscar throws Felix out of the apartment. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 29, 1970 Oscar's Ulcer Oscar blames Felix for his developing ulcer. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 5, 1970 I Do, I Don't A woman wearing a wedding gown goes looking for Felix when her husband-to-be doesn't show up at the altar. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 12, 1970 Oscar, the Model Felix asks Oscar to pose for a layout advertising a new men's cologne. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 19, 1970 The Big Brothers Felix volunteers his and Oscar's services to take care of a small boy. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 3, 1970 It's All Over Now, Baby Bird Felix's pet parrot takes a turn for the worse, and Oscar offers to handle the burial arrangements. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 10, 1970 Felix is Missing Oscar is suspected of foul play when no one seems to be able to find Felix. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 17, 1970 Scrooge Gets an Oscar After turning down the role of Scrooge in a Christmas play, Oscar kicks Felix out of the apartment. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 24, 1970 The Blackout When $50 is missing from the poker bank, Felix suspects Oscar of taking the money. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 7, 1971 They Use Horse Radish, Don't They Felix is forced to depend on Oscar's help in the finals of the Golden Apron Cooking Contest. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 14, 1971 The Hideaway Felix persuades Oscar to use his influence to prevent a great college quarterback from being corrupted by pro football. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 29, 1971 Lovers Don't Make House Calls Oscar really likes Felix's female doctor. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 5, 1971 Engrave Trouble Felix tries to win back his former wife with a sentimental reminder of happier days. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 12, 1971 Bunny Is Missing Down by the Lake Oscar and Felix spend a rainy weekend in the country looking for a lost girl. Details Episode 19 Aired Feb 19, 1971 You've Come a Long Way, Baby Felix brings home an abandoned baby, much to Oscar's dismay. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 26, 1971 A Taste of Money Oscar wins a playful $1,000 bet with an 11-year-old neighbor in an arm-wrestling match, and the child pays with cash. Details Episode 21 Aired Mar 5, 1971 Oscar's New Life Fired Oscar goes to work for a men's magazine. Details Episode 22 Aired Mar 12, 1971 What Makes Felix Run? Felix tries to reform after his finicky attitude toward food ruins an otherwise pleasant dinner with his former wife. Details Episode 23 Aired Mar 19, 1971 What Does a Naked Lady Say to You? Oscar learns that Felix's new girlfriend is not just the librarian he thinks she is. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 26, 1971 Trapped Felix, Oscar and Nancy get trapped in the basement just prior to going to a masquerade party. Details

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The Odd Couple — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Bruce Bilson, Alan Rafkin, Jerry Paris, Buddy Tyne, Hal Cooper, Charles Rondeau, Garry Marshall
Executive Producer
Garry Marshall, Sheldon Keller
Screenwriter
Peggy Elliott, Ed Scharlach, Albert E. Lewin, Jerry Belson, Alan Mandel, Ron Friedman, Lloyd Turner, Jack Winter, Charles Shyer, Gordon Mitchell, Garry Marshall
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 1970