Series synopsis
The Odd Couple is an American comedy family television series that premiered on CBS on February 19, 2015. It ended on January 30, 2017. It was created by Matthew Perry, Danny Jacobson, Joe Keenan. It stars Matthew Perry, Thomas Lennon, Lindsay Sloane and Yvette Nicole Brown.
Oscar's life seems almost perfect...sure he's divorced and his apartment is a mess, but he's the host of a well-known sports show, and is enjoying his bachelor lifestyle in New York City. That is until his college friend, Felix, shows up at Oscar's apartment having just been dumped by his wife. Oscar does his best to console his old buddy and get him back on the dating horse, but his attempts uncover just how unresolved his own feelings are about his ex.
Premise
Oscar's life seems almost perfect...sure he's divorced and his apartment is a mess, but he's the host of a well-known sports show, and is enjoying his bachelor lifestyle in New York City. That is until his college friend, Felix, shows up at Oscar's apartment having just been dumped by his wife. Oscar does his best to console his old buddy and get him back on the dating horse, but his attempts uncover just how unresolved his own feelings are about his ex.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Matthew Perry as Oscar Madison
- Thomas Lennon as Felix Unger
- Lindsay Sloane as Emily
- Yvette Nicole Brown as Dani
- Wendell Pierce as Teddy
Guest cast
- Lauren Graham as Gaby
- Desi Lydic as Kim
- Dave Foley as Roy
- Andrea Bogart as Olivia
- Penny Marshall as Patty
- Pam Dawber as Arnette
- Don Most as Fred
- Marion Ross as Edna
- Anson Williams as Clayton
- Cindy Williams as Vivian
- Ron Howard as Stanley
- Carol Mack as Regina
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 38 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | February 19, 2015 | May 14, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 13 | April 7, 2016 | May 23, 2016 |
| Season 3 | 13 | October 17, 2016 | January 30, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot After their marriages fail, Oscar and his former college roommate, Felix, decide to live together. |
February 19, 2015 |
| 2 |
The Ghostwriter Felix offers his help when Oscar is hired to ghostwrite a retired baseball player's autobiography. |
February 26, 2015 |
| 3 |
The Birthday Party When Oscar realizes he forgot Felix's birthday, he plans an impromptu surprise party. |
March 5, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
All About Eavesdropping After Oscar and Felix become obsessed with eavesdropping on their bickering neighbors, they try to subtly intervene and help them save their marriage. Meanwhile, Emily and Dani's friendship is tested when they train together to race to the top of the Empire State Building. |
April 7, 2016 |
| 2 |
Unger the Influence With the help of Murph, Oscar decides to throw a big party when Felix finally agrees to spend the weekend away. Also, Felix and Emily have their first sleepover. |
April 14, 2016 |
| 3 |
From Here to Maturity Oscar faces a personal dilemma when he dates a young nanny, Allyson, who works for his neighbor, Charlotte. Also, Emily forces Felix to participate in an activity she's interested in, for a change. |
April 21, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
London Calling Oscar is forced to choose between his romantic plans with Charlotte and helping to save Felix’s relationship as Emily decides to extend her stay in London and Felix starts to fall apart. |
October 17, 2016 |
| 2 |
Food Fight When Oscar learns that his favorite hangout, Langford’s, is in financial trouble, he impulsively asks Felix to help save it, without considering the disastrous consequences. Also, Felix tries to make his mark on the restaurant when the owner, Fred Langford , puts him in charge for a few days. |
October 24, 2016 |
| 3 |
I Kid, You Not Oscar sets out to prove to Charlotte how he's capable of being responsible when he volunteers to take her son Evan (Caleb Brown) trick-or-treating on Halloween, while Felix celebrates the holiday by leading the kids in their building on a haunted history tour. |
October 31, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 19, 2015 |
| Last aired | January 30, 2017 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:30:00 |