Series synopsis
The Odd Couple is an American comedy television series that premiered on ABC on September 24, 1970. It ended on March 7, 1975. It was created by Garry Marshall, Neil Simon. It stars Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Rona Barrett and Guy Marks.
Felix and Oscar are two divorced men. Felix is neat and tidy while Oscar is sloppy and casual. They share a Manhattan apartment, and their different lifestyles inevitably lead to conflicts.
Premise
Felix and Oscar are two divorced men. Felix is neat and tidy while Oscar is sloppy and casual. They share a Manhattan apartment, and their different lifestyles inevitably lead to conflicts.
Premise: A Perfect Mismatch
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tony Randall as Felix Unger
- Jack Klugman as Oscar Madison
- Rona Barrett as Rona Barrett
- Guy Marks as Igor
- Howard Cosell as Howard Cosell
- Alice Ghostley as Mimi
- Ellen Corby as Florence
- Dale Ishimoto as Man #1
Supporting cast
- Clint Howard as Randy Grainger
- Dina Merrill as Anita
- Ed Fury as Patient
- Richard X. Slattery as Splint
- Michael Constantine as Bill Green
- Edward Platt as Bill Donnelly
- Pernell Roberts as Billy Joe
- Jerry Maren as Harry
- Roone Arledge as Roone Arledge
- Jack Soo as Chuk Mai Chin
- Francine York as Sharon
- Albert Paulsen as Kalnikov
Guest cast
- Rona Barrett as Rona Barrett
- Guy Marks as Igor
- Howard Cosell as Howard Cosell
- Alice Ghostley as Mimi
- Ellen Corby as Florence
- Dale Ishimoto as Man #1
- Clint Howard as Randy Grainger
- Dina Merrill as Anita
- Ed Fury as Patient
- Richard X. Slattery as Splint
- Michael Constantine as Bill Green
- Edward Platt as Bill Donnelly
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 114 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | September 24, 1970 | March 26, 1971 |
| Season 2 | 23 | September 17, 1971 | March 3, 1972 |
| Season 3 | 23 | September 15, 1972 | March 23, 1973 |
| Season 4 | 22 | September 14, 1973 | March 22, 1974 |
| Season 5 | 22 | September 12, 1974 | March 7, 1975 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Laundry Orgy Felix and Oscar try to break up their poker game so that they can go out with the Pigeon sisters. |
September 24, 1970 |
| 2 |
The Fight of the Felix A tough hockey player challenges Felix to a boxing match. |
October 1, 1970 |
| 3 |
Felix Gets Sick Oscar's date with a stewardess is interrupted by Felix's sickness. |
October 8, 1970 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Natural Childbirth A pregnant relative shows up at Oscar and Felix's door, and they try to help her through her impending delivery. |
September 17, 1971 |
| 2 |
Felix's Wife's Boyfriend Felix returns from a photo shoot, and his jealousy appears at the same time his ex-wife shows up with her boyfriend. |
September 24, 1971 |
| 3 |
Hospital Mates Felix is complaining about his nose and decides to get an operation. Oscar is ready to go out with Nancy when he lands on his ankle. Felix and Oscar both end up in the same room at the hospital. Gloria tries to take care of them when they get home. |
October 1, 1971 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gloria, Hallelujah Computer dating disaster: Oscar gets matched with Felix's ex-wife. |
September 15, 1972 |
| 2 |
Big Mouth Oscar and TV sports legend Howard Cosell engage in a tongue-to-tongue showdown. |
September 22, 1972 |
| 3 |
The Princess Oscar falls in love with a princess from a very small country whose royal portrait is being shot by Felix. |
September 29, 1972 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gloria Moves In Felix's ex-wife visits and he thinks that he can convince her to take him back. |
September 14, 1973 |
| 2 |
Last Tango in Newark Edward Villella teaches Oscar and Felix how to dance while dancing to music from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake. |
September 21, 1973 |
| 3 |
The Odd Decathalon Felix comes up with a scheme to prove he is more physically fit than Oscar. |
September 28, 1973 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Rain in Spain Oscar's secretary is upset over the loss of her errant beau. |
September 12, 1974 |
| 2 |
To Bowl or Not to Bowl Felix drops a bombshell when he refuses to participate in the championship bowling match. |
September 19, 1974 |
| 3 |
The Frog Oscar loses Leonard's entry in a frog-jumping event. |
September 26, 1974 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 24, 1970 |
| Last aired | March 7, 1975 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |