The Odd Couple is a television situation comedy broadcast from September 24, 1970 to March 7, 1975 on ABC. It starred Jack Klugman as Oscar Madison and Tony Randall as Felix Unger. The following is a list of episodes.
Series overview
All five seasons of this show have been released on DVD by Paramount Home Entertainment/CBS DVD.
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | Network | |||
| 1 | 24 | September 24, 1970 | March 26, 1971 | ABC | |
| 2 | 23 | September 17, 1971 | March 3, 1972 | ||
| 3 | 23 | September 15, 1972 | March 23, 1973 | ||
| 4 | 22 | September 14, 1973 | March 22, 1974 | ||
| 5 | 22 | September 12, 1974 | March 7, 1975 | ||
| TV movie | September 24, 1993 | CBS | |||
Episodes
Season 1 (1970–71)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "The Laundry Orgy" | Jerry Paris | Jerry Belson & Garry Marshall | September 24, 1970 (1970-09-24) | |
| Oscar and Felix have a disastrous date with the English Pigeon Sisters (Monica Evans as Cecily and Carole Shelley as Gwendolyn). | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "The Fight of the Felix" | Bruce Bilson | Peggy Elliott & Ed Scharlach | October 1, 1970 (1970-10-01) | |
| After Oscar gets into a fight with a hockey player (Richard X. Slattery), Felix tries to stand up for him but ends up in the boxing ring instead. | ||||||
| 3 | 3 | "Felix Gets Sick" | Hal Cooper | Albert E. Lewin | October 8, 1970 (1970-10-08) | |
| Oscar's weekend with a beautiful stewardess (Bridget Hanley) is ruined when needy Felix comes down with the flu. | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | "The Jury Story" | Hal Cooper | Lloyd Turner & Gordon Mitchell | October 15, 1970 (1970-10-15) | |
| Oscar and Felix reminisce how they first met when serving on a jury. Barney Martin guest stars. | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | "The Breakup" | Charles R. Rondeau | Ruth B. Flippen | October 22, 1970 (1970-10-22) | |
| After Oscar kicks Felix out, the latter's life becomes nomadic as he wears out his welcome among his small circle of friends. Alice Ghostley guest stars as Murray (Al Molinaro)'s wife. | ||||||
| 6 | 6 | "Oscar's Ulcer" | Bruce Bilson | Bob Rodgers | October 29, 1970 (1970-10-29) | |
| Felix plays nursemaid when Oscar recovers from an ulcer. | ||||||
| 7 | 7 | "I Do, I Don't" | Bruce Bilson | Carl Kleinschmitt | November 5, 1970 (1970-11-05) | |
| When Felix recalls his marriage and divorce, he causes a bridegroom (George Furth) to get cold feet and call off his wedding. Joyce Van Patten guest stars. | ||||||
| 8 | 8 | "Oscar the Model" | George Tyne | Jerry Belson & Garry Marshall | November 12, 1970 (1970-11-12) | |
| An ad exec (Albert Brooks) directs Felix to use Oscar in a big cologne campaign. | ||||||
| 9 | 9 | "The Big Brothers" | Bruce Bilson | Dick Bensfield & Perry Grant | November 19, 1970 (1970-11-19) | |
| Felix tries to impress a young boy (Clint Howard) with his knowledge of the arts, but the kid is more interested in Oscar. | ||||||
| 10 | 10 | "It's All Over Now, Baby Bird" | Jerry Paris | Dale McRaven | December 3, 1970 (1970-12-03) | |
| Felix and Oscar have a funeral for Felix's beloved parrot. | ||||||
| 11 | 11 | "Felix Is Missing" | George Tyne | Albert E. Lewin | December 10, 1970 (1970-12-10) | |
| When Felix goes to Canada for work without leaving word, Oscar is accused of foul play. Albert Brooks again guest starred. | ||||||
| 12 | 12 | "Scrooge Gets an Oscar" | George Tyne | Ron Friedman | December 17, 1970 (1970-12-17) | |
| Oscar has a nightmare in which he is Ebenezer Madison (Scrooge) in A Christmas Carol. | ||||||
| 13 | 13 | "The Blackout" | Charles R. Rondeau | Bill Idelson & Harvey Miller | December 24, 1970 (1970-12-24) | |
| When $50 goes missing after a power outage during a poker game, Oscar is the prime suspect. Cynthia Lynn guest stars. | ||||||
| 14 | 14 | "They Use Horseradish, Don't They?" | Garry Marshall | Jerry Belson & Garry Marshall | January 7, 1971 (1971-01-07) | |
| Paralyzed with fear during a cooking contest, Felix needs Oscar's help. | ||||||
| 15 | 15 | "The Hideaway" | Dick Michaels | Harry Winkler & Harry Dolan | January 14, 1971 (1971-01-14) | |
| Felix discovers that Oscar's football-playing discovery (Reni Santoni) is a cellist and urges him to give up sports. Dub Taylor guest stars. | ||||||
| 16 | 16 | "Lovers Don't Make House Calls" | Bruce Bilson | Ron Friedman | January 29, 1971 (1971-01-29) | |
| Oscar falls for Dr. Nancy Cunningham (Joan Hotchkis) when she comes to the apartment to tend to Felix. | ||||||
| 17 | 17 | "Engrave Trouble" | Alan Rafkin | Peggy Elliott & Ed Scharlach | February 5, 1971 (1971-02-05) | |
| When his ex-wife's watch is stolen, Felix lets Oscar contact his shady friends to get it back. Michael Constantine guest stars. | ||||||
| 18 | 18 | "Bunny Is Missing Down by the Lake" | Jerry Paris | Alan Mandel & Charles Shyer | February 12, 1971 (1971-02-12) | |
| Oscar and Felix stay in a cabin, where they take refuge from the rain with a pretty camp counselor (E. J. Peaker) and three girls (Lisa Gerritsen, Pamelyn Ferdin, and Gloria McCartney). | ||||||
| 19 | 19 | "You've Come a Long Way, Baby" | Garry Marshall | Albert E. Lewin | February 19, 1971 (1971-02-19) | |
| Felix must take care of a baby left behind at his studio. | ||||||
| 20 | 20 | "A Taste of Money" | Alan Rafkin | Lloyd Turner & Gordon Mitchell | February 26, 1971 (1971-02-26) | |
| Felix and Oscar try to determine how their young neighbor (Christopher Shea) acquired $2,000 in cash. | ||||||
| 21 | 21 | "Oscar's New Life" | Alan Rafkin | Jack Winter | March 5, 1971 (1971-03-05) | |
| After being fired from the newspaper, Oscar takes a position with Harem, a gentlemen's magazine operated by Beau Buffingham (John Astin). Edward Platt also appears. | ||||||
| 22 | 22 | "What Makes Felix Run" | Jerry Paris | Bill Manhoff | March 12, 1971 (1971-03-12) | |
| To cure Felix of his neatness and help him win back his ex-wife, Oscar tries to turn him into a slob. | ||||||
| 23 | 23 | "What Does a Naked Lady Say to You?" | Hal Cooper | Peggy Elliott & Ed Scharlach | March 19, 1971 (1971-03-19) | |
| Felix's girlfriend (Marj Dusay) tells him she is a librarian, but she is an actress in a nude play. | ||||||
| 24 | 24 | "Trapped" | Jerry Belson | Charles Shyer & Alan Mandel | March 26, 1971 (1971-03-26) | |
| On the way to a costume party, Felix, Oscar and Nancy become locked in the building's basement. | ||||||
Season 2 (1971–72)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1 | "Natural Childbirth" | Hal Cooper | Bill Idelson & Harvey Miller | September 17, 1971 (1971-09-17) | |
| Oscar tries to help his ex-wife's pregnant niece (Hilary Thompson). | ||||||
| 26 | 2 | "Felix's Wife's Boyfriend" | Jerry Paris | Ron Friedman | September 24, 1971 (1971-09-24) | |
| With Felix in Canada, Oscar and Nancy fix up his ex-wife up with Nancy's brother (Fred Beir). First appearance of Janis Hansen as Gloria. | ||||||
| 27 | 3 | "Hospital Mates" | Jerry Paris | Garry Marshall | October 1, 1971 (1971-10-01) | |
| Hospitalized at the same time, Oscar and Felix must share a room. | ||||||
| 28 | 4 | "Sleepwalker" | Jack Donohue | Mickey Rose | October 8, 1971 (1971-10-08) | |
| Oscar's sleepwalking turns dangerous for Felix. | ||||||
| 29 | 5 | "A Grave for Felix" | Hal Cooper | Dick Bensfield & Perry Grant | October 15, 1971 (1971-10-15) | |
| Oscar helps Felix find an acceptable burial plot. | ||||||
| 30 | 6 | "Murray the Fink" | Jay Sandrich | Perry Grant & Dick Bensfield | October 29, 1971 (1971-10-29) | |
| Murray gets tough with his poker buddies and throws them in jail for gambling. | ||||||
| 31 | 7 | "Does Your Mother Know You're Out, Rigoletto?" | Jack Donohue | Ron Friedman | November 5, 1971 (1971-11-05) | |
| After Oscar accidentally injures opera star Richard Fredricks, he must take the singer's place in Felix's opera production. | ||||||
| 32 | 8 | "The Fat Farm" | Mel Ferber | Albert E. Lewin | November 12, 1971 (1971-11-12) | |
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Oscar breaks all the rules when he and Felix stay at a weight-loss clinic. In 1997, TV Guide ranked this episode #58 in its "100 Greatest Episodes of All Time" list. | ||||||
| 33 | 9 | "The Odd Couple Meet Their Host" | Hal Cooper | Harvey Miller & Bill Idelson | November 19, 1971 (1971-11-19) | |
| After Oscar tells funny stories about Felix on The Tonight Show, Felix demands equal airtime to reply. Guest star: David Steinberg | ||||||
| 34 | 10 | "Win One for Felix" | Jack Donohue | Story by : Arthur Julian Teleplay by : Bill Idelson & Harvey Miller and Arthur Julian | December 3, 1971 (1971-12-03) | |
| Felix tries to coach his son (Willie Aames)'s football team. | ||||||
| 35 | 11 | "Being Divorced Is Never Having to Say I Do" | Bruce Bilson | Rick Mittleman | December 10, 1971 (1971-12-10) | |
| Felix's meddling threatens the remarriage of Oscar's ex-wife. First appearance of Klugman's real-life wife Brett Somers as Blanche. | ||||||
| 36 | 12 | "Surprise, Surprise!" | Jerry Paris | Jim Fritzell & Everett Greenbaum | December 17, 1971 (1971-12-17) | |
| Felix's plan to hold his daughter (Pamelyn Ferdin)'s birthday party at the apartment clashes with Oscar's big poker game. | ||||||
| 37 | 13 | "Felix the Calypso Singer" | Jack Donohue | Dick Bensfield & Perry Grant | December 24, 1971 (1971-12-24) | |
| When Nancy can't make it, Oscar takes Felix on a Caribbean vacation. Vito Scotti guest stars. | ||||||
| 38 | 14 | "And Leave the Greyhound to Us?" | Hal Cooper | Martin Cohan | December 31, 1971 (1971-12-31) | |
| Oscar wins a racing dog in a poker game, but Felix would rather treat it like a pet. | ||||||
| 39 | 15 | "Security Arms" | George Tyne | Jerry Belson | January 7, 1972 (1972-01-07) | |
| Felix and Oscar move into a maximum-security building that feels more like a prison than an apartment. John Fiedler guest stars. | ||||||
| 40 | 16 | "Speak for Yourself" | Hal Cooper | Peggy Elliott & Ed Scharlach | January 14, 1972 (1972-01-14) | |
| Oscar recalls how he had to deliver Felix's proposal to Gloria when Felix lost his voice. | ||||||
| 41 | 17 | "You Saved My Life" | Jack Donohue | Bob Rodgers | January 21, 1972 (1972-01-21) | |
| After Oscar saves Felix's life, Felix goes overboard to repay the debt. First appearance of Penny Marshall as Myrna Turner, Oscar's secretary. | ||||||
| 42 | 18 | "Where's Grandpa?" | Jack Donohue | Albert E. Lewin | January 28, 1972 (1972-01-28) | |
| Felix's annoying grandfather (Tony Randall in a dual role) comes to stay with Oscar while Felix is out of town. | ||||||
| 43 | 19 | "Partner's Investment" | George Tyne and Bob Birnbaum | Bill Idelson & Harvey Miller | February 4, 1972 (1972-02-04) | |
| Felix invests Oscar's gambling money in a Japanese restaurant but soon drives the staff away. Pat Morita guest stars. | ||||||
| 44 | 20 | "Good, Bad Boy" | Hal Cooper | Dick Bensfield & Perry Grant | February 11, 1972 (1972-02-11) | |
| Felix must deal with a reform school boy (James Van Patten) who asks his daughter to a dance. | ||||||
| 45 | 21 | "A Night to Dismember" | George Marshall | Rick Mittleman | February 18, 1972 (1972-02-18) | |
| Oscar, Blanche and Felix all remember the New Year's Eve when the Madisons split up differently. Arch Johnson and Joan Van Ark guest star. | ||||||
| 46 | 22 | "Oscar's Promotion" | Jack Donohue | Martin Cohan | February 25, 1972 (1972-02-25) | |
| Felix persuades a champion Chinese wrestler (Jack Soo) to give up the sport, causing turmoil with Oscar. | ||||||
| 47 | 23 | "Psychic, Shmychic" | Mel Ferber | Ron Friedman | March 3, 1972 (1972-03-03) | |
| Felix's uncanny predictions lead him to foresee Oscar being murdered at a banquet. Bernie Kopell guest stars. | ||||||
Season 3 (1972–73)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 1 | "Gloria, Halleluljah" | Garry Marshall | Rick Mittleman | September 15, 1972 (1972-09-15) | |
| A computer dating service matches Oscar with Felix's ex-wife. First appearance of Elinor Donahue as Miriam Welby. | ||||||
| 49 | 2 | "Big Mouth" | Jerry Paris | Ben Joelson & Art Baer | September 22, 1972 (1972-09-22) | |
| Oscar's feud with Howard Cosell causes him to leave Felix's photo shoot. | ||||||
| 50 | 3 | "The Princess" | Jerry Paris | Bill Idelson | September 29, 1972 (1972-09-29) | |
| Oscar falls for a European princess (Jean Simmons). | ||||||
| 51 | 4 | "The Pen Is Mightier Than the Pencil" | Bob Birnbaum | Jack Winter | October 6, 1972 (1972-10-06) | |
| Felix takes a creative writing class with surprising results. Wally Cox guest stars. | ||||||
| 52 | 5 | "The Odd Monks" | Jerry Belson | Garry Marshall | October 13, 1972 (1972-10-13) | |
| Felix and Oscar try living as silent monks in a monastery. Richard Stahl guest stars. | ||||||
| 53 | 6 | "I'm Dying of Unger" | Mel Ferber | Joe Glauberg | October 20, 1972 (1972-10-20) | |
| Oscar retreats to an isolated cabin to solve his writer's block. | ||||||
| 54 | 7 | "The Odd Couples" | Hal Cooper | Harvey Miller | October 27, 1972 (1972-10-27) | |
| For his mother (Jane Dulo)'s sake, Oscar and Blanche pretend they are still married. | ||||||
| 55 | 8 | "Felix's First Commercial" | Jerry Paris | Albert E. Lewin | November 3, 1972 (1972-11-03) | |
| Felix directs a shaving-cream commercial starring pro football star Deacon Jones. | ||||||
| 56 | 9 | "The First Baby" | Alex March | Bob Brunner and Garry Marshall | November 10, 1972 (1972-11-10) | |
| Oscar tells the story of how Felix gets thrown out of the hospital while Gloria is giving birth to their daughter. | ||||||
| 57 | 10 | "Oscar's Birthday" | George Marshall | Story by : Bob Brunner Teleplay by : Albert E. Lewin | November 17, 1972 (1972-11-17) | |
| Felix plans a This Is Your Life surprise birthday party for Oscar. | ||||||
| 58 | 11 | "Password" | Alex March | Frank Buxton | December 1, 1972 (1972-12-01) | |
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Oscar appears as a celebrity contestant on Password, with Felix as his partner. Guest stars: Allen Ludden and Betty White (as themselves). In 1997, TV Guide ranked this episode #5 in its "100 Greatest Episodes of All Time" list. In 2009, it was ranked at #58. | ||||||
| 59 | 12 | "The Odd Father" | Jack Donohue | Michael Leeson and Steve Zacharias | December 8, 1972 (1972-12-08) | |
| Felix is afraid that he's losing contact with his daughter (Doney Oatman) and resolves to become a better father. Guest star: Frank Delfino. | ||||||
| 60 | 13 | "Don't Believe in Roomers" | Jack Donohue | Peggy Elliott & Ed Scharlach | December 22, 1972 (1972-12-22) | |
| Oscar and Felix compete for the affections of a vagabond young woman (Marlyn Mason). | ||||||
| 61 | 14 | "Sometimes a Great Ocean" | Hal Cooper | Dennis Klein | January 5, 1973 (1973-01-05) | |
| To help him recover from an ulcer, Felix takes Oscar on a cruise that turns out to be an excursion for senior citizens. Queenie Smith and Karl Swenson appear. | ||||||
| 62 | 15 | "I Gotta Be Me" | Mel Ferber | David W. Duclon and Joe Glauberg | January 12, 1973 (1973-01-12) | |
| Felix and Oscar turn to group therapy to resolve their mutual hostility. | ||||||
| 63 | 16 | "The Ides of April" | Bob Birnbaum | Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz | January 19, 1973 (1973-01-19) | |
| Summoned to the IRS to sign his tax return, Felix convinces them to audit Oscar. | ||||||
| 64 | 17 | "Myrna's Debut" | Jerry Paris | Perry Grant & Dick Bensfield | February 2, 1973 (1973-02-02) | |
| Felix tries to turn Myrna into a professional dancer. Bob Hastings guest stars. | ||||||
| 65 | 18 | "The Hustler" | Jerry Paris | Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz | February 9, 1973 (1973-02-09) | |
| Felix's opera club holds a casino night to raise money for new costumes. Guest star: Stanley Adams. | ||||||
| 66 | 19 | "My Strife in Court" | Jerry Paris | Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz | February 16, 1973 (1973-02-16) | |
| Oscar and Felix get arrested for scalping theater tickets. Curt Conway guest stars. | ||||||
| 67 | 20 | "Let's Make a Deal" | Frank Buxton | David W. Duclon and Joe Glauberg | February 23, 1973 (1973-02-23) | |
| Oscar and Felix appear on Let's Make a Deal as two halves of a horse. Guest star: Monty Hall. | ||||||
| 68 | 21 | "The Odyssey Couple" | Jerry Paris | Bob Brunner and Dennis Klein | March 2, 1973 (1973-03-02) | |
| Felix introduces Oscar to a barefooted Greek belly dancer (Lynne Miller). Elvia Allman guest stars as Oscar's mother. | ||||||
| 69 | 22 | "Take My Furniture, Please" | Jack Winter | Harvey Miller | March 9, 1973 (1973-03-09) | |
| Felix updates the apartment in modern decor, but Oscar hates the changes. Charles Lane and Bubba Smith guest star. | ||||||
| 70 | 23 | "The Murray Who Came to Dinner" | Jerry Paris | Ron Friedman | March 23, 1973 (1973-03-23) | |
| At odds with his wife (Jane Dulo), Murray takes refuge with Felix and Oscar. | ||||||
Season 4 (1973–74)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 1 | "Gloria Moves In" | Garry Marshall | Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz | September 14, 1973 (1973-09-14) | |
| Felix's invitation for Gloria to stay for the weekend threatens Oscar's big poker game plans. | ||||||
| 72 | 2 | "Last Tango in Newark" | Jay Sandrich | Ron Friedman | September 21, 1973 (1973-09-21) | |
| When famous ballet star Edward Villella is late for a children's performance of "Swan Lake", Felix takes it upon himself to dance the lead role himself. | ||||||
| 73 | 3 | "The Odd Decathlon" | Jay Sandrich | Jack Winter | September 28, 1973 (1973-09-28) | |
| Felix challenges Oscar to a mini-decathlon to prove his physical superiority. | ||||||
| 74 | 4 | "That Was No Lady" | Jerry Belson | Lee Kalcheim | October 5, 1973 (1973-10-05) | |
| Felix's new girlfriend Melanie Metcalf (Patricia Harty) doesn't tell him that she is married to National Football League star Jake Metcalf (Alex Karras). | ||||||
| 75 | 5 | "The Odd Holiday" | Mel Ferber | Phil Mishkin | October 12, 1973 (1973-10-12) | |
| In a flashback to when the Ungers and the Madisons were still married, the two couples travel to the Caribbean and argue, with Gloria asking Felix for a divorce. | ||||||
| 76 | 6 | "The New Car" | Garry Marshall | Story by : Michael Elias Teleplay by : Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz | October 19, 1973 (1973-10-19) | |
| With Felix's help, Oscar wins a new car in a radio contest, but the two disagree about what to do with it. Dick Clark and John Byner are guest stars. | ||||||
| 77 | 7 | "This Is the Army Mrs. Madison" | Mel Ferber | Bob Brunner and Garry Marshall | October 26, 1973 (1973-10-26) | |
| In a flashback, Army Reserves enlistee Oscar weds Blanche at his military base. Liam Dunn guest stars. | ||||||
| 78 | 8 | "The Songwriter" | Mel Ferber | Buz Kohan & Bill Angelos | November 2, 1973 (1973-11-02) | |
| While Oscar is dating singer Jaye P. Morgan, Felix tries to sell her his tune "Happy and Peppy and Bursting with Love". Wolfman Jack guest stars. | ||||||
| 79 | 9 | "Felix Directs" | Jerry Paris | Harvey Miller | November 9, 1973 (1973-11-09) | |
| Felix's documentary film about Oscar lands him a directing job that is way over his head. David White guest stars. | ||||||
| 80 | 10 | "The Pig Who Came to Dinner" | Jack Donohue | Mickey Rose | November 16, 1973 (1973-11-16) | |
| Oscar challenges friend and tennis star Bobby Riggs to a winner-take-all ping-pong game. Billie Jean King makes a guest appearance as herself at the end of the episode. | ||||||
| 81 | 11 | "Maid for Each Other" | Norm Gray | Marlene Barr | November 23, 1973 (1973-11-23) | |
| With Oscar recuperating from an ulcer, Felix hires a maid (Reta Shaw) to take care of him. | ||||||
| 82 | 12 | "The Exorcists" | Jack Donohue | Frank Buxton and Michael Leeson | December 7, 1973 (1973-12-07) | |
| Felix hears noises and believes the apartment is haunted, so he conducts a séance to exorcise the spirit. Victor Buono guest stars. | ||||||
| 83 | 13 | "A Barnacle Adventure" | Bob Birnbaum | Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz | December 21, 1973 (1973-12-21) | |
| Oscar and Felix try to pitch a dentist (Val Avery)'s glue invention to a group of investors. | ||||||
| 84 | 14 | "The Moonlighter" | Frank Buxton | Phil Mishkin and Mickey Rose | January 4, 1974 (1974-01-04) | |
| Oscar moonlights as a short-order cook in a sketchy diner to pay off a debt to Felix. | ||||||
| 85 | 15 | "Cleanliness Is Next to Impossible" | Frank Buxton | Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz | January 11, 1974 (1974-01-11) | |
| When Oscar's habitual sloppiness threatens his new romantic relationship, Felix tries hypnosis to cure him. Allan Arbus and Janice Lynde guest star. Jack Klugman's son, Adam, appears as a young Oscar. | ||||||
| 86 | 16 | "The Flying Felix" | Jack Donohue | Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz | January 18, 1974 (1974-01-18) | |
| Felix must travel to Houston to shoot an ad, but he's afraid of flying, so Oscar lends a hand. Teri Garr and Maggie Peterson guest star. | ||||||
| 87 | 17 | "Vocal Girl Makes Good" | Dan Dailey | Buz Kohan & Bill Angelos | January 25, 1974 (1974-01-25) | |
| Felix stumbles upon a perfect choice for Carmen for his opera club's upcoming production, but the ultra-shy woman (Marilyn Horne) can only feel comfortable singing when in the presence of her unrequited love, Oscar. | ||||||
| 88 | 18 | "Shuffling Off to Buffalo" | Frank Buxton | Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz | February 8, 1974 (1974-02-08) | |
| Felix accepts his brother (William Redfield)'s offer of an executive position at the Unger bubble gum factory in Buffalo. | ||||||
| 89 | 19 | "A Different Drummer" | Mel Ferber | Frank Buxton and Michael Leeson | February 22, 1974 (1974-02-22) | |
| Felix and his band want to be on Monty Hall's new variety show, but a bitter Oscar stands in the way, still mad about the disastrous Let's Make a Deal segment (episode 67). | ||||||
| 90 | 20 | "The Insomniacs" | Jack Donohue | Mickey Rose | March 1, 1974 (1974-03-01) | |
| Oscar, Murray and Myrna try to cure Felix's insomnia. | ||||||
| 91 | 21 | "New York's Oddest" | Harvey Miller | Ben Joelson & Art Baer | March 8, 1974 (1974-03-08) | |
| Felix and Oscar sign up for security patrol duty, but Felix goes overboard and soon has the entire building hating him. Michael Lerner guest stars. | ||||||
| 92 | 22 | "One for the Bunny" | Jerry Paris | John Rappaport | March 22, 1974 (1974-03-22) | |
| In a flashback episode, Felix remembers shooting for Playboy magazine when then-fiancee Gloria showed up as a model. Hugh Hefner makes a cameo appearance. | ||||||
Season 5 (1974–75)
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 1 | "The Rain in Spain Falls Mainly in Vain" | Harvey Miller | Rick Mittleman | September 12, 1974 (1974-09-12) | |
| To help Myrna win her boyfriend (Rob Reiner) back, Felix tries to make her into a new woman. Guest stars: Garo Yepremian, Garry Marshall, and Ronny Hallin. | ||||||
| 94 | 2 | "To Bowl or Not to Bowl" | Jay Sandrich | Mickey Rose | September 19, 1974 (1974-09-19) | |
| Expert bowler Felix makes excuses to avoid a big game. Leonard Barr guest stars. | ||||||
| 95 | 3 | "The Frog" | Mel Ferber | Perry Grant & Dick Bensfield | September 26, 1974 (1974-09-26) | |
| Felix and Oscar search for Felix's son (Leif Garrett)'s escaped frog. | ||||||
| 96 | 4 | "The Hollywood Story" | Mel Ferber | Al Gordon & Hal Goldman | October 3, 1974 (1974-10-03) | |
| After landing a bit part in a movie, Oscar brings star-struck Felix to Hollywood. Guest stars: Bob Hope, George Montgomery, Allan Arbus and Leonard Barr. | ||||||
| 97 | 5 | "The Dog Story" | Frank Buxton | Ben Joelson & Art Baer | October 10, 1974 (1974-10-10) | |
| Felix steals a mistreated dog and is brought to trial. Guest stars: John Fiedler, Rona Barrett, and Bill Idelson. | ||||||
| 98 | 6 | "Strike Up the Band or Else" | Jay Sandrich | Rick Mittleman | October 17, 1974 (1974-10-17) | |
| To settle a debt, Oscar recruits Felix's band to play for a square dance. Guest star: Pernell Roberts. | ||||||
| 99 | 7 | "The Odd Candidate" | Garry Marshall | Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz | October 24, 1974 (1974-10-24) | |
| Oscar runs for city council to save local playgrounds. Howard K. Smith guest stars. | ||||||
| 100 | 8 | "The Subway Story" | Norm Gray | Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz | October 31, 1974 (1974-10-31) | |
| Trapped in a disabled subway car, Felix and Oscar learn that New Yorkers do have a heart. Scatman Crothers guest stars. Garry Marshall, Billy Sands and Barney Martin are other passengers in the subway car. | ||||||
| 101 | 9 | "The Paul Williams Show" | Harvey Miller | Rick Mittleman | November 7, 1974 (1974-11-07) | |
| When Felix prevents his daughter from camping out overnight for Paul Williams tickets, she runs away from home to follow Williams. | ||||||
| 102 | 10 | "Our Fathers" | Harvey Miller | Martin Donovan | November 21, 1974 (1974-11-21) | |
| In a flashback to Chicago in the Roaring Twenties, Oscar's and Felix's fathers (Klugman and Randall in dual roles) meet, as do the young Oscar (Adam Klugman) and Felix (Sean Manning). Elisha Cook, Jr. and Giorgio Tozzi guest star. | ||||||
| 103 | 11 | "The Big Broadcast" | Frank Buxton | Frank Buxton | November 28, 1974 (1974-11-28) | |
| Oscar gets a chance to host his own radio sports talk show. Tina Andrews guest stars. | ||||||
| 104 | 12 | "Oscar in Love" | Mel Ferber | Carl Gottlieb | December 12, 1974 (1974-12-12) | |
| Oscar becomes involved with a widow (Dina Merrill) with two children (Kirby Furlong and Shelly Hines). | ||||||
| 105 | 13 | "The Bigger They Are" | Harvey Miller | David W. Duclon | December 14, 1974 (1974-12-14) | |
| Felix's award for an ad campaign may have been won dishonestly. Guest stars: John Byner and Maggie Peterson. | ||||||
| 106 | 14 | "Two on the Aisle" | Jay Sandrich | Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz | December 19, 1974 (1974-12-19) | |
| Filling in for the paper's theater critic, Oscar schemes to get information for the column from Felix. Guest stars: John Barbour and real-life theater critics John Simon, Joan Crosby, and Dan Sullivan. Neil Simon, who wrote the stage play of The Odd Couple, makes an uncredited cameo appearance. | ||||||
| 107 | 15 | "Your Mother Wears Army Boots" | Frank Buxton | John Rappaport | January 16, 1975 (1975-01-16) | |
| Oscar hires a joke writer (Jack Carter) to help him put down Howard Cosell. Guest stars: Roone Arledge and Martina Arroyo. | ||||||
| 108 | 16 | "Felix the Horse Player" | Jerry Paris | Jack Winter | January 23, 1975 (1975-01-23) | |
| After Oscar scores big at the race track, Felix becomes interested in betting on horses. Guest star: Jerry Maren. | ||||||
| 109 | 17 | "The Rent Strike" | Norm Gray | Martin A. Ragaway | January 31, 1975 (1975-01-31) | |
| Felix organizes a rent strike against the building's nasty manager (Victor Buono). Guest star: Rodney Allen Rippy. | ||||||
| 110 | 18 | "Two Men on a Hoarse" | Charles Shyer | Martin Donovan | February 7, 1975 (1975-02-07) | |
| Following surgery, Oscar has to endure two days without yelling at Felix. Guest stars: Dick Cavett and Phil Foster. | ||||||
| 111 | 19 | "The Roy Clark Show" | Frank Buxton | Bob Howard and David W. Duclon | February 14, 1975 (1975-02-14) | |
| Oscar's old army buddy (Roy Clark) is a practical joker and country musician. Albert Paulsen guest stars. | ||||||
| 112 | 20 | "Old Flames Never Die" | Frank Buxton | Buz Kohan & Bill Angelos | February 21, 1975 (1975-02-21) | |
| Felix convinces himself that he's an old man. | ||||||
| 113 | 21 | "Laugh, Clown, Laugh" | Norm Gray | Frank Buxton | February 28, 1975 (1975-02-28) | |
| Oscar is chosen as co-host of Richard Dawson's new variety show. | ||||||
| 114 | 22 | "Felix Remarries" | Jack Donohue | Larry Rhine & Sidney Reznick | March 7, 1975 (1975-03-07) | |
| Felix convinces Gloria to remarry him. | ||||||
TV movie (1993)
| Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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| The Odd Couple Together Again | Robert Klane | Robert Klane | September 24, 1993 (1993-09-24) | |
| While Oscar recovers from throat surgery, Felix and Oscar are temporarily roommates again while Felix's daughter prepares for her wedding. | ||||
References
- DVD release info Archived 2013-01-04 at the Wayback Machine at TVShowsOnDVD.com
- ^ "Special Collector's Issue: 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time". TV Guide (June 28-July 4). 1997.
- TV Guide Book of Lists. Running Press. 2007. pp. 186. ISBN 978-0-7624-3007-9.
External links
| Neil Simon's The Odd Couple | |
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