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The Odd Couple

A Perfect Mismatch

7.8(68)
First Aired:September 24, 1970
Seasons:5 seasons
Episodes:114
Status:Ended

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.

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Cast

Tony Randall

Tony Randall

Felix Unger

Jack Klugman

Jack Klugman

Oscar Madison

Seasons

The Laundry Orgy

E1The Laundry Orgy

26m9.0

Sep 24, 1970

Felix and Oscar try to break up their poker game so that they can go out with the Pigeon sisters.

The Fight of the Felix

E2The Fight of the Felix

26m10.0

Oct 1, 1970

A tough hockey player challenges Felix to a boxing match.

Felix Gets Sick

E3Felix Gets Sick

26m

Oct 8, 1970

Oscar's date with a stewardess is interrupted by Felix's sickness.

The Jury Story

E4The Jury Story

26m8.0

Oct 15, 1970

Oscar and Felix flash back to how they first met, "12 Angry Men" style.

The Breakup

E5The Breakup

26m8.0

Oct 22, 1970

When Oscar throws Felix out of the apartment, he moves in with Murray, then Vinnie, and then the Pigeon sisters.

Oscar's Ulcer

E6Oscar's Ulcer

26m

Oct 29, 1970

Oscar's ulcer begins to flare up again.

I Do, I Don't

E7I Do, I Don't

26m

Nov 5, 1970

When Felix feels he's responsible for the separation of a young couple on the very day of their wedding he tries to get the stubborn couple back together

Oscar the Model

E8Oscar the Model

26m

Nov 12, 1970

A monster is created when Felix shucks Oscar into posing for a cologne ad.

The Big Brothers

E9The Big Brothers

26m

Nov 19, 1970

Oscar and Felix become big brothers to a fatherless boy.

It's All Over Now, Baby Bird

E10It's All Over Now, Baby Bird

26m

Dec 3, 1970

Humorous story about Felix's "dead" parrot.

Felix is Missing

E11Felix is Missing

26m

Dec 10, 1970

Felix goes missing, and Oscar thinks his buddy is dead.

Scrooge Gets an Oscar

E12Scrooge Gets an Oscar

26m

Dec 17, 1970

In a parody of A Christmas Carol, Oscar dreams he is haunted by Felix's ghost.

The Blackout

E13The Blackout

26m

Dec 24, 1970

Oscar's poker buddies believe that the eternally-strapped Oscar swiped fifty dollars out of the kitty during a building-wide blackout; Oscar fights to prove his innocence.

They Use Horseradish, Don't They?

E14They Use Horseradish, Don't They?

26m

Jan 7, 1971

Felix's determination to win a cooking contest drives Oscar nuts.

The Hideaway

E15The Hideaway

26m

Jan 14, 1971

Felix gets angry when an Eskimo quarterback is exploited.

Lovers Don't Make House Calls

E16Lovers Don't Make House Calls

26m

Jan 29, 1971

Oscar is smitten by Dr. Nancy Cunningham, who is treating Felix's allergies.

Engrave Trouble

E17Engrave Trouble

26m

Feb 5, 1971

A thug helps Felix find a stolen watch.

Bunny is Missing Down by the Lake

E18Bunny is Missing Down by the Lake

26m

Feb 12, 1971

A weekend at a mountain cabin proves horrendous.

You've Come a Long Way, Baby

E19You've Come a Long Way, Baby

26m

Feb 19, 1971

A baby causes one heck of an evening.

A Taste of Money

E20A Taste of Money

26m

Feb 26, 1971

Oscar and Felix's neighbor might very well be a bank robber.

Oscar's New Life

E21Oscar's New Life

26m

Mar 5, 1971

After being fired from the newspaper, Oscar seeks employment at a girlie magazine.

What Makes Felix Run

E22What Makes Felix Run

26m

Mar 12, 1971

Flashback Episode: Oscar helps Felix try to get over his neatness, which includes a flashback to Felix's childhood--a neat one to be exact.

What Does a Naked Lady Say to You?

E23What Does a Naked Lady Say to You?

25m

Mar 19, 1971

Oscar and his buddies go to a play featuring Felix's "librarian" girlfriend that bares "the naked truth."

Trapped

E24Trapped

26m

Mar 26, 1971

In this episode, we find out why Oscar, Felix, and Nancy were arrested.

Natural Childbirth

E1Natural Childbirth

25m

Sep 17, 1971

A pregnant relative shows up at Oscar and Felix's door, and they try to help her through her impending delivery.

Felix's Wife's Boyfriend

E2Felix's Wife's Boyfriend

25m

Sep 24, 1971

Felix returns from a photo shoot, and his jealousy appears at the same time his ex-wife shows up with her boyfriend.

Hospital Mates

E3Hospital Mates

25m

Oct 1, 1971

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.

Sleepwalker

E4Sleepwalker

26m

Oct 8, 1971

Oscar begins sleepwalking and annoys Felix.

A Grave for Felix

E5A Grave for Felix

25m

Oct 15, 1971

A story about Felix searching for a final resting place.

Murray the Fink

E6Murray the Fink

26m

Oct 29, 1971

Oscar and Felix are arrested after Murray raids the poker game.

Does Your Mother Know You're Out, Rigoletto?

E7Does Your Mother Know You're Out, Rigoletto?

26m

Nov 5, 1971

In Rigoletto, Oscar is the court jester and Felix is the maestro of the production.

The Fat Farm

E8The Fat Farm

26m

Nov 12, 1971

Oscar and Felix check into a fat farm.

The Odd Couple Meet Their Host

E9The Odd Couple Meet Their Host

26m

Nov 19, 1971

A TV talk show is the setting for the Oscar/Felix sloppy/neat showdown.

Win One for Felix

E10Win One for Felix

26m

Dec 3, 1971

Felix coaches a youth football team.

Being Divorced is Never Having to Say I Do

E11Being Divorced is Never Having to Say I Do

26m

Dec 10, 1971

Oscar is happy that his ex-wife is remarrying, and there would be no more alimony. But Felix wants to stop the marriage.

Surprise, Surprise!

E12Surprise, Surprise!

25m

Dec 17, 1971

Oscar chooses between a poker game and a birthday party for Felix's daughter.

Felix the Calypso Singer

E13Felix the Calypso Singer

26m

Dec 24, 1971

Nancy cannot go away with Oscar on their trip, so he talks Felix into joining him. "Oscar, Oscar, Oscar."

And Leave the Greyhound to Us?

E14And Leave the Greyhound to Us?

26m

Dec 31, 1971

Oscar and Felix fight over what to do with a greyhound. Oscar wants to use it as a race dog while Felix wants it as a pet.

Security Arms

E15Security Arms

26m

Jan 7, 1972

Oscar and Felix move into a San Quentin-style building.

Speak for Yourself

E16Speak for Yourself

26m

Jan 14, 1972

Flashback Episode: We look back to the 1950s where young Felix suffers from an epic case of bad nerves and Oscar proposes to Gloria for him.

You Saved My Life

E17You Saved My Life

26m

Jan 21, 1972

Oscar pulls Felix back into the apartment after he loses his balance while washing the window, and soon regrets his heroism as Felix endeavors to find ways to say "thank you".

Where's Grandpa

E18Where's Grandpa

26m

Jan 28, 1972

While Felix is out of town, his grandfather runs away from the old folks home to the apartment, and proves to Oscar to be just as big a pest as his grandson.

Partner's Investment

E19Partner's Investment

26m

Feb 4, 1972

Oscar, Felix, and Murray run a Japanese restaurant.

Good, Bad Boy

E20Good, Bad Boy

26m

Feb 11, 1972

Felix overreacts when his daughter dates a reform school inmate.

A Night to Dismember

E21A Night to Dismember

26m

Feb 18, 1972

Oscar's separation from his ex-wife seen from three different points of view: from Oscar, from Felix, and from Blanche.

Oscar's Promotion

E22Oscar's Promotion

26m

Feb 25, 1972

Oscar gets a big chance to cover a wrestling match between the United States and China.

Psychic, Shmycic

E23Psychic, Shmycic

26m

Mar 3, 1972

Felix's instinct involves Oscar, a sports banquet, and a murder attempt.

Gloria, Hallelujah

E1Gloria, Hallelujah

26m

Sep 15, 1972

Computer dating disaster: Oscar gets matched with Felix's ex-wife.

Big Mouth

E2Big Mouth

26m

Sep 22, 1972

Oscar and TV sports legend Howard Cosell engage in a tongue-to-tongue showdown.

The Princess

E3The Princess

26m

Sep 29, 1972

Oscar falls in love with a princess from a very small country whose royal portrait is being shot by Felix.

The Pen is Mightier Than the Pencil

E4The Pen is Mightier Than the Pencil

26m

Oct 6, 1972

Felix takes a writing course and gives the words "no talent" new meaning.

The Odd Monks

E5The Odd Monks

26m

Oct 13, 1972

Felix and Oscar join Brother Ralph, a former ad exec who turned his back on the rat race, at the Brotherhood of Life Mission for a retreat of peace and contemplation.

I'm Dying of Unger

E6I'm Dying of Unger

26m

Oct 20, 1972

Oscar is unable to start writing his book while Felix won't stop cracking his whip.

The Odd Couples

E7The Odd Couples

26m

Oct 27, 1972

Oscar has a great and unusual idea about how to prevent his mother from knowing about his divorce.

Felix's First Commercial

E8Felix's First Commercial

26m

Nov 3, 1972

Felix can direct his first television commercial, if Oscar uses his friendship with Deacon Jones to get the elusive football player to appear in the ad.

The First Baby

E9The First Baby

26m

Nov 10, 1972

Felix suffers from a very unique case of trauma while expecting a child.

Oscar's Birthday

E10Oscar's Birthday

26m

Nov 17, 1972

Felix intends on giving Oscar a surprise party -- regardless if he likes it or not.

Password

E11Password

26m

Dec 1, 1972

After meeting Allen Ludden and Betty White at a restaurant where our buddies were having dinner with their dates, Oscar and Felix practice Password at home with their friends, and then try out for the show, where they become contestants, and the hilarity ensues!

The Odd Father

E12The Odd Father

26m

Dec 8, 1972

Felix tries to be a pal to his daughter.

Don't Believe in Roomers

E13Don't Believe in Roomers

26m

Dec 22, 1972

A mystery woman makes Oscar and Felix rivals.

Sometimes a Great Ocean

E14Sometimes a Great Ocean

26m

Jan 5, 1973

Felix nurses Oscar's ulcer.

I Gotta Be Me

E15I Gotta Be Me

25m

Jan 12, 1973

Terminal incompatibility almost throws Felix out.

The Ides of April

E16The Ides of April

25m

Jan 19, 1973

The IRS summons Felix.

Myrna's Debut

E17Myrna's Debut

26m

Feb 2, 1973

Oscar's secretary is doomed when she becomes Felix's agent.

The Hustler

E18The Hustler

26m

Feb 9, 1973

There's only one way Felix can get new costumes for his opera group: Oscar has to win the money in a pool game.

My Strife in Court

E19My Strife in Court

26m

Feb 16, 1973

Felix becomes lawyer to himself and Oscar after they get charged with ticket scalping.

Let's Make a Deal

E20Let's Make a Deal

26m

Feb 23, 1973

After Felix gets angry at Oscar for burning his bed, Oscar suggests that they appear as contestants on a New York version of Let's Make a Deal so they can win a bed as a prize. What do they dress as? Front and back ends of a horse! What happens? You'll have to see to believe!

The Odyssey Couple

E21The Odyssey Couple

25m

Mar 2, 1973

Oscar lies to his mother and tells her that he has a girl -- and she wants to meet her.

Take My Furniture, Please

E22Take My Furniture, Please

26m

Mar 9, 1973

After repainting the apartment, Felix gets the redecorating bug and does the entire place over in ultra modern furniture. Oscar can't stand it, and redefines ""bad taste"" in his makeover with furniture from a discount house.

The Murray Who Came to Dinner

E23The Murray Who Came to Dinner

26m

Mar 23, 1973

Felix and Oscar try to get rid of a depressed house guest.

Gloria Moves In

E1Gloria Moves In

25m

Sep 14, 1973

Felix's ex-wife visits and he thinks that he can convince her to take him back.

Last Tango in Newark

E2Last Tango in Newark

26m

Sep 21, 1973

Edward Villella teaches Oscar and Felix how to dance while dancing to music from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake.

The Odd Decathalon

E3The Odd Decathalon

26m

Sep 28, 1973

Felix comes up with a scheme to prove he is more physically fit than Oscar.

That Was No Lady

E4That Was No Lady

25m

Oct 5, 1973

Felix's new love interest is married to a jealous professional football player.

The Odd Holiday

E5The Odd Holiday

25m

Oct 12, 1973

Flashback Episode: Felix attempts to salvage Oscar's marriage and ends up destroying his own marriage.

The New Car

E6The New Car

26m

Oct 19, 1973

Parking nightmares for Oscar and Felix as they fruitlessly attempt to find a parking spot for their new automobile.

That is the Army Mrs. Madison

E7That is the Army Mrs. Madison

26m

Oct 26, 1973

Flashback Episode: Oscar gets married and spends the wedding night in the Army barracks.

The Songwriter

E8The Songwriter

26m

Nov 2, 1973

Felix decides to write a song for Jaye P. Morgan.

Felix Directs

E9Felix Directs

26m

Nov 9, 1973

Felix makes a movie about... Oscar Madison!!

The Pig Who Came to Dinner

E10The Pig Who Came to Dinner

26m

Nov 16, 1973

Bobby Riggs appears and tries to hustle Oscar out of all his possessions.

Maid for Each Other

E11Maid for Each Other

26m

Nov 23, 1973

Oscar and Felix try to find a maid who is beautiful enough for Oscar, and clean enough for Felix.

The Exorcists

E12The Exorcists

26m

Dec 7, 1973

Felix is convinced the air conditioner is haunted by a ghost.

A Barnacle Adventure

E13A Barnacle Adventure

26m

Dec 21, 1973

Oscar and his dentist try to convince Felix to invest in a new product: barnacle-made glue!

The Moonlighter

E14The Moonlighter

25m

Jan 4, 1974

In order to repay borrowed money, Oscar takes a job working in a greasy-spoon cafe.

Cleanliness is Next to Impossible

E15Cleanliness is Next to Impossible

26m

Jan 11, 1974

Oscar decides to be as clean as Felix after being called a slob by his girlfriend.

The Flying Felix

E16The Flying Felix

26m

Jan 18, 1974

Felix is afraid of flying, but he has a photography assignment in Houston. Will he overcome his fear?

Vocal Girl Makes Good

E17Vocal Girl Makes Good

25m

Jan 25, 1974

The New York Metropolitan Opera's Marilyn Horne stars as Felix's new discovery, but is too shy to appear in his opera unless Oscar is in it as well.

Shuffling Off to Buffalo

E18Shuffling Off to Buffalo

25m

Feb 8, 1974

Felix's brother tries to convince him to leave New York City.

A Different Drummer

E19A Different Drummer

24m

Feb 22, 1974

Felix tries to get his old college band on Monty Hall's nostalgia program.

The Insomniacs

E20The Insomniacs

25m

Mar 1, 1974

Suffering from sleeplessness, Felix keeps Oscar awake with his fussing.

New York's Oddest

E21New York's Oddest

25m

Mar 8, 1974

Felix joins the NYPD's civilian unit.

One for the Bunny

E22One for the Bunny

25m

Mar 22, 1974

Felix's first big assignment is to photograph a centerfold.

The Rain in Spain

E1The Rain in Spain

26m

Sep 12, 1974

Oscar's secretary is upset over the loss of her errant beau.

To Bowl or Not to Bowl

E2To Bowl or Not to Bowl

26m

Sep 19, 1974

Felix drops a bombshell when he refuses to participate in the championship bowling match.

The Frog

E3The Frog

26m

Sep 26, 1974

Oscar loses Leonard's entry in a frog-jumping event.

The Hollywood Story

E4The Hollywood Story

26m

Oct 3, 1974

Felix becomes Oscar's agent, who lands a bit part in a movie.

The Dog Story

E5The Dog Story

26m

Oct 10, 1974

Felix abducts Silver the Canine Wonder from a bad agent.

Strike Up the Band or Else

E6Strike Up the Band or Else

25m

Oct 17, 1974

After losing $500 to Billy Bob Babcock in a poker game, Oscar only gets 24 hours to pay up.

The Odd Candidate

E7The Odd Candidate

26m

Oct 24, 1974

Felix enters Oscar in an election against an incumbent city councilman.

The Subway Story

E8The Subway Story

26m

Oct 31, 1974

Felix tries to convince Oscar that New York City is a fun place to live.

The Paul Williams Show

E9The Paul Williams Show

26m

Nov 7, 1974

Felix gets very serious and stiff competition trying to get his daughter's attention when Paul Williams arrives in town.

Our Fathers

E10Our Fathers

25m

Nov 21, 1974

Flashback Episode: Felix's chance meeting between his and Oscar's fathers.

The Big Broadcast

E11The Big Broadcast

26m

Nov 28, 1974

After Oscar takes a job as a radio host, Felix comes up with his own ideas to boost the ratings.

Oscar in Love

E12Oscar in Love

26m

Dec 12, 1974

Oscar wants to be a family man.

The Bigger They Are

E13The Bigger They Are

26m

Dec 14, 1974

Oscar is volunteered by Felix to model for a series of weight-loss advertisements.

Two on the Aisle

E14Two on the Aisle

26m

Dec 19, 1974

Oscar must fill in for the newspaper's theater critic, who is on vacation, but has trouble understanding the titles, let alone the plays.

Your Mother Wears Army Boots

E15Your Mother Wears Army Boots

24m

Jan 16, 1975

Felix helps Oscar get a job with Howard Cosell.

Felix the Horse Player

E16Felix the Horse Player

26m

Jan 23, 1975

Oscar wins a lot at the track -- with help from a friend's tips. Wanna guess?

The Rent Strike

E17The Rent Strike

25m

Jan 31, 1975

Felix starts a picket line with his fellow tenants over high rent rates.

Two Men on a Hoarse

E18Two Men on a Hoarse

25m

Feb 7, 1975

Oscar resists throat surgery, so Felix keeps nagging him to have it.

The Roy Clark Show

E19The Roy Clark Show

26m

Feb 14, 1975

Oscar's old Army buddy visits, and his musical talent impresses Felix.

Old Flames Never Die

E20Old Flames Never Die

26m

Feb 21, 1975

Felix is upset when he learns that his high school girlfriend is now a grandmother.

Laugh, Clown, Laugh

E21Laugh, Clown, Laugh

26m

Feb 28, 1975

Felix is jealous when Oscar and Richard Dawson are selected to be co-hosts of a TV show.

Felix Remarries

E22Felix Remarries

26m

Mar 7, 1975

After being kicked out of his apartment five years earlier, Felix convices his ex-wife that they should remarry. She accepts and they are married. All of a sudden, Oscar Madison is alone, again.

Storyline

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.

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