Episode 1
The Rain in Spain
26m
Oscar's secretary is upset over the loss of her errant beau.
Episode credits
Directed by Harvey MillerGuest stars Rob Reiner, Bo Kaprall, Garo Yepremian, Lynne Miller, Penny Marshall, Al Molinaro
TV series
The Odd Couple
1970TV-PG5 seasons7.8 / 10
A Perfect Mismatch
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
The Odd Couple premiered September 24, 1970. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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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Episode 2
To Bowl or Not to Bowl
26m
Felix drops a bombshell when he refuses to participate in the championship bowling match.
Episode credits
Directed by Jay Sandrich, Mel FerberGuest stars Leonard Barr, Noam Pitlik, Beatrice Colen, Larry Gelman, Bo Kaprall, Al Molinaro
Episode 3
The Frog
26m
Oscar loses Leonard's entry in a frog-jumping event.
Episode credits
Directed by Mel FerberGuest stars Leif Garrett, Richard Stahl, Al Molinaro
Episode 4
The Hollywood Story
26m
Felix becomes Oscar's agent, who lands a bit part in a movie.
Episode credits
Directed by Mel FerberWritten by Al Gordon, Hal GoldmanGuest stars George Montgomery, Allan Arbus, Leonard Barr, Alan Dexter, Alice James, Mickey Fox, Al Molinaro
Episode 5
The Dog Story
26m
Felix abducts Silver the Canine Wonder from a bad agent.
Episode credits
Directed by Frank BuxtonGuest stars Rona Barrett, Bill Idelson, John Fiedler, Cliff Norton, Marguerite Ray, Jennifer King, George Ranito Jordan, Robert Lewis
Episode 6
Strike Up the Band or Else
25m
After losing $500 to Billy Bob Babcock in a poker game, Oscar only gets 24 hours to pay up.
Episode credits
Directed by Jay SandrichGuest stars Pernell Roberts, Alan Copeland, Vern Rowe, Jim Boles, Dick Curtis, Al Molinaro
Episode 7
The Odd Candidate
26m
Felix enters Oscar in an election against an incumbent city councilman.
Episode credits
Directed by Garry MarshallWritten by Mark Rothman, Lowell GanzGuest stars Guy Marks, Howard K. Smith, Elinor Donahue, Peter Hobbs, Lynne Miller, Filip Field, Al Molinaro
Episode 8
The Subway Story
26m
Felix tries to convince Oscar that New York City is a fun place to live.
Episode credits
Written by Mark Rothman, Lowell GanzGuest stars Garry Marshall, Scatman Crothers, Elinor Donahue, Barney Martin, Billy Sands, Heather Lowe, Al Molinaro, Fritzi Burr
Episode 9
The Paul Williams Show
26m
Felix gets very serious and stiff competition trying to get his daughter's attention when Paul Williams arrives in town.
Episode credits
Directed by Harvey MillerGuest stars Paul Williams, William O'Connell, Eddie Garrett, Doney Oatman
Episode 10
Our Fathers
25m
Flashback Episode: Felix's chance meeting between his and Oscar's fathers.
Episode credits
Directed by Harvey MillerGuest stars Elisha Cook Jr., Adam Klugman, Giorgio Tozzi, Barbara Rhoades, Louis Guss, Billy Sands, Sean Manning, Jack R. Clinton
Episode 11
The Big Broadcast
26m
After Oscar takes a job as a radio host, Felix comes up with his own ideas to boost the ratings.
Episode credits
Directed by Frank BuxtonWritten by Frank BuxtonGuest stars Graham Jarvis, Stanley Adams, Filip Field, Eddie Garrett, John Thomas Lenox, Al Molinaro, Tina Andrews
Episode 12
Oscar in Love
26m
Oscar wants to be a family man.
Episode credits
Directed by Mel FerberWritten by Carl GottliebGuest stars Dina Merrill, Richard Stahl, Kirby Furlong, Garry Walberg, Shelly Hines, Al Molinaro
Episode 13
The Bigger They Are
26m
Oscar is volunteered by Felix to model for a series of weight-loss advertisements.
Episode credits
Directed by Harvey MillerWritten by David W. DuclonGuest stars John Byner, Cliff Emmich, Peter Hobbs, Maggie Peterson, Eddie Garrett, Al Molinaro
Episode 14
Two on the Aisle
26m
Oscar must fill in for the newspaper's theater critic, who is on vacation, but has trouble understanding the titles, let alone the plays.
Episode credits
Directed by Jay SandrichWritten by Mark Rothman, Lowell GanzGuest stars Penny Marshall, John Barbour, Joan Crosby, John Simon, Dan Sullivan
Episode 15
Your Mother Wears Army Boots
24m
Felix helps Oscar get a job with Howard Cosell.
Episode credits
Directed by Frank BuxtonWritten by John RappaportGuest stars Howard Cosell, Roone Arledge, Jack Carter, Martina Arroyo, Mickey Fox, Eddie Garrett, Filip Field, Al Molinaro
Episode 16
Felix the Horse Player
26m
Oscar wins a lot at the track -- with help from a friend's tips. Wanna guess?
Episode credits
Directed by Jerry ParisWritten by Jack WinterGuest stars Jerry Maren, Fritz Feld, Don Diamond, Johnny Silver, Robert Ball, Elizabeth Thompson, Frank Loverde, Joshua Shelley
Episode 17
The Rent Strike
25m
Felix starts a picket line with his fellow tenants over high rent rates.
Episode credits
Written by Martin RagawayGuest stars Georgia Schmidt, Rodney Allen Rippy, Elinor Donahue, Victor Buono, Herbie Faye, Ed Peck, Peter Hobbs, Al Molinaro
Episode 18
Two Men on a Hoarse
25m
Oscar resists throat surgery, so Felix keeps nagging him to have it.
Episode credits
Directed by Charles ShyerGuest stars Dick Cavett, Phil Foster, Joshua Shelley, Louis Guss, Eddie Garrett, Filip Field, Kathalynn Turner, Al Molinaro
Episode 19
The Roy Clark Show
26m
Oscar's old Army buddy visits, and his musical talent impresses Felix.
Episode credits
Directed by Frank BuxtonWritten by David W. Duclon, Bob HowardGuest stars Albert Paulsen, Roy Clark, John Wheeler, Al Molinaro
Episode 20
Old Flames Never Die
26m
Felix is upset when he learns that his high school girlfriend is now a grandmother.
Episode credits
Directed by Frank BuxtonGuest stars John Harmon, Tom Pedi, Jean Gillespie, Christina Hart, Marjorie Marshall, Leonard Barr, Kit McDonough, Al Molinaro
Episode 21
Laugh, Clown, Laugh
26m
Felix is jealous when Oscar and Richard Dawson are selected to be co-hosts of a TV show.
Episode credits
Written by Frank BuxtonGuest stars Richard Dawson, Al Molinaro, Mark Wilson, Nani Darnell, David W. Duclon, Georgia Schmidt
Episode 22
Felix Remarries
26mfinale
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.
Episode credits
Guest stars Janis Hansen, Leif Garrett, Bartlett Robinson, Al Molinaro, Doney Oatman
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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More about The Odd Couple
Cast
Tony RandallFelix Unger
Jack KlugmanOscar Madison
Brett SomersBlancheJanis HansenGloria
Bill QuinnDr. Melnitz
Pamelyn FerdinEdna
Curt ConwayJudge
Carole ShelleyGwendolynCredits
- Created by
- Garry Marshall, Neil Simon
- Written by
- Lowell Ganz, Mark Rothman, Garry Marshall, Frank Buxton, David W. Duclon, Jack Winter, Lloyd Turner, John Rappaport, Bob Rodgers, Gordon Mitchell, Dennis Klein, Carl Gottlieb
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 114
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ABCUnited States
Paramount TelevisionUnited States
Themes
odd couple