The Odd Couple
Seen it?1970 | 5 seasons | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 5 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 142K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 11970 · 24 episodes · 8.8 out of 10Friday- Season 21971 · 23 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 31972 · 23 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 41973 · 22 episodesNot rated yet
- Season 51974 · 22 episodesNot rated yet
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Cast & crew
Created by Garry Marshall, Neil Simon
- Tony RandallFelix Unger
- Jack KlugmanOscar Madison