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THREE'S COMPANY: (WITH THREE'S A CROWD and THE ROPERS)
(Airing Order Guide Only)
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THREE'S COMPANY:
U.S. 1977-1984 172 X 25 min. episodes. Color
ABC/NRW/TTC (Nicholl/Ross/West)
First Original Airing: March 15, 1977
Last Original Airing: Sept. 18, 1984
Music by Joe Raposo; Words by Don Nicholl.
Spinoff to The Ropers in 1979.
Spinoff to Three's a Crowd in 1984.
Based on the British (Thames Television) sitcom 'Man About The House'
created by Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke.
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CAST:
Three's Company:
Jack Tripper................................................John Ritter
Janet Wood.................................................Joyce DeWitt
Chrissy Snow (1977-80)...................................Suzanne Somers
Helen Roper (1977-79).....................................Audra Lindley
Stanley Roper (1977-79).....................................Norman Fell
Larry Dallas (1978-84)....................................Richard Kline
Ralph Furley (1979-84).......................................Don Knotts
Cindy Snow (1980-82)..................................Jennilee Harrison
Terri Alden (1981-84)..................................Priscilla Barnes
Lana Shields (1979-1980)..................................Ann Wedgeworth
Three's Company:
Season 1: Spring 1977
Executive producers: Don Nichol, Michael Ross, and Bernie West
Director: Bill Hobin
Executives in charge of production: Ted Bergmann and Don Taffner
#1 "A Man About the House" (0101)
...is OK to the women if the man is a friend, and is OK to the landord if the man pretends to be gay.
Guest Star: Sara: Kit McDonough....... Written by Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, and Bernie West.......Aired: March 15, 1977.......Rating: 28
#2 "And Mother Makes Four" (0102)
...When Chrissy's unsuspecting parent visits.
Guest Stars: Mrs. Snow: Priscilla Morill; Cab Driver: Lou Willis; Barmaid: Shera Danese
Written by Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, and Bernie West...... Aired: March 24, 1977.......... Rating: 6
#3 "Roper's Niece" (0106)
...dates Jack.
Guest Star: Karen Roper: Christina Hart......Written by: Paul Wayne and George Burditt....Aired: March 31, 1977....Rating: 7
#4 "No Children, No Pets" (0105)
The Trio tries to hide a barking pet from Mr. Roper, also Mr. Roper ends up eating dog food and likes it!
Guest Star: Larry: Richard Kline......Written by: Paul Wayne and George Burditt........Aired: April 7, 1977....Rating: 5
#5 "Jack and the Giant Killer" (0104)
Jack asserts his manhood.
Guest Stars: Jeff: Peter Palmer; Pete: Peter Schuck; Bartender: Paul Ainsley; Barmaid: Karen Fredrik
Written by Dennis Koenig and Larry Balmagia......Aired: April 14, 1977....Rating: 10
#6 "Its Only Money" (0103)
The trio think their rent money has been stolen.
Guest Stars: Mr Travers: (Jack's Loan counselor at the LA Technical School) William Pierson; Policeman: Joey Forman
Written by: Paul Wayne and George Burditt.......Aired: April 21, 1977.....Rating 4 (Best in season 1)
Season 2: 1977-78
Executive producers: Don Nichol, Michael Ross, and Bernie West
Director: Bill Hobin, Michael Ross, Sam Gary
Executives in charge of production: Ted Bergmann and Don Taffner
#7 "Ground Rules" (0204)
Does Jack understand roommate privacy?
Guest Stars: Veronica: Jennifer Shaw; Alex: Gary Cookson, Bartender: Paul Ainsley....... Written by Richard Orloff........Aired: Sept. 13, 1977......Rating: 3
#8 "Jack Looks for a Job" (0201)
... and he's no good at posing nude or selling encyclopedias.
Guest Stars: Harvey: Bill Fiore; Moris Moris: John Fiedler; Sally: Sally Kirkland..... Wriiten by Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, and Bernie West......Aired: Sept. 20, 1977....Rating: 6
#9 "Janet's Promotion" (0205)
...might depend on breast implants.
Guest Stars: Chloe: Sandra deBruin; Compton: J.J. Barry; Female Customer: Margaret Wheeler......Teleplay by Alan J. Levitt........Story by Paul Wayne and George Burditt......Aired: Sept. 27, 1977......Rating: 6
#10 "Strange Bedfellows (0203)
...become Mr. Roper and Jack when they wake up together in the same bed!
Guest Stars: Celise: Karen Smith-Bercovici; Ralph: Alan Koss............Teleplay by Paul Wayne and George Burditt....Story by Alan J. Levitt....Aired: Oct. 4, 1977......Rating: 7
#11 "Chrissy's Date" (0202)
... is a married man
Guest Stars: Lloyd Cross: Dick Sargent; Mrs. Cross: Joyce Bulifant....Written by Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, and Bernie West.......Aired: Oct. 13, 1977.....Rating: 4
#12 "Alone Together" (0209)
... is what Jack and Chrissy find themselves one night.
Guest Stars: Sherry Lee: Sondra Currie; Mr. Crawford: Stuart Nisbet; Policeman: W.G. McMillas...... Wriiten by Bryan Joseph.....Aired: Oct. 25, 1977....Rating: 4
#13 "Roper's Car" (0206)
... is junk, but he thinks it's a classic after selling it to the kids.
Guest Star: Mr. Wagstaff: (Car Salesman) Tom Lacy....Written by Alan J. Levitt......Aired: Nov. 1, 1977...Rating: 3
#14 "Cyrano de Tripper" (0210)
Jack cooks for Chrissy and her chef boyfriend.
Guest Stars: Michael Wintrop: Jesse Nadelman; "Girl": Sarah Smith... Written by: Paul Wayne and George Burditt...Aired: Nov. 8, 1977...Rating: 5
#15 "Chrissy's Night Out" (0207)
...leads a cop to mistake her for a hooker.
Guest Star: Detective Lannigan: James Cromwell...Teleplay by Phil Hahn and Stuart Gilliard...Story by Phil Hahn...Aired: Nov. 15, 1977...Rating 8
#16 "Stanley Casanova" (0211)
Stanley asserts his manhood to impress Helen.
Guest Stars: Joan: Alba Francesca; Sandy: Ivana Moore; Bartender: Seth Foster... Written by Gary Belkin...Aired: Nov. 22, 1977...Rating: 3
#17 "Janet's High School Sweetheart" (0213)
(also titled "The Old Frame)
turns out to be a wolf in 70's clothing.
Guest Star: Peter Van Horn: John Elerick...Written by Dixie Brown Grossman...Aired: Nov. 29, 1977...Rating: 5
#18 "Jack's Uncle" (0212)
...writes a bad check, causes trouble.
Guest Stars: Unlce Freemont: Don Porter; Mona Carmichael: Shirley Mitchell...Teleplay by Paul Wayne and George Burditt...Story by Mike Marmer... Aired: Dec. 6, 1977... Rating: 3
#19 "Helen's Job" (0208)
...helps her prove her independence.
Guest Star: Bartender: Paul Ainsley... Written by Paul Wayne and George Burditt...Aired: Dec. 13, 1977... Rating: 3
#20 "Three's Christmas" (0214)
... but five's a crowd when the Ropers enter the Christmas equation.
No Guest Stars. ....Written by Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, Bernie West....Aired: Dec. 20, 1977...Rating: 5
#21 " The Gift" (0215)
...is really Helen's coat, but Chrissy mistakes it as her own.
Guest Star: Mr. Travers: William Pierson...Written by Paul Wayne and George Burditt... Aired: Jan. 3, 1978...Rating: 3
#22 "The Rivals" (0217)
Janet and Chrissy both want the same man (Barry); Jack referees.
Guest Star: Barry Gates: John Fink... Teleplay by Chuck Stewart...Story by Bernie Kahn...Aired: Jan. 10, 1978... Rating: 6
#23 "The Babysitters" (0216)
Jack and Chrissy have a disastrous adventure babysitting.
Guest Stars: Jerry Randall: Archie Hahn; Punkin Randall: Lee Bryant; David: Gary Hollis; Grandmother: Sheila Rogers; Jonathan: Brian Kend.... Written by Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, Bernie West...Aired: Jan. 17, 1978...Rating: 4
#24 "Home Movies" (0218)
Jack and Larry get "blue" when Chrissy gets a new film projector to impress Neil.
Guest Stars: Larry: Richard Kline; Neil: Stuart Gillard... Written by Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, Bernie West... Aired: Jan. 24, 1978...Rating: 14
#25 "Jack in the Flower Shop" (0219)
...causes trouble between Jack and take charge Janet.
Guest Stars: Mrs. Simpson "Impatient Woman": Natalie Schafer; Mr. Compton: J.J. Barry; Mr. Harwood: Mickey Deems.... Written by Ziggy Steinberg, Paul Wayne, George Burditt...Aired: Jan. 31, 1978... Rating: 3
#26 "Jack's Navy Pal" (0220)
... is now a bitter man wreaking havoc during a visit as The Ropers are in the room having dinner.
Guest Star: Jim Walsh: David Dukes... Teleplay by Paul Wayne, George Burditt, and Alan J. Levitt...Aired: Feb. 3, 1978...Rating: 3
#27 "Will the Real Jack Tripper" (0221)
...come forward and admit who might have impregnated a strange girl?
Guest Stars: Larry: Richard Kline; Linda: Anne Schedeen; Sandra: Susan Blu; Sandra's Father: Ted Gehring; Bartender: Paul Ainsley....Written by Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, and Bernie West...Aired: Feb. 14, 1978...Rating: 1 (Tied for best in 2nd season)
#28 "Days of Beer and Weeds" (0222)
The Trio think Roper's garden has gone to pot, meanwhile Mr. Roper makes homemade beer.
Guest Stars: Larry: Richard Kline; Desk Sergeant: David Tress; Flower Judge: Ludi Claire...Written by Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, and Bernie West... Aired: Feb. 21, 1978... Rating: 3
#29 "Chrissy Come Home" (0223)
...is a father's plea when a reverend witnesses three "living in sin"
Guest Star: Reverend Snow: Peter Mark Richman... Written by Joyce and George Burditt...Aired: Feb. 28, 1978... Rating: 3
#30 "Bird Song" (0224)
..isn't music to the ears when Jack and Chrissy babysit Roper's new parakeet; meanwhile Janet has Sinatra Tickets.
Guest Star: Larry: Richard Kline...Written by Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, and Bernie West... Aired: May 9, 1978...Rating: 2
#31 "Coffee, Tea, or Jack" (0225)
... is what a stewardess girlfriend seems to be thinking on Jack's Birthday.
Guest Stars: Susan Wallace: Loni Anderson; Airline Pilot: Bruce Bauer...Written by Kathy Donnel and Madeline DiMaggio Wagner...Aired: May 16, 1978...Rating: 1 (Tied for best for season 2)
Season 3: 1978-79
Executive producers: Don Nichol, Michael Ross, and Bernie West
Producers: Roger Shulman and John Baskin
Director: Dave Powers
Executives in charge of production: Ted Bergmann and Don Taffner
#32 "Double Date" (0302)
... causes double trouble for Jack.
Guest Stars: Larry: Richard Kline; Linda: Anne Schedeen; Samantha: Rebecca Clemons... Written by Bob Baublitz...Aired: Sept. 12, 1978... Rating: 3
#33 "Good Old Reliable Janet" (0301)
...decides to bare all by joining Mrs. Roper in a nude beach demonstration.
Guest Stars: Larry: Richard Kline; Cindy: Ellen Sherman; Bellydancer: Nadia Caillou....Written by Roger Shulman and John Baskin....Aired: Sept. 19, 1978....Rating: 2
#34 "The Love Diary" (0304)
...confuses Mr. Roper, who thinks Chrissy likes him and his sensual fingers.
Guest Star: Wanda X: Paul Barelou....Written by Gary Belkin and Deborah Hwang...Aired: Sept. 26, 1978...Rating: 1 (Tied for best in season 3)
#35 "The Fast" (0305)
Janet happily referees a "battle of the sexes" during a challenge of willpower between Jack and Chrissy.
Guest Star: Grace Thompson: Angel Tompkins...Story by Thomas E. Szollosi and Richard Christian Matheson... Teleplay by Al Gordon and Jack Mendelsohn...Aired: Oct. 5, 1978...Rating: 1 (Tied for best in season 3)
#36 "Helen's Rendezvous" (0306)
...leads the trio she's getting it on with Stanley's buddy. (best friend)
Guest Star: Jerry Gordon: Art Kassul...Written by Jim Rogers...Aired: Oct. 10, 1978...Rating: 8
#37 "My Sister's Keeping" (0307)
Janet comes unglued when Jack gets friendly with her sister; Later Janet finds them in bed, is this true?
Guest Star: Jenny Wood: Devon Ericson...Written by Franelle Silver, Paul Wayne, and George Burditt... Aired: Oct. 17, 1978...Rating: 8
#38 "Chrissy and the Guru" (0303)
...ponder, peace, love, and happiness.
Guest Stars: Rama Mageesh: Michael Bell; Second Guru Girl: Regie Baf; First Guru Girl: Diane Sommerfield; Bartender: Paul Ainsley...Teleplay by Paul Wayne and George Burditt...Story by Viki King... Aired: Oct. 24, 1978...Rating: 1 (Tied for best in season 3)
#39 "Larry's Bride" (0309)
...makes eyes at Jack and threatens the guys' friendship.
Guest Stars: Larry: Richard Kline; Gloria: Cecilia Hart; Minister: John Lawrence
Written by Martin Roth... Aired: Oct. 31, 1978... Rating: 2
#40 "Chrissy's New Boss" (0308)
...suddenly promotes her, alarming Jack and Janet.
Guest Stars: J.C. Bradrock: Emmaline Henry; Chef Anton: Richard McKenzie; Bartender: Paul Ainsley... Written by Al Gordon and Jack Mendelsohn... Aired: Nov. 14, 1978... Rating: 2
#41 "The Crush" (0311)
A Young female houseguest goes gaga for Jack.
Guest Stars: Laurie: Lauri Hendler; Rita: Lois Areno; Albert: Steve Shaw... Written by Al Gordon and Jack Mendelsohn... Aired: Nov. 21, 1978... Rating: 4
#42 "The Kleptomaniac" (0312)
... is what Jack and Janet call stickyfingered (but innocent) Chrissy.
No Guests. Story by Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, and Bernie West... Teleplay by Paul Wayne and George Burditt.... Aired: Nov. 28, 1978... Rating: 3
#43 "The Party's Over" (0310)
... especially when Helen leaves party-pooper Stanley.
Guest Stars: Mrs. Hollins: Diana Herbert.... Written by Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, and Bernie West... Aired: Dec. 5, 1978... Rating: 1 (Tied for best in season 3)
#44 "Eleanor's Return" (0313)
... causes Jack to fear three former roomates are conspiring to oust him.
Guest Stars: Larry: Richard Kline; Eleanor Garvey: Marrianne Black.... Written by Roger Shulman and John Baskin... Aired: Dec. 12, 1978.... Rating: 4
#45 "The Older Woman" (0315)
Janet and Chrissy think Jack's in love with a grandmother type.
Guest Stars: Larry: Richard Kline; Barbara: Claudette Nevins; Martha: Irene Tedrow... Written by Paul Wayne and George Burditt... Aired: Jan. 16, 1979... Rating: 4
#46 "Stanley's Hotline" (0316)
... leads him to believe Chrissy's unwanted wart is actually an unwanted pregnancy.
Guest Star: Linda: Anne Schedeen... Written by Sam Greenbaum... Aired: Jan. 30, 1979... Rating: 4
#47 "The Catered Affair" (0314)
Jack caters a party as Chrissy caters to her company president.
Guest Stars: J.C. Bradrock: Emmaline Henry; Mr. Penrose: Macon McCalman; Mrs. Penrose: Bibi Osterwald... Written by Al Gordon and Jack Mendelsohn... Aired: Feb. 6, 1979... Rating: 2
#48 "The Best Laid Plans" (0318)
A mouse in the apartment house lets the men have their way--for a while anyway.
Guest Stars: Larry: Richard Kline; Diane: Jenny Sherman... Written by Roger Shulman and John Baskin... Aired: Feb. 13, 1979... Rating: 2
#49: "The Harder They Fall" (0319)
Janet discovers Jack and Chrissy in bed together.
Guest Star: Gregg Halliday: Rod McCary... Teleplay by Al Gordon and Jack Mendelsohn... Story by Susan Siko, Al Gordon, and Jack Mendelsohn....Aired: Feb. 15, 1979... Rating: 7
#50 "The Bake-Off" (0322)
... is ruined when Chrissy eats a special pie.
Guest Stars: Dean Travers: William Pierson; Mr. Hoffmeier: Leon Askin... Teleplay by Paul Wayne and George Burditt...Story by Jerry Kenion...Aired: Feb. 27, 1979... Rating: 1 (Tied for best in season 3)
#51 "An Anniversary Surprise" (0320)
Is Stanley selling the building, or leaving his wife?
Guest Stars: Larry: Richard Kline; Mrs. Dawson: Ruta Lee; The Bartender: Paul Ainsley
Written by Roger Shulman and John Baskin... Aired: March 13, 1979... Rating: 1 (Tied for best in season 3)
#52 "Jack Moves Out" (0319)
... and boards with a sex-hungry, married woman.
Guest Stars: Larry: Richard Kline; Mrs. Layton: Cynthia Harris; Mr. Layton: Jordan Charney; Alvin Morell: Paul Ken; Cop: John Larroquette... Written by Paul Wayne and George Burditt.... Aired: May 8, 1979... Rating: 2
#53 "Triangle Troubles" (0321)
... arise when Jack hides his living arrangement.
Guest Stars: Larry: Richard Kline; Reverend Snow: Peter Mark Richman; Debbie: Barry Youngfellow; Roger: Terrence Goodman; Doug: Robert Machray; Phil: Alan McRae; Elliot: Daniel Trent... Written by Al Gordon and Jack Mendelsohn... Aired: May 15, 1979... Rating: 1 (Tied for best in season 3)
(Two Ropers episodes air as Three's Company episodes at this point in the series. The Ropers pilot episode "Moving On" airs before "Triangle Troubles", and "The Party" (Episode #7 of the Ropers; when Jack, Janet, and Chrissy come as guests) airs after "Triangle Troubles".)
Season 4: 1979-1980
Executive Producers: Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, and Bernie West
Producers: Bill Richmond and Gene Perret
Director: Dave Powers
Executive in charge of production: Ted Bergmann and Don Taffner
#54 "Jack on the Lam" (0401)
The FBI visits; Jack goes out in drag.
Guest Stars: Walter Nessle: Dick O'Neill; Special Agent Banning: James Staley; Special Agent Roth: Rudolph Willrich; Bartender: Paul Ainsley... Written by Neil Lebowitz... Aired: Sept. 11, 1979... Rating: 3
#55 "Love Thy Neighbor" (0402)
Jack tries to be a male escort. Ann Wedgeworth joins the cast as Lana Shields.
Guest Star: Captain: Damian London... Written by Mark Tuttle... Aired: Sept. 18, 1979... Rating: 7
#56 "The New Landlord" (0403)
...threatens to evict the roomies. Don Knotts joins the cast as new landlord and building manager Ralph Furley.
Guest Star: Bartender: Paul Ainsley... Written by Kim Weiskopf and Michael S. Baser... Aired: Sept. 25, 1979... Rating: 1 (Tied for best in season 4)
#57 "Snow Job" (0404)
...becomes uneasy for Chrissy while selling Easy-Time Cosmetics. The touchtone of all Chrissy self-esteem episodes.
Guest Stars: Neil: Paul Avery; Bill: John Miranda; Lulu: Taafe O'Connel; Sylvia: Melanie Vincz; Policeman: Ken Letner... Written by Rowby Goren... Aired: Oct. 2, 1979... Rating: 5
#58 "Jack the Ripper" (0406)
Jack and Furley seprately seek assertiveness training. The touchtone of all Jack and Furley self-esteem episodes.
Guest Stars: Dr. Prescott: Joel Brooks; Secretary: Joan Roberts; Dean Travers: William Pierson ..Written by Bill Richmond and Gene Perret... Aired: Oct. 9, 1979... Rating: 19
#59. "The Life Saver" (0407)
Jack gets a pie-in-the-sky promise for a free luxury apartment.
Guest Star: Lyle Wormold: Phil Leeds... Written by George Atkins... Aired: Oct. 23, 1979... Rating: 4
#60 "Old Folks at Home" (0409)
An elderly man moves in with the trio and causes chaos.
Guest Stars: Leo Moran: J. Pat O'Malley; Nancy Norwood: Simone Griffeth; Alice: Jeanne Bates; Lili: Joseph Livingston... Written by Kim Weiskopf and Michael S. Baser... Aired: Oct. 30, 1979... Rating: 2
#61 "A camping We Will Go"
The gang vacates to a cabin, and Jack has a sleepless night.
Guest Star: Laura: Louise Williams... Written by Kim Weiskopf and Michael S. Baser... Aired: Nov. 6, 1979... Rating: 8
#62 "Chrissy's Hospitality" (0408)
Jack and Janet think Chrissy is dying.
Guest Stars: Dr. Hutchins: Keene Curtis; Nurse Engle: Ruth Manning; Second nurse: Hope Clark... Written by Mark Tuttle... Aired: Nov. 13, 1979... Rating: 4
#63 "The Loan Shark" (0410)
Jack teaches a mobster's spicy wife how to cook.
Guest Stars: Bernie Bustamente: Harold J. Stone; Lucia Bustamente: Livia Genise; Floyd: Mickey Morton... Written by Mark Tuttle... Aired: Nov. 20. 1979... Rating: 4
#64 "The Love Barge" (0411)
The Love Boat it isn't when Jack gets a new job and can only invite one guest.
Guest Star: John Callan: Bob Hastings... Written by Bill Richmond and Gene Perret... Aired: Nov. 27, 1979... Rating: 1 (Tied for best in season 4)
#65 "Ralph's Rival" (0412)
Furley tries to impress his childhood rival; Chrissy becomes "Mrs. Furley."
Guest Stars: Merl Denker: Roger C. Carmel; Elmo Hacker: Reb Brown... Written by George Atkins... Aired: Dec. 4, 1979... Rating: 3
#66 "A Black Letter Day" (0413)
Lana convinces Janet and Chrissy that the other is having an affair with Jack.
No Guests. Teleplay by Kim Weiskopf and Michael S. Baser.. Story by Mark Chambers... Aired: Dec. 11, 1979... Rating: 4
#67 "The Reverend Steps Out" (0414)
... and when he steps into Santa Monica, Chrissy might have to move out.
Guest Stars: Rev. Snow: Peter Mark Richman; Rick: Ric Carrot; Mrs. Claremont: Patricia Barry... Written by Kim Weiskopf and Michael S. Baser... Aired: Dec. 18, 1979... Rating: 1 (Tied for best in season 4)
#68 "Larry Loves Janet" (0415)
... so Janet becomes an aggressive bombshell to throw him off.
No Guests... Written by John Boni...Aired: Jan. 8, 1980... Rating: 5
#69 "Mighty Mouth" (0416)
Jack goes to the gym to impress a pretty lady .
Guest Stars: Harvey: Steve Sandor; Shirley: Tori Lysdahl... Written by Howard Gewirtz and Ian Praiser... Aired: Jan. 15, 1980... Rating: 4
#70 "The Love Lesson" (0417)
... Furley gives Jack backfires.
Guest Star: Bobby Trilling: Joanna Kerns... Written by Mark Tuttle... Aired: Jan. 22, 1980... Rating: 3
#71 "Handcuffed" (0418)
She's the Sheriiff, but she and Jack don't know how to play with handcuffs.
Guest Stars: Jay Garfield: Daniel Trent; Mike the Cop: Alan Manson; Man in Reagle Beagle: Cameron Young; Bartender Jim: Paul Ainsley; Waitress: Isabel Wolf; Brenda: Heather Lowe... Teleplay by Kim Weiskopf and Michael S. Baser... Story by Len Richmond... Aired: Jan. 29, 1980... Rating: 2
#72 "And Baby Makes Two" (0419)
And misunderstanding makes Jack and Chrissy think Janet is hiring a father.
Guest Stars: Roger: Phillip Charles MacKenzie; Guy Number 1: Robert Quigley; Guy Number 2: Mark Siegel... Written by Ellen Guylas... Aired: Feb. 5, 1980... Rating: 4
#73 "Jack's Bad Boy" (0420)
Jack contends with a fibbing adolescent.
Guest Stars: Billy Todson: Shane Sinutko; Chauffer: Joe George...Written by Mark Tuttle... Aired: Feb. 12, 1980... Rating: 1 (Tied for best in season 4)
#74 "Lee Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" (0421)
Jack's self-confidence plummets when his brother visits.
Guest Stars: Lee Tripper: John Getz; Maurice: Albert Carrier... Written by Kim Weiskopf and Michael S. Baser...Aired: Feb. 26, 1980... Rating: 9
#75 "The Root of All Evil" (0422)
The trio realize the evils of money and the healing of group therapy.
Guest Star: Dr. Prescott: Joel Brooks... Written by Howard Albrecht and Sol Weinstein... Aired: March 4, 1980... Rating: 6
#76 "Secret Admirer" (0423)
Chrissy dates a nerd.
Guest Stars: Gilbert Larwin: Barry Gordon; Bartender Jim: Paul Ainsley; Phil Durkin: Stephen Johnson; Brad: David Himes; Barbara: Indy Shriner... Teleplay by Mark Tuttle...Story by Joyce Gittlin and Steve Clements... Aired: March 11, 1980... Rating: 7
#77 "The Goodbye Guy" (0424)
The trio think Mr. Furley is suicidal.
Guest Star: Nancy: Gloria LeRoy...Written by Howard Albrecht and Sol Weinstein.. Aired: March 25, 1980... Rating: 7
#78 "Jack's Graduation" (0425)
... is threatened when a cheat causes Jack to flunk his final cooking exam.
Guest Stars: Dean Travers: William Pierson; Ben Baxter: Steve Vinovich; Sheila: Lynda Beattie... Written by Kim Weiskopf and Michael S. Baser... Aired: May 6, 1980... Rating: 2
Season 5: 1980-81 (Including Tape Dates)
Executive Producers: Michael Ross, Bernie West, and Budd Grossman
Producers: George Burditt and George Sunga
Director: Dave Powers
Executive in charge of production: Ted Bergmann and Don Taffner
#79 "Upstairs, Downstairs, Upstairs" (0503)
Jack cooks for and with several women.
Guest Stars: Doreen Maxwell: Lee Crawford; Denise: Maurie Lauren.. Written by Martin Rips and Joseph Staretski... Taped: Oct. 14, 1980...Aired: Oct. 28, 1980... Rating: 10
#80 "... And Justice for Jack" (0501)
Jack sues for sexual harrasment.
Guest Stars: Judge Sheffield: Jan Sterling; Mrs. Marconi: Ellen Travolta; Higgins: Steven Anderson; Callahan: Pamela McMyler; Virgil: David Tress... Written by George Burditt... Taped: Oct. 19, 1980... Aired: Nov. 18, 1980... Rating: 19
#81 "A Hundred Dollars A What?" (0504)
Chrissy's friend is a callgirl; Chrissy think she's just using the phone.
Guest Stars: Darlene: Elaine Giftos; Gimbel: Mickey Deems... Written by George Burditt... Taped: Oct. 31, 1980... Aired: Nov. 18, 1980... Rating: 4
#82 "Downhill Chaser" (0505)
Jack pretends to be a champion skier to impress a lady.
Guest Stars: Inga: Laurette Spang; Gertrude: Kate Murtuagh; Ski Patrolman: John Gibson... Written by Martin Rips and Joseph Staretski... Taped: Nov. 4, 1980... Aired: Nov. 25, 1980.. Rating: 11
#83 "A Crowded Romance" (0502)
Jack and Larry date the same woman.
Guest Stars: Bunny/Twinkie: Rebecca Holden; Mr. Weddle: Vernon Weddle; Woman in Flower Shop: Fay DeWitt... Written by Mark Tuttle... Taped: Oct. 7, 1980... Aired: Dec. 2, 1980... Rating: 9
#84 "Room at the Bottom" (0506)
Jack works as a busboy.
Guest Stars: Lucien: Michael Lombard; Bonnie Chamberlain: Jennifer Gay; Gentleman: Edmond Stoiber; First Waiter: Frank O'Brien.. Written by Martin Rips and Joseph Stareski.. Taped: Nov. 18, 1980... Aired: Dec. 9, 1980... Rating: 10
#85 "Chrissy's Cousin" (0507)
Chrissy's Cousin moves in. Introducing Jenilee Harrison as Cindy Snow.
Guest Stars: Mrs. Medford: Barbara Stuart; Maxine: Shauna Sullivan; Bill: Jordan Clark; Jennifer: Karen Austin.. Written by Budd Grossman and George Burditt... Taped: Nov. 25, 1980... Aired: Dec. 16, 1980... Rating: 9
#86 "Jack to the Rescue" (0508)
... when Jack gets Cindy fired.
Guest Stars: Charles Hadley: Rod Colbin; Harrite Hadley: Ruth Manning; Secretary: Nancy Andrews; Sheila: Amy Nachbar... Written by George Burditt... Taped: Dec. 9, 1980... Aired: Jan. 6, 1981... Rating: 14
#87 "The Not So Great Imposter" (0509)
A case of mistaken identity puts Jack's life in jeopardy at his new job.
Guest Stars: Angelio: Jordan Charney; Felipé: Gino Conforti; Bookie: Hank Garret; Sister: Jilian Kesner; Husband: Britt Leach.. Written by Michael S. Baser and Kim Weiskopf... Taped: Dec. 16, 1980... Aired: Jan. 13, 1981... Rating: 9
#88 "Jack's Other Mother" (0510)
... is an elderly woman who won't leave her alone.
Guest Stars: Gladys Moore: Amzie Strickland; Kary Williams: Lois Areno; Brother: Bob Sherman; Boss: George Dickerson; Woman Patron: Maida Severn.. Written by Mark Tuttle... Taped: Dec. 23, 1980... Aired: Jan. 20, 1981... Rating: 11
#89 "Make Room for Daddy" (0511)
... is what Jack suspects Janet's thinking by dating an older man.
Guest Stars: Andrew Gainer: Keene Curtis; Cherly Gainer: Janice Kent; Waiter: Joe George... Written by Martin Rips and Joseph Starteski... Taped: Jan. 6, 1981.. Aired: Jan. 27, 1981..Ratings: 27
#90 "Janet's Secret" (0512)
...that's she living with Jack leads to their "marriage" when her parents visit.
Guest Stars: Roland Wood: Macon McCalman; Ruth Wood: Paula Shaw; Shelley Green: Sondra Currie... Written by Michael S. Baser and Kim Weiskopf.. Taped: Jan.13, 1981.. Aired: Feb. 3, 1981... Rating: 10
#91 "Father of the Bride" (0513)
A rich, marrying man harasses Cindy.
Guest Stars: Winston Cromwell III: Jeffrey Tambor; Madame Clara: Sarah Marshall; Singing Telegram Man: Mickey Deems; Little Girl: Jennifer Storey; Little Boy: David Warschaw... Written by Tom Dunsmuir.. Taped: Jan. 20, 1981... Aired: Feb. 10, 1981.. Rating: 8
#92 "Furley Vs. Furley" (0514)
Four's a crowd when Mr. Furley gets fired and moves in with the trio.
Guest Star: Bart Furley: Hamilton Camp.. Written by Michael S. Baser and Kim Weiskopf.. Taped: Feb. 3, 1981.. Aired: Feb. 17, 1981.. Rating: 14
#93 "In Like Larry" (0515)
Larry and Jack switch apartments.
No Guests. Written by Martin Rips and Joseph Starteski.. Taped: Feb. 10, 1981.. Aired: Feb. 24, 1981... Rating: 20
#94 "Teacher's Pet" (0516)
The cooking school Dean's niece cooks with Jack.
Guest Stars: Dean Travers: William Pierson; Betty Jane Travers: Dorian Lopinto.. Written by Mark Tuttle.. Taped: Feb. 17, 1981.. Aired: March 3, 1981.. Rating: 12
#95 "And Baby Makes Four" (0517)
Jack and Janet think Cindy's pregnant.
Guest Stars: Doug Cooper: John McCook; Kelly: Frances Lee McClain.. Written by Martin Rips and Joseph Starteski... Taped: Feb. 22, 1981..Aired: March 3, 1981... Rating: 11
#96 "The Night of the Ropers" (0518)
A misunderstanding occurs when Helen ends up in bed with Mr. Furley.
Guest Stars: Stanley Roper: Norman Fell; Helen Roper: Audra Lindley.. Written by George Burditt... Taped: March 3, 1981... Aired: March 17, 1981... Rating: 7
#97 "Double Trouble" (0519)
Jack poses as his own fictitious cousin, Austin.
Guest Star: Veronica Furley: Robin G. Eisenman.. Teleplay by Martin Rips and Joseph Starteski.. Story by Martin Rips, Joseph Starteski, and Mark Fink... Taped: March 10, 1981.. Aired: March 24, 1981.. Rating: 20
#98 "Dying to Meet You" (0522)
Jack plays dead to save his own life.
Guest Stars: Max: Teri Kiser; April: Pamela Brull; Mike The Bartender: Brad Blaidsdell.. Written by Budd Grossman.. Taped: April 7, 1981.. Aired: May 5, 1981.. Rating: 4
#99 "The Case of the Missing Blonde" (0520)
The gang thinks Cindy has been kidnapped.
Guest Stars: Mr. Snow: Alan Manson; Undercover Policeman: Toni Berrel; Bartender Mike: Brad Blaisedell; Motel Clerk: Robert Reisel... Written by Michael S. Baser and Kim Weiskopf.. Taped: March 17, 1981.. Aired: May 12, 1981.. Rating: 2 (Best in Season 5)
#100 "Honest Jack Tripper" (0521)
The trio discover that sometime the truth hurts.
Guest Stars: Lisa Page: Anne Schedeen; Luanne: Shell Kepler.. Written by Mark Tuttle.. Taped: March 24, 1981.. Aired: May 19, 1981.. Rating: 4
Season 6: 1981-82
Executive Producers: Michael Ross, Bernie West, and George Burditt
Producers: Martin Rips, Joseph Starteski, and George Sunga
Director: Dave Powers
Executive in charge of production: Ted Bergmann and Don Taffner
#101 "Jack Bares All: Part 1" (0601)
Jack and Janet meet a nurse. Priscillia Barnes joins the cast as Teri Alden.
Guest Stars: Mr. Angelino: Jordan Charney; Felipé: Gino Conforti; Didi: Shell Kepler; Dr. Cooper: Bobby Ellerbee... Written by Martin Rips and Jospeh Starteski.. Taped: Aug. 4, 1981.. Aired: Oct. 6, 1981... Rating: 5
#102 "Jack Bares All" Part II (0602)
Jack and Larry humiliate Terri as Cindy moves to UCLA.
Guest Star: Didi: Shell Kepler.. Written by Martin Rips and Jospeh Starteski.. Taped: Aug. 4, 1981... Aired: Oct. 6, 1981.. Rating: 5 ("Jack Bares All" originally aired as a one-hour episode)
#103 "Terri Makes Her Move" (0603)
Terri moves in, Jack gets an ego boost and Janet gets nervous.
Guest Stars: Mr. Alden: Hugh Gillin; Mrs. Alden: Mina Kolb; Samantha Alden: Jennifer Walker.. Written by Ellen Guytas.. Taped: Aug. 11, 1981.. Aired: Oct. 13, 1981.. Rating: 9
#104 "Professor Jack" (aka "Gigolo Jack") (0604)
Terri wanders what Jack means by "cooking lessons".
Guest Stars: Dr. Anderson: Paul Kent; Joanna Latham: Sally Kemp; Tom Latham: Frank Aletter Written by Laura Levine.. Taped: Aug. 18, 1981.. Aired: Oct. 27, 1981.. Rating: 6
#105 "Some of That Jazz" (0608)
A dance instructor makes Janet feel special for all the wrong reasons.
Guest Stars: Michael: Michael Bell; Marlene: Deborah Barlett.. Written by Martin Rips and Joseph Starteski.. Taped: Sept. 29, 1981... Aired: Nov. 3, 1981.. Rating: 5
#106 "Lies My Roommate Told Me" (0607)
Jack accompanies Larry on a date with Terri.
Guest Star: Greedy Gretchen: Teresa Ganzel.. Written by George Burditt.. Taped: Sept. 15, 1980.. Aired: Nov. 10, 1981.. Rating: 8
#107 "Two Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" (0606)
Is Terri's doctor friend a mental patient? Or are Jack and Janet nuts?
Guest Stars: Dr. Tom Miller: Jeffrey Tambor; Roger: Murray Matheson; Police Officer: Stephen Johnson; Desk Nurse: Sheila Rogers; Dr. Norman Burns: Tony Miller.. Written by Shelley Zellman.. Taped: Sept. 9, 1981.. Aired: Nov. 17, 1981.. Rating: 3 (Tied for best in Season 6)
#108 "Eyewitness Blues" (0605)
Jack fears for his life after witnessing a robbery.
Guest Stars: Robber: Alan McRae; Officer Jim Bolton: Donald Petrie; Lt. Briscoe: Edmund Gilbert; Detective: Dennis Robertson.. Written by Michael S. Baser and Kim Weiskopf.. Taped: Sept. 1, 1981.. Aired: Nov. 24, 1981.. Rating: 4
#109 "Boy Meets Dummy" (0610)
Jack "marries" a CPR dummy.
Guest Stars: Mr. Angelino: Jordan Charney; Felipé: Gino Conforti; Francesca Angelino: Christina Hart.. Written by Ellen Guylas.. Taped: Oct. 13, 1981.. Aired: Dec. 1, 1981... Rating: 18
#110 "Dates of Wrath" (0609)
Janet and Terri want the same guy.
Guest Stars: Bob: Brad Maule; Donna: Connie Hill... Written by Ellen Guylas... Taped: Oct. 6, 1981.. Aired: Dec. 8, 1981... Rating: 10
#111 "Macho Man" (0611)
Jack asserts his masculinity and ends up in jail.
Guest Stars: Detective Bellows: Kenneth White; Big Eddie: Rod Gist; Sgt. O'Grady: Sheldon Feldner; Steve: George McDaniel; Bartender Mike: Brad Blaisedell.. Written by John Boni.. Taped: Oct. 6, 1981.. Aired: Dec. 15, 1981.. Rating: 8
#112 "Strangers in the Night" (0612)
Jack and Larry inadvertentley serenade the wrong woman.
Guest Stars: Bernice: Jacque Lynn Colton; Lily: Pamela Dunlap; Arabella: Gwen Humble.. Written by Shelley Zellman.. Taped: Nov. 3, 1981.. Aired: Jan. 5, 1982.. Rating: 5
#113 "The Matchbreakers" (0613)
The trio try to save Furley from a potential golddigger.
Guest Star: Marsha Whitewood: Ruta Lee.. Written by Bryan Joseph.. Taped: Nov. 10, 1981.. Aired: Jan. 12, 1982.. Rating: 7
#114 "Oh, Nun" (aka "The Holy Guest") (0614)
Jack thinks a nun wants to monk-y around.
Guest Stars: Catherine James: Susan Plumb; Chuck: Britt Leach; Captain James: John Brandon.. Written by Calvin Kelly.. Taped: Nov. 17, 1981.. Aired: Jan. 19, 1982.. Rating: 13
#115 "Maid to Order" (0615)
Cleaning lady Cindy Snow misplaces some important roommate money.
Guest Stars: Joey: Peter Isacksen; Rita: Jennifer Shaw; Marty: Charlie Stavola.. Written by Laura Levine.. Taped: Nov. 24, 1981.. Rating: Jan. 26, 1982... Rating: 7
#116 "Hearts and Flowers" (0617)
An efficiency expert drives Janet to quit her job.
Guest Stars: Bobbi Willard: Laurie L. Schaefer; Mr. Franklin: Rod Colbin; Woman Customer: Jane Dulo.. Written by Ellen Guylas.. Taped: Dec. 15, 1981.. Aired: Feb. 2, 1982..Rating: 6
#117 "Urban Plowboy" (0618)
Old Aunt Becky has a farm, that's where Jack will go.
Guest Stars: Cindy's Aunt Becky: Sue Ane Langdon; Wally: Herman Poppe.. Written by Martin Rips and Joseph Starteski.. Taped: Dec. 8, 1981.. Aired: Feb. 16, 1982.. Rating: 3 (Tied for best in Season 6)
#118 "A Friend in Need" (0616)
Jack tries to save Felipé's job and friendship.
Guest Stars: Mr. Angelino: Jordan Charney; Felipé: Gino Conforti; Mr. Canon: Terry Liser.. Written by James Ritz.. Taped: Dec. 8, 1981.. Aired: Feb. 16, 1982.. Rating: 5
#119 "Jack's 10" (0620)
A woman changes Jack's demeanor.
Guest Stars: Denise: Karen Austin; "Girl": Melanie Vincz.. Written by Ken Hecht and Bob Bruner: Taped: Jan. 19, 1982.. Aired: Feb. 23, 1982.. Rating: 10
#120 "Doctor in the House" (0621)
Jack plays doctor when grandpa visits.
Guest Stars: Grandpa Tripper: Edward Andrews; Dr. Phillips: Keith Lawrence; Patient: Toni Lamond.. Written by John Boni.. Taped: Jan. 26, 1982.. Aired: March 2, 1982.. Rating: 4
#121 "Critic's Choice" (0619)
Jack cooks for a food critic.
Guest Stars: Jason Defarge: Jay Garner; Chloe Brown: Louise Williams.. Written by Shelley Zellamn.. Taped: Jan. 12, 1982.. Aired: March 9, 1982.. Rating: 8
#122 "Paradise Lost" (0622)
Larry and Mr. Furley grieve when the trio plan to move.
Guest Stars: Nurse: Sheila Rogers; Dr. Benson: Alvah Stanley; Sheila Ashton: Faith McSwain... Written by Shelly Zellman.. Taped: Feb. 9, 1982... Aired: March 16, 1982.. Rating 3 (Tied for best in Season 6)
#123 "And Now Here's Jack" (0624)
Jack, Janet, and Terri bungle a televised cooking segment.
Guest Stars: Mr. Angelino: Jordan Charney; Director: Frank O'Brien; Mike O'Connel: Marty Brill.. Teleplay by Martin Rips and Joseph Starteski.. Story by Martin Rips, Joseph Starteski, and Hank Bradford.. Taped: Feb. 23, 1982.. Aired: March 23, 1982.. Rating: 4
#124 "Janet Wigs Out" (0626)
Janet gets new hair and a new attitude.
Guest Star: Bill Rogers: Robert Swick.. Written by Budd Grossman.. Taped: March 16, 1982.. Aired: April 6, 1982.. Rating: 3 (Tied for best in Season 6)
#125 "Up in the Air" (0623)
Jack flips out at a party.
Guest Stars: David Winthrop: Barry Williams; Nancy Winthrop: Lauree Berger; Mrs. Peabody: Gertrude Flynn; Mr. Peabody: Paul Marin; Mark: Rick Edwards; Robert: Thorn Fleming; Bridget the maid: Dean Taliaferro.. Written by Shelley Zellman.. Taped: Feb. 16, 1982.. Aired: May 4, 1982.. Rating: 5
#126 "Mate for Each Other" (0625)
A computer dating services matches Jack and Janet.
Guest Stars: Tom Ferguson: Brian Blyers; Joan Ferguson: Judy Kain; Maitre d': Mickey Deems.. Written by Ellen Guylas.. Taped: March 9, 1982.. Aired: May 11, 1982.. Rating: 4
#127 "The Best of Three's Company: Part 1" (0627)
Lucille Ball hosts the series retrospective (originally aired as a one-hour special and seen in two parts in syndication).
Written by Michael Ross, Bernie West, and George Burditt.. Taped: April 22, 1982.. Aired: May 18, 1982... Rating: 6
#128 "The Best of Three's Company: Part 2" (0628)
In part two of the retrospective, John Ritter (Jack Tripper) gives Lucy a one-word description of Three's Company.
Written by Michael Ross, Bernie West, and George Burditt.. Taped: April 22, 1982.. Aired: May 18, 1982... Rating: 6
Season 7: 1982-83
Executive Producers: Michael Ross, Bernie West, and George Burditt
Producers: Martin Rips, Joseph Starteski, and George Sunga
Director: Dave Powers
Executive in charge of production: Ted Bergmann and Don Taffner
#129 "A Night Not to Remember" (0705)
Jack thinks he's taken advantage of Janet.
Guest Stars: Ray Hagen: Terry McGovern; Waitress: Nora Gaye.. Written by George Burditt and Budd Grossman.. Taped: Aug. 31, 1982.. Aired: Sept. 28, 1982.. Rating: 1 (Best in Season 7)
#130 "Jack Goes to the Dentist" (0701)
Jack gets drilled by dentist Strangelove.
Guest Stars: Dr. Phil Greene: Jeffrey Tambor; Gladys Whitewood: Isabel West.. Written by George Burditt and Budd Grossman.. Taped: July 20, 1982.. Aired: Oct. 12, 1982.. Rating: 7
#131 "Diamond Jack" (0702)
It takes a thief and it takes a Jack to date one.
Guest Stars: Rita: Tori Lysdahl; Tony: Antony Ponzini; Sam: Michael Alldredge; Johnny: Vincent Cobb.. Written by Ellen Guylas.. Taped: July 27, 1982.. Aired: Oct. 19, 1982.. Rating: 15
#132 "Extra, Extra" (0704)
A newspaper article sensationalizes the trio's ménage.
Guest Stars: Hank Thompson: Mark W. Paris; Mrs. Tripper: Georgann Johnson; Mrs. Alden: Mina Kolb; Mr. Hubbard: Mickey Deems.. Written by Ellen Guylas.. Taped: Aug. 17, 1982.. Aired: Oct. 26, 1982.. Rating: 7
#133 "Jack Gets His" (0703)
... own restaurant.
Guest Stars: Mr. Angelino: Jordan Charney; Louise Prescott: Anne Schedeen.. Written by Martin Rips and Joseph Starteski.. Taped: Aug. 10, 1982.. Aired: Nov. 9, 1982.. Rating: 5
#134 "Opening Night" (0706)
... is full of problems at Jack's Bistro.
This episode is the first to reveal Larry's last name: Dallas (short for Dalliopoulos)
Guest Stars: The Clean Cut Man: Stanley Kamel; Meek Man: Ted Chapman; Larry's Uncle: Kopi Sotiropulos; The Heartly Man: Glenn Ash.. Written by Shelly Zellman.. Taped: Sept. 8, 1982.. Aired: Nov. 16, 1982.. Rating: 11
#135 "Cousin, Cousine" (0707)
Felipé's cousin visits and a misunderstanding erupts.
Guest Stars: Felipé: Gino Conforti; Maria: Maria Richwine; Mr. Sanchez: Pete Leal; Manuel: Victor Lopez.. Written by Martin Rips and Joseph Starteski.. Taped: Sept. 14, 1982.. Aired: Nov. 23, 1982.. Rating: 2
#136 "An Affair to Forget" (0709)
Jack dates Janet's married friend.
Guest Stars: Randy Buckley: Elaine Giftos; Alan: John McCook; Assistant: Jack Scalici.. Written by Michael Weinberger.. Taped: Oct. 5, 1982.. Aired: Nov. 30, 1982.. Rating: 3
#137 "The Brunch" (0708)
.. goes haywire at the liquor licenseless Jack's Bistro.
Guest Stars: Felipé: Gino Conforti; Rev. Gilmore: Earl Boen; Miss Arlington: Irene Tedrow; Jerry: Gary Hudson; Diana: Je'net Carman; Millicent: Kathy Shower; Mr. Angelino: Jordan Charney.. Teleplay by George Burditt and Budd Grossman.. Story by George Burditt, Budd Grossman, Terry Hensey, Marshall King.. Taped: Sept. 28, 1982.. Aired: Dec. 7, 1982.. Rating: 9
#138 "The Imposible Dream" (0710)
Jack must fire bugling bistro wokers Larry and Mr. Furley.
Guest Star: Ralph the guitarist: Ralph Grasso.. Written by Shelley Zellman.. Taped: Oct. 12, 1982.. Aired: Dec. 14, 1982.. Rating: 20
#139 "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" (0711)
Terri dates a murderer.
Guest Stars: Ray Martin: Granville Van Dusen; Officer: Bean Starr.. Written by Ellen Guylas.. Taped: Nov. 2, 1982.. Aired: Jan. 4, 1983.. Rating: 18
#140 "Larry's Sister" (0714)
Guess who visits? Guess who gets mad at Jack?
Guest Star: Diane: Lucinda Dooling.. Written by Paul Wayne.. Taped: Nov. 23, 1982.. Aired: Jan. 11, 1983.. Rating: 14
#141 "Bob and Carol and Larry and Terri" (0713)
... end up in hot water together when a misunderstanding disrupts a marriage.
Guest Stars: Carol: Constance Mellors; Bob: Don Sparks; Mike the Bartender: Brad Blaisedell; Lily: Pamela Dunlap.. Written by Martin Rips and Jopseph Starteski.. Taped: Nov. 16, 1982.. Aired: Jan. 18, 1983.. Rating: 4
#142 "Going to Pot" (0712)
An inspector bribes Jack as Furley delivers "pot"
Guest Stars: Mr. Sneff: Bill Cort; Walter Johnson: Robert Lussier; Sgt. Kent: Burke Brynes; Detective Green: Jeannetta Arnette.. Written by Shelley Zellman.. Taped: Nov. 9, 1982.. Aired: Feb. 1, 1983... Rating: 30
#143 "Star Struck" (0716)
Terri falls for an image-conscious TV Star.
Guest Stars: Brett Wade: Dennis Cole; Shirley: Joy Garrett; Bernie: Thomas Ryan; Mr. Gretski: John C. Becher; Marge Andrews: Sheila Rogers; Man in the restaurant: Paul Barselou.. Written by Lewis Colick.. Taped: Dec. 21, 1982.. Aired: Feb. 15, 1983.. Rating: 19
#144 "Jack Goes the Distance" (0717)
Jack steps into the boxing ring. Oops.
Guest Stars: Biff Bower: Paul Sylvan; Rocco: Johnny Haymer; Mike the Bartender: Brad Blaisedell.. Written by David Mirkin.. Taped: Jan. 11, 1983.. Aired: Feb. 22, 1983.. Rating: 6
#145 "Jack's Double Date" (0715)
Jack and Mr. Furley attend single night at the Regal Beagle. Double Oops.
Guest Stars: Martha: Barbara Stuart; Ellen Simmons: Taaffe O'Connell; "Pretty Girl": Rhonda Shear.. Written by Budd Grossman.. Taped: Dec. 14, 1982.. Aired: March 1, 1983.. Rating: 7
#146 "Janet's Little Helper" (0719)
Janet and Furley's shy nephew have a secret. A triple scoop of oops.
Guest Stars: Marc Furley: Brian Robbins; maitre d': Emory Bass; Julie Lipton: Julie Piekarski.. Written by David Mirkin.. Taped: Jan. 25, 1983.. Aired: March 15, 1983.. Rating: 5
#147 "The Apartment" (0718)
Jack sleeps above the bistro and gets a shapely surprise.
Guest Stars: Daphne Smith: Illene Graff; Mildred Angelino: Kay Freeman; Mr. Frank Angelino: Jordan Charney.. Written by Shelley Zellman.. Taped: Jan. 18, 1983.. Aired: March 22, 1983.. Rating: 12
#148 "Hair Today, Gone Tommorow" (0720)
... is the reality when a fake moustache makes Terri fall for Jack.
Guest Stars: Layne: Anthony Holland; Mrs Alden: Mina Kolb; Mike the Bartender: Brad Blaisedell; Ginger: Jenny Sherman.. Written by Shelley Sherman.. Taped: Feb. 8, 1983.. Aired: April 5, 1983.. Rating: 5
#149 "Navy Blues" (0721)
Jack's former friend cons his way into the bistro business.
Guest Stars: Bill Martin: Rod McCary; Marilyn Carmichael: Patty Regan; Warren Carmichael: Frank Moon; Telegram Lady: Karla Bush; Mr. Angelino: Jordan Charney.. Teleplay by Martin Rips and Joseph Starteski.. Story by Martin Rips, Joseph Starteski, and C.C. Ryder.. Taped: Feb. 15, 1983.. Aired: May 3, 1983.. Rating: 8
#150 "Borrowing Money" (0722)
Money woes erupt when Jack spends $500 in rent money.
Guest Stars: Lola: D.D. Howard; Pete: Curtis Taylor; Mike the Bartender: Brad Blaisedell; Dee Dee the waitress: Dee Dee Rescher; Mr. Angelino: Jordan Charney... Written by Ellen Guylas.. Taped: Feb. 23, 1983.. Aired: May 10, 1983.. Rating: 8
Season 8: 1983-84
Executive Producers: Michael Ross, Bernie West, and George Burditt
Producers: Martin Rips, Joseph Starteski, and George Sunga
Director: Dave Powers
Executive in charge of production: Ted Bergmann and Don Taffner
#151 "Jack Be Quick" (0803)
Jack's old girlfriend wants a baby.
Guest Stars: Cheryl: Joanna Kerns, Tammy: Robyn Peterson....Written by Martin Rips and Joseph Starteski....Taped: Aug. 5, 1983...Aired: Sept. 27, 1983...Rating: 15
#152 "She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not" (0805)
Jack tries to decide which roommate has a secret crush on him.
Written by Arlan Gutenberg and Babette Wilk...Taped: Aug. 26, 1983...Aired: Nov. 4, 1983...Rating: 15
#153 "The Money Machine" (0804)
Money hidden in the trio's couch ends up missing when the trio gets a new couch.
Guest Stars: Brody: Gerald Hiken, Security Officer: Floyd Levine, Bank Guard: Chuck Lindsly, Police Officer: Daniel Greene, Woman at the bank: Anne Ramsey....Written by Michael Weinberger...Taped Aug. 19, 1983...Aired: Oct. 18, 1983...Rating 22
#154 "Out on a Limb" (0801)
Jack risks his life and limb to retrieve a letter.
Guest Stars: Patrick Townsend: Ken Olfson, Harry: Gary Grubbs, Miss Fitsimmons: Natalie Core, Sam the Postman: Dallas Alinder, Melissa: Tessa Richarde...Written by David Mirkin...Taped: July 22, 1983...Aired: Oct. 25, 1983...Rating: 50
#155 "Alias Jack Tripper" (0802)
Purplosely mistaken identity backfires when Larry poses as Jack.
Guest Stars: Agnes Platt: Rita Wilson, Sharon Gordon: Lana Clarkson...Written by Mark Tuttle...Taped: July 29, 1983...Aired...Nov 1, 1983...Rating 27
#156 "Hearing is Believing" (0806)
Did Janet hear Jack dating "the rapist?"
Guest Stars: Dr. Doreen McMillian: Susan Walden, John: Ben Slack, Mike the Bartender: Brad Blaisedell, Roland Wood: Macon McCalman...Written by Neal Marlens...Taped: Sept. 2, 1983...Aired: Nov. 8, 1983...Rating: 36
#157 "Grandma Jack" (0810)
Jack dresses up like an old lady to win money.
Guest Stars: Bert Landers: Parly Baer, Melody Wilson: Cisse Cameron, Marion Holman: Toni Sawyer, Brenda McNair: Ellen Crawford...Directed by Michael Ross and Bob Priest...Teleplay by Michael Weinberger...Story by Aubrey Tadman and Gary Ferrier...Taped: Oct. 14, 1983...Aired: Nov. 22, 1983...Rating: 14
#158 "Like Father, Like Son" (0812)
Jack's father visits the trio and frustrates Jack.
Guest Stars: Jack Tripper Sr.: Dick Shawn, Jennifer Gardner: Marsha Haynes, Hilda: Fran Ryan, Henry: Steffen Zacharias, Mr. Angelino: Jordan Charney...Written by Martin Rips and Joseph Starteski...Taped: Oct. 28, 1983...Aired: Nov. 29, 1983...Rating 44
#159 "The Odd Couples" (0813)
...amuse and confuse while Terri's up for a promotion and Mr. Alden (Jack) cooks up trouble.
Guest Stars: Dr. Malcom Kenderson: John Reilly, Gail Kenderson: Judith-Marie Bergan, Mr. Jones: Bob Tzudiker, Sue Anne: Amy Stuckey...Teleplay by Ellen Guylas and Shelley Zellman...Story by Neal Marlens...Taped: Nov. 11, 1983...Aired: Dec. 6, 1983...Rating 30
#160 "Now You See It, Now You Don't" (0807)
Jack pretends to be wealthy to impress a lady.
Guest Stars: Jessica Barrish: Deborah Tranelli, Bradley Hastings: John David Carson, Barry: Archie Lang, "the man": Glenn Ash, Evelyn: Beverly Dixon, Croupier: Michael Yama, Roulette Touner: Richard Partlow, Nathan Barrish: Reid Shelton...Written by David Mirkin...Taped: Sept. 16, 1983...Aired: Dec. 13, 1983...Rating: 25
#161 "The Charming Stranger" (0808)
Jack suspects his neighbor is a killer.
Guest Stars: Leslie Bennington: Laurence Guittard, voice of Pamela: Jerry Layne...Written by George Burditt and Budd Grossman...Taped: Sept. 23, 1983...Aired: Dec. 20, 1983...Rating: 56
#162 "Janet Shapes Up" (0809)
...while teaching aerobics; she wants to ship out Jack when he dates her new boss.
Guest Stars: Tina: Victoria Carroll, Ron: Douglas Alan Shanklin, the plump lady: Jacque Lynn Colton...Written by Martin Rips and Joseph Starteski...Taped: Sept. 30, 1983...Aired: Jan. 3, 1984...Rating: 26
#163 "Itching for Trouble" (0815)
Jack encounters poison oak and a misunderstanding when he secretly meets a married lady friend.
Guest Stars: Francis Kirk: Don Sparks, Robyn Kirk: Greta Blackburn...Written by Sandy Krinski and Chet Dowling...Taped: Dec. 2, 1983...Aired: Jan. 10, 1984...Rating: 19
#164 "Baby, It's Cold Inside" (0814)
Jack and Mr. Furley get trapped in Angelino's meat freezer.
Guest Stars: the police officer: Frank Schuller, the crook: Joe George...Written by Sandy Krinski and Chet Dowling...Taped: Nov. 18, 1983...Aired: Jan. 17, 1984...Rating: 33
#165 "Look What I Found" (0811)
The trio try to hide a meowing pet from Mr. Furley.
Guest Stars: Mr. Williams: George O. Petrie, Muffit: Kaleena Kiff...Written by David Mirkin...Taped: Oct. 21, 1983...Aired: Jan. 24, 1983...Rating: 25
#166 "Jack's Tattoo" (0817)
Jack goes to the hospital to get "something" removed.
Guest Stars: Dr. Porter: Bill Cort, Nurse Brown: Linda Hoy, the mother of the baby: Patty Dworkin, Dr. Fairmont: Eleanor Mondale, Nurse Johnson: Judy Walton...Teleplay by Ron Bloomberg and Al Gordon...Story by Al Gordon, Ron Bloomerberg, Robert Sternin, and Prudence Frazer...Taped: Dec. 16, 1983...Aired: Jan. 31, 1984...Rating: 17
#167 "Jack Takes Off" (0818)
Jack poses nude to impress a lady.
Guest Stars: Arlene Price: Sondra Currie, Marilyn Campbell: Janice Heiden, Frank the Bartender: Britt Leach....Written by David Mirkin...Taped: Jan. 6, 1984...Aired: Feb. 21, 1984...Rating: 32
#168 "Forget Me Not" (0816)
Jack becomes a wreck with "amnesia" after he wrecks Janet's new car.
Guest Stars: Barbara Howard: Taaffe O'Connell, the officer: Richard Karron, the doctor: Michael Ensign, Marge Andrews: Sheila Rogers, the nurse: Carol McAdam...Teleplay by David Mirkin...Story by George Burdit and Budd Grossman...Taped: Dec. 9, 1983...Aired: Jan. 10, 1984...Rating: 54
#169 "The Heiress" (0819)
Janet is named in a new will and gets a new boyfriend.
Guest Stars: Phillip Dawson: David Ruprecht, Grace: Fran Ryan, the lawyer: Ian Abercrombie, Tony: Robert Clotworthy, Ann: Twyla Littleton...Written by Martin Rips and Joseph Starteski...Taped: Jan. 13, 1984...Aired: March 13, 1984...Rating: 37
#170 "Cupid Works Overime" (0820)
Jack meets a stewardess named Vicky Bradford. Janet announces her engagement to Phillip.
Guest Stars: Vicky Bradford: Mary Cadorette, Phillip Dawson: David Ruprecht, the little old lady: Dorothy Patterson, Rex: John Martin, James Bradord: Robert Mandan...Written by Michael Ross, Bernie West, and George Burditt...Taped: Feb. 3, 1984...Aired: May 15, 1984
#171 "Friends and Lovers, Part 1" (0821)
Janet marries Phillip. Vicky declines to marry Jack.
Guest Stars: Vicky Bradford: Mary Cadorette, Phillip Dawson: David Ruprecht, the minister: Henry Sutton, Tony Williams: Robert Clotworthy, Nancy: K.C. Winkler, James Bradford: Robert Mandan...Written by Michael Ross, Bernie West, Geroge Burditt, Martin Rips, and Joseph Starteski...Taped: Feb. 10, 1984...Aired: Sept. 18, 1984
#172 "Friends and Lovers, Part 2" (0822)
In the second half of the series fianle, the trio move out and Jack moves in with Vicky, as Three's Company becomes Three's a Crowd.
Guest Stars: Vicky: Mary Cadorette and James Bradford: Robert Mandan...Written by Michael Ross, Bernie West, Geroge Burditt, Martin Rips, and Joseph Starteski...Taped: Feb. 17, 1984...Aired: Sept. 18, 1984
("Friends and Lovers" originally aired as a one-hour series finale.)
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