Season 1
1970 | 24 Episodes
The Odd Couple
Comedy
United States
English- 5 Seasons (114 Episodes)
- 1970 - 1975
- Ended
Two men, a neat freak and a slob separated from their wives, have to live together despite their differences.
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Storyline
One is neat, one is a slob. Both are divorced and need a place to stay. That's how fussy photographer Felix Unger and sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison end up sharing a New York City apartment. The arguments are endless but funny; it's like watching your parents fight.
Country: United States
Type: scripted
Status: Ended
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 1970
Also Known As: La extraña pareja, Oscar et FélixUm Estranho Casal, La strana coppia, Una extraña pareja, The Odd Couple, Un couple singulier, Drôle de couple, La pareja dispareja, Странная парочка, Männerwirtschaft | See more »
Genres
Plot Keywords
odd couple
based on film
1970s
literature on screen
american literature on screen
humoristic literature on screen
american humoristic literature on screen
20th century literature on screen
timeframe 1970s
friendship between men
divorced man
apartment
friends who live together
friendship
laugh track
new york city
scolding
unseen character
friends who hate each other
perspective
personality
cult tv
sitcom
famous opening theme
divorce
roommate
Company Credits
Production Co: Paramount Television
Seasons & Episodes
Season 2
1971 | 23 Episodes
Season 3
1972 | 23 Episodes
Season 4
1973 | 22 Episodes
Season 5
1974 | 22 Episodes
Awards
Awards & NominationsSee full list »
Primetime Emmy 1971
Nominee
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Series - Comedy
Nominee
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding New Series
Nominee
Winner
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series
Nominee
Primetime Emmy
Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series
DGA Award 1972
Nominee
DGA Award
Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series
