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The New Odd Couple

1982 – 1983Show1 season18 episodes

Comedy
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8

Summary

The New Odd Couple is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from 1982–1983, and was an updated version of the 1970s television series The Odd Couple. The New Odd Couple was the second attempt to remake a series of one of Neil Simon's plays with a primarily African-American cast. The first was Barefoot in the Park.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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The New Odd Couple episodes

1 season · 18 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Ides of April, 7.4
  2. S1 E2 The Hustler, 6.0
  3. S1 E3 Frances Moves In, 6.9
  4. S1 E4 That Was No Lady, 6.6
  5. S1 E5 Brother, Can You Spare a Job?, 7.0
  6. S1 E6 The New Car, 7.0
  7. S1 E7 The Cordon Blues, 6.8
  8. S1 E8 The Odd Triangle, 5.2
  9. S1 E9 Opening Night, 5.4
  10. S1 E13 My Strife in Court, 6.4
  11. S1 E15 Murray's Hot Date, 6.2

Cast

24 of 39 · most episodes first

Facts

October 29, 1982 · May 26, 1983 · Ended

First aired
October 29, 1982
Last aired
May 26, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 18 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Odd Couple, Trash of the Titans, Adopted to the House +8

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is The New Odd Couple worth watching?"

Questions about The New Odd Couple

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The New Odd Couple worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 4.8).

Is The New Odd Couple okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The New Odd Couple?

9 h

About 9 hours: 18 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1982 to 1983.

Will The New Odd Couple make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (10 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The New Odd Couple?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.