The Odd Couple
A Perfect Mismatch
Created by Garry Marshall, Neil Simon
On ABC
A warm, high-spirited sitcom built on the affectionate friction between two mismatched roommates learning to live together despite their opposing temperaments.
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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