The Odd Couple

The Odd Couple

A Perfect Mismatch

Created by Garry Marshall, Neil Simon

On ABC

1970–19755 seasons114 episodes7.8 / 10

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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  • Is The Odd Couple easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.

  • Is The Odd Couple scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.

  • Is The Odd Couple violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is The Odd Couple sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.

  • Does The Odd Couple leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity17

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise50

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love48

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Odd Couple

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Odd Couple

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Odd Couple, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Odd Couple, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Odd Couple, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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