Man About the House (1973–1976)
Plot
Man About the House is a British sitcom created and written by Brian Cooke and Johnnie Mortimer, and starring Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett, Richard O'Sullivan, Brian Murphy, and Yootha Joyce. Six series were broadcast on ITV from 15 August 1973 to 7 April 1976. It was considered daring at the time because it featured a man sharing a London flat with two single women. Single roommates Chrissy and Jo search for a third tenant to help pay the rent, they intend on finding another female. But then they encounter Robin Tripp... who's looking for a place to stay. Two spin-offs were produced: George and Mildred (1976–79) and Robin's Nest (1977–81). A film adaptation was released in 1974 and, in 1977, the series was remade for American audiences as Three's Company.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Three's a CrowdAugust 15, 1973—Chrissy and Jo throw a farewell party for their flatmate Eleanor, who's getting engaged and moving out. The next morning, they find student - S01E02
And Mother Makes FourAugust 22, 1973—Chrissy's mother is about to pay a visit. She doesn't know Robin is living in the flat, so he's told to make himself scarce, but as she's st - S01E03
Some Enchanted EveningAugust 29, 1973—Jo's new boyfriend is coming to the flat for a meal. Robin is persuaded to cook, then leave with Chrissy to spend the evening playing monopo - S01E04
And Then There Were TwoSeptember 5, 1973—Chrissy is very nervous when Jo goes away for the weekend and leaves her alone in the flat with Robin. He brings a woman back, but Chrissy b - S01E05
It's Only MoneySeptember 12, 1973—The rent is due and the money put aside to pay it has disappeared from the flat. Robin, Chrissy and Jo have to find a way of getting some ca - S01E06
Match of the DaySeptember 19, 1973—Robin has been picked to play in a college football match. A few days before the game, he goes down with a bad cold. Chrissy and Jo rally ro - S01E07
No Children, No DogsSeptember 26, 1973—Robin acquires a puppy. The lease on the flat says 'no pets', so Roper mustn't find out.
Season02
- S02E01
While the Cat's AwayJanuary 9, 1974—Robin, Chrissy and Jo take advantage of the Ropers being away by having a party! - S02E02
Colour Me YellowJanuary 16, 1974—Robin loses his self-esteem after being unable to defend himself to a mean Irishman at the pub. Chrissy and Jo try to make him feel better, - S02E03
In Praise of Older MenJanuary 23, 1974—Chrissy goes on a date with her new boyfriend. Robin, however, learns that he is married, and tries to stop the date before it becomes a tot - S02E04
Did You Ever Meet Rommel?January 30, 1974—Mr Roper has had a grudge against Germans since the war. Chrissy makes the mistake of inviting him over for a meal with Robin and his German - S02E05
Two Foot Two, Eyes of BlueFebruary 6, 1974—Jo is going on a date with Philip, but has forgotten that she is meant to be babysitting. Chrissy agrees to take her place and persuades Rob - S02E06
Carry Me Back to Old SouthamptonFebruary 13, 1974—Robin has failed his cooking exams! It seems he might have to move back to Southampton to work for his father. Larry prepares to move in, a
Season03
- S03E01
Cuckoo in the NestOctober 9, 1974—Larry drives everyone crazy while living in the flat. Robin, Chrissy and Jo try to find him a place to stay, but where to look ? - S03E02
Come into My ParlourOctober 16, 1974—Chrissy is upset when Robin begins a relationship with an old friend of hers. - S03E03
I Won't Dance, Don't Ask MeOctober 23, 1974—Robin doesn't fit in at Chrissy and Jo's work party. - S03E04
Of Mice and WomenOctober 30, 1974—A mouse invades Chrissy and Jo's bedroom and Robin uses this to his advantage! - S03E05
Somebody Out There Likes MeNovember 6, 1974—Chrissy receives flowers and chocolates from a secret admirer. She gives them to Mildred, who uses them to make George jealous, assuming tha - S03E06
We Shall Not Be MovedNovember 13, 1974—Mildred leaves for the weekend. George takes advantage of this by trying to trick Robin, Chrissy and Jo into leaving the flat. - S03E07
Three of a KindNovember 20, 1974—Chrissy replaces Robin in a poker game while he is away getting his tonsils removed. All she has to do now is learn how to play the game!
Season04
- S04E01
Home & AwayMarch 6, 1975—Robin, Chrissy and Jo are using the Ropers' car to watch a football match, but it breaks down. They call in for advice hoping that George wo - S04E02
One for the RoadMarch 13, 1975—Chrissy takes driving lessons from Robin and George makes some incredibly strong homebrew liquor... - S04E03
All in the GameMarch 20, 1975—Robin has to spend the night with Roper while his friend, Jerry, rids his flat of woodworm. - S04E04
Never Give Your Real NameMarch 27, 1975—Robin is in a lot of trouble after Larry uses his name on a date. Can Robin resolve his problem with Linda? - S04E05
The Tender TrapApril 3, 1975—Chrissy's mother visits the flat again, intent on getting her daughter together with Robin. - S04E06
My Son, My SonApril 10, 1975—The Inland Revenue are investigating George for tax irregularities and come round to talk to him and his son, whom he invented for financial
Season05
- S05E01
The Last Picture ShowSeptember 4, 1975—Larry decides to use Chrissy's cine camera and projector for a 'special' type of film... - S05E02
Right Said GeorgeSeptember 11, 1975—George has a hard time getting the piano he sold to Robin upstairs. - S05E03
A Little KnowledgeSeptember 18, 1975—Robin gets a job as a door-to-door encyclopedia salesman, and needs some help. - S05E04
Love and Let LoveSeptember 25, 1975—While the flatmates compete to get the flat to themselves to entertain friends, George is trying to find jobs to avoid Mildred. - S05E05
How Does Your Garden Grow?October 2, 1975—Robin, Chrissy, and Jo are cleaning the Ropers' garden. They discover a plant and decide to keep it, that is until Larry identifies it as ca - S05E06
Come Fly with MeOctober 9, 1975—Chrissy gets some tickets to see Frank Sinatra in concert - she doesn't want them, but Jo and Robin certainly do! Also, it is George and Mil
Season06
- S06E01
The Party's OverFebruary 25, 1976—Robin and Chrissy's party is cancelled by George, which leads to a dispute. It gets so bad that Mildred finally leaves him. Can George get M - S06E02
One More for the PotMarch 3, 1976—Roper raises the rent, and the flatmates need to find a fourth roomie to help pay it off. - S06E03
The Generation GameMarch 10, 1976—To please Mildred Roper, Robin goes on a dancing date with her while George decides to stay at home. However, George things something might - S06E04
The Sunshine BoysMarch 17, 1976—George needs some money so he sells Mildred's sun lamp to Larry, who sells it to Robin. Later, when Mildred is upstairs, she sees her lamp a - S06E05
Mum Always Liked You BestMarch 24, 1976—Robin's brother Norman comes to stay for two days, and he takes a shine to Chrissy... - S06E06
Fire Down BelowMarch 31, 1976—George receives a huge gas bill and decides to open up his chimney, but it needs to be swept so he gets a gadget from Jerry to suck out the - S06E07
Another Bride, Another GroomApril 7, 1976—It's the day before Norman and Chrissy's wedding and Mildred is upset that she has not received an invitation...
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