The Ropers (Season 1)

A spin-off of Three's Company and based on the British sitcom George and Mildred, the series focuses on middle-aged couple Stanley and Helen Roper, who were landlords to Jack, Janet, and Chrissy on Three's Company.

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    Moving On (Episode 1)

    Writer: Johnnie Mortimer

    Air date: 1979-03-13

    Runtime: 19 min

    Overview: Mrs Roper has her heart set on an apartment that would require that Stanley get a job in order to afford. Nothing will prevent them from getting it, that is, unless Mr Roper can make himself an undesirable neighbor.

  • Poster for Friends and Neighbors

    Friends and Neighbors (Episode 2)

    Writer: Johnnie Mortimer

    Air date: 1979-03-20

    Runtime: 22 min

    Overview: Stanley embarrasses Helen when he locks himself outside of their house in nothing but underwear, while she's attending a posh party next door

  • Poster for Your Money or Your Life

    Your Money or Your Life (Episode 3)

    Writer: Johnnie Mortimer

    Air date: 1979-03-27

    Runtime: 22 min

    Overview: Stanley thinks he's dying when results from his doctor don't come right away.

  • Poster for The Doris Letters

    The Doris Letters (Episode 4)

    Writer: Johnnie Mortimer

    Air date: 1979-04-03

    Runtime: 22 min

    Overview: Helen thinks Stanley needs help and takes him to a marriage counselor after she finds many love letters from him, which turn out were for Doris Day.

  • Poster for Family Planning

    Family Planning (Episode 5)

    Writer: Johnnie Mortimer

    Air date: 1979-04-10

    Runtime: 22 min

    Overview: Stanley gets upset when Helen's mother and sister Ethel visit and thinks that her mother has plans to stay with them—permanently!

  • Poster for Opportunity Knocks

    Opportunity Knocks (Episode 6)

    Writer: Johnnie Mortimer

    Air date: 1979-04-17

    Runtime: 22 min

    Overview: Larry visits, and tries to sell them a mobile home. This idea excites Mr.Roper, and the always devious Jeffrey. Stanley almost buys it without telling Helen.

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