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Man About the House
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Man About the House

Wed, Aug 15, 1973
  • Comedy
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Paula Wilcox
    Paula Wilcox
    as Chrissy Plummer
  • Sally Thomsett
    Sally Thomsett
    as Jo
  • Richard O'Sullivan
    Richard O'Sullivan
    as Robin Tripp
  • Brian Murphy
    Brian Murphy
    as George Roper
  • Yootha Joyce
    Yootha Joyce
    as Mildred Roper
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Episodes

6 seasons · 39 episodes

Ended · 39 aired
Season 1
7 episodes · 7 aired
▾
  • E1
    Three's a Crowd
    Aired · Wed, Aug 15, 1973 · 30m

    The morning after a party, Chrissy and Jo find Robin asleep in their bath and ask him to become their third roommate.

  • E2
    And Mother Makes Four
    Aired · Wed, Aug 22, 1973 · 30m

    Chrissy tries to hide the fact that Robin has moved in when her mother visits.

  • E3
    Some Enchanted Evening
    Aired · Wed, Aug 29, 1973 · 30m

    Robin cooks a pork meal for Jo and her date, not realizing the dinner guest is Jewish.

  • E4
    And Then There Were Two
    Aired · Wed, Sep 5, 1973 · 30m

    With Jo gone for the weekend, Chrissy frets over being alone in the flat with Robin.

  • E5
    It's Only Money
    Aired · Wed, Sep 12, 1973 · 30m

    Robin, Chrissy and Jo think that their rent money has been stolen.

  • E6
    Match of the Day
    Aired · Wed, Sep 19, 1973 · 30m
  • E7
    No Children, No Dogs
    Aired · Wed, Sep 26, 1973 · 30m
Season 2
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    While the Cat's Away
    Aired · Wed, Jan 9, 1974 · 30m
  • E2
    Colour Me Yellow
    Aired · Wed, Jan 16, 1974 · 30m
  • E3
    In Praise of Older Men
    Aired · Wed, Jan 23, 1974 · 30m
  • E4
    Did You Ever Meet Rommel?
    Aired · Wed, Jan 30, 1974 · 30m
  • E5
    Two Foot Two, Eyes of Blue
    Aired · Wed, Feb 6, 1974 · 30m
  • E6
    Carry Me Back to Old Southampton
    Aired · Wed, Feb 13, 1974 · 30m
Season 3
7 episodes · 7 aired
▾
  • E1
    Cuckoo in the Nest
    Aired · Wed, Oct 9, 1974 · 30m
  • E2
    Come Into My Parlour
    Aired · Wed, Oct 16, 1974 · 30m
  • E3
    I Won't Dance, Don't Ask Me
    Aired · Wed, Oct 23, 1974 · 30m
  • E4
    Of Mice and Women
    Aired · Wed, Oct 30, 1974 · 30m
  • E5
    Somebody Out There Likes Me
    Aired · Wed, Nov 6, 1974 · 30m
  • E6
    We Shall Not Be Moved
    Aired · Wed, Nov 13, 1974 · 30m
  • E7
    Three of a Kind
    Aired · Wed, Nov 20, 1974 · 30m
Season 4
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    Home and Away
    Aired · Thu, Mar 6, 1975 · 30m
  • E2
    One for the Road
    Aired · Thu, Mar 13, 1975 · 30m
  • E3
    All in the Game
    Aired · Thu, Mar 20, 1975 · 30m
  • E4
    Never Give Your Real Name
    Aired · Thu, Mar 27, 1975 · 30m
  • E5
    The Tender Trap
    Aired · Thu, Apr 3, 1975 · 30m
  • E6
    My Son, My Son
    Aired · Thu, Apr 10, 1975 · 30m
Season 5
6 episodes · 6 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Last Picture Show
    Aired · Thu, Sep 4, 1975 · 30m
  • E2
    Right Said George
    Aired · Thu, Sep 11, 1975 · 30m
  • E3
    A Little Knowledge
    Aired · Thu, Sep 18, 1975 · 30m
  • E4
    Love and Let Love
    Aired · Thu, Sep 25, 1975 · 30m
  • E5
    How Does Your Garden Grow?
    Aired · Thu, Oct 2, 1975 · 30m
  • E6
    Come Fly with Me
    Aired · Thu, Oct 9, 1975 · 30m
Season 6
7 episodes · 7 aired
▾
  • E1
    The Party's Over
    Aired · Wed, Feb 25, 1976 · 30m
  • E2
    One More for the Pot
    Aired · Wed, Mar 3, 1976 · 30m
  • E3
    The Generation Game
    Aired · Wed, Mar 10, 1976 · 30m
  • E4
    The Sunshine Boys
    Aired · Wed, Mar 17, 1976 · 30m
  • E5
    Mum Always Liked You Best
    Aired · Wed, Mar 24, 1976 · 30m
  • E6
    Fire Down Below
    Aired · Wed, Mar 31, 1976 · 30m
  • E7
    Another Bride Another Groom
    Aired · Wed, Apr 7, 1976 · 30m

    In the final episode entitled "Another Bride, Another Groom," Chrissy marries Norman, for Robin has finally lost his battle for the hand of hers and must face the fact that she is now to be his sister-in-law! As one might expect, the preparations for this very special occasion don't go exactly as planned . . .