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Man About the House

★7.1 1973 – 1976 6 Seasons Brian Cooke TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

6 seasons · 39 episodes

Three's a Crowd

Episode 01

Three's a Crowd

Aug 15, 1973 · 30 min

Chrissy and Jo throw a farewell party for their flatmate Eleanor, who's getting engaged and moving out. The next morning, they find student chef Robin asleep in their bath. They're looking for a new flatmate and he's looking for somewhere to live, so the girls ask him to stay, but will their landlords, George and Mildred Roper, agree to the new arrangement?

And Mother Makes Four

Episode 02

And Mother Makes Four

Aug 22, 1973 · 30 min

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 staying the night, where will he sleep ?

Some Enchanted Evening

Episode 03

Some Enchanted Evening

Aug 29, 1973 · 30 min

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 monopoly with the Ropers. They learn that Jo's boyfriend is Jewish - and Robin has cooked roast pork for their meal!

And Then There Were Two

Episode 04

And Then There Were Two

Sep 5, 1973 · 30 min

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 becomes jealous...

It's Only Money

Episode 05

It's Only Money

Sep 12, 1973 · 30 min

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 cash quickly.

Match of the Day

Episode 06

Match of the Day

Sep 19, 1973 · 30 min

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 round in an attempt to help him to recover in time to play.

No Children, No Dogs

Episode 07

No Children, No Dogs

Sep 26, 1973 · 30 min

Robin acquires a puppy. The lease on the flat says 'no pets', so Roper mustn't find out.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.1 /10

based on 21 votes

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.

Comedy

Cast

5 principal cast

Paula Wilcox

Paula Wilcox

Chrissy Plummer

Sally Thomsett

Sally Thomsett

Jo

Richard O'Sullivan

Richard O'Sullivan

Robin Tripp

Brian Murphy

Brian Murphy

George Roper

Yootha Joyce

Yootha Joyce

Mildred Roper

Where to watch Man About the House

Man About the House is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Brian Cooke, Johnnie Mortimer has 6 seasons and 39 total episodes, rated 7.1/10 by 21 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Man About the House have?

Man About the House has 6 seasons with 39 episodes in total.

Is Man About the House still on the air?

Man About the House has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Man About the House?

Man About the House airs on ITV1.

When did Man About the House first air?

Man About the House first aired on August 15, 1973.

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