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The Odd Couple S1E1 — The Laundry Orgy
7.5
The Odd Couple•Season 1•Episode 1

The Laundry Orgy

7.5/10 · 193 votesSep 24, 197026 min

Ranked #12 of 24 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Felix and Oscar try to break up their poker game so that they can go out with the Pigeon sisters.

Directed byJerry Paris
Written byGarry Marshall
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Tony Randall

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Felix Unger

Jack Klugman

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Oscar Madison

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Jerry Paris

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Garry Marshall

Garry Marshall

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Episode Summary

"The Laundry Orgy" is episode 1 of The Odd Couple season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 193 votes, ranking #12 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Jerry Paris and written by Garry Marshall, it aired on September 24, 1970.

Next: E2 · The Fight of the FelixBest of Season 1