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The Odd Couple S1E13 — The Blackout
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The Odd Couple•Season 1•Episode 13

The Blackout

7.8/10 · 151 votesDec 24, 197026 min

Ranked #4 of 24 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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Oscar's poker buddies believe that the eternally-strapped Oscar swiped fifty dollars out of the kitty during a building-wide blackout; Oscar fights to prove his innocence.

Directed byCharles R. Rondeau
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Tony Randall

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Felix Unger

Jack Klugman

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Oscar Madison

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Episode Summary

"The Blackout" is episode 13 of The Odd Couple season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 151 votes, ranking #4 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Charles R. Rondeau, it aired on December 24, 1970.

Next: E14 · They Use Horseradish, Don't They?Best of Season 1