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The Odd Couple S1E22 — What Makes Felix Run
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The Odd Couple•Season 1•Episode 22

What Makes Felix Run

7.7/10 · 113 votesMar 12, 197126 min

Ranked #8 of 24 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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Flashback Episode: Oscar helps Felix try to get over his neatness, which includes a flashback to Felix's childhood--a neat one to be exact.

Directed byJerry Paris
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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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Episode Summary

"What Makes Felix Run" is episode 22 of The Odd Couple season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 113 votes, ranking #8 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Jerry Paris, it aired on March 12, 1971.

Next: E23 · What Does a Naked Lady Say to You?Best of Season 1