After Oscar kicks Felix out, the latter's life becomes nomadic as he wears out his welcome among his small circle of friends. Alice Ghostley guest stars as Murray (Al Molinaro)'s wife.
6
6
"Oscar's Ulcer"
Bruce Bilson
Bob Rodgers
October 29, 1970 (1970-10-29)
Felix plays nursemaid when Oscar recovers from an ulcer.
7
7
"I Do, I Don't"
Bruce Bilson
Carl Kleinschmitt
November 5, 1970 (1970-11-05)
When Felix recalls his marriage and divorce, he causes a bridegroom (George Furth) to get cold feet and call off his wedding. Joyce Van Patten guest stars.
8
8
"Oscar the Model"
George Tyne
Jerry Belson & Garry Marshall
November 12, 1970 (1970-11-12)
An ad exec (Albert Brooks) directs Felix to use Oscar in a big cologne campaign.
9
9
"The Big Brothers"
Bruce Bilson
Dick Bensfield & Perry Grant
November 19, 1970 (1970-11-19)
Felix tries to impress a young boy (Clint Howard) with his knowledge of the arts, but the kid is more interested in Oscar.
10
10
"It's All Over Now, Baby Bird"
Jerry Paris
Dale McRaven
December 3, 1970 (1970-12-03)
Felix and Oscar have a funeral for Felix's beloved parrot.
11
11
"Felix Is Missing"
George Tyne
Albert E. Lewin
December 10, 1970 (1970-12-10)
When Felix goes to Canada for work without leaving word, Oscar is accused of foul play. Albert Brooks again guest starred.
Oscar and Felix stay in a cabin, where they take refuge from the rain with a pretty camp counselor (E. J. Peaker) and three girls (Lisa Gerritsen, Pamelyn Ferdin, and Gloria McCartney).
19
19
"You've Come a Long Way, Baby"
Garry Marshall
Albert E. Lewin
February 19, 1971 (1971-02-19)
Felix must take care of a baby left behind at his studio.
20
20
"A Taste of Money"
Alan Rafkin
Lloyd Turner & Gordon Mitchell
February 26, 1971 (1971-02-26)
Felix and Oscar try to determine how their young neighbor (Christopher Shea) acquired $2,000 in cash.
21
21
"Oscar's New Life"
Alan Rafkin
Jack Winter
March 5, 1971 (1971-03-05)
After being fired from the newspaper, Oscar takes a position with Harem, a gentlemen's magazine operated by Beau Buffingham (John Astin). Edward Platt also appears.
22
22
"What Makes Felix Run"
Jerry Paris
Bill Manhoff
March 12, 1971 (1971-03-12)
To cure Felix of his neatness and help him win back his ex-wife, Oscar tries to turn him into a slob.
23
23
"What Does a Naked Lady Say to You?"
Hal Cooper
Peggy Elliott & Ed Scharlach
March 19, 1971 (1971-03-19)
Felix's girlfriend (Marj Dusay) tells him she is a librarian, but she is an actress in a nude play.
24
24
"Trapped"
Jerry Belson
Charles Shyer & Alan Mandel
March 26, 1971 (1971-03-26)
On the way to a costume party, Felix, Oscar and Nancy become locked in the building's basement.
Season 2 (1971–72)
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1
"Natural Childbirth"
Hal Cooper
Bill Idelson & Harvey Miller
September 17, 1971 (1971-09-17)
Oscar tries to help his ex-wife's pregnant niece (Hilary Thompson).
26
2
"Felix's Wife's Boyfriend"
Jerry Paris
Ron Friedman
September 24, 1971 (1971-09-24)
With Felix in Canada, Oscar and Nancy fix up his ex-wife up with Nancy's brother (Fred Beir). First appearance of Janis Hansen as Gloria.
27
3
"Hospital Mates"
Jerry Paris
Garry Marshall
October 1, 1971 (1971-10-01)
Hospitalized at the same time, Oscar and Felix must share a room.
Felix is afraid that he's losing contact with his daughter (Doney Oatman) and resolves to become a better father. Guest star: Frank Delfino.
60
13
"Don't Believe in Roomers"
Jack Donohue
Peggy Elliott & Ed Scharlach
December 22, 1972 (1972-12-22)
Oscar and Felix compete for the affections of a vagabond young woman (Marlyn Mason).
61
14
"Sometimes a Great Ocean"
Hal Cooper
Dennis Klein
January 5, 1973 (1973-01-05)
To help him recover from an ulcer, Felix takes Oscar on a cruise that turns out to be an excursion for senior citizens. Queenie Smith and Karl Swenson appear.
Felix updates the apartment in modern decor, but Oscar hates the changes. Charles Lane and Bubba Smith guest star.
70
23
"The Murray Who Came to Dinner"
Jerry Paris
Ron Friedman
March 23, 1973 (1973-03-23)
At odds with his wife (Jane Dulo), Murray takes refuge with Felix and Oscar.
Season 4 (1973–74)
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"Gloria Moves In"
Garry Marshall
Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz
September 14, 1973 (1973-09-14)
Felix's invitation for Gloria to stay for the weekend threatens Oscar's big poker game plans.
72
2
"Last Tango in Newark"
Jay Sandrich
Ron Friedman
September 21, 1973 (1973-09-21)
When famous ballet star Edward Villella is late for a children's performance of "Swan Lake", Felix takes it upon himself to dance the lead role himself.
73
3
"The Odd Decathlon"
Jay Sandrich
Jack Winter
September 28, 1973 (1973-09-28)
Felix challenges Oscar to a mini-decathlon to prove his physical superiority.
In a flashback to when the Ungers and the Madisons were still married, the two couples travel to the Caribbean and argue, with Gloria asking Felix for a divorce.
76
6
"The New Car"
Garry Marshall
Story by : Michael Elias Teleplay by : Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz
October 19, 1973 (1973-10-19)
With Felix's help, Oscar wins a new car in a radio contest, but the two disagree about what to do with it. Dick Clark and John Byner are guest stars.
77
7
"This Is the Army Mrs. Madison"
Mel Ferber
Bob Brunner and Garry Marshall
October 26, 1973 (1973-10-26)
In a flashback, Army Reserves enlistee Oscar weds Blanche at his military base. Liam Dunn guest stars.
78
8
"The Songwriter"
Mel Ferber
Buz Kohan & Bill Angelos
November 2, 1973 (1973-11-02)
While Oscar is dating singer Jaye P. Morgan, Felix tries to sell her his tune "Happy and Peppy and Bursting with Love". Wolfman Jack guest stars.
79
9
"Felix Directs"
Jerry Paris
Harvey Miller
November 9, 1973 (1973-11-09)
Felix's documentary film about Oscar lands him a directing job that is way over his head. David White guest stars.
80
10
"The Pig Who Came to Dinner"
Jack Donohue
Mickey Rose
November 16, 1973 (1973-11-16)
Oscar challenges friend and tennis star Bobby Riggs to a winner-take-all ping-pong game. Billie Jean King makes a guest appearance as herself at the end of the episode.
81
11
"Maid for Each Other"
Norm Gray
Marlene Barr
November 23, 1973 (1973-11-23)
With Oscar recuperating from an ulcer, Felix hires a maid (Reta Shaw) to take care of him.
82
12
"The Exorcists"
Jack Donohue
Frank Buxton and Michael Leeson
December 7, 1973 (1973-12-07)
Felix hears noises and believes the apartment is haunted, so he conducts a séance to exorcise the spirit. Victor Buono guest stars.
83
13
"A Barnacle Adventure"
Bob Birnbaum
Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz
December 21, 1973 (1973-12-21)
Oscar and Felix try to pitch a dentist (Val Avery)'s glue invention to a group of investors.
84
14
"The Moonlighter"
Frank Buxton
Phil Mishkin and Mickey Rose
January 4, 1974 (1974-01-04)
Oscar moonlights as a short-order cook in a sketchy diner to pay off a debt to Felix.
85
15
"Cleanliness Is Next to Impossible"
Frank Buxton
Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz
January 11, 1974 (1974-01-11)
When Oscar's habitual sloppiness threatens his new romantic relationship, Felix tries hypnosis to cure him. Allan Arbus and Janice Lynde guest star. Jack Klugman's son, Adam, appears as a young Oscar.
86
16
"The Flying Felix"
Jack Donohue
Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz
January 18, 1974 (1974-01-18)
Felix must travel to Houston to shoot an ad, but he's afraid of flying, so Oscar lends a hand. Teri Garr and Maggie Peterson guest star.
87
17
"Vocal Girl Makes Good"
Dan Dailey
Buz Kohan & Bill Angelos
January 25, 1974 (1974-01-25)
Felix stumbles upon a perfect choice for Carmen for his opera club's upcoming production, but the ultra-shy woman (Marilyn Horne) can only feel comfortable singing when in the presence of her unrequited love, Oscar.
88
18
"Shuffling Off to Buffalo"
Frank Buxton
Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz
February 8, 1974 (1974-02-08)
Felix accepts his brother (William Redfield)'s offer of an executive position at the Unger bubble gum factory in Buffalo.
89
19
"A Different Drummer"
Mel Ferber
Frank Buxton and Michael Leeson
February 22, 1974 (1974-02-22)
Felix and his band want to be on Monty Hall's new variety show, but a bitter Oscar stands in the way, still mad about the disastrous Let's Make a Deal segment (episode 67).
90
20
"The Insomniacs"
Jack Donohue
Mickey Rose
March 1, 1974 (1974-03-01)
Oscar, Murray and Myrna try to cure Felix's insomnia.
91
21
"New York's Oddest"
Harvey Miller
Ben Joelson & Art Baer
March 8, 1974 (1974-03-08)
Felix and Oscar sign up for security patrol duty, but Felix goes overboard and soon has the entire building hating him. Michael Lerner guest stars.
In a flashback episode, Felix remembers shooting for Playboy magazine when then-fiancee Gloria showed up as a model. Hugh Hefner makes a cameo appearance.
Expert bowler Felix makes excuses to avoid a big game. Leonard Barr guest stars.
95
3
"The Frog"
Mel Ferber
Perry Grant & Dick Bensfield
September 26, 1974 (1974-09-26)
Felix and Oscar search for Felix's son (Leif Garrett)'s escaped frog.
96
4
"The Hollywood Story"
Mel Ferber
Al Gordon & Hal Goldman
October 3, 1974 (1974-10-03)
After landing a bit part in a movie, Oscar brings star-struck Felix to Hollywood. Guest stars: Bob Hope, George Montgomery, Allan Arbus and Leonard Barr.
Oscar gets a chance to host his own radio sports talk show. Tina Andrews guest stars.
104
12
"Oscar in Love"
Mel Ferber
Carl Gottlieb
December 12, 1974 (1974-12-12)
Oscar becomes involved with a widow (Dina Merrill) with two children (Kirby Furlong and Shelly Hines).
105
13
"The Bigger They Are"
Harvey Miller
David W. Duclon
December 14, 1974 (1974-12-14)
Felix's award for an ad campaign may have been won dishonestly. Guest stars: John Byner and Maggie Peterson.
106
14
"Two on the Aisle"
Jay Sandrich
Mark Rothman & Lowell Ganz
December 19, 1974 (1974-12-19)
Filling in for the paper's theater critic, Oscar schemes to get information for the column from Felix. Guest stars: John Barbour and real-life theater critics John Simon, Joan Crosby, and Dan Sullivan. Neil Simon, who wrote the stage play of The Odd Couple, makes an uncredited cameo appearance.