About this season
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.
Episodes (7)
1. Three's a Crowd
Aired 15 August 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?
2. And Mother Makes Four
Aired 22 August 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 ?
3. Some Enchanted Evening
Aired 29 August 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!
4. And Then There Were Two
Aired 5 September 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...
5. It's Only Money
Aired 12 September 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.
6. Match of the Day
Aired 19 September 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.
7. No Children, No Dogs
Aired 26 September 1973 • 30 min
Robin acquires a puppy. The lease on the flat says 'no pets', so Roper mustn't find out.