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The Best Episodes of The Ropers Season 1

Every episode of The Ropers Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Ropers Season 1!

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A spin-off of Three's Company and based on the British sitcom George and Mildred, the series focuses on middle-aged couple Stanley and Helen Roper, who were landlords to Jack, Janet, and Chrissy on Three's Company.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Ropers Season 1 Episode 6 - Opportunity Knocks
    7.1/10(63 votes)

    S1:E6

    Larry visits, and tries to sell them a mobile home. This idea excites Mr.Roper, and the always devious Jeffrey. Stanley almost buys it without telling Helen.

    Director:Dave Powers
    Writer:Johnnie Mortimer

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  2. The Ropers Season 1 Episode 5 - Family Planning
    7.0/10(61 votes)

    S1:E5

    Stanley gets upset when Helen's mother and sister Ethel visit and thinks that her mother has plans to stay with them—permanently!

    Director:Dave Powers
    Writer:Johnnie Mortimer

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  3. The Ropers Season 1 Episode 3 - Your Money or Your Life
    6.9/10(73 votes)

    S1:E3

    Stanley thinks he's dying when results from his doctor don't come right away.

    Director:Dave Powers
    Writer:Johnnie Mortimer

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  4. The Ropers Season 1 Episode 4 - The Doris Letters
    6.9/10(68 votes)

    S1:E4

    Helen thinks Stanley needs help and takes him to a marriage counselor after she finds many love letters from him, which turn out were for Doris Day.

    Director:Dave Powers
    Writer:Johnnie Mortimer

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  5. The Ropers Season 1 Episode 2 - Friends and Neighbors
    6.8/10(79 votes)

    S1:E2

    Stanley embarrasses Helen when he locks himself outside of their house in nothing but underwear, while she's attending a posh party next door

    Director:Dave Powers
    Writer:Johnnie Mortimer

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  6. The Ropers Season 1 Episode 1 - Moving On
    6.7/10(96 votes)

    S1:E1

    Mrs Roper has her heart set on an apartment that would require that Stanley get a job in order to afford. Nothing will prevent them from getting it, that is, unless Mr Roper can make himself an undesirable neighbor.

    Director:Dave Powers
    Writer:Johnnie Mortimer

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Opportunity Knocks" is the best rated episode of "The Ropers" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 63 votes. Directed by Dave Powers and written by Johnnie Mortimer, it aired on 4/17/1979. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Family Planning".