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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!

The Ropers is an American sitcom that ran from March 13, 1979 to May 22, 1980 on ABC. The series is a spin-off of Three's...
Genre:Comedy
Network:ABC

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Moving On" is the best rated episode of "The Ropers" season 1. It scored 6.8/10 based on 77 votes. Directed by Dave Powers and written by Johnnie Mortimer, it aired on 3/13/1979. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Friends and Neighbors".

  • Moving On
    6.8/1077 votes

    #1 - Moving On

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/13/1979

    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

  • Friends and Neighbors
    6.9/1063 votes

    #2 - Friends and Neighbors

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/20/1979

    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

  • Your Money or Your Life
    7.0/1059 votes

    #3 - Your Money or Your Life

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/27/1979

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

    Director: Dave Powers

    Writer: Johnnie Mortimer

  • The Doris Letters
    7.0/1055 votes

    #4 - The Doris Letters

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/3/1979

    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

  • Family Planning
    7.2/1051 votes

    #5 - Family Planning

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 4/10/1979

    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

  • Opportunity Knocks
    7.1/1051 votes

    #6 - Opportunity Knocks

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/17/1979

    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