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The Ropers S2E1 — The Party
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The Ropers•Season 2•Episode 1

The Party

8.1/10 · 100 votesSep 15, 197920 min

Ranked #1 of 22 in Season 2•+0.7 vs season avg

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Mr. Roper decides to throw his wife a surprise party. He asks his former tenants, Jack, Janet, and Chrissy to help him. When Brookes sees him with them, he jumps to conclusions.

Directed byJack Shea
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Norman Fell

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Stanley Roper

Audra Lindley

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Helen Roper

Jeffrey Tambor

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Jeffrey P. Brookes III

Patty McCormack

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Anne Brookes

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Episode Summary

"The Party" is episode 1 of The Ropers season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 100 votes, ranking #1 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Jack Shea, it aired on September 15, 1979.

Next: E2 · Days of Beer and RosieBest of Season 2