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Three's Company S2E1 — Ground Rules
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Three's Company•Season 2•Episode 1

Ground Rules

7.7/10 · 306 votesSep 13, 197720 min

Ranked #6 of 25 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

After Jack and Chrissy disturb Janet's time alone with her date, the trio agree to arrange reservation times for the apartment. However, Jack has an offer he can't refuse and he tries to renege on the agreement.

Directed byBill Hobin
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John Ritter

John Ritter

Jack Tripper

Joyce DeWitt

Joyce DeWitt

Janet Wood

Suzanne Somers

Suzanne Somers

Chrissy Snow

Audra Lindley

Audra Lindley

Helen Roper

Norman Fell

Norman Fell

Stanley Roper

Crew1

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Bill Hobin

Director

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Episode Summary

"Ground Rules" is episode 1 of Three's Company season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 306 votes, ranking #6 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Bill Hobin, it aired on September 13, 1977.

Next: E2 · Jack Looks for a JobBest of Season 2