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Three's Company S3E16 — The Catered Affair
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Three's Company•Season 3•Episode 16

The Catered Affair

8.1/10 · 271 votesFeb 6, 197925 min

Ranked #5 of 22 in Season 3•+0.4 vs season avg

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While Jack is catering a party for Chrissy's business, Chrissy's lecherous boss tries to get it on with Chrissy.

Directed byDave Powers
Written byAl Gordon, Jack Mendelsohn
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Cast5

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

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Al Gordon

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Jack Mendelsohn

Jack Mendelsohn

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Dave Powers

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Episode Summary

"The Catered Affair" is episode 16 of Three's Company season 3. It scored 8.1/10 from 271 votes, ranking #5 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Dave Powers and written by Al Gordon, Jack Mendelsohn, it aired on February 6, 1979.

Next: E17 · The Best Laid PlansBest of Season 3