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Three's Company S3E17 — The Best Laid Plans
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Three's Company•Season 3•Episode 17

The Best Laid Plans

7.3/10 · 250 votesFeb 13, 197920 min

Ranked #20 of 22 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

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Jack finally has a chance to get it on with Chrissy when a mouse terrorizes the apartment building.

Directed byDave Powers
Written byJohn Baskin
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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

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John Baskin

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Dave Powers

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Episode Summary

"The Best Laid Plans" is episode 17 of Three's Company season 3. It scored 7.3/10 from 250 votes, ranking #20 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Dave Powers and written by John Baskin, it aired on February 13, 1979.

Next: E18 · The Harder They FallBest of Season 3