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Too Close for Comfort S2E6 — Rafkin's Bum
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Too Close for Comfort•Season 2•Episode 6

Rafkin's Bum

7.6/10 · 42 votesNov 24, 1981

Ranked #3 of 22 in Season 2•+0.7 vs season avg

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An older man dressed like a bum shows up at the Rushes' doorstep looking for the transvestite persona of Rafkin, their deceased former tenant, because they always got together for Thanksgiving dinner. Feeling bad for him for several obvious reasons, they invite him to join

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Episode Summary

"Rafkin's Bum" is episode 6 of Too Close for Comfort season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 42 votes, ranking #3 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.9). It aired on November 24, 1981.

Next: E7 · Where There's a WillBest of Season 2