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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - A Man About the House
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - A Man About the House

    S1:E1

    This crazy series begins when Janet Wood and Chrissy Snow, two attractive women, have a going away party for their roommate, Eleanor (who we'll meet in Episode 44). While trying to find someone to share the rent with, they find party crasher Jack Tripper in their bathtub. They have their doubts at first but when they find out that Jack is the only one that can cook (by going to cooking school), they want him to stay. The hardest part of this is trying to convince the landlords, Stanley and Helen Roper, that Jack is indeed good company. Stanley doesn't like the idea of a man living with two women, knowing what can go on behind closed doors. Jack pretends he is gay so that he can have a place to live. It works, and the rest is sitcom history.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - The Bunkers and the Swingers
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - The Bunkers and the Swingers

    S3:E7

    Edith unwillingly invites a pair of wife-swapping swingers to dinner when she responds to a newspaper ad for pen pals.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  3. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - Archie Learns His Lesson
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Archie Learns His Lesson

    S3:E22

    Archie attends night-school classes to qualify for a high school diploma

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 24 - The Battle of the Month
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - The Battle of the Month

    S3:E24

    In a foul mood, Gloria lambastes Edith for her constant acquiescence to Archie's whims.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - The Kleptomaniac
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - The Kleptomaniac

    S3:E11

    Chrissy a thief? No way! At least that what Jack thinks when he sees her with his money.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - The Party's Over
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - The Party's Over

    S3:E12

    After canceling a party the trio were holding, Helen (in disgust) leaves Stanley.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  7. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Jack Looks for a Job
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Jack Looks for a Job

    S2:E2

    In order to earn tuition money, Jack takes on a variety of odd jobs, including an encyclopedia salesman and a nude model in a magazine layout.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Chrissy's Date
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Chrissy's Date

    S2:E5

    Chrissy's new man is married, but she thinks he's single, and now her friends must prove to her the truth.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 14 - Three's Christmas
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Three's Christmas

    S2:E14

    The kids and the Ropers spend Christmas together, but they would rather be at another party.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - Days of Beer and Weeds
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Days of Beer and Weeds

    S2:E22

    Jack, Janet and Chrissy weeds the Ropers' backyard and they find a plant which they think is marijuana.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 24 - Bird Song
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Bird Song

    S2:E24

    Janet has two tickets to see Frank Sinatra, and Chrissy and Jack fight over who gets to go with Janet.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - A Friend in Need
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #12 - A Friend in Need

    S1:E1

    The Jeffersons have moved on up and are now enjoying living in their new high-rise apartment. Louise has made a new friend in Diane Stockwell, who is having a hard time believing that George made his way up the ladder without doing anything shady. However, bigger problems are brewing when George insists that Louise hire a maid but Louise is totally against the idea.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  13. undefined Season 5 Episode 17 - Zygote
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Zygote

    S5:E17

    Jeff, Audrey and Brenda find a zygote after seeing a fertility specialist. Russell and Timmy double date.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Archie and the Lock-Up
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Archie and the Lock-Up

    S2:E3

    Archie suffers his ultimate indignity when he's arrested along with a group of radicals at a protest rally.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Cousin Maude's Visit
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Cousin Maude's Visit

    S2:E12

    Everyone in the family is sick, so Edith calls Cousin Maude to help out.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - Gloria Poses in the Nude
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Gloria Poses in the Nude

    S2:E2

    Mike has second thoughts after he agrees to let Gloria pose as a nude model for one of his artist friends.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - The Blockbuster
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - The Blockbuster

    S2:E8

    An unscrupulous black real-estate salesman tempts Archie to sell his house to a black family at an inflated price.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  18. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - We're Having a Heat Wave
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - We're Having a Heat Wave

    S4:E1

    Henry Jeffersons joins Archie in trying to prevent a Hispanic from moving into the neighborhood.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - We're Still Having a Heat Wave
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - We're Still Having a Heat Wave

    S4:E2

    As the Lorenzos settle in, Archie grows jealous of Edith's friendship with Irene.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  20. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Archie, the Gambler
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Archie, the Gambler

    S4:E5

    Edith is deeply disturbed to find out Archie's been playing the horses after he promised never to gamble again.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  21. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - The Games Bunkers Play
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - The Games Bunkers Play

    S4:E8

    Mike childishly refuses to accept criticism during an informal group-therapy game.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 12 - Second Honeymoon
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Second Honeymoon

    S4:E12

    Archie and Edith rekindle their romance during a second honeymoon in Atlantic City.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Archie is Cursed
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Archie is Cursed

    S4:E14

    Irene challenges Archie to a pool match, but he begs off, complaining of a sore back.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  24. undefined Season 4 Episode 20 - Lionel's Engagement
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Lionel's Engagement

    S4:E20

    The family attends Lionel's engagement party, where his parents discover that one of his fiancé's parents is white.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  25. undefined Season 4 Episode 21 - Archie Eats and Runs
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Archie Eats and Runs

    S4:E21

    The Bunkers are in a panic after Archie eats a stew made from mushrooms that might have been contaminated.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Ross

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Michael Ross Ratings Summary

"A Man About the House" is the best rated episode written by Michael Ross. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 3/15/1977 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Bunkers and the Swingers".