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The New Odd Couple (1982–1983) — comedy on ABC

The answer: Concluded May 26, 1983.
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Genre
Comedy
Network / streamer
ABC
Premiered
October 29, 1982
Ended
May 26, 1983
Runtime
~30 min per episode
1season
18episodes

About The New Odd Couple

The New Odd Couple ended on May 26, 1983, on ABC. The show concluded after its one season of 18 episodes, with no upcoming episodes scheduled. It was the final broadcast in its series timeline, marking the end of its run in 1983.

The series was a comedy that was a live-action adaptation of Neil Simon's stageplay, and it aimed to remake the classic 1970-75 series. The show featured African-American college friends who met in the 1950s, bringing a different perspective to the familiar premise. Out of 18 episodes, eight were recycled from the original series, blending new and old content.

The cast included Demond Wilson as Oscar Madison, Ron Glass as Felix Unger, John Schuck as Murray, and Bart Braverman as Roy.

The New Odd Couple episode schedule

18 aired

Aired · 18

DateEp.Title
May 26, 1983 S1·E18 The Night Stalker
May 20, 1983 S1·E17 The Only Way to Fly
May 13, 1983 S1·E16 The Perils of Pauline
February 25, 1983 S1·E15 Murray's Hot Date
February 18, 1983 S1·E14 Oscar Dates Felix's Frances
January 28, 1983 S1·E13 My Strife in Court
January 21, 1983 S1·E12 A Grave for Felix
January 14, 1983 S1·E11 Bachelor of the Year
January 7, 1983 S1·E10 Security
December 31, 1982 S1·E9 Opening Night
December 17, 1982 S1·E8 The Odd Triangle
December 10, 1982 S1·E7 The Cordon Bleus
December 3, 1982 S1·E6 The New Car
November 26, 1982 S1·E5 Brother, Can You Spare a Job?
November 19, 1982 S1·E4 That Was No Lady
November 12, 1982 S1·E3 Frances Moves In
November 5, 1982 S1·E2 The Hustler
October 29, 1982 S1·E1 The Ides of April

The New Odd Couple cast