DVD Review: The Odd Couple - The Fourth Season - Page 3

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2. "Last Tango in Newark" - Felix drags Oscar to a ballet appreciation dance, and Felix takes control after dancer Edward Villella is late for a performance of Swan Lake. This episode features the humor Randall and Klugman were so skilled at delivering.

3. "Odd Decathalon" - Spurred on by Oscar's lower insurance rates, Felix challenges Oscar to a competition to determine who's in the best physical shape.

4. "That Was No Lady" - Felix is smitten with a woman who turns out to be the wife of an extremely jealous NFL football player. Former Detroit Lion and future Webster star Alex Karras guest stars.

5. "Odd Holiday" - A flashback episode that tells the story of how Felix, Oscar, and their wives took a vacation together in an attempt to save Oscar's marriage.

6. "The New Car" - The roomies win a car in a radio contest, but the real hassle is finding someplace to park. Dick Clark guest stars as himself.

7. "That is the Army Mrs. Madison" - Another flashback episode tells the story of why Oscar isn't in his own wedding picture.

8. "The Songwriter" - When Oscar dates Jaye P. Morgan, Felix is certain he can write a tune for her next show. Elinor Donahue guest stars as Felix's girlfriend Miriam Welby and Wolfman Jack appears as himself.

9. "Felix Directs" - Felix decides to make a documentary about Oscar, and attracts the attention of a real producer.

10. "The Pig Who Came to Dinner" - When Oscar loses everything — including Felix and the apartment — betting with Bobby Riggs, Felix hatches a plan to win it all back. Billie Jean King guest stars. If you don't remember all the hype surrounding the Bobby Riggs vs. Billie Jean King tennis match, this one might be lost on you.

11. "Maid for Each Other" - One of the best episodes of the season has Felix going on strike, Oscar binging on junk food, and Felix hiring a woman to help around the house (Reta Shaw).

12. "The Exorcists" - In this funny one, Felix is convinced the air conditioner is haunted by a ghost.

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