The Odd Couple is an American sitcom originally aired from 1970 to 1975 on ABC. It stars Tony Randall as Felix Unger, a neat freak, and Jack Klugman as Oscar Madison, a slovenly sportswriter. The show is based on Neil Simon's 1965 play of the same name and centers on two divorced men with contrasting personalities sharing an apartment in Manhattan, leading to comedic conflicts
. The original series ran for five seasons with 114 episodes. It was developed by Garry Marshall and became notable for its humor derived from the odd couple’s mismatched lifestyles. The show was highly regarded, with some episodes ranking among TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time
. A modern reboot aired from 2015 to 2017 on CBS, starring Matthew Perry as Oscar and Thomas Lennon as Felix. This version updated the setting and characters while maintaining the core premise of two divorced men with opposing habits living together. It ran for three seasons and 38 episodes
. In summary, The Odd Couple is a classic American sitcom about two divorced men with opposite personalities sharing an apartment, originally aired in the 1970s and revived in the 2010s with new actors and modernized storylines.
