The Ropers

5.9

1979•30m

The Ropers is an American sitcom that ran from March 13, 1979 to May 22, 1980 on ABC. The series is a spin-off of Three's Company and based on the British sitcom George and Mildred. The series focused on middle-aged couple Stanley and Helen Roper who were landlords to Jack, Janet, and Chrissy on Three's Company. As was the case during their time on Three's Company, opening credits for The Ropers exist with either Audra Lindley or Norman Fell credited first.

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Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 1979

1. Moving On

Mrs Roper has her heart set on an apartment that would require that Stanley get a job in order to afford. Nothing will prevent them from getting it, that is, unless Mr Roper can make himself an undesirable neighbor.

2. Friends and Neighbors

Stanley embarrasses Helen when he locks himself outside of their house in nothing but underwear, while she's attending a posh party next door

3. Your Money or Your Life

Stanley thinks he's dying when results from his doctor don't come right away.

4. The Doris Letters

Helen thinks Stanley needs help and takes him to a marriage counselor after she finds many love letters from him, which turn out were for Doris Day.

5. Family Planning

Stanley gets upset when Helen's mother and sister Ethel visit and thinks that her mother has plans to stay with them—permanently!

6. Opportunity Knocks

Larry visits, and tries to sell them a mobile home. This idea excites Mr.Roper, and the always devious Jeffrey. Stanley almost buys it without telling Helen.