The original television version of The Odd Couple ran for five seasons on ABC and Jack Klugman and Tony Randall were beloved in their roles as Oscar and Felix. How will this new version perform in the ratings for CBS? Will it be a hit or a flop? Cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.
On this version of The Odd Couple, endearing slob Oscar Madison (Matthew Perry) is a sports-writer and uptight neat freak Felix Unger (Thomas Lennon) is a photographer. They’re two former college buddies who become unlikely roommates after the demise of their marriages. Other castmembers are Lindsay Sloane, Wendell Pierce, and Yvette Nicole Brown.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
5/12 update: CBS has renewed The Odd Couple for a second season.
Final season averages: 2.21 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 9.77 million total viewers.
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Note: Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like the new Odd Couple TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or be renewed for a second season?
There is no doubt this show should be renewed. It is funny, smart, and entertaining. It is a breath of fresh air.
I agree with JB (Feb 20), in that it did seem forced and awkward initially, but has progressively improved. With each episode the chemistry between characters gets better indicating a chance for them to become a strong, cohesive cast. It seems like Matthew Perry is one of those people that others either love or hate – no middle ground. I happen to like a dry, sarcastic wit, so I like him and this show is growing on me. Felix is outstanding and is the main reason this show is working for me right now. Given a little more time, the… Read more »
I happen to like the show very much. Both actors are funny in their own way. It grows on me with each new episode.
I saw both the movie, then every Klugman/Randall episode way back. Lennon is Felix/Randall, Perry is Oscar/Matthau. Matthew’s character needs to back off on putting Felix down some, though he does show a kind side towards him at times. Bottom line, it’s very funny, should definitely be renewed and watched by more viewers. We need this show right now, when comedy is necessary in these most stressful days ever!
Anyone who thinks Matthew Perry can’t act never saw his movies. My favorite is ” Fools Rush In” I watch it whenever its on. Try to catch it. I think you will live it.
I real like he show, makes me laugh. Matthew Perry has great comic timing and his facial expressions are his trade mark and the new guy is a great Felix. I’ll keep watching.
I really like the show. I hope they get a second season the show and cast are really starting to flow!
As soon as I heard that Matthew Perry was cast, I decided not to even bother. How does this guy continue to get series after series? He can’t act. He isn’t anything special to look at. He also seems so grumpy and out-of-it when he’s being interviewed. I just don’t get it ?!?!?! Also, some classic shows ~~ like The Odd Couple ~~ should never be redone. That’s why they are Classics !!!! No one can replace Jack Klugman and Tony Randall …. NO ONE !!!!!!!!!!
I’m sorry, but it sounds (and looks) like Matthew Perry is reading his lines. No emotion, and is totally unbelievable as Oscar. Felix is OK and if the show does make it beyond this season, I hope Perry gets better.
By the way, this show is FAR FROM the original.
I bet people complained when Klugman and Randall were cast in the show and it wasn’t Lemmon and Matthau. It’s a good show. I’m as big of a fan of the original show as anyone on the planet.
You have to give all remake shows a change. Everyone is hung up on the original. The original is a classic I can still watch it and laugh but I will give this one a chance as it does make me laugh.
My wife hadn’t seen it yet, so I sat through episode 2. Episode 1 was bad, so it was torture to sit through the second show. Not funny and the laugh track was unbearable. My wife left before finishing the episode. Comment enough.
NO ONE AND I MEAN NO ONE CAN REPLACE LEMON AND MATTHEAU.
The original Odd Couple was better, by far.
My gut tells me that you aren’t in the target demo for this show.
I may not be, but then I don’t watch shows mindlessly either like some of the demo audience does. I have to like a show to spend time watching it.
Actors have there own stile, they each bring something new to the roles. I love Jack and Tony but I laugh at this new one too
another Mathew Perry flop in the making. So he was good in Friends 20 yrs ago, that was then. this is now and this isn’t Friends. he was a one hit , yes a mega hit, but still a one hit wonder.
Studio 60, Mr Sunshine, and Go On were all entertaining. Don’t you have a CSI:’something-or-other’ to get back to?
Yep shock you don’t care for this show or actor either…. didn’t see that coming at all.
Studio 60, Mr Sunshine and Go On were cancelled for good reason. None of those shows were good either.
that because I don’t fawn over every stupid show on TV
I don’t expect you to fawn over every show just all of your comments are generally negative…. gives a bad impression.
I watched because Matthew Perry is a favorite of my. The looks he makes are comical.
I will keep watching it as of course I loved the original show, it’s a classic. I think the casting of Matthew was right on target. Keep in mind the actors are only as good as the writer’s . I laughed a lot but it was because of Matthew. I will keep watching to see what happens.
It was very forced and awkward at first, but it got much better as it went along. Good sitcoms begin with a great story line. The cast has a proven one handed to them so next step is to get great chemistry to show up on screen. I hope they can do that before it’s too late.
I was looking forward to this show since I loved the previous Odd Couple with Klugman and Randall. I don’t watch sitcoms but thought I would give this one a try. The laugh track was totally ridiculous. After someone said one thing, there was laughter. I couldn’t get through the entire show. Horrible!! I hope TPTB realize the mistake and shut it down before the stars suffer more embarrassment.