A Friend in Need is the eighteenth episode of Season 6 of Three's Company, and the 118th overall episode of the series. Written by James Ritz and directed by Dave Powers, it first aired 16 February 1982 on ABC.
Summary[]
Felipe trusts Jack to fill in for him as head chef at Angelino's Restaurant while his wife is having a baby. After Mr. Canon, an important customer falls in love with Jack's linguine, Angelino fires Felipe and hires Jack permanently. Not wanting to steal Felipe's job, the trio plot to sabotage the meal and Felipe gets his job back.