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Eleanor's Return is the thirteenth episode of Season 3 of Three's Company, and the 44th overall episode of the series. Co-written by John Baskin and roger Shulman and directed by Dave Powers, it first aired 12 December 1978 on ABC.

Summary[]

Janet and Chrissy's old roommate, Eleanor, pays a visit. Meanwhile, Jack tells the girls that he received an 'A' on a cooking test. However, he believes Eleanor is stealing his thunder when she and Janet and Chrissy reminisce about old times instead. In addition, Jack thinks Eleanor is returning for good, feeling he will have to move out of the apartment. When Janet and Chrissy plan a party for Eleanor, Jack wants to get even and plans to streak at the party with Larry.

Goofs[]

  • Eleanor gets divorced and is moving to San Diego. The last time she saw the roommates was when she went into labor in the pilot. There is no mention of a child in this episode.

Quotes[]

  • Janet: (to ex-roommate Eleanor, who visits) How's married life!
    Eleanor: Much better since the divorce.
  • Larry: The cake looks great, I thought you were supposed to make it out of sawdust.
    Jack\: It is Larry. Trust me, before it was cake it was a bookcase.