Furley vs. Furley is the fourteenth episode of Season 5 of Three's Company, and the 92nd overall episode of the series. Directed by Dave Powers and co-written by Michael S. Baser and Kim Weiskopf, it first aired 17 February 1981 on ABC.
Summary[]
Frustrated by Furley's failure to make proper repairs, Jack boldly calls the building's owner - Ralph's brother, Bart - who solves the problem by firing Furley. With no place to go, Ralph turns to the trio to put him up. They agree, but Janet and Cindy insist that Jack plead with Bart Furley to restore Ralph's job. When Jack shows up at Bart's office, he is mistaken for an applicant, and inadvertently lands the position of apartment manager.
Jumping at the chance to help Furley get rehired, the three try to convince Bart that Jack is not the man for the job. But when their efforts fail and Furley sadly learns of his replacement, the roommates hatch an outrageous scheme to play on cold-hearted Bart's only weakness.
Trivia[]
- Although credited, suzanne Somers (Chrissy) and Richard Kline (Larry) do not appear.
- Bart Furley is frequently mentioned in the series. But this is the only time he is seen.
- Jack and Janet are playing an Atari VCS at the beginning of the episode.
- At one point, Bart (played by Hamilton Camp) calls Ralph "old sock" with no explanation. Hamilton Camp also played Corporal Boots Miller on M*A*S*H, the character who outdid Klinger by talking to his socks. After he got his Section Eight, he struck it rich by selling sock puppets.
Goofs[]
- Jack is holding the joystick incorrectly.
- There is no cartridge in the Atari console.
Connections[]
- Kramer vs. Kramer (1979 movie) - the film's title is referenced in the episode's title.