Ep 23. Chrissy, Come Home

John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, and Suzanne Somers star in the classic 70s sitcom Three's Company. In season 2 episode 23, titled "Chrissy, Come Home," Chrissy (Somers) receives a telegram from her parents, inviting her to visit them in Fresno, California. Excited to see her family and take a break from her busy life in Santa Monica, Chrissy packs her bags and prepares to leave. However, as she says goodbye to Janet (DeWitt) and Jack (Ritter), Chrissy realizes that saying goodbye to her roommates won't be as easy as she thought.

Janet and Jack immediately begin missing Chrissy, and their apartment feels empty without her bubbly personality. They try to distract themselves by throwing a party, but it's clear that they miss their friend and can't wait for her to return. Meanwhile, Chrissy arrives in Fresno to find that her parents' marriage is on the rocks. Her father is distant and uninterested in spending time with her, and her mother is constantly bickering with him. Chrissy tries to cheer them up by cooking dinner and reminiscing about old times, but her parents seem more interested in arguing than spending time as a family.

Feeling homesick and unhappy, Chrissy decides to return to Santa Monica earlier than planned. However, when she arrives back at the apartment, she's surprised to find that Jack and Janet have redecorated her room and have prepared a special welcome home party for her. Touchingly, the two roommates express how much they missed her and how much they mean to each other. Chrissy is moved and realizes that she may have taken her friends for granted.

"Chrissy, Come Home" is a heartwarming episode that showcases the bond between the Three's Company roommates. Although the trio frequently gets into humorous misadventures, this episode emphasizes the importance of friendship and the impact that a loved one's absence can have. Chrissy's trip to Fresno highlights the challenges of maintaining family relationships, but also underscores the comfort and emotional support that found-family can provide. As the episode comes to a close, it's clear that Jack, Janet, and Chrissy's friendship is stronger than ever, and their "family" bond is unbreakable.

Overall, "Chrissy, Come Home" is a poignant and feel-good episode of Three's Company that's sure to tug at viewers' heartstrings. The cast's performances are excellent as always, and the episode's central message about the importance of loved ones is timeless. Whether you're a longtime Three's Company fan or a newcomer to the series, "Chrissy, Come Home" is well worth watching.