Ep 10. The Loan Shark

Three's Company season 4 episode 10 titled "The Loan Shark" follows the antics of the trio Jack, Janet, and Chrissy as they try to raise enough money to cover their overdue rent. The episode begins with the roommates frantically searching for ways to pay the rent, but their meager earnings are not enough to cover the cost. To make matters worse, their landlord Mr. Roper is threatening to evict them if they don't come up with the rent soon.

Their luck seems to change when they stumble upon a flyer for a loan company that promises quick cash with no questions asked. Desperate for a solution, the roommates decide to take out a loan, but they soon realize that they have made a grave mistake. The loan shark, named Mr. Crawford, is a shady character who charges exorbitant interest rates and uses violent tactics to enforce his debt.

As the trio tries to pay back the loan, they find themselves in a series of comical mishaps that involve misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and awkward situations. Jack, in particular, becomes the unwitting pawn in a game of mistaken identity when Mr. Crawford mistakes him for a famous football player and demands that he pay his debt in full.

Meanwhile, Janet and Chrissy deal with their own problems as they try to find ways to raise money. With their beauty and charm, they decide to start a car wash business, but their lack of experience and expertise leads to disastrous results. They also try their hand at selling homemade cosmetics, but their efforts are thwarted by a tough-talking customer.

The episode culminates in a hilarious chase scene as the roommates make a desperate attempt to escape from Mr. Crawford's henchmen. With their rent overdue, their lives in danger, and their dignity in peril, the trio realizes that they have learned an important lesson about the dangers of easy money and the importance of hard work.

Overall, Three's Company season 4 episode 10 "The Loan Shark" is a classic example of the show's trademark wit, humor, and zany escapades. With its engaging storylines, lovable characters, and timeless humor, the episode continues to entertain audiences today, more than three decades after its original airdate.