Ep 10. Jack's Other Mother

Jack's Other Mother is the tenth episode of the fifth season of the popular 70s sitcom Three's Company. The episode revolves around Jack and his overbearing mother who pays a surprise visit to the trio's apartment.

The episode begins with Chrissy and Janet struggling to clean the apartment before Jack's mother arrives. Jack, unaware of his mother's visit, walks in and is surprised to see the state of the apartment. After the girls inform him about his mother's arrival, Jack panics and tries to make quick arrangements.

As expected, Jack's mother arrives and is immediately unhappy with the state of the apartment and the living arrangements of her son. She immediately takes charge of the situation and starts bossing everyone around. Janet and Chrissy are left feeling uncomfortable and try their best to avoid her.

Jack's mother insists on staying in the apartment with them, which further complicates things. She starts making changes to the apartment, moving furniture around and redecorating things according to her taste. Her overbearing nature starts to take a toll on the trio's relationship.

In the meantime, Jack's mother starts grilling the girls about their career and personal life choices, which leads to some uncomfortable situations. She criticizes Janet's career aspirations and Chrissy's lack of direction in life. Her harsh words hurt the girls' feelings and cause a rift between them.

The trio tries their best to make Jack's mother feel comfortable, but her meddling only leads to more chaos. She constantly interferes in their lives, making things difficult for everyone. She even goes as far as to invite her friends over, further disrupting their peaceful lives.

Fed up with the situation, Jack finally confronts his mother and asks her to leave. He expresses how her overbearing nature is affecting everyone's life and ruining their relationship. His mother, taken aback by his words, agrees to leave and promises to be more understanding in the future.

The episode ends with the trio reconciling and making amends with each other. They realize that they need to respect each other's choices and stand up for themselves when needed. Jack's mother's visit teaches them all a valuable lesson about the importance of boundaries and respecting each other's personal space.

Overall, Jack's Other Mother is a hilarious and relatable episode that showcases the dynamics of relationships and the complications that arise when an overbearing family member interferes. The episode is a classic example of why Three's Company remains one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.