Ep 19. The Apartment

The Apartment is the 19th episode of season 7 of the television show, Three's Company. The show revolves around three roommates, Jack, Janet, and Terri, who constantly find themselves in comedic situations due to their living arrangements and misunderstandings with each other and the people around them.

In this episode, the trio is in for a surprise when their landlord, Mr. Furley, offers them a luxurious apartment at a discounted rent. They jump at the opportunity and quickly move into the new space. However, they soon realize that the apartment is not what it seems.

The newly acquired apartment, which comes complete with a Jacuzzi, a balcony, and a grand piano, was previously owned by Mr. and Mrs. Roper, the trio's former landlords. Being the nosy neighbors that they are, the Ropers inform them of the apartment's flaws, including a leaky roof, drafty windows, and creaky floors, but Jack, Janet, and Terri are too excited about their new home to pay attention.

As expected, chaos ensues as the trio tries to adjust to their new living space. The apartment's flaws quickly become apparent as the trio tries to fix the leaky roof, the drafty windows, and the creaky floors. Adding to their troubles, Jack finds himself stuck in the Jacuzzi, unable to get out.

Meanwhile, Mr. Furley, who was responsible for renovating the apartment, becomes increasingly anxious as he fears the trio will discover the apartment's flaws before he can make the necessary repairs. He shows up unannounced at the apartment, pretending to be a wealthy tenant interested in renting the place, to ensure that they do not find out about the apartment's defects.

The episode culminates in a hilarious sequence as the trio discovers Mr. Furley's ruse and decides to take matters into their own hands. They use their creativity to come up with clever ways to hide the apartment's flaws from potential renters. One of their schemes involves disguising the leaky roof as a unique home feature by placing a bonsai tree under the drip.

In the end, Mr. Furley is impressed with their ingenuity and agrees to extend their discounted rent, with the understanding that they will handle any necessary repairs themselves. The episode ends with the trio enjoying their new home, flaws and all.

Overall, The Apartment is a typical episode of Three's Company. It showcases the trio's comedic chemistry and knack for finding themselves in ludicrous situations. While the show may be dated by modern standards, the humor and situational comedy still hold up, making it a classic sitcom that is still enjoyed by audiences today.