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Three's Company Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch Three's Company and its spin-offs in order

Last updated: November 9 2026

Written by: ChronoChris

Three's Company became one of the most popular sitcoms of its era, spawning two spin-offs and drawing on a hit British original. Here's how to watch the whole franchise in order.

John Ritter starred as Jack Tripper, a culinary student who pretends to be gay so he can share a Santa Monica apartment with two single women without upsetting the landlord. Packed with misunderstandings, physical comedy and double entendres, Three's Company ran for eight seasons on ABC. Its landlords, Stanley and Helen Roper, got their own show, and Jack's story continued in Three's a Crowd. The series itself was adapted from the British sitcom Man About the House.

πŸ• Release Order

Release order covers both the British originals and the American shows, letting you see how the format crossed the Atlantic.

  1. Man About the House (1973–1976)
  2. George and Mildred (1976–1979)
  3. Three's Company (1977–1984)
  4. Robin's Nest (1977–1981)
  5. The Ropers (1979–1980)
  6. Three's a Crowd (1984–1985)

The British and American shows are separate continuities, so the story order splits them into two parallel tracks.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

In the US, The Ropers follows Stanley and Helen after they sell the apartment building and move to a new neighborhood, while Three's Company continues with Mr. Furley as landlord. Three's a Crowd picks up after Three's Company's finale, as Jack moves in with his girlfriend Vicky. In the UK, George and Mildred and Robin's Nest spin off from Man About the House in the same way.

  1. Three's Company (1977–1984)
  2. The Ropers (1979–1980)
  3. Three's a Crowd (1984–1985)
  4. Man About the House (1973–1976)
  5. George and Mildred (1976–1979)
  6. Robin's Nest (1977–1981)

Which Order Should You Choose?

For most viewers, Three's Company is all you need, and you can start anywhere since episodes are largely self-contained. Watch The Ropers during Season 3 or 4 when the Ropers leave the show, and save Three's a Crowd for after the finale. If you enjoy classic British comedy, Man About the House is well worth a look to see where it all began.

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