New Yorkers Felix Unger and Oscar Madison try to live together as roommates despite the fact that one is a neat freak and the other is a total slob. In this season, sportswriter Oscar hosts his own television show, fussy Felix directs his first television commercial, the roommates appear on two game shows, get arrested, and even give their famous Manhattan apartment a makeover.

Divorced New Yorkers Felix and Oscar live together despite their opposing personalities. As Oscar works hard to keep roommate Felix out of his life, Felix works even harder to involve Oscar in his. This season, Felix ropes Oscar into dancing in a ballet, appearing in an opera, and even starring in a movie. Also, numerous flashbacks give us a peek into their early lives, including Oscar as a young slob.