Is the Odd Couple TV Series on Netflix?

The Odd Couple is a classic American sitcom starring the legendary Jack Klugman and Tony Randall. It was first aired in 1970 and ran for five seasons until 1975. The show was based on the 1965 play of the same name by Neil Simon and follows two divorced men, Oscar Madison (Klugman) and Felix Unger (Randall), who decide to live together despite their very different lifestyles.

The show was hugely popular in its time and won numerous awards, including Emmy Awards for Klugman, Randall, and co-star John Fiedler. It also earned two Golden Globe nominations for Best TV Series – Comedy/Musical in 1971 and 1972. In addition, it spawned a spin-off series, The New Odd Couple, which ran from 1982 to 1983.

Despite its enduring popularity, The Odd Couple has never been available on Netflix. This is likely due to the show’s complicated rights situation; since it is owned by Paramount Pictures, which is part of ViacomCBS, Netflix would have to negotiate with multiple companies in order to secure streaming rights for the series.

In recent years there have been some glimmers of hope that The Odd Couple may finally be available on Netflix: In 2018 it was reported that a new streaming service created by ViacomCBS would be launching soon with content from CBS Television Studios as well as Paramount Pictures. While this service has yet to launch, it could potentially be a way for fans of the show to stream it legally without having to use pirated copies or other illegal sources.

However, until such a service launches or Netflix negotiates a deal with ViacomCBS for The Odd Couple, fans will have to settle for reruns on cable networks or seek out other ways to watch the classic comedy series.

In conclusion, unfortunately The Odd Couple TV Series is not currently available on Netflix due to its complicated rights situation but there may be hope in the future as ViacomCBS are potentially launching their own streaming service which could give fans access to the classic comedy series.