Ep 12. The God Couple

The Odd Couple season 3 episode 12, titled "The God Couple," follows the two main characters, Felix and Oscar, as they attempt to put together a charity auction at their apartment building. Things become complicated when two individuals bidding on an item each claim to be religious figures- one claims to be God, while the other claims to be the Devil.

The episode opens with the neighbors preparing for the upcoming auction. Felix is busy organizing the items and preparing them for display, while Oscar is in charge of the refreshments. As the auction begins, tension arises when two bidders start to compete for a valuable item- a painting that supposedly depicts God. The first bidder, a humble-looking man in a suit, insists that he is God and that the painting belongs to him. The second bidder, a slightly menacing man who claims to be the Devil, argues that the painting rightfully belongs to him.

Felix and Oscar are caught in the middle of this bizarre conflict and struggle to keep the auction moving smoothly. The other bidders become restless as the arguing continues and a bidding war quickly ensues. Felix and Oscar eventually decide to call a halt to the auction and discuss the matter with the two bidders. The Devil argues that he has the right to the painting because it portrays him as he believes he should be- powerful and intimidating. God argues that the painting is his because he is the creator of all things and deserves to be recognized as such.

Felix tries to reason with the bidders by suggesting they switch items- the Devil can have a painting that depicts him positively, while God can have another valuable item. However, the Devil refuses to budge and insists on having the painting of God. The situation becomes increasingly difficult as the Devil starts to threaten the other bidders and cause chaos, forcing Felix and Oscar to take action.

The two main characters end up trying to settle the conflict between the two bidders by staging a mock trial to determine who is the true owner of the painting. The trial ends up being a comedic affair, with Felix and Oscar acting as the lawyers while the other bidders serve as the jury. The trial becomes increasingly absurd, with both God and the Devil making outlandish claims and arguments.

As the trial proceeds, Felix becomes more and more obsessed with being the judge and imposing justice. Oscar, sensing that the situation is getting out of hand, tries to tone down Felix's obsession with justice and soothe the other bidders. Ultimately, the trial ends in a stalemate, and the two bidders eventually agree to share the painting, with each bidder having the painting half of the year.

The episode concludes with the auction ending on a positive note, despite the initial chaos caused by the God and Devil bidders. Felix and Oscar are relieved that they were able to resolve the situation and host a successful auction. The other neighbors are happy with their purchases and the proceeds will go towards a good cause. As the episode ends, the viewers are left to ponder the odd nature of people, and how even in the most unlikely situations we can find common ground and resolve conflict.