The Ropers

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  • TV-PG
  • 1979
  • 2 Seasons
  • 5.9  (1,184)

Stanley and Helen Roper sold their apartment complex and moved into a new one. Their characteristic quirks are intact as they deal with new neighbors and frequent visits from Helen's sister.

The Ropers is a series that ran for 2 seasons (27 episodes) between March 13, 1979 and on

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Mother's Wake
21. Mother's Wake
May 15, 1980
Helen's mother holds a wake at the Ropers' house to discuss her will, complete with presents.
Four Letter Word
20. Four Letter Word
May 8, 1980
When Stanley goes over to his brother-in-law Hubert's office to get a job, he finds two tickets for Hubert and his secretary to Acapulco.
The Rummage Sale
19. The Rummage Sale
May 1, 1980
Stanley's men's magazines are accidentally donated to a church rummage sale.
Old Flames
18. Old Flames
March 15, 1980
Stanley is jealous when Helen's old USO boyfriend wants to see her and makes himself a date with an old girlfriend.
Man About the House
17. Man About the House
March 8, 1980
After Helen volunteers Stanley to babysit David on poker night, he takes him to a game.
The Other Woman
16. The Other Woman
March 1, 1980
Helen is convinced Stanley is having an affair, when she sees him give a locket to another woman.
Family Feud
15. Family Feud
February 16, 1980
The Ropers and Brookes feud on David and Helen's birthday.
Of Mice and Horses
14. Of Mice and Horses
February 9, 1980
Ethel attempts to retrieve a valuable horse-shaped case, supposedly from the Ming Dynasty, from Helen.
Jenny's Date
13. Jenny's Date
February 2, 1980
Stanley pays the Brookes' nephew, Michael, $50 to take Jenny out on a date.
And Who's Been Sleeping in My . . . ?
12. And Who's Been Sleeping in My . . . ?
January 26, 1980
The Ropers find out that an 18-year-old girl has been living in their store room for weeks.
The Other Man
11. The Other Man
December 15, 1979
Helen asks the gardener to pose as her "Latin lover" Ramon, in order to make Stanley jealous.
The Skeleton
10. The Skeleton
December 1, 1979
Jeffrey's hobo uncle comes for a visit, just as a congressman is coming for lunch.
Helen Makes Music
9. Helen Makes Music
November 24, 1979
The Brookes and Ropers fight over the commission money Helen gets when she sells one of the townhouses to a buyer, so the Brookes decide to buy her an organ.
Pal Joey
8. Pal Joey
November 17, 1979
When Stanley gets a new (or so he tells Helen) living room suite from his friend Joey, he finds out the furniture once belonged to Helen's sister, Ethel.
Odd Couples
7. Odd Couples
November 3, 1979
When Stanley accidentally sets his kitchen on fire, Brookes thinks it's from faulty wiring and lets the Ropers stay with his family.
All Around the Clock
6. All Around the Clock
October 27, 1979
On their 23rd wedding anniversary, Stanley buys a fake antique clock that happens to resemble the Brookes' stolen clock. Helen then tries to sneak into their house to return it.
Puppy Love
5. Puppy Love
October 20, 1979
Stanley loses their dog and buys another one to try to calm Helen down.
Two for the Road
4. Two for the Road
October 13, 1979
Stanley and Jeffrey get drunk and are arrested, after both have arguments with their respective spouses.
Baby Talk
3. Baby Talk
October 6, 1979
Stanley fears that Helen will ignore him if they adopt a child. When a social worker says they're too old to adopt, he raises her spirits by giving her a dog, Muffin.
Power Play
2. Power Play
September 29, 1979
When the electricity to the Ropers' house is cut off, and Helen's sister is supposed to come for dinner, Stanley "borrows" electricity from the Brookes.
Days of Beer and Rosie
1. Days of Beer and Rosie
September 22, 1979
A man shows up at the condo and introduces himself as Stanley's son from an affair years ago. The Brookes want to send their son, David, to a private school.
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Where to Watch The Ropers
The Ropers is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Ropers on demand at Prime Video, Fandango at Home, Tubi TV, Pluto TV and Peacock Free.
  • Genres
    Comedy
  • Cast
    Norman Fell
    Audra Lindley
    Jeffrey Tambor
  • Premiere Date
    March 13, 1979
  • IMDB Rating
    5.9  (1,184)
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