Ep 5. Jack the Giant Killer

Jack Tripper, a culinary student, is up against a big challenge in Three's Company season 1 episode 5, "Jack the Giant Killer". Jack's girlfriend, Chrissy, is throwing a dinner party and Jack is tasked with cooking the main course, a roast. However, Jack has never cooked a roast before and is unsure of how to go about it.

To add to his stress, Mr. Roper, the landlord of the apartment complex where Jack and Chrissy live, shows up unannounced and demands to see the apartment. The problem is, Jack and his roommates, Janet and Chrissy, have been hiding their living situation from Mr. Roper by pretending that Jack is gay and living with two female roommates. This sets off a string of misunderstandings and wild antics as Jack tries to simultaneously impress his girlfriend and fool Mr. Roper.

Despite the chaos, Jack must focus on the task at hand and figure out how to cook a roast. He turns to his neighbor Larry, a self-proclaimed ladies' man, for advice on cooking meat. However, Larry proves to be more of a distraction than a help as he tries to woo Chrissy. Meanwhile, Janet tries to distract Mr. Roper by pretending to be Jack's girlfriend, adding another layer of mistaken identity to the mix.

As the night wears on, Jack's cooking skills are put to the test as he juggles multiple dishes in the kitchen. His determination to impress Chrissy leads him to try and save a shrinking roast by stuffing it with paper towels. When the roast inevitably goes up in flames, Jack must think quickly and improvise a new dish using whatever ingredients he has on hand. Will Jack be able to pull off a successful dinner party despite all of the obstacles in his way?

"Jack the Giant Killer" is a comedic episode filled with mistaken identities, misunderstandings, and over-the-top physical comedy. It showcases the talents of John Ritter as Jack, Joyce DeWitt as Janet, and Suzanne Somers as Chrissy. The episode also introduces Norman Fell as Mr. Roper, the nosy landlord who always seems to be one step ahead of Jack and his roommates.

Overall, "Jack the Giant Killer" is a hilarious episode that demonstrates the classic sitcom formula Three's Company is known for, with a mix of physical and situational comedy, misunderstandings, and witty one-liners. It's a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone looking for a good laugh.