Three's Company

Right now you can watch Three's Company in the US on Peacock Premium and Philo — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Every one of its 8 seasons holds up. With 185 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. John Ritter is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it on Peacock Premium whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Three's Company keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Three's Company from the crowd. When two single girls, Janet and Chrissy, need a roommate to share their Santa Monica apartment, they decide to offer a room to Jack, a man they find passed out in the bathtub after the going-away party for their last roommate. However, hijinks ensure when Jack must pretend to be gay in order to throw off the scent of the trio's conservative landlady. Between them, John Ritter and Joyce DeWitt carry the comedy without ever forcing it. 8 seasons (1977–1984) gave the story room most shows never get. Three's Company earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Three's Company respects your intelligence. Viewers who responded to New Girl will find a lot to like here too. 8 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. John Ritter's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Three's Company wrapped up in 1984, created by Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke — and 8 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.