Stanley has a major surprise in store for Helen for their latest wedding anniversary. Just going by the things he says, the roommates naturally completely misinterpret what he's planning (selling the building and moving away), thinking that he aims to leave Helen for another woman. So Jack thinks that he has to "talk Roper out of it", while Janet & Chrissy have a terrible time getting up the courage to break the "bad news" to Helen.
Where would this series be if it weren't for characters always getting the wrong impression? This concept certainly always provided fertile ground for some big laughs, and did prove to be a winning formula - if undeniably predictable at times.
Chrissy figures in some of the most priceless moments, especially when she keeps wailing as Helen goes on about how happy she is, or when she utters a long-winded "Chrissy-ism" that leads to a dumbfounded expression on Helens' face.
One nice moment has Stanley actually saying "What the Hell" and hugging Jack as the roommates begin to say their goodbyes to the Ropers.
It's bittersweet knowing that this episode signified an upcoming end to this era in the series' history. Fortunately, Don Knotts proved to be a HYSTERICAL replacement as Mr. Furley.
The final coda, with Jack thinking he'll finally be "free and clear" and won't have to masquerade as a gay man any longer is also quite funny.
Eight out of 10.
Where would this series be if it weren't for characters always getting the wrong impression? This concept certainly always provided fertile ground for some big laughs, and did prove to be a winning formula - if undeniably predictable at times.
Chrissy figures in some of the most priceless moments, especially when she keeps wailing as Helen goes on about how happy she is, or when she utters a long-winded "Chrissy-ism" that leads to a dumbfounded expression on Helens' face.
One nice moment has Stanley actually saying "What the Hell" and hugging Jack as the roommates begin to say their goodbyes to the Ropers.
It's bittersweet knowing that this episode signified an upcoming end to this era in the series' history. Fortunately, Don Knotts proved to be a HYSTERICAL replacement as Mr. Furley.
The final coda, with Jack thinking he'll finally be "free and clear" and won't have to masquerade as a gay man any longer is also quite funny.
Eight out of 10.
