Platypus Man

Season

1995

USA

6.9

Zany sitcom about the host of a cookery show who equates all of life's woes (specifically, his own ineffectual relationships with women) with the problems of cooking dishes.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Pilot

Richard hires masseuse Wendy and falls for her. It is all about the almond oils.

S1 • E2

9 1/2 Days

Richard becomes romantically involved with Lou Jr.'s teacher, played by Mary Crosby, and discovers that his lovemaking is not making the grade.

S1 • E3

The Apartment Show

In order to keep his rent controlled apartment Richard must allow the real lessee, Gina his ex-girlfriend, use of the bedroom for her trysts.

S1 • E4

NYPD Nude

Richard starts dating a woman who posed for an adult magazine and sets himself up for criticism from Lou and Tommy.

S1 • E5

Sweet Denial

Richard's girlfriend Caroline takes him to a "recycling party" where people take mates they they no longer want to date.

S1 • E6

New York on $2,000 a Day

Richard steals his devious twin brother's woman only to discover she's a high-priced call girl.

S1 • E7

Lou's the Boss

Lou and Richard have a heated argument causing Lou to quit as producer of the cooking show. Also Tommy recruits Paige in a spirts trivia contest to her displeasure.

S1 • E8

The Crush

The female security guard hired to protect Lou after he receives threats develops a crush on him.

S1 • E9

Both Sides Now

Richard suspects his doctor girlfriend is cheating on him and starts an undercover operation to find out. Lou and Tommy are overjoyed when then win an opportunity to appear on "Star Trek Voyager."