For decades, fans of Three’s Company have believed they’ve seen it all — every pratfall, every hilarious misunderstanding, every awkward moment between Jack, Janet, and Chrissy. But recently, rumors have resurfaced online about a so-called “lost episode” that was filmed in the late ’70s but never aired.
According to an anonymous crew member who worked on the show, the episode revolved around Jack Tripper accidentally entering a cooking contest where the prize was a year’s worth of rent. The problem? The script apparently took things too far with slapstick chaos, leading producers to shelve it over concerns it was “too over-the-top” for the show’s tone.
Die-hard fans are now buzzing in online forums, debating whether the episode truly exists. Some claim a rough cut may still be hidden in ABC’s archives, while others believe it was destroyed decades ago.
The excitement around this supposed “lost gem” shows how the magic of Three’s Company continues to spark curiosity. Whether or not the episode ever surfaces, the idea has fans feeling nostalgic and hopeful — proof that the sitcom still holds mysteries, even nearly half a century later.
