
One is neat, one is a slob. Both are divorced and need a place to stay. That's how fussy photographer Felix Unger and sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison end up sharing a New York City apartment. The arguments are endless but funny; it's like watching your parents fight.
Oscar books Felix's band as payment for a poker loss.
Felix's daughter runs away from home so she can follow her recording idol, Paul Williams.
Oscar takes a job with a radio station as a sports talk show host.
Oscar starts dating an old flame and decides he would like to marry her.