The Odd Couple Cliche - Troped!

Name: The Odd Couple Cliche - Troped!
Uploaded: 2026-09-24T16:54:04-04:00
Description: In this episode of Troped, we're taking a look at the Odd Couple, its origins, and the most memorable examples of it in pop culture.

VOICE OVER: Eric Cohen

Written by Michael Wynands

Odd Couples are everywhere - from Riggs and Murtaugh of the Lethal Weapon franchise, to the leads of sitcoms like Two and a Half Men and 2 Broke Girls, and even The Odd Couple! This trope will never go away, but while some odd couples are basic and boring, others can be new and exciting. In this episode of WatchMojo's Troped, we'll take a look at where this trope comes from, and all the strange, interesting, and straight-up weird ways it's played out over the years.

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