Occasional Wife
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Season 1
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Peter and Greta set up housekeeping and purchase a wedding ring. They hold a wedding reception at Peter's apartment and just before Mr. Brahms and the guests arrive his girlfriend Marilyn appears. Peter whisks her upstairs to Greta's apartment via the fire escape. The man-in-the-middle is watching a romance movie on TV but eventually shuts it off in favor of the fire escape action. Peter and Greta successfully pull off the reception despite a few small slip-ups and a drunken Marilyn showing up, who they pass off as Peter's sister. Greta leaves to go on a date but Peter's mother calls, she's just heard he was married and wants to meet Greta which sends Peter up the fire escape calling for Greta.
Occasional Trouble
Peter's mother sees Greta kissing another man and confides in Mr. Brahms, who hires detective Will Yates. Peter's secretary Miss Wilson tips him off to the situation. Greta refuses to give up her date that night so they go to a movie where they plan to ditch Yates, who sits behind them. The next day he goes to Greta's apartment and tells Greta he knows the truth and wants money to buy his silence. Peter finds out Yates has a jealous wife and he and Greta try to get Yates in a compromising photo. This involves a last minute discovery that Peter's camera is out of film and a druggist who has a difficult time counting. The man-in-the-middle views the action while playing poker with a friend who cheats.
The Rivalry
Peter and Greta are invited to the Brahms' country house in Connecticutt for the weekend along with backstabbing office rival Wally Frick and his wife Vera. Peter sees an opportunity to discuss an ad campaign with Mr. Brahms but Greta has a date with Bernie, which she reluctantly breaks. Wally and Vera do their conniving best to foil Peter, meanwhile Bernie has found out where Greta is and shows up at the Brahms'. Greta and Peter let him in a bedroom window and tell him Peter is her brother who has violent tendancies and that they are really at a rest home. Bernie leaves and the others hear an intruder. Figuring it's Bernie, Peter rushes out, makes it sound good and sends Bernie on his way. He succeeds in impressing Brahms but later faints when he finds out the police caught the real prowler, an escaped convicted murderer
He Who Burns Bridges
Peter accepts a job with another company where his advancement won't be hindered by being a bachelor. He writes a scathing letter to Mr. Brahms exposing the entire setup with Greta. He then goes home and tells Greta their occasional marriage is over. Peter finds out the next day that the man who hired him has been let go, so he's not hired. Peter goes through the mail in Mr. Brahms' office but doesn't have time to get his letter back so he ends up hiring a shady character to break into the office with him and retrieve it. He then has to renegotiate the terms of Greta's employment before she'll agree to continue their ""marriage"".
I Do, We Don't
Peter's mother wants them to re-enact their ""marriage"" in a church so Greta and Peter hire an actor to ""marry"" them. Peter's mother also brings along her own minister just in case, as well as inviting Mr. and Mrs. Brahms and others to the ceremony. The actor, Frank Mastin, gets stage fright and is late, leaving worries that the real minister might perform the wedding. Mastin's agent reminds him of the animated movie he did and after he starts the ceremony he forgets his lines but continues with the ones from the movie in which he married Mr. Bear and Miss Antelope. Peter's mother loves the service and hires the ""minister"" to perform a future wedding for Peter's cousin. The man-in-the-middle tries to hang a picture as the action ensues.
The Promotion
Mr. Brahms summons Greta to his office in order to surprise her with the news he is promoting Peter and giving him a raise and asks Greta to have Peter call him later that evening. Greta tries to do so but Peter is busy romancing Ginger Snap in his apartment and ignores her attempts. Peter finally gets the message after again renogiating his deal with Greta. The next day at Peter's new office Ginger shows up looking for an earring and gets the job as Peter's secretary. Then, in walks Greta and Ginger finds out he is married. Ginger and Greta become friends and Peter is literally left holding the grocery bags. On one fire escape trip Peter and Greta pause long enough to each take a sip from the man-in-the-middles coffee cup.
No Cookie for Dessert
Peter and Greta both have dates planned when Mr. Brahms shows up unexpectedly with his niece Amanda, asking Peter if she can stay overnight. Peter postpones his date with Cookie and Greta delays hers. Amanda suddenly doubles over in pain. Peter calls the doctor and, after paying the fee, finds out there is nothing wrong. Amanda admits she wants to be actress. She has also figured out Peter and Greta are not married and tries to blackmail Peter into paying for acting lessons. Mr. and Mrs. Brahms arrive and Amanda tells them the entire story. Peter and Greta think they are doomed until Mr. Brahms says Amanda is a pathological liar. Cookie arrives while Peter and Greta are dining on steak and hits Peter with her handbag. The man-in-the-middle is seen dressed in a tuxedo preparing to go out.
Danger! Woman at Work
Greta needs to supplement her income and takes a job at an employment agency. Her boss Gordon asks her to dinner. Meanwhile, Peter, Wally Frick and their wives have been asked by Mr. Brahms to help entertain an out-of-town buyer. Greta will not break her date so Peter tells Mr. Brahms she is sick and he says Peter should stay home. Instead Peter takes Marilyn to an expensive restaurant where they run into Greta and Gordon. Marilyn and Gordon hit it off and are lost in a world of their own. The Brahms' walk by Peter and Greta's table and are glad to see Greta has recovered. They join the Brahms, Fricks and guest buyer and through charming diplomacy Peter manages to stick Wally with the dinner check while garnering Mr. Brahms' thanks. The man-in-the-middle is seen trying a hair restoration treatment.
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Stream Occasional Wife online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed comedy series originally produced in English and released in 1966, it's earned a solid 8.0/10 from 3 viewers worldwide.
About Occasional Wife
Occasional Wife delivers a memorable viewing experience that fans of the genre keep coming back to. Across 1 season and 30 episodes, originally airing on NBC.
Occasional Wife Cast and Characters
The cast features Michael Callan (as Peter Christopher), Patricia Harty (as Greta Patterson), Jack Collins (as Max Brahms), Vin Scully (as Narrator), and Bryan O'Byrne (as Man in the Middle). Their performances are a major reason Occasional Wife has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Occasional Wife keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Occasional Wife have?
Occasional Wife has 30 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Occasional Wife good? What's the rating?
Occasional Wife holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 3 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Occasional Wife?
The main cast includes Michael Callan, Patricia Harty, Jack Collins, and Vin Scully, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Occasional Wife available in English?
Yes — Occasional Wife was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Occasional Wife released?
Occasional Wife first aired in 1966.
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You can watch Occasional Wife online for free on Bowood.TV. All 30 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Occasional Wife have?
Occasional Wife currently has 1 season and a total of 30 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Occasional Wife about?
Occasional Wife is a comedy series available to stream on Bowood.TV. It belongs to the Comedy genre.
In which language is Occasional Wife originally available?
Occasional Wife was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Occasional Wife first released?
Occasional Wife first premiered on September 13, 1966 (1966). The series has since concluded its run.
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