Jack & Larry are both over the moon over their latest girlfriends, not knowing that they are actually dating the same girl (Rebecca Holden, 'Knight Rider'). Janet tries to keep the two of them from finding out, especially since Jack has promised to "break in two" any other man who would dare to make a move on her.
'A Crowded Romance' is a very funny episode that gives Joyce plenty to work with, and indeed some of the brightest moments involve her interacting with either John or Richard. There's one hysterical point where Jack is carrying Janet in the most awkward way possible. And, of course, there's the expected hilarity when we see Jack at his current job: "mechanical man" in the front window of a department store!
We do see Janet on the phone with Chrissy, although we do not see Suzannes' side of the conversation. This was actually the first episode of the fifth season to be filmed, but Suzannes' absence has less to do with her contract dispute and more to do with a strike that was going on at the time.
Furley doesn't make an appearance during this episode, but the episode is still very funny without him. John, Joyce, and Richard are all in very fine form here.
Eight out of 10.
