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Season 1 – Buffalo Bill

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A radio personality uses his peers to try to get his way.
Buffalo Bill — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Buffalo Bill bucks against the traditional sitcom mold by corralling its humor around an irredeemably despicable lead, made hysterical by Dabney Coleman at his rakish best.

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Fred Rothenberg Associated Press 07/18/2022
It's a tour de force performance for the dynamic Coleman, a real one-man show. Go to Full Review Michele Greppi Atlanta Journal-Constitution 07/18/2022
Bittinger may be the lowest form of life, but Buffalo Bill deserves the highest order of praise. Go to Full Review Marilynn Preston Chicago Tribune 07/18/2022
The writing is strong, the comedy comes out of character, the characters are well outlined and the ensemble works well together, cozy and comical and, in some moments, reminiscent of the old Mary Tyler Moore Show. Go to Full Review Diane Holloway Austin American-Statesman 07/18/2022
Buffalo Bill is a dark comedy that makes you wince and groan with embarrassment first and then snicker and grin. Go to Full Review Bill Carter Baltimore Sun 07/18/2022
Buffalo Bill is thoroughly unlikable. And with Dabney Coleman playing him, he is thoroughly believable. Go to Full Review Josh Kornbluth Boston Phoenix 07/18/2022
Buffalo Bill Bittinger may have fewer redeeming qualities than toxic waste, but he's a whole lot funnier; by trusting his basest instincts, he seems to have found the golden mean. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
Buffalo Bill — Season 1

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Dabney Coleman

Bill Bittinger

Max Wright

Karl Shub

Joanna Cassidy

Jo Jo White

Geena Davis

Wendy Killian

Charlie Robinson

Newdell

Meshach Taylor

Tony

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 1, 1983 Pilot Bill views an anchorman's death as a job opportunity. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 8, 1983 Buffalo Beat Bill rejects the addition of a woman co-host. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 15, 1983 Woody Quits When Woody quits, Newdell becomes stage manager. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 22, 1983 Buffalo Bill and the Movies Aspiring actor Bill woos a woman film producer. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 29, 1983 Bill Proposes To Bill's astonishment, Jo Jo accepts his proposal. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 13, 1983 Buffalo Bill Gets M*A*S*H*ed Bill works in a used-car lot after his show is axed. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 20, 1983 Guess Who's Coming to Buffalo? Bill's actions force Wendy to face the truth about him. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 27, 1983 Below the Belt Bill's long-lost daughter spoils his dream with Jo Jo; Melanie announces she is moving in with Newdell. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 3, 1983 Ratings Slipping ratings send Bill on a search for the cause. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 10, 1983 True Love Bill woos Melanie's flutist friend. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 17, 1983 The Fan A mystery woman claims Bill is her child's father. Details

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Season Info

Network
NBC
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 1, 1983