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Season 1 – The Phil Silvers Show

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Ernie Bilko directs extracurricular activities at an army camp.

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04/05/2019 This is a classic TV series. This was confirmed critically with its winning the Emmy for Best Comedy Series, Best Actor, Best Writing. The cast is great, full of all the old comedians/character actors of the day. During it's 4 year run, it won many Emmys. A great entertaining show all around. See more Read all reviews
The Phil Silvers Show — Season 1

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Phil Silvers

MSgt. Ernest G. Bilko

Harvey Lembeck

Cpl. Rocco Barbella

Allan Melvin

Cpl. Steve Henshaw

Paul Ford

Col. John T. Hall

Maurice Gosfield

Pvt. Duane Doberman

Herbie Faye

Cpl. Sam Fender

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 20, 1955 New Recruits Bilko tries to recoup his gambling losses. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 27, 1955 The Empty Store Bilko refuses to reveal why he bought an empty store. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 4, 1955 WAC A WAC sergeant and Bilko compete for the right to have the use of a personal jeep. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 11, 1955 The Horse Bilko and his cohorts invest in an ailing race horse. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 18, 1955 A.W.O.L. Bilko heads to Chicago to pick up an AWOL soldier. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 25, 1955 Boxer Bilko discovers that a platoon member is a former Golden Gloves champion. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 1, 1955 The Hoodlum An insubordinate GI thwarts Bilko's drive for glory. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 8, 1955 Mardi Gras A society girl refuses to be the queen of the Motor Pool Mardi Gras. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 15, 1955 Eating Contest Bilko bets on a soldier who is participating in an eating contest. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 22, 1955 The Centennial Hall wants the gambling stopped at Fort Baxter. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 29, 1955 Bivouac Bilko pretends he has a rare disease when he hears about plans for a bivouac. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 6, 1955 Singing Contest Bilko enters his platoon in a singing contest. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 13, 1955 The Twitch Bilko must recruit soldiers to attend a lecture on Beethoven. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 20, 1955 Reunion Army life takes on a new meaning for Bilko. Details Episode 15 Aired Dec 27, 1955 Rich Kid Bilko sees a rich GI as a ticket to saloon ownership. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 3, 1956 Hollywood Bilko is off to Hollywood to serve as technical adviser for a film. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 10, 1956 Investigation Bilko learns that Congress is planning to examine wasteful military projects. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 17, 1956 Kids in Trailers Bilko baby-sits in a trailer for a GI on furlough. Details Episode 19 Aired Jan 24, 1956 Revolutionary War Bilko learns his ancestor served with Washington. Details Episode 20 Aired Jan 31, 1956 Transfer Bilko requests a transfer after his commanding officer's restrictions bother him. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 7, 1956 The Rest Cure Bilko whips up a zany play that he hopes will land the gang in a rest camp. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 14, 1956 Dinner at Sowicis Bilko decides to demonstrate married life for Joan. Details Episode 23 Aired Feb 21, 1956 Army Memoirs Three angry GIs tell Hall of Bilko's misconduct. Details Episode 24 Aired Feb 28, 1956 Miss America A bashful soldier has Bilko believing that a potential Miss America lives near Roseville. Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 6, 1956 The Court-Martial Bilko is blamed when a chimpanzee is inducted. Details Episode 26 Aired Mar 13, 1956 Furlough in New York Furloughed Bilko tries to avoid Joan in New York. Details Episode 27 Aired Mar 20, 1956 The Big Uranium Strike Bilko finds uranium beneath Hall's living room. Details Episode 28 Aired Mar 27, 1956 Bilko and the Beast Hall sends a tough sergeant to take care of Bilko's easygoing platoon. Details Episode 29 Aired Apr 10, 1956 The Physical Check Up Bilko tries a 20-mile hike to prove he's fit. Details Episode 30 Aired Apr 17, 1956 Recruiting Sergeant Bilko gets a hot racing tip, but cannot place a bet. Details Episode 31 Aired Apr 24, 1956 Hair Bilko wishes he weren't bald when Joan dates a wavy-haired corporal. Details Episode 32 Aired May 1, 1956 The Con Men Bilko tries to teach Doberman about card sharks. Details Episode 33 Aired May 8, 1956 War Games Bilko finds himself caught between a wedding and Army maneuvers. Details Episode 34 Aired May 15, 1956 Bilko in Wall Street Bilko helps a former Army friend get ahead in a large banking house. Details

Season Info

Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 20, 1955