The Phil Silvers Show

The Phil Silvers Show - CBS

CBS

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1955

TVG

Sitcom

Crafty Army Master Sergeant Ernie Bilko tries to manipulate the system and his fellow soldiers to his advantage, often leading to humorous predicaments.

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1955–1959 Series 4 Seasons 142 Episodes

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Upcoming TV Airings

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Friday, April 17

The Centennial

Season 1 • Episode 10

Hall wants the gambling stopped at Fort Baxter.

Saturday, April 18

Bivouac

Season 1 • Episode 11

Bilko pretends he has a rare disease when he hears about plans for a bivouac.

Tuesday, April 21

Singing Contest

Season 1 • Episode 12

Bilko enters his platoon in a singing contest.

Wednesday, April 22

The Twitch

Season 1 • Episode 13

Bilko must recruit soldiers to attend a lecture on Beethoven.

Thursday, April 23

Reunion

Season 1 • Episode 14

Army life takes on a new meaning for Bilko.

Friday, April 24

Rich Kid

Season 1 • Episode 15

Bilko sees a rich GI as a ticket to saloon ownership.

Saturday, April 25

Hollywood

Season 1 • Episode 16

Bilko is off to Hollywood to serve as technical adviser for a film.

Tuesday, April 28

Investigation

Season 1 • Episode 17

Bilko learns that Congress is planning to examine wasteful military projects.

Wednesday, April 29

Kids in Trailers

Season 1 • Episode 18

Bilko baby-sits in a trailer for a GI on furlough.

Thursday, April 30

Revolutionary War

Season 1 • Episode 19

Bilko learns his ancestor served with Washington.

Friday, May 1

Transfer

Season 1 • Episode 20

Bilko requests a transfer after his commanding officer's restrictions bother him.

Saturday, May 2

The Rest Cure

Season 1 • Episode 21

Bilko whips up a zany play that he hopes will land the gang in a rest camp.