The Phil Silvers Show

The Phil Silvers Show - CBS

CBS

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1955

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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 Seasons142 Episodes

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Wednesday, August 20

Transfer

Season 1 • Episode 20

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

Thursday, August 21

The Rest Cure

Season 1 • Episode 21

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

Friday, August 22

Dinner at Sowicis

Season 1 • Episode 22

Bilko decides to demonstrate married life for Joan.

Saturday, August 23

Army Memoirs

Season 1 • Episode 23

Three angry GIs tell Hall of Bilko's misconduct.

Tuesday, August 26

Miss America

Season 1 • Episode 24

A bashful soldier has Bilko believing that a potential Miss America lives near Roseville.

Wednesday, August 27

The Court-Martial

Season 1 • Episode 25

Bilko is blamed when a chimpanzee is inducted.

Thursday, August 28

Furlough in New York

Season 1 • Episode 26

Furloughed Bilko tries to avoid Joan in New York.

Friday, August 29

The Big Uranium Strike

Season 1 • Episode 27

Bilko finds uranium beneath Hall's living room.

Saturday, August 30

Bilko and the Beast

Season 1 • Episode 28

Hall sends a tough sergeant to take care of Bilko's easygoing platoon.

Tuesday, September 2

The Physical Check Up

Season 1 • Episode 29

Bilko tries a 20-mile hike to prove he's fit.

Wednesday, September 3

Recruiting Sergeant

Season 1 • Episode 30

Bilko gets a hot racing tip, but cannot place a bet.

Thursday, September 4

Hair

Season 1 • Episode 31

Bilko wishes he weren't bald when Joan dates a wavy-haired corporal.

Friday, September 5

The Con Men

Season 1 • Episode 32

Bilko tries to teach Doberman about card sharks.

Saturday, September 6

War Games

Season 1 • Episode 33

Bilko finds himself caught between a wedding and Army maneuvers.