The Phil Silvers Show

The Phil Silvers Show - CBS

CBS

Series

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 Seasons142 Episodes

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Upcoming TV Airings

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Thursday, March 12

Bilko and the Beast

Season 1 • Episode 28

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

Friday, March 13

The Physical Check Up

Season 1 • Episode 29

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

Saturday, March 14

Recruiting Sergeant

Season 1 • Episode 30

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

Tuesday, March 17

Hair

Season 1 • Episode 31

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

Wednesday, March 18

The Con Men

Season 1 • Episode 32

Bilko tries to teach Doberman about card sharks.

Thursday, March 19

War Games

Season 1 • Episode 33

Bilko finds himself caught between a wedding and Army maneuvers.

Friday, March 20

Bilko in Wall Street

Season 1 • Episode 34

Bilko helps a former Army friend get ahead in a large banking house.

Saturday, March 21

Platoon in the Movies

Season 2 • Episode 1

Bilko produces a musical comedy training film.

Tuesday, March 24

It's for the Birds

Season 2 • Episode 2

A quiz-show winner suffers amnesia after getting bumped on the head.

Wednesday, March 25

Bilko Goes to College

Season 2 • Episode 3

Bilko is assigned to teach a college course.

Thursday, March 26

The Girl From Italy

Season 2 • Episode 4

Bilko helps a friend find a new love.

Friday, March 27

The Face on the Recruiting Poster

Season 2 • Episode 5

Doberman is accidentally put on a recruiting poster.

Saturday, March 28

Bilko's War Against Culture

Season 2 • Episode 6

An attractive WAC is assigned to Fort Baxter to keep the men's minds off gambling.