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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Saturday, February 7

A.W.O.L.

Season 1 • Episode 5

Bilko heads to Chicago to pick up an AWOL soldier.

Tuesday, February 10

Boxer

Season 1 • Episode 6

Bilko discovers that a platoon member is a former Golden Gloves champion.

Wednesday, February 11

The Hoodlum

Season 1 • Episode 7

An insubordinate GI thwarts Bilko's drive for glory.

Thursday, February 12

Mardi Gras

Season 1 • Episode 8

A society girl refuses to be the queen of the Motor Pool Mardi Gras.

Friday, February 13

Eating Contest

Season 1 • Episode 9

Bilko bets on a soldier who is participating in an eating contest.

Saturday, February 14

The Centennial

Season 1 • Episode 10

Hall wants the gambling stopped at Fort Baxter.

Tuesday, February 17

Bivouac

Season 1 • Episode 11

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

Wednesday, February 18

Singing Contest

Season 1 • Episode 12

Bilko enters his platoon in a singing contest.

Thursday, February 19

The Twitch

Season 1 • Episode 13

Bilko must recruit soldiers to attend a lecture on Beethoven.

Friday, February 20

Reunion

Season 1 • Episode 14

Army life takes on a new meaning for Bilko.

Saturday, February 21

Rich Kid

Season 1 • Episode 15

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

Tuesday, February 24

Hollywood

Season 1 • Episode 16

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