The Abbott and Costello Show

E01

Episode 1

★ 7.0

The Drug Store

1952-12-05 · 25m

Bud and Lou find jobs in Fields' drugstore and nearly wreck the place. This episode opens with the famous "Jonah and the Whale" routine.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 7.0

The Dentist's Office

1952-12-12 · 25m

When Lou gets a toothache he attempts to get arrested so he can receive free treatment while incarcerated.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 7.8

Jail

1952-12-19 · 25m

Lou damages Mrs. Crumbcake's waterpail and she drags him into court claiming .79 cents in damages. In jail, Lou's crazed cellmate becomes enraged whenever he hears "Niagara Falls."

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E04

Episode 4

★ 7.3

The Vacation

1952-12-26 · 25m

Bud and Lou head off to the Biltmore Hotel near Phoenix for a vacation. "Hertz U-Drive" and the "Pack-Unpack" routines are performed.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 7.8

The Birthday Party

1953-01-02 · 25m

Lou throws a birthday party for himself, but nearly poisons his guests when he puts ant paste on his hors d'oeurves instead of anti pasto. Bud throws him out and Lou consoles himself by ordering a giant decorated cake.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 7.3

Alaska

1953-01-09 · 25m

When news arrives that Lou's uncle has struck gold in Alaska, Bud and Lou plan to help him spend it.

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E07

Episode 7

★ 8.0

The Vacuum Cleaner Salesman

1953-01-16 · 25m

Bud and Lou visit an employment agency run by Mr. Fields' brother, who gives Lou a job selling vacuum cleaners door to door.

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E08

Episode 8

★ 8.0

The Army Story

1953-01-23 · 25m

Bud and Lou join the Army, where they recreate their routines from the feature film 'Buck Privates.' "Drill Routine" and "Dice Game" are performed.

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E09

Episode 9

★ 7.8

Pots and Pans

1953-01-30 · 25m

Working as a door-to-door cookware salesman, Lou prepares a dinner for his friends in hopes of moving some product. However, his honest culinary efforts are met with disaster.

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E10

Episode 10

★ 7.8

The Charity Bazaar

1953-02-06 · 25m

Bud and Lou participate in Hillary's charity bazaar, raising money with the "shell game." Lou blows his money at the kissing booth.

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E11

Episode 11

★ 6.0

The Western Story

1953-02-13 · 25m

Bud and Lou accept Hillary's invitation to visit her uncle's B-Bar-Bop ranch.

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E12

Episode 12

★ 8.0

The Haunted House

1953-02-20 · 25m

Hillary will inherit a castle if she spends one night there. Bud and Lou come along with her for protection and Lou is scared out of his mind by frightful encounters.

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E13

Episode 13

★ 7.5

Peace and Quiet

1953-02-27 · 25m

Lou sleeps all day but can't sleep at night. Bud takes him to see a psychiatrist. Eventually Bud checks him into a sanitarium for a night's rest. "Crazy House" is performed.

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E14

Episode 14

★ 7.5

Hungry

1953-03-06 · 25m

Bud and Lou visit a couple of restaurants. In one they become involved with twin waitresses. In the other, Lou has a battle with an oyster.

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E15

Episode 15

★ 7.5

The Music Lovers

1953-03-13 · 25m

Lou attempts to impress Hillary and her father with his musical abilities. While pretending to perform, Bud falls asleep and ruins the scheme.

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E16

Episode 16

★ 7.5

The Politician

1953-03-20 · 25m

Bud coaches Lou on running for public office, a political campaign that ends with Lou delivering a disastrous speech in a neighborhood park.

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E17

Episode 17

★ 6.5

The Wrestling Story

1953-03-27 · 25m

Lou and Stinky agree to settle their differences with a wrestling match. When Stinky becomes ill, his little brother Ivan the Terrible takes his place.

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E18

Episode 18

★ 7.0

Getting a Job

1953-04-03 · 25m

Bud and Lou are hired to deliver hats to the Susquehanna Hat Company on Floogle Street and encounter several lunatics on the way. Also, Stinky attempts to kill Lou by backing him into traffic. The "Loafing" routine is performed.

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E19

Episode 19

★ 6.5

Bingo the Chimp

1953-04-10 · 25m

Mike the Cop tells Lou that he must have a license for his pet chimp. But Lou accidentally applies for a marriage license.

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E20

Episode 20

★ 7.3

Hillary's Birthday

1953-04-17 · 25m

While shopping for Hillary's birthday present, Lou nearly destroys a grocery store. Later, at her party, Mr. Fields becomes upset about the noise.

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E21

Episode 21

★ 6.5

The Television Show

1953-04-24 · 25m

Lou is a contestant on a TV quiz show where he wins a pack of bubblegum. Their neighbor slips on a piece of gum and takes them to court.

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E22

Episode 22

★ 6.5

Las Vegas

1953-05-01 · 25m

Bud and Lou pay $90 for a car and head for Las Vegas, where Lou takes part in a violent game of billiards. The "mudder/fodder" routine is performed.

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E23

Episode 23

★ 6.5

Little Old Lady

1953-05-08 · 25m

Bud and Lou attempt to help an old lady who has been evicted. They raise $300 and she uses the money to bet on a racehorse.

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E24

Episode 24

★ 8.0

The Actors' Home

1953-05-15 · 25m

Bud is taken away to an old actors' home where he and Lou perform their famous "Who's on first?" routine.

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E25

Episode 25

★ 6.5

Police Rookies

1953-05-22 · 25m

Mike the Cop helps Bud and Lou enroll in the Police Rookie School, where Lou blows up the gymnasium while playing with a hand grenade.

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E26

Episode 26

★ 6.5

Safari

1953-05-29 · 25m

When Bingo gets sick, the whole gang travels to Africa to find his parents.

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