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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Upcoming TV Airings

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Thursday, July 18

The Twitch

Season 1 • Episode 13

Bilko must recruit soldiers to attend a lecture on Beethoven.

Friday, July 19

Reunion

Season 1 • Episode 14

Army life takes on a new meaning for Bilko.

Saturday, July 20

Rich Kid

Season 1 • Episode 15

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

Tuesday, July 23

Hollywood

Season 1 • Episode 16

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

Wednesday, July 24

Investigation

Season 1 • Episode 17

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

Thursday, July 25

Kids in Trailers

Season 1 • Episode 18

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

Friday, July 26

Revolutionary War

Season 1 • Episode 19

Bilko learns his ancestor served with Washington.

Saturday, July 27

Transfer

Season 1 • Episode 20

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

Tuesday, July 30

The Rest Cure

Season 1 • Episode 21

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

Wednesday, July 31

Dinner at Sowicis

Season 1 • Episode 22

Bilko decides to demonstrate married life for Joan.

Thursday, August 1

Army Memoirs

Season 1 • Episode 23

Three angry GIs tell Hall of Bilko's misconduct.

Friday, August 2

Miss America

Season 1 • Episode 24

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

Saturday, August 3

The Court-Martial

Season 1 • Episode 25

Bilko is blamed when a chimpanzee is inducted.