The Phil Silvers Show

4 Seasons 1955 - 2001 TV-G 30m 8.4

Master Sergeant Bilko, regularly helped by the soldiers at Fort Baxter's motor pool, spends little time performing his duties by constantly trying to obtain money through various get-rich-quick scams and promotions.

Sergeant Ernie Bilko is the ultimate con man. He runs the motor pool at a small Kansas U.S. Army Camp. Colonel Hall, nominally in charge of the base, tries to keep Bilko's plans in check. Bilko runs every money making scheme that he thinks he can pull off. Midnight cruises on landing craft, tank rides, poker games, and an interesting deal with local service stations for spare parts for Jeep tires.

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Episodes:

Episode 1 New Recruits

1. New Recruits

Aired: Sep 20, 1955

Bilko needs a new bankroll for tomorrow night's poker game, so he looks to hi...

Episode 2 The Empty Store

2. The Empty Store

Aired: Sep 27, 1955

Sgt Bilko is still reeling from his losses at poker. He hears a member from h...

Episode 3 The WAC

Aired: Oct 4, 1955

Bilko's plan to volunteer for a special duty that would provide him with his ...

Episode 4 The Horse

Aired: Oct 11, 1955

Bilko uses the platoon fund to buy ailing racehorse, 'Bell Boy.' Smuggling th...

Episode 5 A.W.O.L.

Aired: Oct 18, 1955

Sgt Bilko is sent to Chicago to bring back one of his AWOL privates who has g...

Episode 6 The Boxer

Aired: Oct 25, 1955

As the company boxing match draws near, Bilko tries to turn the lack of a com...

Episode 7 The Hoodlum

Aired: Oct 31, 1955

Sgt. Bilko's attempt to win soldier of the month becomes complicated when he ...

Episode 8 Mardi Gras

Aired: Nov 7, 1955

The platoon's preparations for the Mardi Gras progress with Private Doberman ...

Episode 9 The Eating Contest

9. The Eating Contest

Aired: Nov 14, 1955

Company B constantly loses all bets against rival Company A, but upon the arr...

Episode 10 The Centennial

10. The Centennial

Aired: Nov 21, 1955

A special services officer arrives at the base and begins a program of offeri...

Episode 11 Bivouac

Aired: Nov 28, 1955

Sgt. Bilko must come up with a new ailment to avoid annual maneuvers, and thi...

Episode 12 The Singing Contest

12. The Singing Contest

Aired: Dec 5, 1955

Sgt Bilko realizes a singing competition could be the platoon's way to warmth...

Episode 13 The Twitch

Aired: Dec 12, 1955

Colonel Hall announces he is cracking down on the rampant gambling on the bas...

Episode 14 The Reunion

14. The Reunion

Aired: Dec 19, 1955

Sgt Bilko is granted a 10 day leave. He is excited when he realizes the 10 ye...

Episode 15 Rich Kid

Aired: Dec 26, 1955

Bilko thinks he can make a small fortune if he can open a new bar and grill b...

Episode 16 Hollywood

Aired: Jan 2, 1956

A Hollywood producer is planning to make a war film, but needs someone who se...

Episode 17 The Investigation

17. The Investigation

Aired: Jan 9, 1956

A committee formed to investigate waste in the Army chooses Bilko's command t...

Episode 18 Kids in the Trailer

18. Kids in the Trailer

Aired: Jan 16, 1956

Bilko finds out the wife of one of his platoon privates has arrived in town u...

Episode 19 The Revolutionary War

19. The Revolutionary War

Aired: Jan 23, 1956

Bilko is sent a box or artifacts from his Aunt which suggests that one of his...

Episode 20 Bilko's Transfer

20. Bilko's Transfer

Aired: Jan 30, 1956

Col Hall decides he's had enough of Sgt Bilko's antics. He arranges to have h...

Episode 21 Bilko's Rest Cure

21. Bilko's Rest Cure

Aired: Feb 6, 1956

During a heat wave, Bilko schemes to be sent to cooler climes. When his reque...

Episode 22 Dinner at Sowici's

22. Dinner at Sowici's

Aired: Feb 13, 1956

After Sgt. Bilko and casual girlfriend Sgt. Hogan attend a wedding, Sgt. Bilk...

Episode 23 Army Memoirs

23. Army Memoirs

Aired: Feb 20, 1956

Bilko comes under pressure when the other sergeants complain about his activi...

Episode 24 Miss America

24. Miss America

Aired: Feb 27, 1956

Bilko is concerned his latest money making scheme, platoon sweetheart, has fa...

Episode 25 The Court Martial

25. The Court Martial

Aired: Mar 5, 1956

Colonel Hall is attempting to set a new Army record for inducting new recruit...

Episode 26 Furlough in New York

26. Furlough in New York

Aired: Mar 12, 1956

Ernie and Joan decide it's a good idea to take a break from each other. They ...

Episode 27 The Big Uranium Strike

27. The Big Uranium Strike

Aired: Mar 19, 1956

Bilko gets word that uranium has been discovered on farms adjoining Fort Baxt...

Episode 28 Bilko and the Beast

28. Bilko and the Beast

Aired: Mar 26, 1956

A new drill sergeant arrives at the base. Bilko sees a new mark to skim money...

Episode 29 The Physical Check-Up

29. The Physical Check-Up

Aired: Apr 9, 1956

Bilko is convinced that Colonel Hall is trying to get him kicked out of the a...

Episode 30 The Recruiting Sergeant

30. The Recruiting Sergeant

Aired: Apr 16, 1956

Bilko gets a hot tip for a horse race in New York. He is broke and concerned ...

Episode 31 Bilko's Hair

31. Bilko's Hair

Aired: Apr 23, 1956

Bilko is in trouble with his girlfriend. She becomes frustrated at Bilkos lov...

Episode 32 The Con Men

32. The Con Men

Aired: May 1, 1956

Doberman receives $500.00 but loses it at poker when he meets three strangers...

Episode 33 War Games

Aired: May 8, 1956

Bilko agrees to be the best man at the wedding of one of his men; but the wed...

Episode 34 Bilko on Wall Street

34. Bilko on Wall Street

Aired: May 15, 1956

Bilko is excited when he is invited to spend a furlough in New York with an o...

Main Cast

Phil Silvers Ernest Bilko

Harvey Lembeck Rocco Barbella

Paul Ford John Hall

Allan Melvin Steve Henshaw

Billy Sands Dino Paparelli

Elisabeth Fraser MSgt. Joan Hogan

Maurice Gosfield

Maurice Gosfield Duane Doberman

Philippa Bevans Lt. Hilda Swenson, RN

Bob Hastings MSgt. Baycher

Herbie Faye Sam Fender

Walter Cartier

Walter Cartier Pvt. Claude Dillingham

Ralph Stantley

Ralph Stantley Benson

Joe E. Ross MSgt. Rupert Ritzik

Eddie Bruce Pvt. William B. Wilkins

Ben Astar Zolton Nagy

Mark Rydell Pvt. Tommy Vandemere

George Mathews Beast

Robert Shawley

Robert Shawley Pvt. Carter

Charlotte Rae Mrs. Whitney

Nicholas Saunders

Nicholas Saunders Captain Barker

Bernard Fein

Bernard Fein Pvt. Gomez

Fred Gwynne The Stomach (Cpl. Ed Honnegan)

Charles McClelland

Charles McClelland General George Washington

Jimmy Little MSgt. Francis Grover

Constance Ford Joy Landers

Ralph Dunn Congressman Pettiguild

Maurice Brenner

Maurice Brenner Pvt. Irving Fleischman

Harry Clark

Harry Clark MSgt. Stanley Sowici

Beatrice Pons

Beatrice Pons Mrs. Emma Ritzik

Terry Carter Pvt. Sugie Sugarman

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Info about The Phil Silvers Show

Current Status: Ended

Network: CBS

Production Country: United States

Genres: Comedy, Family