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At Fort Baxter's motor pool, Master Sergeant Bilko and his fellow soldiers focus on inventive money-making ventures and self-promotion, often neglecting their official responsibilities.

Sergeant Ernie Bilko, a cunning con artist, manages the motor pool at a small Kansas Army Camp, constantly devising and executing elaborate schemes to get rich quick.

Episodes:

Episode 1 New Recruits

1. New Recruits

Aired: Sep 20, 1955

In the next episode, Bilko turns to his fresh recruits for assistance in amas...

Episode 2 The Empty Store

2. The Empty Store

Aired: Sep 27, 1955

Sgt. Bilko concocts a plan to outwit the base's card sharks after a fellow ve...

Episode 3 The WAC

3. The WAC

Aired: Oct 4, 1955

A new sergeant enters the competition, vying for a coveted personal jeep, pro...

Episode 4 The Horse

4. The Horse

Aired: Oct 11, 1955

The platoon's funds are squandered on an ailing racehorse, as Bilko concocts ...

Episode 5 A.W.O.L.

5. A.W.O.L.

Aired: Oct 18, 1955

A heated family dispute between two Hungarian families in Chicago unfolds, wi...

Episode 6 The Boxer

6. The Boxer

Aired: Oct 25, 1955

Bilko capitalizes on the platoon's boxing weakness to gain a competitive adva...

Episode 7 The Hoodlum

7. The Hoodlum

Aired: Oct 31, 1955

Sgt. Bilko assumes a mentorship role with troublemaker Parker, crafting a str...

Episode 8 Mardi Gras

8. Mardi Gras

Aired: Nov 7, 1955

The Mardi Gras preparations in the platoon intensify, with Private Doberman c...

Episode 9 The Eating Contest

9. The Eating Contest

Aired: Nov 14, 1955

Company B attempts to outmaneuver rival Company A by partnering with Ed "The ...

Episode 10 The Centennial

10. The Centennial

Aired: Nov 21, 1955

A burst of creativity hits the base with a new instructor offering classes in...

Episode 11 Bivouac

11. Bivouac

Aired: Nov 28, 1955

Sergeant Bilko's streak of evading military drills is threatened by Colonel H...

Episode 12 The Singing Contest

12. The Singing Contest

Aired: Dec 5, 1955

The army platoon's furnace malfunctions, prompting Sgt. Bilko to orchestrate ...

Episode 13 The Twitch

13. The Twitch

Aired: Dec 12, 1955

Colonel Hall issues a strict ban on all gambling activities on the base, opti...

Episode 14 The Reunion

14. The Reunion

Aired: Dec 19, 1955

Sergeant Bilko returns to his old World War II squad for a 10-year reunion, d...

Episode 15 Rich Kid

15. Rich Kid

Aired: Dec 26, 1955

Sergeant Bilko concocts a plan to open a new bar and grill, but his financial...

Episode 16 Hollywood

16. Hollywood

Aired: Jan 2, 1956

A seasoned Army sergeant is recruited as the technical advisor for a Hollywoo...

Episode 17 The Investigation

17. The Investigation

Aired: Jan 9, 1956

A committee descends upon Fort Baxter, intent on investigating Bilko's unit, ...

Episode 18 Kids in the Trailer

18. Kids in the Trailer

Aired: Jan 16, 1956

A clever scheme unfolds as Bilko takes it upon himself to orchestrate a roman...

Episode 20 Bilko's Transfer

20. Bilko's Transfer

Aired: Jan 30, 1956

Colonel Hall's attempts at a peaceful life are foiled when his replacement be...

Episode 21 Bilko's Rest Cure

21. Bilko's Rest Cure

Aired: Feb 6, 1956

Bilko's plan to escape the heat is foiled when his aunt's supposed illness is...

Episode 22 Dinner at Sowici's

22. Dinner at Sowici's

Aired: Feb 13, 1956

Bilko's relaxed dynamic with Hogan is put to the test as he becomes increasin...

Episode 23 Army Memoirs

23. Army Memoirs

Aired: Feb 20, 1956

Bilko's mischievous behavior on the base draws the ire of his fellow sergeant...

Episode 24 Miss America

24. Miss America

Aired: Feb 27, 1956

Bilko's new scheme, "Platoon Sweetheart," gets a lukewarm response, except fo...

Episode 25 The Court Martial

25. The Court Martial

Aired: Mar 5, 1956

Colonel Hall's plans to break an Army record for new recruits are ruined when...

Episode 26 Furlough in New York

26. Furlough in New York

Aired: Mar 12, 1956

Ernie and Joan embark on a trip to New York, seeking to revive old connection...

Episode 28 Bilko and the Beast

28. Bilko and the Beast

Aired: Mar 26, 1956

A no-nonsense drill sergeant shakes up the base, but Bilko discovers he's not...

Episode 31 Bilko's Hair

31. Bilko's Hair

Aired: Apr 23, 1956

Bilko's girlfriend feels neglected due to his intense focus on card games, pr...

Episode 32 The Con Men

32. The Con Men

Aired: May 1, 1956

Doberman's life takes a drastic turn when he inherits a significant fortune, ...

Episode 33 War Games

33. War Games

Aired: May 8, 1956

A fellow soldier asks Bilko to be his best man, but Bilko's duties are put on...

Episode 34 Bilko on Wall Street

34. Bilko on Wall Street

Aired: May 15, 1956

Bilko's extravagant furlough in New York City is a letdown as the harsh reali...

Info about The Phil Silvers Show

Seasons: 4

Current Status: Ended

Network: CBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Family