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7.222 votes1952TV-GEndedComedy

Synopsis

“The comedic duo engages in humorous scenarios.”

Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields’ boarding house. Lou’s girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Many situations arise leading to slapstick and puns.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. The Drug StoreNow viewing1952-12-0525m7.0Bud and Lou find jobs in Fields' drugstore and nearly wreck the place. This episode opens with the famous "Jonah and the Whale" routine.
2. The Dentist's Office1952-12-1225m7.0When Lou gets a toothache he attempts to get arrested so he can receive free treatment while incarcerated.
3. Jail1952-12-1925m7.8Lou 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."
4. The Vacation1952-12-2625m7.3Bud and Lou head off to the Biltmore Hotel near Phoenix for a vacation. "Hertz U-Drive" and the "Pack-Unpack" routines are performed.
5. The Birthday Party1953-01-0225m7.8Lou 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.
6. Alaska1953-01-0925m7.3When news arrives that Lou's uncle has struck gold in Alaska, Bud and Lou plan to help him spend it.
7. The Vacuum Cleaner Salesman1953-01-1625m8.0Bud and Lou visit an employment agency run by Mr. Fields' brother, who gives Lou a job selling vacuum cleaners door to door.
8. The Army Story1953-01-2325m8.0Bud and Lou join the Army, where they recreate their routines from the feature film 'Buck Privates.' "Drill Routine" and "Dice Game" are performed.
9. Pots and Pans1953-01-3025m7.8Working 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.
10. The Charity Bazaar1953-02-0625m7.8Bud and Lou participate in Hillary's charity bazaar, raising money with the "shell game." Lou blows his money at the kissing booth.
11. The Western Story1953-02-1325m6.0Bud and Lou accept Hillary's invitation to visit her uncle's B-Bar-Bop ranch.
12. The Haunted House1953-02-2025m8.0Hillary 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.
13. Peace and Quiet1953-02-2725m7.5Lou 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.
14. Hungry1953-03-0625m7.5Bud 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.
15. The Music Lovers1953-03-1325m7.5Lou attempts to impress Hillary and her father with his musical abilities. While pretending to perform, Bud falls asleep and ruins the scheme.
16. The Politician1953-03-2025m7.5Bud coaches Lou on running for public office, a political campaign that ends with Lou delivering a disastrous speech in a neighborhood park.
17. The Wrestling Story1953-03-2725m6.5Lou and Stinky agree to settle their differences with a wrestling match. When Stinky becomes ill, his little brother Ivan the Terrible takes his place.
18. Getting a Job1953-04-0325m7.0Bud 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.
19. Bingo the Chimp1953-04-1025m6.5Mike the Cop tells Lou that he must have a license for his pet chimp. But Lou accidentally applies for a marriage license.
20. Hillary's Birthday1953-04-1725m7.3While shopping for Hillary's birthday present, Lou nearly destroys a grocery store. Later, at her party, Mr. Fields becomes upset about the noise.
21. The Television Show1953-04-2425m6.5Lou 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.
22. Las Vegas1953-05-0125m6.5Bud 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.
23. Little Old Lady1953-05-0825m6.5Bud 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.
24. The Actors' Home1953-05-1525m8.0Bud is taken away to an old actors' home where he and Lou perform their famous "Who's on first?" routine.
25. Police Rookies1953-05-2225m6.5Mike the Cop helps Bud and Lou enroll in the Police Rookie School, where Lou blows up the gymnasium while playing with a hand grenade.
26. Safari1953-05-2925m6.5When Bingo gets sick, the whole gang travels to Africa to find his parents.

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Bud Abbott
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Lou Costello

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Is The Abbott and Costello Show available to watch online?

Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.

How many seasons does The Abbott and Costello Show have?

The Abbott and Costello Show has 2 seasons and 52 episodes.

When did The Abbott and Costello Show first air?

The Abbott and Costello Show first aired in 1952.

Is The Abbott and Costello Show still running?

The Abbott and Costello Show's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is The Abbott and Costello Show?

The Abbott and Costello Show is classified as Comedy.