The Abbott and Costello Show

The comedic duo engages in humorous scenarios.

7.2(21)|1952-12-05|2 seasons, 52 episodes

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Overview

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(26)Season 2(26)

S1E1 · 1952-12-05

The Drug Store

7.0

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

S1E2 · 1952-12-12

The Dentist's Office

6.7

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

S1E3 · 1952-12-19

Jail

7.7

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."

S1E4 · 1952-12-26

The Vacation

7.0

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

S1E5 · 1953-01-02

The Birthday Party

7.7

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.

S1E6 · 1953-01-09

Alaska

6.0

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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Bud Abbott

Lou Costello