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The Birthday Boys

The Birthday Boys

TV-142013•30m•6.8/10
Comedy

Ratings

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6.8/10(13)

"The Birthday Boys" is a scripted original sketch comedy, executive produced by Bob Odenkirk ("Breaking Bad", "Mr. Show") and Ben Stiller ("The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", "Zoolander"). The series features the Los Angeles comedy group of the same name (UCB Theatre Los Angeles, Just for Laughs Festival) along with Odenkirk and is in the classic vein of absurd/silly/smart/funny variety shows ("Mr. Show", Monty Python), featuring sketches that twist real-life moments and cultural touchstones.

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Production

Red Hour, Abso Lutely Productions, Principato-Young Entertainment, The Birthday Boys

Language

EN

Status

Canceled

First Aired

October 18, 2013

Last Aired

December 19, 2014

Networks

IFC

Created By

Ben Stiller, Bob Odenkirk

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Paychecks!
E1
Paychecks!
Air date: 2013-10-18
An alternate story of the inventors of the personal computer who were a group of nerds consumed with their garage hangouts; an introduction to Car-y, a magical automobile that travels to the Land of Pretend.
Goofy Roofers
E2
Goofy Roofers
Air date: 2013-10-25
The ups and downs of a group of residential roofers whose antics got them an American sitcom; a moronic rap-rocker who sings about America's problems-only to discover he can't find any; Laraine Newman; French Stewart.
Catching Up on Shows
E3
Catching Up on Shows
Air date: 2013-11-01
Tim gets confused trying to keep up with the complicated story lines of TV shows including a variety show; teens dare each other to inspect an old hermit's cabin, but are horrified when they look at the old man's website.
Rock and Roll
E4
Rock and Roll
Air date: 2013-11-08
The modern giants of rock, rap, and dubstep are interviewed about the foundation of all popular music, which happens to be bluesy turn-of-the-century tunes about little bugs. Also, The Birthday Boys throw one of the wildest bachelor parties of all time.
Cool Machine
E5
Cool Machine
Air date: 2013-11-15
The development of a scientific contraption that promises to turn the guys into cool versions of themselves; a sneak peek into the underground world of Amish juicing.
Helpful Tips
E6
Helpful Tips
Air date: 2013-11-22
The seven Pinkus brothers, owners and founders of The 7 Brothers' Brewery. Their love of beer-making includes backstroking through their vats of beer; the shady world of pool hustlers.
Skewered!
E7
Skewered!
Air date: 2013-11-29
A man who discovered flight before the Wright Brothers-only to be mocked because his flying machine looked funny and got lost in the mix of goofier inventions; The Birthday Boys review today's hot-button topics.
All Your Favorites Are Back
E8
All Your Favorites Are Back
Air date: 2013-12-06
The Birthday Boys are booked on a comedy event proclaiming that All Your Favorites Are Back! The line-up goes on and on and on; a restaurant owner who puts more care into advertising the price of the food than the meal itself.
Going All the Way
E9
Going All the Way
Air date: 2013-12-13
The Birthday Boys revisit their High School days with a pact to each lose their virginity before they graduate that they made on graduation day; a student brings his Dad to the prom; a pseudo-intellectual evaluates the Contemporary Family.
Dumb Public
E10
Dumb Public
Air date: 2013-12-20
We meet Glanard Frugner, the worst animator of all time, and are introduced to some of his less than legendary creations. Also, the entire public is evaluated; they're dumb!

Cast

Jefferson Dutton

Various

David Ferguson

Various

Mike Hanford

Various

Tim Kalpakis

Various

Matt Kowalick

Matt Kowalick

Various

Mike Mitchell

Mike Mitchell

Various

Chris VanArtsdalen

Chris VanArtsdalen

Various

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