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The Birthday Boys

★6.9 2013 2 Seasons Ben Stiller TV-MA

"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.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes

Paychecks!

Episode 01

Paychecks!

Oct 18, 2013 · 30 min

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

Episode 02

Goofy Roofers

Oct 25, 2013 · 30 min

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

Episode 03

Catching Up on Shows

Nov 1, 2013 · 30 min

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

Episode 04

Rock and Roll

Nov 8, 2013 · 30 min

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

Episode 05

Cool Machine

Nov 15, 2013 · 30 min

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

Episode 06

Helpful Tips

Nov 22, 2013 · 30 min

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!

Episode 07

Skewered!

Nov 29, 2013 · 30 min

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

Episode 08

All Your Favorites Are Back

Dec 6, 2013 · 30 min

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

Episode 09

Going All the Way

Dec 13, 2013 · 30 min

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

Episode 10

Dumb Public

Dec 20, 2013 · 30 min

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!

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.9 /10

based on 16 votes

Synopsis

"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.

Comedy

Cast

7 principal cast

Jefferson Dutton

Various

David Ferguson

Various

Mike Hanford

Mike Hanford

Various

Tim Kalpakis

Various

Matt Kowalick

Matt Kowalick

Various

Mike Mitchell

Mike Mitchell

Various

Chris VanArtsdalen

Chris VanArtsdalen

Various

Where to watch The Birthday Boys

The Birthday Boys is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy from Ben Stiller, Bob Odenkirk has 2 seasons and 20 total episodes, rated 6.9/10 by 16 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Birthday Boys have?

The Birthday Boys has 2 seasons with 20 episodes in total.

Is The Birthday Boys still on the air?

The current status of The Birthday Boys is: Canceled.

What network airs The Birthday Boys?

The Birthday Boys airs on IFC.

When did The Birthday Boys first air?

The Birthday Boys first aired on October 18, 2013.

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