The Birthday Boys

Season 22013

"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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10 Episodes

E01 Paychecks!

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.

October 18, 2013

E02 Goofy Roofers

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.

October 25, 2013

E03 Catching Up on Shows

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.

November 1, 2013

E04 Rock and Roll

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.

November 8, 2013

E05 Cool Machine

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.

November 15, 2013

E06 Helpful Tips

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.

November 22, 2013

E07 Skewered!

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.

November 29, 2013

E08 All Your Favorites Are Back

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.

December 6, 2013

E09 Going All the Way

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.

December 13, 2013

E10 Dumb Public

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!

December 20, 2013

The Birthday Boys

E01 Paychecks!

E02 Goofy Roofers

E03 Catching Up on Shows

E04 Rock and Roll

E05 Cool Machine

E06 Helpful Tips

E07 Skewered!

E08 All Your Favorites Are Back

E09 Going All the Way

E10 Dumb Public

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E01 Paychecks!

E02 Goofy Roofers

E03 Catching Up on Shows

E04 Rock and Roll

E05 Cool Machine

E06 Helpful Tips

E07 Skewered!

E08 All Your Favorites Are Back

E09 Going All the Way

E10 Dumb Public