The Birthday Boys

Overview

"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.

Episodes

Paychecks!

S01E01 Paychecks!

October 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

S01E02 Goofy Roofers

October 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

S01E03 Catching Up on Shows

November 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...
Rock and Roll

S01E04 Rock and Roll

November 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...
Cool Machine

S01E05 Cool Machine

November 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

S01E06 Helpful Tips

November 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!

S01E07 Skewered!

November 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

S01E08 All Your Favorites Are Back

December 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...
Going All the Way

S01E09 Going All the Way

December 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...
Dumb Public

S01E10 Dumb Public

December 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!

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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