The Phil Silvers Show

Season 2

TV-PG

Master Sergeant Bilko, regularly helped by the soldiers at Fort Baxter's motor pool, spends little time performing his duties by constantly trying to obtain money through various get-rich-quick scams and promotions.

Where to Watch Season 2

36 Episodes

Platoon in the Movies
E1
Platoon in the MoviesThe platoon is chosen to make a film about the correct use of the spark plug.
It's For The Birds
E2
It's For The BirdsBilko looks around for an expert to go on the 64,000 Dollar quiz show on TV. He ends up with Pvt Honnegar who is an expert on wildlife, After surviving a loss of memory he wins the money but he has a surprise in store for Bilko
Bilko Goes To College
E3
Bilko Goes To CollegeWhen a local gangster insults the army Bilko takes a bet of 1000 -1 That the local College Schmill can beat Notra Dame in a football game. Nobody gives them a chance, but when Bilko gets to work on the press they start to believe that Schmill can win.
The Girl From Italy
E4
The Girl From ItalyRocco's brother refuses to marry a girl brought over from Italy so Bilko sets out to make him jealous and to change his mind
The Face On The Recruiting Poster
E5
The Face On The Recruiting PosterBilko hopes to get a handsome young recruit noticed by Hollywood so he tries to get the soldier's face on the new army recruiting poster. But first he must pass a test on the army and with Doberman coaching him a surprise is in store.
Bilko's War Against Culture
E6
Bilko's War Against CultureWhen two special service officers come to educate the platoon the men promise Bilko they will not attend the lectures until they see who attractive the ladies are
The Song Of The Motor Pool
E7
The Song Of The Motor PoolBilko hears Paparelli singing a song and is convinced he's found a new song for the motor pool. He enters the platoon into an army song contest. But it soon becomes clear that Paparelli's song might not be a new find after all.
Bilko's Engagement
E8
Bilko's EngagementAfter a mix up at the jewelers Bilko finds that Joan has been given an engagement ring and she thinks that they are to married. Bilko has to think fast of a way out.
A Mess Sergeant Can't Win
E9
A Mess Sergeant Can't WinBilko hears that Rupert Ritzik is leaving the army and attempts to lose $400.00 to him to help set him up in civilian life. Ritzik takes a series of bets with Bilko but Rupert's bad luck means that no matter what the bet Bilko always wins - until that is Bilko bets him that his name is not Rupert Ritzik!
Doberman's Sister
E10
Doberman's SisterIt's Fort Baxter Day at the camp. It's tradition for the platoon to date each other's sisters. Doberman's sister is without a date. Bilko can't find anyone to date Duane's sister, that is until he invents the mythical Musselman's Law.
Where There's A Will
E11
Where There's A WillWhen Bilko's pal Greg Chickering is cheated out of his inheritance by his devious relatives, Bilko cooks up a scheme involving a parrot, a treasure map and a whole host of nefarious characters, to help Pvt.Chickering regain his fortune.
Bilko's Tax Trouble
E12
Bilko's Tax TroubleThrough an error Bilko is called before the tax people to explain his earnings
Mink Incorporated
E13
Mink IncorporatedAfter Bilko loses 100 dollars of the platoons welfare fund on a horse, he tries to get the money back, by starting a mink farm, but the mink's refuse to breed.
Sergeant Bilko Presents Ed Sullivan
E14
Sergeant Bilko Presents Ed SullivanWhen TV host Ed Sullivan tries to put on â€˜A Salute to the Army' show, the talent scout leaves Bilko out to start with, but when the producer decides to use a jeep in the finale, they turn Bilko to organise things, but he tries to change the show to suit himself.
Bilko Gets Some Sleep
E15
Bilko Gets Some SleepUnable to sleep Bilko goes to the camp psychiatrist for advice. He is told to give up gambling and women.
The Blue Blood Of The Bilko's
E16
The Blue Blood Of The Bilko'sWhen Bilko hears that his friend Sgt.Bensonhurst has not been invited to his own son's wedding, Ernie sets out to convince the Wingate family that Sgt.Bensonhurst is much more than just a humble sergeant in the US Army.
Love That Guardhouse
E17
Love That GuardhouseAfter winning 1500 dollars in Las Vegas, Ritzik is desperate to play poker with Bilko, so the Colonel locks him up in the guardhouse for his own protection.
Sergeant Bilko Presents Bing Crosby
E18
Sergeant Bilko Presents Bing CrosbyBilko promotes a show starring Bing Crosby, but when Bing suddenly fails to show up, Bilko has to find a lookalike as a replacement.
Bilko Goes To Monte Carlo
E19
Bilko Goes To Monte CarloBilko comes up with a foolproof method of winning at roulette, so all the camp come up with a bankroll and send him off Monte Carlo to try it out.
Bilko Enters Politics
E20
Bilko Enters PoliticsWhen the plan for a new serviceman's center is turned down by the mayor Bilko gets Doberman to run for Mayor. When it looks like Doberman will win, the campaign manager makes a deal with Bilko to build the center if Doberman will drop out
Bilko's Television Idea
E21
Bilko's Television IdeaWhen T.V. star Buddy Bickford come to Fort Baxter to research background for a new television show. Bilko tries to sell him a T.V. idea of his own.
The Son Of Bilko
E22
The Son Of BilkoA young practical joker joins the platoon and drives everybody crazy until Bilko finds a way to give give him a taste of his own medicine.
Rock 'n' Roll Rookie
E23
Rock 'n' Roll RookieElvin Pelvin is drafted into the army & the brass decide to send him to a quiet, backwater army base. They choose Fort Baxter and Bilko spots the chance to make some serious money when he is offered $10,000 for a new Elvin Pelvin recording.
Bilko's Black Magic
E24
Bilko's Black MagicWhen Pvt Mendleson who has been lost in the jungle for years receives $7000 in back pay he loses it to Grover and Ritzik in a poker game. Bilko uses their fear of black magic to get his money back.
Bilko Goes South
E25
Bilko Goes SouthDuring a cold spell the platoon think that they are entering a singing contest which will be held in Florida, but instead they take part in a dangerous medical experiment.
Bilko Goes Around The World
E26
Bilko Goes Around The WorldAfter watching ' Around the World in 80 Days ' Bilko calls the producer Mike Todd and suggests that to publicize the film he offer a prize to the first person who can do the same.
The Mess Hall Mess
E27
The Mess Hall MessBilko has dinner at a French restaurant and finds an old recipe that will win a prize in a competition to find a brand new American recipe.
The Secret Life Of Sergeant Bilko
E28
The Secret Life Of Sergeant BilkoAn investigative reporter tries to find evidence that American soldiers are giving away defense secrets. Bilko gets to hear and helps the reporter out
Radio Station B.I.L.K.O.
E29
Radio Station B.I.L.K.O.When the local radio station is to close down Bilko sees a good way to make money using army equipment
Bilko the Marriage Broker
E30
Bilko the Marriage BrokerWhen Lt Wallace gets transferred to become Bilko's platoon officer he works them hard all day. So they try and get him to fall for a new WAC officer Lt Rogers but he doesn't seem to be interested but unknown to Bilko the two officers are having a secret affair and no one is to find out.
Bilko Acres
E31
Bilko AcresWhen Bilko thinks that the camp is being enlarged he buys swamp land next door hoping to make a killing only to find that the camp is being slimmed down. Trying to recoup his money he tries to sell it as building land but first he has to kill all the mosquitoes in the swamp and he gives the job to Doberman with unfortunate repercussions
The Big Scandal
E32
The Big ScandalBilko tries to hypnotize Ritzik, but it's Doberman who falls under the influence and he tells the Colonel's wife that he loves her
Bilko's Perfect Day
E33
Bilko's Perfect DayFor once everything goes right for Bilko, from hot showers in the morning, to picking all the winners in a horse race, but by the time he realizes it the day is over.
The Colonel Breaks Par
E34
The Colonel Breaks ParBilko wants the Colonel away from the camp so he can operate without obstruction he decides to get the Colonel to enter a golf tournament in Palm Springs but the Colonel doesn't think he is good enough to play. So Bilko gets Sam Snead to act as a golf novice and for Bilko to give him some golf lessons while the Colonel is watching.
Show Segments
E35
Show SegmentsThe cast meet in Lindy's restaurant to watch scenes edited out of previous shows. Nat Hiken felt these outtakes were too good to end up on the cutting room floor and compiled them into what is possibly television's first 'clip show'.
His Highness Doberman
E36
His Highness DobermanDoberman is dating the daughter of a Roseville millionaire, but when her parents find out that he is just another soldier they refuse permission for them to marry.