Ben Stiller
Director
The Birthday Boys (2013)
Season 1
"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.
Released Oct. 18, 2013
Episode 30 min
14+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: tmdb.sketch-comedy, tmdb.skit, imdb.satire-comedy, imdb.sketch-comedy, imdb.slapstick-comedy, imdb.stupidity, imdb.gross-out-comedy + 16 more, imdb.based-on-sketch-comedy, imdb.running-gag, imdb.crude-humor, imdb.absurdism, imdb.surrealism, imdb.absurd-humor, imdb.irreverence, imdb.social-satire, imdb.satire, imdb.comedy-team, imdb.comedian, imdb.actor-playing-multiple-roles, imdb.comedy-troupe, imdb.joke, imdb.alternative-comedy, imdb.upright-citizens-brigade
Watch Providers: The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Spectrum On Demand, AMC+, AMC+ Amazon Channel + 4 more, Plex, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , Plex Channel, Philo
Production Companies: Red Hour, Abso Lutely Productions, Principato-Young Entertainment, The Birthday Boys
Network: IFC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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.
Oct. 18, 2013, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
Oct. 25, 2013, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
Nov. 1, 2013, midnight
S1E4 - 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.
Nov. 8, 2013, midnight
S1E5 - 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.
Nov. 15, 2013, midnight
S1E6 - 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.
Nov. 22, 2013, midnight
S1E7 - 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.
Nov. 29, 2013, midnight
S1E8 - 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.
Dec. 6, 2013, midnight
S1E9 - 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.
Dec. 13, 2013, midnight
S1E10 - 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!
Dec. 20, 2013, midnight
IFC
30 min/ep
600 min
Oct. 18, 2013
Dec. 19, 2014, midnight
Canceled
TV-14
14+
Action
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