“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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#1 – Helpful Tips
Season 1 – Episode 6
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.
The episode was rated from 17 votes.
#2 – Cool Machine
Season 1 – Episode 5
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.
The episode was rated from 15 votes.
#3 – All Your Favorites Are Back
Season 1 – Episode 8
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.
The episode was rated from 15 votes.
#4 – Wet Dreams May Come
Season 2 – Episode 2
The American dream in its many forms. A well-meaning Polish immigrant father (Bob Odenkirk) does his best for his seven DJ sons. Two time-travelers hit a speed bump in their bid to kill Hitler.
The episode was rated from 10 votes.
#5 – Freshy’s
Season 2 – Episode 4
Jack Black is the jaded star of a beloved movie franchise reboot. The guys fall head over heels for a fast food chain’s social marketing campaign.
The episode was rated from 4 votes.
#6 – Skewered!
Season 1 – Episode 7
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.
The episode was rated from 12 votes.
#7 – Rock and Roll
Season 1 – Episode 4
Interviews with the modern giants of Rock, Rap, and Dubstep about the foundation of all modern popular music; one of the wildest bachelor parties of all time; Ben Stiller.
The episode was rated from 16 votes.
#8 – Going All the Way
Season 1 – Episode 9
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.
The episode was rated from 15 votes.
#9 – Catching up on Shows
Season 1 – Episode 3
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.
The episode was rated from 23 votes.
#10 – Dumb Public
Season 1 – Episode 10
A visit with Glanard Frugner, the worst animator of all time, and are introduced to some of his less than legendary creations; an evaluation how smart the public is.
The episode was rated from 12 votes.