Original title
The Birthday Boys
Released
10/18/2013
Origin country
US
Genre
Comedy
Production companies
Red Hour, Principato-Young Entertainment, Abso Lutely Productions, The Birthday Boys
Status
Cancelled
Number of seasons
2
Number of episodes
20
"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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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!
The social class episode. A Ralph Lauren-esque fashion designer, a man raised in the woods, and a desperate indie rock band long to find their places in the world.
The American dream in its many forms. A well-meaning Polish immigrant father does his best for his seven DJ sons. Two time-travelers hit a speed bump in their bid to kill Hitler.
The debate is over. The Birthday Boys definitively prove that women are funny, but at what cost? Also, Tim hurts his d***.
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.
In this crazy, stupid episode about love, The Birthday Boys explore romance through the eyes of a group of swinging guys, Hot Havana Lovers, and a married couple that hasn't been out in months and months.
The definitive take on religion. A rowdy seminary school, a man possessed by El Diablo, and a bombastic preacher's crusade against preaching.
Unemployment and economic depression are explored in this heart-wrenching melodrama. Tim & Eric guest star as the owners of a doomed lumber mill.
The Birthday Boys finally take on the United States healthcare system, reminding viewers of the importance of rectal and colon health. Chris Elliot guest stars as an overworked proctologist.
The Birthday Boys declare the World Wide Web a failure. An idiot loses sleep over the online opinions of his acquaintances, a group of soldiers capitalize on their viral potential, and a weirdo shows us how people got attention before the Internet.
The Birthday Boys take a nostalgic look back at the greatest summer of their lives. Vignettes follow them from street fights to secret gardens and hidden caverns.
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