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"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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Birthday Boys Season 1 Episode 1 - Paychecks!
    7.1/10(53 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Birthday Boys Season 1 Episode 2 - Goofy Roofers
    7.2/10(38 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Birthday Boys Season 2 Episode 10 - Season Finale
    7.4/10(14 votes)

    S2:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Birthday Boys Season 1 Episode 9 - Going All the Way
    7.6/10(27 votes)

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Birthday Boys Season 1 Episode 7 - Skewered!
    7.7/10(26 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Birthday Boys Season 2 Episode 8 - The U.S. Healthcare System
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    S2:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Birthday Boys Season 1 Episode 3 - Catching Up on Shows
    7.9/10(29 votes)

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Birthday Boys Season 2 Episode 6 - Getting Preachy
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    S2:E6

    The definitive take on religion. A rowdy seminary school, a man possessed by El Diablo, and a bombastic preacher's crusade against preaching.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Birthday Boys Season 1 Episode 5 - Cool Machine
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Birthday Boys Season 2 Episode 3 - Women Are Funny
    8.0/10(18 votes)

    S2:E3

    The debate is over. The Birthday Boys definitively prove that women are funny, but at what cost? Also, Tim hurts his d***.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Birthday Boys Season 2 Episode 5 - Love Date Hump
    8.0/10(24 votes)

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Birthday Boys Season 2 Episode 9 - Cerf’s Folly
    8.0/10(15 votes)

    S2:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Birthday Boys Season 2 Episode 7 - Plight of the Working Class
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    S2:E7

    Unemployment and economic depression are explored in this heart-wrenching melodrama. Tim & Eric guest star as the owners of a doomed lumber mill.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Birthday Boys Season 1 Episode 6 - Helpful Tips
    8.2/10(30 votes)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Birthday Boys Season 2 Episode 1 - Snobs and Slobs
    8.2/10(26 votes)

    S2:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Birthday Boys Season 1 Episode 4 - Rock and Roll
    8.3/10(34 votes)

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Birthday Boys Season 1 Episode 8 - All Your Favorites Are Back
    8.3/10(30 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Birthday Boys Season 1 Episode 10 - Dumb Public
    8.3/10(27 votes)

    S1:E10

    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!

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Birthday Boys Season 2 Episode 4 - Freshy's
    8.4/10(21 votes)

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Birthday Boys Season 2 Episode 2 - Wet Dreams May Come
    8.5/10(31 votes)

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Paychecks!" is the worst rated episode of "The Birthday Boys". It scored 7.1/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/18/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Goofy Roofers".