TV ShowEndedSyndicationComedy

The Abbott and Costello Show

Name: The Abbott and Costello Show
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1952-12-05
Duration: 45 min

1952 – 1953 · 45m per ep · TV-G · English · United States of America

Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields’ boarding house. Lou’s girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Many situations arise leading to slapstick and puns.

7.2(140 reviews)

9.3337% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Dec 5, 1952
Last air date: May 1, 1954
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 52
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: Syndication
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: TV-G
Production companies: Television Corporation of America

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Keywords

slapstick comedyhollywoodsitcomfarce

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1952 · 26 episodes

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Cast

Bud Abbott

Lou Costello

Media

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Reviews & ratings

7.2

140 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.2/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
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Jordan Kim7.199999999999999/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8.2/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6.2/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.199999999999999/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful