Bosom Buddies

1980 - 1982

Bosom Buddies

27th November 1980

Episode 1

Henry Desmond and Kip Wilson are imaginative young admen who solve an acute housing problem by donning wigs and dresses to qualify for residence in the Susan B. Anthony hotel for women.

My Brother, My Sister, Myself

4th December 1980

Episode 2

When Kip is discovered in the apartment without his Buffy disguise, Lilly Sinclair, the new manager of the hotel, decides to have the other residents vote on whether Buffy and Hildegarde are evicted or not.

Loathe Thy Neighbor

11th December 1980

Episode 3

A fight between Sonny and Amy sparks a fight between Kip and Henry, and a swap of roommates.

Macho Man

18th December 1980

Episode 4

Henry decides to toughen up his image when another date insists she just wants to be friends.

What Price Glory?

1st January 1981

Episode 5

Kip and Henry have to compromise their morals to compete with Marty Bursky, the office boot-licker, for a prestigious new account, Dr. Bob.

Kip and Sonny's Date

8th January 1981

Episode 6

Kip's date with Sonny turns into a disaster, thanks to his nervousness and Henry's date, Cecily - Ruth's niece and a recent devotee of punk rock.

Beauty and the Beasts

15th January 1981

Episode 7

Buffy and Hildy are invited by Sonny and Isabelle to a singles bar. The pair are ignored by the men, causing Henry to question society's favoritism for attractive people. Feeling like a hypocrite for spurning Amy's advances, he asks her out on a date.

Revenge

22nd January 1981

Episode 8

The girls hatchs a scheme to embarass Walter after he dumps Amy for another woman at a costume party.

Amy's Career

29th January 1981

Episode 9

Amy's spirits get a temporary boost when her complimenting of a new client's product gets her a shot at producing its ad campaign.

Gotta Dance

5th February 1981

Episode 10

Kip uses the public library commercial he's directing as an excuse to hire Sonny as a dancer, hoping to kick-start her career.

Sonny Boy

12th February 1981

Episode 11

Kip and Henry (as Buffy and Hildy) subdue two criminals that are robbing the hotel, drawing the attention of the media, and Henry's mother.

How Great Thou Art

19th February 1981

Episode 12

For Kip's birthday, Henry arranges to have some of his painting shown at The La Daux Gallery.

Kip Quits

26th February 1981

Episode 13

When Ruth insists that Kip indulge a new client, Kip walks out, expecting Henry to follow him.

Only the Lonely

12th March 1981

Episode 14

Kip and Henry are worried when Ruth invites them to dinner, and appears to wabt more than a business relationship.

The Rewrite

19th March 1981

Episode 15

Kip tries to help Henry spice up a story documenting Ruth nearly discovering the duo's alternate identities.

The Show Must Go On

26th March 1981

Episode 16

After Isabelle steals the show from Bob The Comic by singing ""New York, New York"" during his stand-up act, Kip and Henry arrange for her to sing at a night club.

The Hospital

2nd April 1981

Episode 17

Sonny recruits Buffy and Hildy to volunteer as ""candy stripers"" when the hospital where she works becomes short on staff. Kip discovers he has competition for Sonny affections in the form of Jim, a blind patient who knows Buffy and Hildy are men. Amy finds herself in over her head when she substitutes for a sick Lilly as the hotel's manager.

Best Friends

9th April 1981

Episode 18

Henry feels left out when Kip renews his friendship with a rock and roll star.

Cahoots

30th April 1981

Episode 19

Kip and Amy form a pact to use their inside information to help each other win over Sonny and Henry.

Top Cast

Tom Hanks•Peter Scolari•Donna Dixon

Comedy

Kip and Henry, two young studs working for a New York ad agency, must disguise themselves as women to live in the one apartment they can afford.

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Full Cast

Tom Hanks

Kip Wilson / Buffy

Peter Scolari

Henry Desmond / Hildegarde

Donna Dixon

Sonny Lumet

Holland Taylor

Ruth Dunbar

Telma Hopkins

Isabelle Hammond

Wendie Jo Sperber

Amy Cassidy

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Chris Thompson

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Edward K. Milkis

Producer

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