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The Stooges are unwittingly embroiled in a scheme to promote a college football team. Initially recruited to bolster publicity by masquerading as football players, the Stooges find themselves mistaken for genuine athletes by Joe Stacks, owner of a professional football team. Joe's girlfriend confuses the Stooges for the famed "Three Horsemen," leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings.

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The Three Stooges: Season 1 - 19 Episode s

1x1 - Woman Haters
May 5, 1934
The Stooges are staunch members of the Woman Haters Club, dedicated to eschewing romantic entanglements with women. However, their resolve is swiftly tested when Jim (Larry Fine) succumbs to the charms of Mary and proposes marriage. His comrades, Tom (Moe Howard) and Jack (Jerry Howard (Curly)), initially dissuade him from the union, citing their oath to the club.
1x2 - Punch Drunks
May 13, 1934
Moe, a struggling boxing manager, finds himself embroiled in a tumultuous lunchtime confrontation with his disgruntled fighters, who threaten to abandon him due to unpaid wages. A serendipitous turn of events unfolds as strolling violinist Larry unwittingly triggers a violent outburst from the timid waiter, Curly, upon playing the melody of "Pop Goes the Weasel". Seizing upon this unexpected display of physical prowess, Moe swiftly enlists Curly as a boxer and engages Larry to play the titular tune during Curly's matches, enabling him to effortlessly defeat opponents and secure prize money.
1x3 - Men in Black
September 28, 1934
The Stooges portray medical school graduates with minimal qualifications, hired as doctors at Los Arms Hospital due to their prolonged tenure as senior students. Despite their superintendent's acknowledgment of their limited intellect, they are tasked with upholding the principles of "duty and humanity." The film follows a series of interactions as the Stooges attend to patients, each scenario highlighting their ineptitude and penchant for mishaps.
1x4 - Three Little Pigskins
December 8, 1934
The Stooges are unwittingly embroiled in a scheme to promote a college football team. Initially recruited to bolster publicity by masquerading as football players, the Stooges find themselves mistaken for genuine athletes by Joe Stacks, owner of a professional football team. Joe's girlfriend confuses the Stooges for the famed "Three Horsemen," leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings.
1x5 - Horses' Collars
January 10, 1935
The Stooges, acting as emissaries under the auspices of Detective Hyden Zeke, embark upon a mission to the Western frontier with the objective of assisting Nell Higginbottom in reclaiming an IOU wrongfully obtained from her father. The document, coveted by Double Deal Decker, a notorious individual of ruthless disposition, represents a key instrument in his bid to unlawfully appropriate Nell's rightful inheritance, a prized ranch.
1x6 - Restless Knights
February 20, 1935
Set in medieval times, the patriarch of the Stooges imparts to them, on his deathbed, their noble lineage. Ascending to titles of nobility — Duke of Durham (Larry), Count of Fife (Moe), and Baron of Grey Matter (Curly) — they pledge to safeguard Queen Anne of their ancestral realm, Anesthesia. Rumors circulate of an impending coup orchestrated by Prince Boris, the current prime minister, prompting the Stooges to fulfill their father's charge.
1x7 - Pop Goes the Easel
March 29, 1935
Amidst the economic turmoil of the Great Depression, the Stooges, facing dire unemployment, embark on a desperate quest for livelihood. Their initial endeavor, to undertake menial labor sweeping a merchant's sidewalk, unwittingly ensnares them in a case of mistaken identity, as they are erroneously accused of theft by the irate merchant. Fleeing from the scene, the trio inadvertently find themselves pursued by law enforcement authorities.
1x8 - Uncivil Warriors
April 26, 1935
Amidst the tumult of the American Civil War, a strategic imperative is established as a Union General deploys Larry, Moe, and Curly — designated as Operators 12, 14, and 15 respectively — to undertake a clandestine mission behind enemy lines. Tasked with securing vital intelligence, the trio assumes the guise of Southern officers, adopting the aliases Lieutenant Duck, Captain Dodge, and Major Hyde, respectively. Their infiltration of the mansion belonging to Confederate officer Colonel Butts marks the commencement of a series of misadventures.
1x9 - Pardon My Scotch
August 1, 1935
The Stooges, long-standing carpenters, find themselves assuming temporary stewardship of a drugstore in the absence of its proprietor who departs to negotiate the acquisition of copious quantities of alcohol consequent to the cessation of Prohibition. An unexpected encounter with a liquor supplier prompts the trio to concoct a libation using an eclectic array of medicines and chemicals, inadvertently resulting in a potent elixir blended with a Wellington boot.
1x10 - Hoi Polloi
August 29, 1935
In a cinematic adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's 1913 play, Pygmalion, Professor Richmond champions the belief that social behavior is predominantly shaped by environmental factors rather than inherent traits. Engaging in a high-stakes wager with his colleague, Professor Nichols, Richmond asserts his ability to refine a common individual into a gentleman through meticulous training and exposure to refined surroundings. Nichols, however, counters with the proposition to refine three common individuals, thereby testing the limits of Richmond's theory. The unwitting subjects of this experiment happen to be the Stooges, initially employed as garbage men.
1x11 - Three Little Beers
November 28, 1935
The Stooges are employed at Panther Pilsner Beer company, where they encounter a series of mishaps while loading barrels onto their delivery truck. Upon learning about a cash prize golf tournament sponsored by their company, they hastily head to the Rancho Golf Club to hone their golfing skills. Using makeshift press badges, they infiltrate the event, inadvertently causing chaos and destruction on the golf course.
1x12 - Ants in the Pantry
February 6, 1936
The Stooges are employed as pest exterminators, providing an unconventional service wherein they both introduce the infestation and subsequently address it, thereby offering a unique approach to pest control. Driven by a distinct lack of clientele, they target an affluent mansion hosting a high society dinner party, whereupon they orchestrate a calculated release of various vermin, including mice, moths, and ants, with deliberate malice. Their machinations, laced with gleeful amorality, result in their inevitable hiring to rectify the very chaos they have orchestrated, all while discreetly masquerading as guests so as not to disrupt the soirée.
1x13 - Movie Maniacs
February 20, 1936
The Stooges are stowaways aboard a boxcar bound for Hollywood, envisioning themselves as future movie stars without merit. Upon trespassing into a movie studio, they are mistaken for executives poised to assume control, granting them unwarranted authority over film production. Their tenure begins on a tumultuous note when Curly's misstep with a match disturbs a silent film star, prompting the departure of key personnel and leaving the trio to assume acting roles themselves.
1x14 - Half Shot Shooters
April 30, 1936
Employing a bifurcated temporal structure, the film opens with the Stooges situated in the immediate aftermath of World War I in 1918. Herein, they receive commendations ostensibly for "wounds in action," a facetious recognition stemming from a retaliatory assault perpetrated by their superior, Sgt. MacGillicuddy. Reacting to this perceived injustice, the Stooges orchestrate a reprisal against Sgt. MacGillicuddy.
1x15 - Disorder in the Court
May 30, 1936
The Stooges are key witnesses at a murder trial where their colleague, Gail Tempest, stands accused of murdering Kirk Robin. Despite being pivotal witnesses, the Stooges are initially absent, preoccupied with leisurely activities, namely playing Jacks. Eventually, Curly takes the stand and recounts the events, ultimately offering a musical interlude with Larry on violin, Moe on harmonica, and Curly on both spoons and upright bass to illustrate the night of the crime.
1x16 - A Pain in the Pullman
June 27, 1936
The Stooges are struggling actors embroiled in a sequence of challenges during their journey aboard an overnight train to meet a theatrical commitment. This voyage is beset by financial difficulties and complicated further by the inclusion of their pet monkey, Joe. Initially instructed to stow Joe in the baggage car due to regulations prohibiting animals in passenger compartments, the Stooges' attempts are thwarted when the door closes prematurely. Consequently, they surreptitiously bring Joe aboard the Southern Pacific railway train, inadvertently setting the stage for chaos.
1x17 - False Alarms
August 16, 1936
The Stooges are firefighters whose penchant for off-duty pursuits frequently lands them in trouble. Threatened with dismissal by their superior, Captain Ashe, due to repeated negligence, the trio faces heightened scrutiny. Amidst their assigned task of cleaning fire hoses, a mishap ensues when Curly inadvertently damages the hoses, leading to a precarious situation that nearly costs them their employment.
1x18 - Whoops, I'm an Indian!
September 11, 1936
The Stooges, depicted as unscrupulous gamblers residing in the antiquated Western locale of Lobo City, engage in deceitful practices during a game of roulette, unfairly swindling the townsfolk. Their ruse is uncovered, particularly by Pierre, a menacing woodcutter renowned for his formidable stature. Larry's concealment of a horseshoe magnet in his shoe facilitates their deception, leading to their exposure and subsequent flight into the wilderness. Evading capture as fugitives, the trio resorts to survivalist tactics, encompassing hunting, fishing, and assuming disguises reminiscent of Native Americans.
1x19 - Slippery Silks
December 27, 1936
The Stooges are furniture craftsmen tasked with replicating a treasured antique Chinese cabinet, loaned to a Mr. Morgan by a local museum against a substantial bond. However, their endeavor takes a calamitous turn when Curly clumsily bisects the valuable artifact, followed by Moe's inadvertent destruction of the remaining fragments. Fleeing from the wrathful Mr. Morgan, who threatens reprisal, the trio discovers an unexpected inheritance: ownership of the Madame de France boutique, a high-end fashion establishment formerly owned by their late Uncle Pete.

The Three Stooges: All seasons

S1: The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 1: 1934-1936
19 Episode s
S2: The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 2: 1937-1939
24 Episode s
S3: The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 3: 1940-1942
23 Episode s
S4: The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 4: 1943-1945
21 Episode s
S5: The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 5: 1946-1948
25 Episode s
S6: The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 6: 1949-1951
24 Episode s
S7: The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 7: 1952-1954
22 Episode s
S8: The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 8: 1955-1959
32 Episode s

1x1 - Woman Haters

1x2 - Punch Drunks

1x3 - Men in Black

1x4 - Three Little Pigskins

1x5 - Horses' Collars

1x6 - Restless Knights

1x7 - Pop Goes the Easel

1x8 - Uncivil Warriors

1x9 - Pardon My Scotch

1x10 - Hoi Polloi

1x11 - Three Little Beers

1x12 - Ants in the Pantry

1x13 - Movie Maniacs

1x14 - Half Shot Shooters

1x15 - Disorder in the Court

1x16 - A Pain in the Pullman

1x17 - False Alarms

1x18 - Whoops, I'm an Indian!

1x19 - Slippery Silks

S1: The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 1: 1934-1936

S2: The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 2: 1937-1939

S3: The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 3: 1940-1942

S4: The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 4: 1943-1945

S5: The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 5: 1946-1948

S6: The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 6: 1949-1951

S7: The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 7: 1952-1954

S8: The Three Stooges Collection, Vol. 8: 1955-1959