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Season 5
Episode 8

Rhythm and Weep

October 3, 1946

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The Three Stooges - S5 - E8

The Stooges are aspiring but disillusioned actors on the brink of despair, contemplating ending their lives by leaping from a skyscraper. Their morbid intentions are interrupted when they encounter three young women similarly inclined towards self-destruction due to their failed endeavors in the realm of dance. Instantly smitten, the Stooges develop romantic affections for the distressed women.

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The Three Stooges: Season 5 - 25 Episode s

5x1 - Beer Barrel Polecats
January 10, 1946
In their quest for beer, the Stooges resort to brewing their own concoction, leading to a comical explosion due to simultaneous efforts in mixing ingredients. Despite eventual success, their venture takes a legal turn when Curly inadvertently sells a bottle to an undercover detective at an inflated price, resulting in their incarceration. In prison, the Stooges initiate an escape plan, unintentionally incapacitating the warden in the process.
5x2 - A Bird in the Head
February 28, 1946
The Stooges, employed as paperhangers, fail to meet their boss Mr. Beedle's standards, resulting in a botched job that incites his wrath. In their haste to escape his anger, they inadvertently stumble into the laboratory of the eccentric Professor Panzer and his assistant Nikko. Panzer, obsessed with transplanting a human brain into his gorilla Igor, identifies Curly as the ideal candidate. The trio finds themselves locked in the laboratory as Panzer schemes to extract Curly's brain.
5x3 - Uncivil War Birds
March 29, 1946
Amidst the backdrop of the American Civil War, the Stooges inadvertently enlist in opposing factions: Moe and Larry in the Union Army, and Curly in the Confederacy. Complications arise when each faction mistakes the others as captives, leading to a series of mistaken identities and comedic misunderstandings.
5x4 - The Three Troubledoers
April 25, 1946
The Stooges are cowboys who come upon the town of Dead Man's Gulch where they find themselves embroiled in the turmoil orchestrated by the notorious outlaw Badlands Blackie and his gang. Their arrival coincides with the town's desperate plight, as Blackie threatens the local blacksmith's daughter, Nell, with dire consequences unless she agrees to marry him.
5x5 - Monkey Businessmen
June 20, 1946
The Stooges are inept electricians whose misadventures lead to their dismissal by their employer, Mr. Jordan, after inadvertently electrocuting themselves and their client, "Smilin'" Sam McGann and messing up the wiring. Prompted by Curly's suggestion for a respite, the trio embark on a retreat to Mallard's Rest Home, enticed by an advertisement promising relaxation.
5x6 - Three Loan Wolves
July 4, 1946
In a narrative framed as a retrospective recounted to their son, the Stooges disclose the origins of their unexpected fatherhood. As proprietors of a pawn shop burdened by debts to the Gashouse Protection Society, a syndicate of loan sharks, the Stooges find themselves embroiled in a series of misadventures.
5x7 - G.I. Wanna Home
September 5, 1946
Following their discharge from military service at the conclusion of World War II, the Stooges return home with aspirations of marrying their respective fiancées. However, their plans are thwarted as they find themselves without accommodation or financial resources. The trio embarks on a futile search for lodging, encountering numerous setbacks before reluctantly settling for makeshift quarters in an open lot. Their attempts at domesticity are marred by a series of comedic mishaps, including Curly's misguided use of a lawnmower as a vacuum cleaner, resulting in a chaotic explosion of debris.
5x8 - Rhythm and Weep
October 3, 1946
The Stooges are aspiring but disillusioned actors on the brink of despair, contemplating ending their lives by leaping from a skyscraper. Their morbid intentions are interrupted when they encounter three young women similarly inclined towards self-destruction due to their failed endeavors in the realm of dance. Instantly smitten, the Stooges develop romantic affections for the distressed women.
5x9 - Three Little Pirates
December 5, 1946
In 1642, the Stooges are mariners aboard a refuse barge, marooned on the desolate Dead Man's Island. Their arrival attracts the attention of the island's governor, initially skeptical of their claims until their unmistakable sailor-like behavior confirms their profession. However, their fortunes quickly sour when Curly's harmless flirtation with the governor's betrothed, Rita, earns them the governor's ire.
5x10 - Half-Wits Holiday
January 9, 1947
In the second Stooge adaptation of the 1913 play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, the Stooges find themselves entangled in a wager between two psychologists, Professors Quackenbush and Sedletz, who seek to transform the repairmen into gentlemen through environmental influence. Amidst the tumultuous training process, marked by comedic misadventures and the Stooges' amorous escapades with Professor Quackenbush's daughter Lulu, the stakes escalate toward a decisive test of their refined behavior at an upscale society gathering.
5x11 - Fright Night
March 6, 1947
The Stooges are boxing managers overseeing the career of the formidable pugilist, Chopper Kane. Their financial stakes in Chopper's success prompt them to wager their entire capital on his upcoming bout. However, their aspirations are imperiled when they are confronted by a menacing underworld figure, compelling them to orchestrate Chopper's defeat under threat of dire consequences.
5x12 - Out West
April 24, 1947
Shemp finds himself afflicted with a troublesome medical condition — a swollen vein in his leg, prompting concerns of potential amputation. Following medical advice, he embarks on a therapeutic sojourn to the rugged terrain of the Old West. Arriving in a town teetering on the brink of lawlessness, the Stooges encounter the enigmatic Doc Barker, a figure seemingly entrenched in the town's nefarious underbelly.
5x13 - Hold That Lion!
July 17, 1947
The Stooges are the sole heirs to a grandiose inheritance, which has fallen into the clutches of the duplicitous broker, Icabod Slipp, who has taken control of the funds. Engaging in a series of confrontations with Slipp in his office, the Stooges are subjected to false accusations of being the culprits responsible for the misappropriation of funds. Consequently, Slipp absconds with the inheritance, prompting the Stooges to pursue him.
5x14 - Brideless Groom
September 11, 1947
Shemp is a music teacher navigating the affections of his unattractive and musically challenged student, Miss Dinkelmeyer, while Larry serves as his musical accompanist. Moe then interrupts Shemp's classroom session with news of his uncle Caleb's demise, provoking Shemp's initial disparagement of his late relative. However, Shemp's demeanor swiftly shifts upon learning of his unexpected inheritance of ,000, prompting a sudden change in his disposition towards his deceased uncle. However, Shemp's windfall comes with a caveat: he must marry within a mere 48-hour window to claim his newfound wealth.
5x15 - Sing a Song of Six Pants
October 30, 1947
The Stooges operate the Pip Boys tailor shop, imperiled by imminent repossession by the Skin and Flint Finance Corporation. Upon learning of a substantial reward for the capture of notorious bank robber Terry "Slippery Fingered" Hargan, the Stooges perceive an opportunity to alleviate their financial predicament. Serendipitously, Hargan seeks refuge in their establishment, inadvertently leaving behind a suit containing a crucial safe combination. Despite their attempts to extract the combination through Hargan's girlfriend, their efforts prove futile.
5x16 - All Gummed Up
December 18, 1947
The Stooges operate a local drugstore whose landlord, the cantankerous Amos Flint, informs them their lease is about to expire. Larry protests that the trio have had their establishment for a decade, and do not want to leave. However, their bickering takes a poignant turn when they encounter Flint's elderly wife, Cerina, who is subjected to his harsh treatment.
5x17 - Shivering Sherlocks
January 8, 1948
The Stooges are erroneously identified as perpetrators in an armored-car robbery. Following a lie detector test administered by Captain Mullins, they are cleared of suspicion and placed under protective custody, under the care of Gladys Harmon, proprietor of the Elite Café, who provides them with an alibi. In return, the Stooges attempt to reciprocate by working at the café, encountering challenges in their endeavors.
5x18 - Pardon My Clutch
February 26, 1948
Shemp's toothache prompts the Stooges' acquaintance, Claude, to offer medical advice, which they misinterpret. Following the extraction of Shemp's tooth, Claude proposes a camping trip for relaxation. Lacking transportation, Claude sells them a faulty car. The trio encounters various challenges, including a flat tire and an altercation with a gas station attendant. Eventually, they attract the attention of a car collector willing to pay a premium for the vehicle. Upon learning of this, Claude hastily refunds the Stooges' money and sells the car to the collector. However, Claude's actions lead to his mistaken apprehension by men from the local asylum.
5x19 - Squareheads of the Round Table
March 4, 1948
The Stooges are troubadours during the Middle Ages amidst the era of King Arthur's reign, during the Middle Ages in King Arthur Pendragon's time. The narrative unfolds wherein nefarious Black Prince harbors aspirations of union with Princess Elaine. However, the princess's affections lie with Cedric, the humble blacksmith. The intervention of the Stooges is pivotal, as they endeavor to advocate for Cedric's cause through the medium of music, specifically performing the sextet excerpted from Gaetano Donizetti's opera Lucia di Lammermoor.
5x20 - Fiddlers Three
May 6, 1948
In Coleslaw-vania, the Stooges serve as fiddlers at the court of the Old King Cole who are subject to a decree from the monarch that prohibits their marital unions until the forthcoming nuptials between Princess Alicia and Prince Gallant III of Rhododendron, scheduled to coincide with the springtime bloom of flowers. The malicious designs of the malevolent magician Murgatroyd disrupt this arrangement as he orchestrates the abduction of Princess Alicia for his own matrimonial aspirations.
5x21 - The Hot Scots
June 8, 1948
Upon their arrival in London, the Stooges endeavor to secure employment with Scotland Yard subsequent to their completion of studies at a correspondence detective school. However, their aspirations are curtailed as they find themselves relegated to menial tasks as "Yard Men," tasked with the sanitation of the premises and tending to the gardens. It is amidst the task of yard maintenance that an opportunity for case resolution emerges.
5x22 - Heavenly Daze
September 2, 1948
In a celestial realm, Shemp converses with his Uncle Mortimer, who is engaged in a telephone discussion regarding Shemp's potential placement in Heaven or Hell. Concerns arise over the behavior of cousins Moe and Larry, prompting Uncle Mortimer to entrust Shemp with the task of reforming them to secure his own access to Heaven. Shemp accepts, satisfied with the condition that he remains imperceptible to Earth's inhabitants.
5x23 - I'm a Monkey's Uncle
October 7, 1948
In a depiction of prehistoric existence, the Stooges inhabit the Stone Age, tasked with the daily duties inherent to their era, including the milking of cows, fishing, and egg gathering. Against this backdrop, Moe arranges a rendezvous with his paramour, Aggie, prompting Shemp and Larry to seek inclusion, enticed by the prospect of Aggie's sisters, Maggie and Baggie, as potential companions.
5x24 - Mummy's Dummies
November 4, 1948
The Stooges are employed as purveyors of used chariots in the milieu of Ancient Egypt, a vocation fraught with misfortune as they unwittingly deceive Rhadames, the esteemed captain of the royal guards, with a substandard chariot. The consequential arrest leads the Stooges to stand trial before Pharaoh Rootentootin within the palace precincts, the monarch beset by the affliction of a painful toothache. Seizing upon an opportunity for redemption, Moe interjects, asserting Shemp's expertise in dentistry under the pseudonym "Painless Papyrus." Shemp, despite his visual impairment, endeavors to extract the troublesome tooth, inadvertently causing injury to the Pharaoh's nose. Nonetheless, the successful extraction of the tooth prompts the Pharaoh to bestow upon the Stooges the esteemed title of royal chamberlains.
5x25 - Crime on Their Hands
December 9, 1948
Employed as janitors within a newspaper establishment, the Stooges chance upon a significant journalistic opportunity upon discovering the theft of the priceless Punjab diamond from a local museum, orchestrated by the malevolent antagonist Dapper Malone. Motivated by aspirations of transitioning into authentic reporters, the trio embarks on a quest to locate Dapper, masquerading convincingly as law enforcement officers within Squid McGuffy's cafe.

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

5x1 - Beer Barrel Polecats

5x2 - A Bird in the Head

5x3 - Uncivil War Birds

5x4 - The Three Troubledoers

5x5 - Monkey Businessmen

5x6 - Three Loan Wolves

5x7 - G.I. Wanna Home

5x8 - Rhythm and Weep

5x9 - Three Little Pirates

5x10 - Half-Wits Holiday

5x11 - Fright Night

5x12 - Out West

5x13 - Hold That Lion!

5x14 - Brideless Groom

5x15 - Sing a Song of Six Pants

5x16 - All Gummed Up

5x17 - Shivering Sherlocks

5x18 - Pardon My Clutch

5x19 - Squareheads of the Round Table

5x20 - Fiddlers Three

5x21 - The Hot Scots

5x22 - Heavenly Daze

5x23 - I'm a Monkey's Uncle

5x24 - Mummy's Dummies

5x25 - Crime on Their Hands

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