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Season 6
Episode 15

Slaphappy Sleuths

November 9, 1950

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The Three Stooges - S6 - E15

The Stooges serve as investigators representing the Onion Oil company, tasked with resolving a series of robberies plaguing the company's service stations. Despite their diligent efforts to provide exemplary customer service, offering unconventional amenities such as shaves, manicures, cologne, and popcorn, the Stooges fall victim to theft while momentarily distracted. Following a trail of motor oil, they ultimately locate the hideout of the perpetrators, where they display unexpectedly proficient boxing prowess, surpassing their earlier detective endeavors.

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The Three Stooges: Season 6 - 24 Episode s

6x1 - The Ghost Talks
February 3, 1949
Tasked with the responsibility of relocating furniture from the eerie confines of Smorgasbord Castle, the Stooges, employed as movers, initially proceed with their duties amidst intermittent frights. However, their endeavors take an unexpected turn when they encounter a clanking suit of armor purportedly inhabited by the ghostly presence of Peeping Tom. Despite initial trepidation, Tom succeeds in assuring the Stooges of his benign intentions, recounting his spectral origins and subsequent entrapment within the armor following an ill-fated encounter with Lady Godiva, culminating in his imprisonment for a millennium.
6x2 - Who Done It?
March 3, 1949
The Stooges are private investigators at the Alert Detective Agency, responding to a summons from the affluent Mr. Goodrich. Mr. Goodrich apprises them of the malevolent activities perpetrated by the Phantom Gang, a maleficent organization implicated in the murder of prominent socialites and opulent individuals, with Mr. Goodrich himself slated as their next victim.
6x3 - Hokus Pokus
May 5, 1949
The Stooges are employed as paperhangers who concurrently attend to the care of Mary, an invalid purportedly confined to a wheelchair. However, Mary's apparent physical limitations belie her clandestine scheme to defraud her insurance company of ,000 by feigning disability. Amidst their professional duties of affixing posters, the Stooges chance upon an advertisement promoting the services of a renowned hypnotist, Svengarlic, renowned for his purported ability to elicit profound transformations in individuals.
6x4 - Fuelin' Around
July 7, 1949
The Stooges are employed as carpet layers at the residence of a local research chemist, Professor Sneed, and his daughter, Hazel. Professor Sneed is clandestinely engaged in the development of rocket fuel for government purposes. Concurrently, the Anemian spy, Captain Rork, surveils the professor's activities from an exterior vantage point, harboring intentions of abducting him.
6x5 - Malice in the Palace
September 1, 1949
The Stooges operate a Middle Eastern restaurant called Cafe Casbah Bah, where they become entangled in a string of mishaps while serving patrons Hassan ben Sober and Ginna Rumma. A culinary incident ensues when spaghetti inadvertently splatters onto the patrons' faces, prompting the Stooges to offer a replacement meal of rabbit and hot dogs. Their efforts are further complicated by the presence of a stray cat and dog, leading to mistaken impressions about the meal's ingredients.
6x6 - Vagabond Loafers
October 6, 1949
Employed as plumbers at Day and Nite Plumbers, the Stooges encounter a predicament when tasked with repairing a leaky pipe at the residence of the affluent Norfleets, who are hosting a dinner party to celebrate the acquisition of a valuable Van Brocklin painting. Moe, engrossed in studying How to Be a Plumber, grapples with the pipes in the basement, while Shemp becomes ensnared in a complex network of pipes in the bathroom. Meanwhile, Larry endeavors to locate the water cutoff, resorting to extensive excavation of the lawn in pursuit of this objective.
6x7 - Dunked in the Deep
November 3, 1949
The Stooges are deceived into clandestinely boarding a vessel by their neighbor, Mr. Borscht, who is revealed to be an antagonist aligned with a fictional nation resembling the Soviet Union. Adrift at sea aboard a freighter and subsisting on salami, they uncover Borscht's illicit activities involving the concealment of stolen microfilm within watermelons. Following a tumultuous pursuit, the trio apprehend Borscht and retrieve the pilfered microfilm.
6x8 - Punchy Cowpunchers
January 5, 1950
The Dillon family holds sway over a diminutive Western enclave, prompting Nell to dispatch her partner, Elmer, in pursuit of aid. Concurrently, within the confines of the United States Cavalry, the trio of Stooges persistently vex their superior, Sergeant Mullins. Despite Mullins' exertions to instill discipline, his efforts yield unforeseen repercussions, culminating in a confrontation with Captain Daley, his superior officer. However, prior to further escalation, the Colonel apprises Mullins of the malevolent activities perpetrated by the Dillon clan, necessitating intervention to evict them from the township. Seizing upon the opportunity, Mullins volunteers the unwitting Stooges for the undertaking.
6x9 - Hugs and Mugs
February 2, 1950
Following a period of incarceration for jewel theft, three alluring women embark on a quest to locate a pearl necklace that eluded detection by law enforcement. However, their endeavors encounter an obstacle when the warehouse wherein they concealed the necklace is sold to the Shangri-La Upholstering Company, managed by the Stooges.
6x10 - Dopey Dicks
March 2, 1950
The Stooges, employed as janitors, have just completed the task of relocating furniture and assorted items into the office of a detective. Amidst this mundane routine, Shemp indulges in a daydream about the adventurous life of a private investigator. Suddenly, a distressed young woman bursts into the scene, imploring their aid, alleging that she is being pursued. While the Stooges embark on a search through the hallways, the woman hastily scribbles a note before being seized by an unidentified assailant.
6x11 - Love at First Bite
May 4, 1950
The Stooges engage in nostalgic recollection of their romantic encounters with their respective fiancées during their military service in Europe. Their partners hail from Italy, Austria, and France. To commemorate these memories, the trio partakes in a toast with copious amounts of Old Panther whisky, resulting in their rapid inebriation. In their intoxicated state, Moe and Shemp engage in a heated dispute over their sweethearts, culminating in a proposal to settle their differences through physical combat, armed with seltzer bottles.
6x12 - Self-Made Maids
July 6, 1950
The Stooges are artists who develop romantic attachments to three models: Larraine, Moella, and Shempetta. The narrative commences with the models preparing for their portrait session, hastily departing the studio to avoid tardiness. However, their haste leads to comical mishaps as Larraine and Shempetta collide with a wall, while Moella inadvertently stumbles into an adjacent room.
6x13 - Three Hams on Rye
September 7, 1950
The Stooges are stagehands with minor roles in the production of The Bride Wore Spurs. They regularly incur the disfavor of their producer, B.K. Doaks, whose recent theatrical endeavors have been unfavorably reviewed by renowned critic Nick Barker. Determined to ensure the success of his latest production, Doaks enlists the Stooges to prevent Barker from attending the play. However, their attempts to thwart Barker's entry are marred by their inept disguises, resulting in chaos and inadvertent confrontation with B.K. himself.
6x14 - Studio Stoops
October 5, 1950
Mistakenly identified as representatives of B.O. Pictures' publicity department, the Stooges, initially enlisted as exterminators, are assigned the responsibility of staging a contrived kidnapping to enhance the studio's publicity campaign featuring the emerging actress, Dolly Devore. However, their plan is intercepted by two gangsters who perpetrate a genuine abduction of Devore from her hotel room. Subsequently, the Stooges find themselves compelled to intervene and rescue Devore from the clutches of the criminals.
6x15 - Slaphappy Sleuths
November 9, 1950
The Stooges serve as investigators representing the Onion Oil company, tasked with resolving a series of robberies plaguing the company's service stations. Despite their diligent efforts to provide exemplary customer service, offering unconventional amenities such as shaves, manicures, cologne, and popcorn, the Stooges fall victim to theft while momentarily distracted. Following a trail of motor oil, they ultimately locate the hideout of the perpetrators, where they display unexpectedly proficient boxing prowess, surpassing their earlier detective endeavors.
6x16 - A Snitch in Time
December 7, 1950
Engaged as carpenters, the trio operates the furniture establishment "Ye Olde Furniture Shoppe: Antiques Made While U Waite." Their current task involves staining furniture delivered to Miss Scudder, the attractive proprietor of a boarding house. Amid their endeavors, which nearly result in the destruction of the furniture, the Stooges encounter new boarders, unbeknownst to them, a trio of criminals fresh from a jewelry heist.
6x17 - Three Arabian Nuts
January 4, 1951
The Stooges, employed as warehouse workers at the Superior Warehouse and Storage Company, are tasked with delivering Arabian antiques to client John Bradley. During the unpacking process at Mr. Bradley's residence, Shemp inadvertently discovers a peculiar item, initially mistaking it for a "syrup pitcher" until it is identified as a magic lamp. Upon cleaning the lamp, a djinni materializes, surprising Shemp.
6x18 - Baby Sitters Jitters
February 1, 1951
The Stooges, facing financial hardship due to rent arrears, reluctantly assume the role of babysitters for Junior Lloyd, under the guardianship of his mother, Joan Lloyd, who harbors fears of potential abduction by her estranged husband. In their caretaking duties, Moe delegates kitchen responsibilities to Shemp, tasking him with the preparation of soup. However, Shemp's misinterpretation of the instructions leads to the incorporation of soap into the culinary concoction, resulting in an inedible mixture that induces illness and bubble-blowing in the Stooges. Subsequently, the trio succumbs to slumber, during which Junior is surreptitiously abducted by his father.
6x19 - Don't Throw That Knife
May 3, 1951
While conducting a census in an apartment complex, the Stooges encounter Mrs. Lucy Wyckoff, a member of a husband-and-wife Magician Troupe. They soon discover that Mrs. Wyckoff's husband, Mr. Wyckoff, is not only her performance partner but also harbors an intense jealousy, manifesting in a propensity for lethal knife-throwing against perceived romantic rivals. Upon Mr. Wyckoff's return home, the Stooges attempt unsuccessfully to evade his menacing presence. Faced with imminent danger, they hastily retreat and alert the authorities regarding Mr. Wyckoff's threatening behavior.
6x20 - Scrambled Brains
July 7, 1951
Moe and Larry find themselves at a sanatorium where their friend Shemp is undergoing treatment for hallucinations. Despite Shemp's insistence on bidding farewell to his new fiancée, Nurse Nora, before his premature discharge, Moe and Larry are taken aback when they meet her, as she does not match Shemp's glowing description. It becomes apparent that Shemp's condition is far from resolved, necessitating further therapy.
6x21 - Merry Mavericks
September 6, 1951
Set in the Old West, the Stooges are wanted for vagrancy and in order to escape custody Moe suggests for them to leave for a town known as Peaceful Gulch. Meanwhile, the once-tranquil town of Peaceful Gulch faces turmoil as the notorious Red Morgan and his gang intimidate the populace and drive out the sheriff. In a bid to restore law and order, members of the sheriff's posse devise a plan to deceive Morgan and his cohorts by fabricating the arrival of three renowned marshals.
6x22 - The Tooth Will Out
October 4, 1951
Following dismissal from two previous occupations due to dish-breaking incidents, the Stooges find themselves pursued by an irate chef wielding a cleaver, leading them to seek refuge in a dental office. Subsequently, the trio endeavors to pursue a career in dentistry, culminating in their graduation from dental school under the auspices of Dr. Keefer, Professor of Dentistry.
6x23 - Hula-La-La
November 1, 1951
The Stooges, employed as choreographers by B.O. Pictures, are tasked with imparting dance skills to the indigenous population of the fictional Pacific island of Rarabonga. This endeavor is orchestrated by the studio's president, Mr. Baines, who has procured the island for his upcoming musical production. However, upon their arrival, the Stooges discover that the islanders, under the sway of the malevolent witch doctor Varanu, are cannibalistic headhunters with no knowledge of dancing.
6x24 - Pest Man Wins
December 6, 1951
The Stooges, assuming the role of pest exterminators, devise a marketing scheme by surreptitiously introducing mice, moths, and ants into an affluent household hosting a dinner party. Their objective is to subsequently offer their services to remediate the pest infestation they themselves created, thereby capitalizing on the situation.

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

6x1 - The Ghost Talks

6x2 - Who Done It?

6x3 - Hokus Pokus

6x4 - Fuelin' Around

6x5 - Malice in the Palace

6x6 - Vagabond Loafers

6x7 - Dunked in the Deep

6x8 - Punchy Cowpunchers

6x9 - Hugs and Mugs

6x10 - Dopey Dicks

6x11 - Love at First Bite

6x12 - Self-Made Maids

6x13 - Three Hams on Rye

6x14 - Studio Stoops

6x15 - Slaphappy Sleuths

6x16 - A Snitch in Time

6x17 - Three Arabian Nuts

6x18 - Baby Sitters Jitters

6x19 - Don't Throw That Knife

6x20 - Scrambled Brains

6x21 - Merry Mavericks

6x22 - The Tooth Will Out

6x23 - Hula-La-La

6x24 - Pest Man Wins

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