As of July 2026, Bosom Buddies Season 1 aired in 1980 with 19 episodes. Full episode guide and where to watch below.

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Bosom Buddies Season 1

1980 19 Episodes Comedy ⭐ 6/10

Bosom Buddies Season 1 has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 40 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Tom Hanks sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Bosom Buddies Season 1 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Bosom Buddies Season 1 from the crowd. Season 1 of Bosom Buddies includes 19 episodes. It aired from November 1980 to April 1981. This season stars Tom Hanks, Peter Scolari and Donna Dixon. Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1980. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Bosom Buddies Season 1 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Bosom Buddies Season 1 respects your intelligence. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Tom Hanks sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

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🎬 Bosom Buddies Season 1 — Episode Guide

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

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

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

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

What Price Glory?

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Only the Lonely

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

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

The Show Must Go On

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.

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 substit...

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

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

🎭 Cast of Bosom Buddies Season 1

Tom Hanks

Kip Wilson / Buffy

Peter Scolari

Henry Desmond / Hildegarde

Donna Dixon

Holland Taylor

Telma Hopkins

Isabelle Hammond

Wendie Jo Sperber

Wendie Jo Sperber

Lucille Benson

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