

TV series
The Birthday Boys
2013–2014, English, on IFC. Created by Ben Stiller & Bob Odenkirk.
"The Birthday Boys" is a scripted original sketch comedy, executive produced by Bob Odenkirk ("Breaking Bad", "Mr. Show") and Ben Stiller ("The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", "Zoolander"). The series features the Los Angeles comedy group of the same name (UCB Theatre Los Angeles, Just for Laughs Festival) along with Odenkirk and is in the classic vein of absurd/silly/smart/funny variety shows ("Mr. Show", Monty Python), featuring sketches that twist real-life moments and cultural touchstones.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 20
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2014
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Where to watch The Birthday Boys
The Birthday Boys is streaming on AMC+ in India.
Stream
Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S2 E10: Season Finale
Aired 19 December 2014
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
- Ben StillerCreator
- Bob OdenkirkCreator
- Jefferson DuttonVarious · 20 ep
- David FergusonVarious · 20 ep
- Mike HanfordVarious · 20 ep
- Tim KalpakisVarious · 20 ep
- Matt KowalickVarious · 20 ep
- Mike MitchellVarious · 20 ep
- Chris VanArtsdalenVarious · 20 ep
- Bob OdenkirkVarious · 20 ep
- Ben StillerCast · 1 ep
- Dana CarveyCast · 1 ep
- Paul ScheerCast · 1 ep
- Sandra BernhardCast · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 October 2013
- Last aired
- 19 December 2014
- Network
- IFC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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The Birthday Boys: quick answers
Is The Birthday Boys worth watching?
The Birthday Boys doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Birthday Boys are there?
The Birthday Boys has 2 seasons and 20 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Birthday Boys finished?
Yes. The Birthday Boys was cancelled in 2014, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Birthday Boys on?
The Birthday Boys is streaming on AMC+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
The Birthday Boys parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Birthday Boys is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Birthday Boys?
If you liked The Birthday Boys, try Portlandia, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!, The Kids in the Hall.
Who created The Birthday Boys?
The Birthday Boys was created by Ben Stiller and Bob Odenkirk and stars Jefferson Dutton, David Ferguson, Mike Hanford.

