Bosom Buddies (1980–1982)
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Plot
Bosom Buddies follows the adventures of Kip Wilson and Henry Desmond, junior ad-men at Livingston Gentry and Mishkin Advertising Agency. Kip was an illustrator, but aspired to be a painter, and Henry, a copywriter and aspiring novelist. When their building is demolished, they dress as women to stay with co-worker Amy Cassidy in her apartment at the Susan B. Anthony Hotel, where men are forbidden anywhere above the lobby. Kip and Henry decide to invent alter egos Buffy and Hildegarde (their fictional sisters) to move into an empty (and cheap) apartment at the hotel; Henry, to write an expose about the experience, and Kip, to get closer to Amy's beautiful roommate, Sonny Lumet, nurse, and part-time dancer.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Bosom BuddiesNovember 27, 1980—Henry Desmond and Kip Wilson are imaginative young admen who solve an acute housing problem by donning wigs and dresses to qualify for resid - S01E02
My Brother, My Sister, MyselfDecember 4, 1980—When Kip is discovered in the apartment without his Buffy disguise, Lilly Sinclair, the new manager of the hotel, decides to have the other - S01E03
Loathe Thy NeighborDecember 11, 1980—A fight between Sonny and Amy sparks a fight between Kip and Henry, and a swap of roommates. - S01E04
Macho ManDecember 18, 1980—Henry decides to toughen up his image when another date insists she just wants to be friends. - S01E05
What Price Glory?January 1, 1981—Kip and Henry have to compromise their morals to compete with Marty Bursky, the office boot-licker, for a prestigious new account, Dr. Bob. - S01E06
Kip and Sonny's DateJanuary 8, 1981—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 - S01E07
Beauty and the BeastsJanuary 15, 1981—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 fav - S01E08
RevengeJanuary 22, 1981—The girls hatchs a scheme to embarass Walter after he dumps Amy for another woman at a costume party. - S01E09
Amy's CareerJanuary 29, 1981—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. - S01E10
Gotta DanceFebruary 5, 1981—Kip uses the public library commercial he's directing as an excuse to hire Sonny as a dancer, hoping to kick-start her career. - S01E11
Sonny BoyFebruary 12, 1981—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. - S01E12
How Great Thou ArtFebruary 19, 1981—For Kip's birthday, Henry arranges to have some of his painting shown at The La Daux Gallery. - S01E13
Kip QuitsFebruary 26, 1981—When Ruth insists that Kip indulge a new client, Kip walks out, expecting Henry to follow him. - S01E14
Only the LonelyMarch 12, 1981—Kip and Henry are worried when Ruth invites them to dinner, and appears to wabt more than a business relationship. - S01E15
The RewriteMarch 19, 1981—Kip tries to help Henry spice up a story documenting Ruth nearly discovering the duo's alternate identities. - S01E16
The Show Must Go OnMarch 26, 1981—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 t - S01E17
The HospitalApril 2, 1981—Sonny recruits Buffy and Hildy to volunteer as ""candy stripers"" when the hospital where she works becomes short on staff. Kip discovers he - S01E18
Best FriendsApril 9, 1981—Henry feels left out when Kip renews his friendship with a rock and roll star. - S01E19
CahootsApril 30, 1981—Kip and Amy form a pact to use their inside information to help each other win over Sonny and Henry.
Season02
- S02E01
The Truth and Other LiesOctober 8, 1981—After not being about to take Sonny back to his apartment after a date, Kip decided to reveal his secret to Sonny. - S02E02
There's No BusinessOctober 15, 1981—Henry reluctantly agrees to spend the money that he and Kip are saving for a T-Bill on his Uncle Mort's commercial production company, unawa - S02E03
ReunionOctober 22, 1981—At his high school reunion, Henry encounters a deaf girl he dumped as his prom date. - S02E04
One for You, One for MeNovember 27, 1981—At ""60 Seconds Street""'s first shareholder's meeting, Herny puts a cap on Kip's abuse of his expense account. While Kip is away on a skiin - S02E05
On the Road to Monte CarloDecember 4, 1981—Kip and Henry use insurance money from a elevator accident to take a vacation in Monte Carlo. - S02E06
WaterBalloonGateDecember 11, 1981—Kip and Henry get into trouble when they drop a water balloon on a government official's car. - S02E07
All You Need is LoveDecember 18, 1981—Henry begins getting tired of his relationship status--so he decides to submit a personal add in a video dating service. But when he thinks - S02E08
Other Than That, She's a Wonderful PersonDecember 25, 1981—Henry starts to date an interior decorator that nobody else can stand. - S02E09
The Slightly Illustrated ManJanuary 8, 1982—Amy and Kip decide they will get tattoos to show their devotion to Henry and Sonny. - S02E10
Two Percent SolutionJanuary 15, 1982—Ruth and Kip and Henry compete for Amy's deciding two percent of company stock. - S02E11
CablevisionJanuary 22, 1982—Kip and Henry produce a TV show, on cable, trying to advertise their client's product. - S02E12
The GrandfatherFebruary 4, 1982—Henry saves a gangster's granddaughter from being hit by a car and then must put up with the man's `favors'. - S02E13
Hildy's Dirt MapFebruary 11, 1982—An immigrant gets a crush on Hildy; much to the dismay of Henry. - S02E14
Kip Off the Old BlockFebruary 18, 1982—When Kip learns his parents are heading for a divorce, it's time for him to play the role of peacemaker. - S02E15
The Way Kip and Henry WereMarch 4, 1982—Ruth and Kip and Henry reminisce about how she hired them straight out of school. - S02E16
Who's on Thirst?March 11, 1982—Kip and Henry, seeking a little isolation to spark their creativity, become stranded in a wilderness cabin in the dead of winter. The girls, - S02E17
Not With My Sister, You PigMarch 18, 1982—Kip's younger sister, Vickie, pays a vist...and he is totally convinced that Henry has seduced her. - S02E18
Not the Last Picture ShowMarch 25, 1982—Kip and Henry contemplate what they will be like when they are older. - S02E19Call Me IrresponsibleMay 27, 1982—
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