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Beetle Bailey

★5.9 1962 – 1964 1 Season Mort Walker TV-MA

Beetle Bailey, the Private who'd rather drop and nap than drop and "do 20," is the wise-cracking joker of the most famous Army camp –Camp Swampy, where befuddled General Halftrack still hasn't heard from the Pentagon, grumbling Sgt. Snorkle has never had a date, Beetle hasn't washed his socks, and Cooke still makes those high-bouncing meatballs. Join Beetle Bailey and his army buddies and sound off with laughter.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 50 episodes

Home Sweet Swampy

Episode 01

Home Sweet Swampy

May 19, 1962 · 9 min

Beetle and Sarge win ten-day leaves. But Sgt. Snorkle can't bear being away from Camp Swampy.

Hero's Reward

Episode 02

Hero's Reward

May 19, 1962 · 9 min

The army is playing war games and Beetle is picked to run messages between the regiments. Failing miserably, he manages to get everyone captured except Zero and himself.

Et Tu Otto

Episode 03

Et Tu Otto

Jun 19, 1962 · 7 min

Sgt. Snorkle gets advice from the camp chaplain as how to get along better with his men. The chaplain tells him to be nicer and take an interest in their hobbies and help them with their work. The platoon thinks that Sgt. Snorkle has lost his mind and attack him to return him to his old self.

Psychological Testing

Episode 04

Psychological Testing

Jun 26, 1962 · 9 min

Van Bellingham Cartwright Forbes arrives at Camp Swampy to take on the best men for the new psychological test. Beetle and Snorkle are picked.

A Tree is a Tree is a Tree?

Episode 05

A Tree is a Tree is a Tree?

Oct 19, 1962 · 7 min

Sgt. Snorkle wants to make Camp Swampy look better so he sends away for a Japanese leechee tree. Zero is put in charge of planting it. He accidentally kills it and desperately needs a replacement before Sgt. Snorkle gets back.

Beetle's High Horps

Episode 06

Beetle's High Horps

Sep 15, 1963 · 9 min

To bring Camp Swampy to the attention of The Pentagon, Gen. Halftrack decides to put a man on the moon. And Beetle Bailey is chosen to volunteer.

Labor Shortage

Episode 07

Labor Shortage

Oct 6, 1963 · 5 min

Sgt. Snorkle assigns everyone to KP duty so they get even by making his chili extra hot.

Don't Fiddle with the Brass

Episode 08

Don't Fiddle with the Brass

Oct 20, 1963 · 6 min

Sgt. Snorkle's platoon is selected to play a concert for a group of visiting officers. Unfortunately nobody in the platoon can play an instrument. They decide to play a record and just pretend to play. Will their plan work or will it backfire?

The Sergeant's Master

Episode 09

The Sergeant's Master

Oct 27, 1963 · 6 min

A mistaken order from the Pentagon promotes the Sarge's dog, Otto, to the rank of lieutenant.

The Bull of the Ball

Episode 10

The Bull of the Ball

Nov 3, 1963 · 6 min

Bunny breaks her date with Beetle so she can go out with a dashing playboy in his Italian sports car. Cosmo advises Beetle to follow them to a masquerade ball. In a hastily thrown together costume, he puts a mounted stag's head on and an impromptu bull fight ensues on the dance floor.

60-Count 'em-60!

Episode 11

60-Count 'em-60!

Nov 10, 1963 · 6 min

A company of WACS is stationed at Camp Swampy. Sarge tries his hardest to get them to leave.

Grab Your Socks

Episode 12

Grab Your Socks

Nov 17, 1963 · 6 min

Sarge's nightmares keep everyone awake before a super-important morning inspection.

The Blue Ribbon

Episode 13

The Blue Ribbon

Nov 24, 1963 · 6 min

Sarge wants to enter Otto in the dog show. But only dogs of breeding are eligible.

Go Yeast, Young Man

Episode 14

Go Yeast, Young Man

Dec 1, 1963 · 6 min

Beetle Bailey and Zero provide an unwelcome contribution to Sgt. Snorkle's birthday celebration for Gen. Halftrack by baking a cake and adding a tremendous amount of yeast.

We Love You, Sergeant Snorkle

Episode 15

We Love You, Sergeant Snorkle

Dec 8, 1963 · 6 min

To prevent Sgt. Snorkle from being transferred, Cosmo tries to get him broken to private...by hypnosis.

Is This Drip Necessary

Episode 16

Is This Drip Necessary

Dec 15, 1963 · 6 min

The plumbing in Gen. Halftrack's house goes haywire when Beetle takes charge.

A Christmas Tale

Episode 17

A Christmas Tale

Dec 22, 1963 · 6 min

It's Christmas Eve, and Sgt. Snorkle dreams of "The Night Before Christmas"...with Gen. Halftrack and Pvt. Bailey as the stars.

For Officers Only

Episode 18

For Officers Only

Dec 29, 1963 · 6 min

Beetle and his pals want to go to the big dance. But it's for officers only, and Sarge is determined it'll stay that way.

Bye Bye Young Lovers

Episode 19

Bye Bye Young Lovers

Jan 5, 1964 · 6 min

Beetle tries to elope with Bunny, but makes the mistake of letting Zero supply the getaway vehicle, Officer Clancy's horse.

A Pass Is a Pass Is a Pass

Episode 20

A Pass Is a Pass Is a Pass

Jan 12, 1964 · 6 min

It's the big football game between the Camp Swampy Swamprats and the Military Police Giants. With the MP's leading 167 to 0 and one minute to go, Beetle volunteers to make at least one score for Swampy in exchange for a weekend pass.

Leap No More My Lady

Episode 21

Leap No More My Lady

Jan 19, 1964 · 6 min

The General is receiving a visit from an old friend and his lady, but no one is aware of who the lady is.

Tatoo-Tootsie Goodbye

Episode 22

Tatoo-Tootsie Goodbye

Jan 26, 1964 · 6 min

Beetle has to outdo Seymour Seymour, a well tattooed sailor who's got an eye for Bunny.

Welsh Rabbit

Episode 23

Welsh Rabbit

Feb 2, 1964 · 6 min

Beetle and Zero wage war on a rabbit entrenched in the General's garden. They use bazookas and decoy carrots to out, maneuver the animal.

Cosmo's Naught

Episode 24

Cosmo's Naught

Feb 9, 1964 · 6 min

Beetle, Zero and Cosmo take a fifty mile hike as part of the physical fitness program. Cosmo bets he can beat them to their destination.

Camp Invisible

Episode 25

Camp Invisible

Feb 16, 1964 · 6 min

While cleaning up for the big inspection, Zero grabs the wrong can of paint, special "invisible paint". As he works, Camp Swampy disappears.

'V' for Visitors

Episode 26

'V' for Visitors

Feb 23, 1964 · 6 min

It's visitors day at Camp Swampy and Bunny's dad is visiting the camp.

Shutterbugged

Episode 27

Shutterbugged

Mar 1, 1964 · 6 min

Beetle needs money for his two-week furlough. Cosmo suggests he enter a photo contest using Zero as a model in parachute shots.

Little Pooch Lost

Episode 28

Little Pooch Lost

Mar 8, 1964 · 6 min

Beetle and his buddies ruin Gen. Halftrack's dedication speech at the new missile site...when they try to find the Sarge's missing dog Otto.

Halftrack's Navy

Episode 29

Halftrack's Navy

Mar 15, 1964 · 6 min

Snorkle's platoon is taught underwater demolition. They are to clear away all obstructions from the harbor so Admiral Bilgewater can bring his ship in for an inspection visit.

Don't Give Up the Swamp

Episode 30

Don't Give Up the Swamp

Mar 22, 1964 · 6 min

The Navy is set to take over Camp Swampy...if the swamp is deep enough for a ship. Beetle's platoon has to make sure it isn't.

Hoss Laffs

Episode 31

Hoss Laffs

Mar 29, 1964 · 6 min

Sarge picks Zero and Beetle to help him deliver the statue of General Ruff Rider to the big unveiling. But the ride to Swampy is a little too rough for the Ruff Rider.

The Red Carpet Treatment

Episode 32

The Red Carpet Treatment

Apr 5, 1964 · 6 min

Cosmo will provide all the trimmings for Bunny's birthday, chauffeured car, dinner, a show...for $20. Somehow he winds up with a profit of over $19.

Lucky Beetle

Episode 33

Lucky Beetle

Apr 12, 1964 · 6 min

Beetle buys a good-luck magnet to help him through Friday the 13th. The magnet practically wrecks Camp Swampy.

Sweet Sunday

Episode 34

Sweet Sunday

Apr 19, 1964 · 6 min

What starts as a pleasant Sunday drive for Beetle, Otto, Bunny, and Bunny's father turns into chaos involving littering, a speeding ticket, and an unexpected--and interrupted--marriage ceremony for Beetle and Bunny by a rural judge.

Operation Butler

Episode 35

Operation Butler

Apr 26, 1964 · 6 min

Beetle goes on a quiz show and wins a butler for a day. His man is busy serving him when Gen. Halftrack brings a visiting senator to the barracks.

Bridge on the River 'Y'

Episode 36

Bridge on the River 'Y'

May 3, 1964 · 6 min

During war games, Beetle and his buddies are sent to blow up the bridge on the River Y...leaving Zero at headquarters with the remote control of the dynamite.

The Secret Weapon

Episode 37

The Secret Weapon

May 10, 1964 · 6 min

Camp Swampy receives a new secret weapon, but it looks a lot like the new organ intended for the post choir.

The Diet

Episode 38

The Diet

May 17, 1964 · 5 min

Sgt. Snorkle puts on so much weight, he forces himself to diet...and he insists everyone do the same. The men resort to night maneuvers to get dinner.

The Heir

Episode 39

The Heir

May 24, 1964 · 6 min

Beetle is sole heir to a ten million dollar estate, and Cosmo shows him how to spend the money.

Breaking the Leash

Episode 40

Breaking the Leash

May 31, 1964 · 6 min

Beetle and his pals are assigned to train the ferocious new Army dogs. To gain their confidence, they don dog costumes and get into the cage with them.

The Spy

Episode 41

The Spy

Jun 7, 1964 · 6 min

Somebody stole Camp Swampy's "top secret". The offender will be shot.

The Jinx

Episode 42

The Jinx

Jun 14, 1964 · 6 min

When Beetle and his friends read a fortune cookie message saying to beware of beetles because they bring bad luck, his friends immediately jump to the conclusion that Beetle himself will be a jinx to them.

Courage Encourager

Episode 43

Courage Encourager

Jun 21, 1964 · 6 min

Gen. Halftrack buys a new machine that makes the timid brave. Beetle tries it and starts giving the general orders.

Sgt. Snorkle's Longest Day

Episode 44

Sgt. Snorkle's Longest Day

Jun 28, 1964 · 5 min

They try to sneak through the barbed wire, then a mine field. Sgt. Snorkle is getting so fat, he blows up like a balloon and takes off.

Everything's Ducky

Episode 45

Everything's Ducky

Jul 5, 1964 · 6 min

Sen. Trombone visits Camp Swampy and orders his favorite meal, duck. But the only duck in camp is Gen. Halftrack's pet.

The Play's the Thing

Episode 46

The Play's the Thing

Jul 12, 1964 · 6 min

Beetle plays a big love scene with sultry actress, Za Za Vavoom...and wrecks the set.

Geronimo

Episode 47

Geronimo

Jul 19, 1964 · 6 min

Gen. Halftracks has only a few days to train one of his platoons to parachute from 20 thousand feet.

Son of a Gun of a Gun

Episode 48

Son of a Gun of a Gun

Jul 26, 1964 · 6 min

The Camp Swampy ceremonial breaks loose, rolls into Gen. Halftrack's office with Beetle and Cosmo hanging on.

Zero's Dizzy Double Date

Episode 49

Zero's Dizzy Double Date

Aug 2, 1964 · 6 min

Killer pulls a costume switch on Zero so he can get his date at the masquerade ball. But Beetle gives Zero a hand with some tricks of his own.

Dr. Jekyl and Beetle Bailey

Episode 50

Dr. Jekyl and Beetle Bailey

Aug 9, 1964 · 6 min

Beetle takes an overdose of an experimental pep pill. His new found strength almost ruins Sgt. Snorkle and Camp Swampy.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 5.9 /10

based on 8 votes

Synopsis

Beetle Bailey, the Private who'd rather drop and nap than drop and "do 20," is the wise-cracking joker of the most famous Army camp –Camp Swampy, where befuddled General Halftrack still hasn't heard from the Pentagon, grumbling Sgt. Snorkle has never had a date, Beetle hasn't washed his socks, and Cooke still makes those high-bouncing meatballs. Join Beetle Bailey and his army buddies and sound off with laughter.

AnimationComedy

Cast

2 principal cast

Howard Morris

Howard Morris

Beetle Bailey

Allen Melvin

Sarge

Where to watch Beetle Bailey

Beetle Bailey is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The animation from Mort Walker has 1 season and 50 total episodes, rated 5.9/10 by 8 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Beetle Bailey have?

Beetle Bailey has 1 season with 50 episodes in total.

Is Beetle Bailey still on the air?

Beetle Bailey has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Beetle Bailey?

Beetle Bailey airs on Syndication.

When did Beetle Bailey first air?

Beetle Bailey first aired on May 19, 1962.

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