Kip and Henry, two young studs working for a New York ad agency, must disguise themselves as women to live in the one apartment they can afford.
TV-PG • Comedy • Series • 1980 • 2 seasons
Starring: Tom Hanks, Peter Scolari, Donna Dixon
Created by: Chris Thompson
S1 E1 - Bosom Buddies
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.
Nov 27, 1980 • 25m
S1 E2 - 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.
Dec 4, 1980 • 25m
S1 E3 - Loathe Thy Neighbor
A fight between Sonny and Amy sparks a fight between Kip and Henry, and a swap of roommates.
Dec 11, 1980 • 25m
S1 E4 - Macho Man
Henry decides to toughen up his image when another date insists she just wants to be friends.
Dec 18, 1980 • 25m
S1 E5 - 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.
Jan 1, 1981 • 25m
S1 E6 - 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.
Jan 8, 1981 • 25m
S1 E7 - 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.
Jan 15, 1981 • 25m
S1 E8 - Revenge
The girls hatchs a scheme to embarass Walter after he dumps Amy for another woman at a costume party.
Jan 22, 1981 • 25m
S1 E9 - Amy's Career
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.
Jan 29, 1981 • 25m
S1 E10 - Gotta Dance
Kip uses the public library commercial he's directing as an excuse to hire Sonny as a dancer, hoping to kick-start her career.
Feb 5, 1981 • 25m
S1 E11 - Sonny Boy
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.
Feb 12, 1981 • 25m
S1 E12 - How Great Thou Art
For Kip's birthday, Henry arranges to have some of his painting shown at The La Daux Gallery.
Feb 19, 1981 • 25m
S1 E13 - Kip Quits
When Ruth insists that Kip indulge a new client, Kip walks out, expecting Henry to follow him.
Feb 26, 1981 • 25m
S1 E14 - Only the Lonely
Kip and Henry are worried when Ruth invites them to dinner, and appears to wabt more than a business relationship.
Mar 12, 1981 • 25m
S1 E15 - The Rewrite
Kip tries to help Henry spice up a story documenting Ruth nearly discovering the duo's alternate identities.
Mar 19, 1981 • 25m
S1 E16 - 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.
Mar 26, 1981 • 25m
S1 E17 - The Hospital
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 substitutes for a sick Lilly as the hotel's manager.
Apr 2, 1981 • 25m
S1 E18 - Best Friends
Henry feels left out when Kip renews his friendship with a rock and roll star.
Apr 9, 1981 • 25m
S1 E19 - Cahoots
Kip and Amy form a pact to use their inside information to help each other win over Sonny and Henry.
Apr 30, 1981 • 25m
About This Show
Bosom Buddies
Kip and Henry, two young studs working for a New York ad agency, must disguise themselves as women to live in the one apartment they can afford.
TV-PG • Comedy • TV Series • 1980
