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Hogan's Heroes

19656 seasons

Hogan's Heroes is an American television sitcom that ran for 168 episodes from September 17, 1965, to July 4, 1971, on the CBS network. The show was set in a German prisoner of war camp during World War II. Bob Crane starred as Colonel Robert E. Hogan, coordinating an international crew of Allied prisoners running a Special Operations group from the camp. Werner Klemperer played Colonel Wilhelm Klink, the commandant of the camp, and John Banner was the inept sergeant-of-the-guard, Hans Schultz. The series was popular during its six-season run. In 2013, creators Bernard Fein through his estate and Albert S. Ruddy acquired the sequel and other separate rights to Hogan's Heroes from Mark Cuban through arbitration and a movie based on the show has been planned.

Synopsis

Hogan's Heroes is an American television sitcom that ran for 168 episodes from September 17, 1965, to July 4, 1971, on the CBS network. The show was set in a German prisoner of war camp during World War II. Bob Crane starred as Colonel Robert E. Hogan, coordinating an international crew of Allied prisoners running a Special Operations group from the camp. Werner Klemperer played Colonel Wilhelm Klink, the commandant of the camp, and John Banner was the inept sergeant-of-the-guard, Hans Schultz. The series was popular during its six-season run. In 2013, creators Bernard Fein through his estate and Albert S. Ruddy acquired the sequel and other separate rights to Hogan's Heroes from Mark Cuban through arbitration and a movie based on the show has been planned.

Episodes

Seasons & episodes

6 seasons

The Informer

1. The Informer

Sep 17, 1965 26 min

At Stalag 13, a German prisoner-of-war camp, Colonel Robert Hogan and his fellow cohorts are a subversive group with many hidden talents. However, a spy has been planted amongst the men by the Germans. And when he learns of the gang's subversive operations, "Hogan's Heroes" must act fast to discredit him.

Hold the Tiger

2. Hold the Tiger

Sep 24, 1965 25 min

When Colonel Klink boasts that the Nazis' new Tiger Tank will lead the Germans to victory, Colonel Hogan devises a plan to get his hands on one of the vehicles, have it disassembled, send its blueprints to the Allies, and reassemble it --- right under Klink's nose.

Kommandant of the Year

3. Kommandant of the Year

Oct 1, 1965 25 min

A Secret rocket bomb developed by the Germans is being hidden at Stalag 13. When an Allied scientist is sent to photograph and sabotage the weapon, Hogan and his men plan a distraction — in the form of a bogus "Kommandant of the Year" ceremony for the clueless Colonel Klink.

The Late Inspector General

4. The Late Inspector General

Oct 9, 1965 25 min

To prevent Colonel Klink from being transferred to the Russian front, Hogan and his men attempt to convince a visiting Inspector General that the Colonel is a cold, heartless disciplinarian. But their plan backfires when, as a result, Klink is promoted to a post in Berlin!

The Flight of the Valkyrie

5. The Flight of the Valkyrie

Oct 15, 1965 25 min

Hogan's scheme to help a German baroness escape to London is thwarted by the arrival of a new prisoner of war--- Colonel Crittendon--- whose repeated bungled attempts at escape are wreaking havoc on Hogan's mission to spirit away the baroness.

The Prisoner's Prisoner

6. The Prisoner's Prisoner

Oct 22, 1965 25 min

While on a sabotage caper, Hogan and Carter encounter a German general, overpower him, and smuggle him back to Stalag 13. Once there, they come up with a ploy to trick the disoriented general into revealing his troop's attack plans.

German Bridge is Falling Down

7. German Bridge is Falling Down

Oct 29, 1965 25 min

Several attempts by Hogan and his men to destroy a German bridge end in failure --- until they decide to use the Nazis' own ammo to accomplish the task!

Movies Are Your Best Escape

8. Movies Are Your Best Escape

Nov 5, 1965 25 min

What's inside a visiting German general's briefcase --- the one that's chained to his wrist? The mystery becomes too tempting for Hogan. who not only wants to photograph the case's contents, but then sneak the photos out of Stalag 13 as well!

Go Light on the Heavy Water

9. Go Light on the Heavy Water

Nov 12, 1965 25 min

When a heavily guarded "water" truck appears one day and is parked inside the camp, Hogan and his men decide to find out just what kind of cargo the vehicle actually contains.

Top Hat, White Tie and Bomb Sight

10. Top Hat, White Tie and Bomb Sight

Nov 19, 1965 25 min

Hogan's only chance to pass some important information of to an underground contact is via a rendezvous in a nearby village --- So he convinces Colonel Klink that he will reveal valuable military secrets if he's allowed to have "a night on the town."

Happiness is a Warm Sergeant

11. Happiness is a Warm Sergeant

Nov 26, 1965 25 min

Sergeant Schultz, while escorting Newkirk to the dentist, gets drunk and is replaced by a hard-lined, no-nonsense guard. Hogan and his crew must act fast to get the docile Schultz restored to his post.

The Scientist

12. The Scientist

Dec 3, 1965 25 min

LeBeau aids in the escape of a captured French scientist and his daughter, who are able to make it out of Germany. But now the men of Stalag 13 must find a suitable "replacement" scientist who can present and discuss the study's findings.

Hogan's Hofbrau

13. Hogan's Hofbrau

Dec 10, 1965 25 min

When two ruthless German officers put the squeeze on Colonel Klink to contribute money to their phony cause "or else," Hogan and the gang must scramble to come up with the cash and deliver it in time to keep Klink out of harm's way as the camp's inept commandant.

Oil for the Lamps of Hogan

14. Oil for the Lamps of Hogan

Dec 17, 1965 25 min

The Germans' plan to build a synthetic fuel plant at Stalag 13 would spell disaster for Hogan's men and their important strategic subterfuge. So Hogan attempts to convince Klink that there's a massive oil supply under the camp --- and orders a phony Allied air raid on the camp as proof!

Reservations are Required

15. Reservations are Required

Dec 24, 1965 25 min

An agreement to aid two escapees quickly goes awry when 20 men show up at the appointed hour. Where will Hogan and his gang find uniforms and papers for the men? And how will they get them out of Stalag 13, with German guards stationed near the end of the secret escape tunnel?

Anchors Aweigh, Men of Stalag 13

16. Anchors Aweigh, Men of Stalag 13

Dec 31, 1965 25 min

When a British submarine cannot make a planned rendezvous to pick up a POW carrying an example of an important new German weapon, Hogan must come up with a sturdy, seaworthy replacement. Can he convince Colonel Klink to construct the camp's new officer's club in the form of a yacht?

Happy Birthday, Adolf

17. Happy Birthday, Adolf

Jan 7, 1966 25 min

The British plan to bomb a strategic German beach on Hitler's birthday, unaware that a major gun emplacement is at the site and the Allied planes will be sitting ducks. Hogan and his crew must figure out how to silence the guns in order for the air raid to be a success.

The Gold Rush

18. The Gold Rush

Jan 14, 1966 25 min

A new prisoner reveals that a local bank nearby houses a shipment of gold stolen from the Bank of France by the Germans. When Hogan hears of the glittering cash, he decides it would be only proper to steal it back --- and return it to France after the war!

Hello, Zolle

19. Hello, Zolle

Jan 21, 1966 25 min

When Hogan informs London of an important German general"s imminent arrival at Stalag 13, he is told that he must detain the general at the camp for 24 hours --- by whatever means necessary --- so that Allied forces can stage a raid on the visiting general's forces.

It Takes a Thief... Sometimes

20. It Takes a Thief... Sometimes

Jan 28, 1966 25 min

Hogan is enthusiastic about joining forces with an underground unit that is targeting a local railway tunnel --- unaware that the "saboteurs" are actually Gestapo agents masquerading as allies!

The Great Impersonation

21. The Great Impersonation

Feb 4, 1966 25 min

When LeBeau, Newkirk and Carter are captured by the Gestapo during a sabotage mission, Hogan must convince the affable sergeant Schultz to impersonate the stern Colonel Klink and demand their release.

The Pizza Parlor

22. The Pizza Parlor

Feb 11, 1966 25 min

When an Italian POW camp commander arrives at Stalag 13 to train under Colonel Klink, Hogan and his gang try to convince the new arrival to go to work for the Allies by plying him with pizza.

How to Cook a German Goose by Radar

24. How to Cook a German Goose by Radar

Mar 4, 1966 25 min

The men of Stalag 13 are turned off by an American corporal's aloof attitude and boorish behavior --- until they discover he has come to the camp to ask for help in carrying out a sabotage mission.

Psychic Kommandant

25. Psychic Kommandant

Mar 11, 1966 25 min

A startling, deadly new German weapon --- a secret, noiseless aircraft --- has been brought to Stalag 13 for testing, and Hogan's gang must do there best to tarnish its image so the Germans will cease production of the experimental plane.

The Prince from the Phone Company

26. The Prince from the Phone Company

Mar 18, 1966 25 min

Kinchloe dresses up as an African prince, whom Hogan has kidnapped, in order to ask the Germans for money to open a submarine base. Complications arise when the prince's wife arrives.

The Safecracker Suite

27. The Safecracker Suite

Mar 25, 1966 25 min

Colonel Klink's happy reunion with an old military buddy ends abruptly when the man is arrested by the Gestapo. Will Klink end up in the clink as well?

I Look Better in Basic Black

28. I Look Better in Basic Black

Apr 1, 1966 25 min

The men of Stalag 13 have no interest in tunneling into a neighboring barracks that houses new prisoners --- until they discover that the new detainees are women!

The Assassin

29. The Assassin

Apr 8, 1966 25 min

An important German nuclear scientist must be eliminated and Hogan's crew is asked to perform the task --- a plan that takes an unexpected twist when the scientist comes to Hogan and asks for help in fleeing the Nazi regime.

Cupid Comes to Stalag 13

30. Cupid Comes to Stalag 13

Apr 15, 1966 25 min

Colonel Klink is desperate after General Burkhalter plays matchmaker and pairs Klink with the general's monstrous sister, Gertude. Can Hogan deflect some of the Cupid's flying arrows away for the hapless, helpless Klink?

The Flame Grows Higher

31. The Flame Grows Higher

Apr 22, 1966 25 min

Somewhere along the elaborate, intricate underground escape route there is a disastrous weak link, Determined to find it, Hogan, Newkirk and Lebeau decide to break out of Stalag 13 by following the escape route themselves.

Request Permission to Escape

32. Request Permission to Escape

Apr 29, 1966 25 min

Jilted by his girlfriend back home, Carter requests permission to escape so that he can somehow woo her back. Hogan agrees—but only if Carter can accomplish one last task of passing bogus battle plans on to the Germans.

Ensemble

Cast

Bob Crane

Bob Crane

Robert Hogan

Richard Dawson

Richard Dawson

Peter Newkirk

Robert Clary

Robert Clary

Louis LeBeau

Larry Hovis

Larry Hovis

Andrew Carter

Werner Klemperer

Werner Klemperer

Wilhelm Klink

John Banner

John Banner

Hans Schultz

Production

The details

Release

1965

Seasons

6 seasons

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