
Hogan's Heroes
About
Hogan’s Heroes follows a group of Allied prisoners in a WWII German POW camp who run covert operations against the enemy.
The show ran from 1965 to 1971 on CBS, spanning 168 episodes over six seasons. It centers on Colonel Robert Hogan (Bob Crane) and a diverse crew of Allied prisoners who orchestrate espionage and sabotage from Stalag 13 while evading the watchful German commandant, Colonel Wilhelm Klink (Werner Klemperer), and his bumbling guard, Hans Schultz (John Banner). The series blends light‑hearted comedy with war‑time themes, delivering witty banter, clever plots, and a satirical look at authority.
What to know
- Set inside a German POW camp during WWII.
- Features a crew of Allied airmen running a covert ops team.
- Colonel Hogan is the cunning leader; Klink is the inept commandant.
- Episodes focus on missions that sabotage German operations.
- The show was popular enough to inspire comics and merchandise.
- It ran for six seasons with a total of 168 episodes.
- The series includes subtle political satire and wartime humor.
- The humor often relies on dialogue and character misunderstandings.
Watch if
If you enjoy light‑hearted, dialogue‑driven comedies set against a wartime backdrop with clever subterfuge and a cast of quirky, well‑defined characters, Hogan’s Heroes offers steady fun and a unique mix of war‑themed satire and classic sitcom humor.
Skip if
If you prefer realistic war dramas, hard‑edge political thrillers, or shows with intense action scenes and mature themes, this comedic take on WWII espionage might feel too light and stylized.
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