CPO Sharkey
The perfect sitcom outlet for the acid-tongued talents of comic Don Rickles, who plays Chief Petty Officer Sharkey, based at a naval recruitment center in California. Since all the men under his command seem to be from different racial and cultural backgrounds (black, Polish, Hispanic, etc.), Sharkey has plenty of ammunition for his insults and putdowns. He's actually very fond of his men though, and usually must protect them from mealy-mouthed boss Lt. Whipple and gruff base commander Capt. Buckner.
- 1976-1978
- 2 seasons
- NBC
- Comedy
The perfect sitcom outlet for the acid-tongued talents of comic Don Rickles, who plays Chief Petty Officer Sharkey, based at a naval recruitment center in California. Since all the men under his command seem to be from different racial and cultural backgrounds (black, Polish, Hispanic, etc.), Sharkey has plenty of ammunition for his insults and putdowns. He's actually very fond of his men though, and usually must protect them from mealy-mouthed boss Lt. Whipple and gruff base commander Capt. Buckner.
Season 2 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 1977 - 1978
Episode 1
The New Captain
Fri, Oct 21, 1977
Sharkey is excited to get a new captain until he meets him. Captain Buckner, a by the book career man, demands that Sharkey slim down to regulation weight and gives him 10 days to do it.
Episode 2
Operation: Frisco
Fri, Nov 4, 1977
Sharkey's plans with Natalie are complicated by tests aboard a submarine
Episode 3
Sharkey Flies Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Fri, Nov 11, 1977
A checkup at the hospital leads to misunderstandings the leave Sharkey viewed as a severe mental patient.
Episode 4
Don't Make Waves
Fri, Nov 18, 1977
Sharkey butts heads with a commander of a group of WAVES that move into the barracks, and conspires to bring her down
Episode 5
Natalie's Ultimatum
Fri, Dec 2, 1977
Sharkey wrestles with proposing to Natalie or risking losing her after she gives an ultimatum
Episode 6
Sharkey the Actor
Fri, Dec 9, 1977
Sharkey is chosen to star in a naval training documentary
Episode 7
Barracks Baby
Fri, Dec 30, 1977
The sudden appearance of a heavily-pregnant woman sends the men in panic, as a congresswoman targeting the base to shutdown is set to arrive for an important inspection.
Episode 8
Seven-Eleven Sharkey
Fri, Jan 6, 1978
When Sharkey goes to con men to get Kolwoski's money back, he is tricked into high-stakes gambling.
Episode 9
Forget Pearl Harbor
Fri, Jan 13, 1978 30 mins
Sharkey suspects a visiting Japanese CPO is a spy
Episode 10
Close Encounters of the Worst Kind
Fri, Jan 27, 1978
Sharkey sets out to find a way to be nice and learn how to say "I love you" to Natalie
Episode 11
Pruitt's Paradise
Fri, Feb 10, 1978
When it's found that Pruitt is in a love triangle he confides to Sharkey that he doesn't know which girl to choose.
Episode 12
Sharkey Meets Pruitt's Sister
Fri, Feb 17, 1978
Sharkey struggles to control himself when helping Pruitt's sister enter Miss Topside of San Diego
Episode 13
Sharkey's Back Problem
Fri, Feb 17, 1978
When Sharkey hurts his back he's afraid it will cost him a chance at being CPO of the Year, leading to comedic situations.
Episode 14
It Happened One Night
Fri, Mar 3, 1978
Sharkey and Koch are in hot water when they innocently spend a night together in his quarters
Episode 15
Tell It to the Marines
Fri, Mar 10, 1978 30 mins
Fighting between the marines and navy escalates toward a boxing match between Sharkey and a marine sergeant.
Episode 16
Sharkey and the South American Way
Fri, Mar 17, 1978
The men host a visiting South American navy man whose clashes lead to a scheduled duel with Sharkey.
Episode 17
Punk Rock Sharkey
Fri, Mar 24, 1978
Sharkey works to reunite a punk rock girl with her worried mother.
Episode 18
Pruitt, the Russian Flu-Carrier
Fri, Mar 31, 1978
When the Russian flu sweeps through the barracks, Sharkey is desperate to be free of being stranded with Pruitt.
Episode 19
Captain's Right Hand Man
Fri, Apr 7, 1978 30 mins
Sharkey takes over as Capt. Buckner's personal aide, but sees the men quickly embrace their new CPO.
Episode 20
Fear of Flying
Fri, Apr 14, 1978
When Sharkey is given an assignment that involves flying, Robinson tries to cure him of his fear of flying
Episode 21
The Even Couple
Fri, Apr 21, 1978
To accommodate their dating lives, Sharkey and Robinson decide to share an apartment in town
Episode 22
The Used Car Caper
Fri, Apr 28, 1978
Sharkey goes up against a shady used car salesman to get the recruits' money back after being sold a clunker.