Ep 18. Booby Dupes

In Three Stooges Collection 1943-1945 season 1 episode 18, titled "Booby Dupes", the Stooges find themselves working as janitors at a large department store. Their incompetence and clumsiness land them in trouble with their boss, who threatens to fire them if they don't shape up. Despite their best efforts, the Stooges can't seem to avoid causing trouble and making a mess.

Things take a turn for the worse when the Stooges accidentally switch places with a group of high society customers who are attending a fancy dress party at the store. The Stooges find themselves dressed in tuxedos and mingling with the wealthy elite, while the three snobby gentlemen find themselves wearing the janitor's uniforms and doing grunt work.

The Stooges are initially thrilled to be living the high life, but soon realize that they are even more out of place among the upper class than they were as janitors. They struggle to fit in with the sophisticated crowd and keep up appearances, leading to a series of hilarious mishaps and misunderstandings.

Meanwhile, the three stuffy gentlemen who have swapped places with the Stooges struggle to adjust to life as lowly janitors. They are appalled by the dirt and grime they encounter on the job and struggle to perform even the simplest tasks.

As the night wears on, the Stooges and their aristocratic counterparts become increasingly desperate to switch back into their rightful roles. Their attempts to rectify the situation only lead to more chaos and confusion, culminating in a wild chase through the department store and a climactic finale that will have viewers on the edge of their seats.

"Booby Dupes" is a classic episode of Three Stooges humor, filled with physical comedy, slapstick gags, and witty one-liners. Fans of the show will love watching the Stooges bumble their way through their jobs as janitors and attempting to pass themselves off as members of high society. With plenty of laughs and hijinks, this episode is sure to delight viewers of all ages.