Six-Star Family
1996 · 26 episodes
In a Damascus neighborhood, Firdous, a struggling widow, sees her life take an unexpected turn when a film production company offers her an apartment and a substantial financial settlement. Determined to make the most of her newfound fortune, she sets out to become a successful businesswoman. But with her son Jamil, daughter Kawthar, son-in-law Faraj, and a colorful assortment of neighbors and opportunists getting involved, her ambitions lead to endless misunderstandings, family disputes, and outrageous business ventures.
Episodes
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1. An Unexpected Windfall
21 Jan 1996
A group of burglars causes chaos inside an apartment just as Jamil, Faraj, and a lawyer arrive to inspect it. Meanwhile, Firdous receives an extraordinary offer from a film production company involving an apartment and a million-dollar payment in exchange for using her name in a movie.
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2. Firdous on Top of the World
Date TBA
With a new apartment and a substantial financial settlement at her disposal, Firdous decides to launch her own business. Faraj is eager to become her partner, while Abu Yasser and Abu Fayez also want a piece of the action. Suddenly, everyone has big plans for Firdous's newfound fortune.
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3. The Secretary
Date TBA
Firdous decides that Kawthar is no longer the right person to handle the company's secretarial duties. With help from Faraj and her business partners, she places a newspaper advertisement for a replacement. But the search for a suitable secretary proves far more complicated than expected.
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4. The Casino
Date TBA
Firdous grows suspicious of Jamil's frequent trips to a casino and asks Mahrous to keep an eye on him. When Jamil becomes involved in an incident concerning a dancer named Ghazala, the family attempts increasingly outrageous measures to stop him from returning.
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5. A Hasty Engagement
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Firdous arranges a potential marriage between Jamil and a young woman named Ruba, but Faraj feels insulted when he is excluded from the arrangements. During a visit from Ruba and her parents, Faraj's unexpected appearance and embarrassing stories about the family threaten to derail the entire engagement.
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6. The Groom in Pajamas
Date TBA
Abu Kayrouz brings his relative Buthayna to work for Firdous, and Mahrous suggests employing her as a housekeeper. Jamil quickly becomes fascinated by the newcomer, especially after discovering her personal diary. His growing affection creates tension within the family and threatens Firdous's plans for his future.
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7. The Black Dog
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Determined to put an end to Jamil's marriage to Buthayna, Firdous turns to a fortune teller for help. His unusual instructions require her to obtain a white hair from a black dog, sending Faraj, Jamil, and Mahrous on a thoroughly ridiculous search.
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8. Setting the Record Straight
Date TBA
A loud argument between Faraj and Bassam attracts complaints from the neighbors and brings investigator Abu Shakib to Firdous's apartment. As the family struggles to explain the disturbance, Faraj and Kawthar's wedding plans add another layer of confusion.
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9. The Honeymoon
Date TBA
Faraj and Kawthar look forward to spending their honeymoon together, but Firdous insists on accompanying the newlyweds. Her constant interference leaves them with little privacy, and returning home doesn't make things any easier.
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10. The Impossible Guest
Date TBA
Firdous receives a call from her uncle Rashid announcing his upcoming visit. She sends Abu Yasser to meet him, but a case of mistaken identity creates confusion. When Mahrous attempts to help, the situation spirals into an absurd series of encounters involving the police and unexpected strangers.
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11. Shanklish Side Effects
Date TBA
Following an argument with Firdous, Faraj leaves the apartment with a suitcase containing aged shanklish cheese. Meanwhile, a burglar breaks into the home and steals money. When the thief's suitcase becomes mixed up with Faraj's belongings, investigator Abu Shakib faces a particularly unusual mystery.
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12. The Missing Artifact
Date TBA
Faraj makes arrangements to sell a supposedly valuable antique shoe connected to William Shakespeare, only to discover that Firdous has already given it away. As Jamil, Kawthar, Buthayna, and Mahrous join the frantic search, the family finds itself chasing a missing treasure through an increasingly bizarre chain of events.
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13. A Friday Raid
Date TBA
Three mysterious men wearing dark suits and sunglasses arrive at Firdous's apartment and begin searching for illegal drugs. After their unexpected visit, the family discovers that money, jewelry, and other valuables have disappeared. Abu Shakib is called in to investigate the suspicious raid.
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14. Kawthar and the Seven Dwarfs
Date TBA
Kawthar's extraordinary experience as the mother of seven babies turns the household into a media sensation. Reporters and television crews crowd into Firdous's apartment, eager to interview her. But Faraj is increasingly frustrated when everyone seems interested in the mother and children while ignoring him completely.
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15. The Man for Tough Jobs
Date TBA
Investigator Abu Shakib arrives at Firdous's apartment and begins taking her associates into custody one after another. Refusing to explain their alleged offenses, he uses psychological pressure that causes each man to panic and confess to questionable activities from his past.
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16. A Separate Conscience
Date TBA
Firdous begins suffering terrifying nightmares in which mysterious figures emerge from her wardrobe. Traditional remedies fail to bring her relief, and Buthayna suggests consulting a psychiatrist. The doctor's unconventional treatment plan promises yet another round of household chaos.
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17. The Treasure
Date TBA
Faraj and Jamil become convinced that valuable treasure is buried beneath nearby buildings. When Firdous hears about their discovery, she recruits Mahrous, Kawthar, Buthayna, and several business partners to join the excavation. Their enthusiasm for becoming rich quickly attracts unwanted attention.
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18. Thanks for the Condolences
Date TBA
While Faraj travels to America to learn about improving watermelon varieties, the family is bewildered by strange newspaper announcements concerning his supposed death and medical treatment. As increasingly bizarre notices appear, everyone struggles to understand who is publishing them and why.
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19. Mood Swings
Date TBA
When Kawthar tells Faraj that she wants a young goat, Firdous mistakenly assumes something entirely different. The animal soon causes trouble with the neighbors, and Kawthar becomes increasingly upset when her wishes aren't respected. The family eventually turns to a doctor with an unconventional approach to her unusual obsession.
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20. The Acting Manager
Date TBA
With Firdous away attending a conference alongside Faraj, Jamil appoints himself acting manager of the company. He immediately begins reshuffling the staff, dismissing Mahrous and bringing in Abu Kayrouz and Ghazala. His enthusiasm for his new authority soon creates problems with Buthayna and the rest of the household.
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21. The Womanizer
Date TBA
Faraj finds himself accused of pursuing women after several unexpected visitors arrive at Firdous's apartment with troubling stories about his behavior. Kawthar and Firdous begin questioning his loyalty, while the accusations grow increasingly strange and threaten his marriage.
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22. The Dagger
Date TBA
Faraj becomes the focus of a criminal investigation when a dagger bearing his name is connected to an attack on his grandfather's fiancée. Investigator Abu Shakib attempts to untangle the evidence, but the family's complicated relationships make the case anything but straightforward.
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23. The Driver's License
Date TBA
Firdous decides to learn how to drive, despite having little understanding of traffic rules or road safety. Her practice sessions leave a trail of accidents and confusion, while Mahrous accompanies her to the driving test, where her questionable skills face their biggest challenge yet.
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24. The Unlucky One
Date TBA
A magazine interview brings Firdous newfound publicity, attracting the attention of a relative of her late husband who unexpectedly proposes marriage. But his suspicious behavior and sudden interest in Firdous raise troubling questions, drawing Faraj and investigator Abu Shakib into another family predicament.
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25. Mahrous's Promissory Notes
Date TBA
Mahrous attempts to prove his devotion to Firdous by offering her the deed to his house and a signed financial document. As their wedding approaches, his generous promises seem almost too good to be true. The unexpected arrival of several women raises alarming questions about his past.
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26. Firdous Below Zero
Date TBA
Firdous takes Mahrous to court over allegations of fraud, only to find herself facing a complicated legal battle over her company and apartment. As ownership documents come under scrutiny and Abu Shakib becomes involved, her family's financial security hangs in the balance.
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Six-Star Family premiered on 21 Jan 1996.