Seven-Star Family
1997 · 27 episodes
After losing their fortune, Bouran Karouba and her extended family find themselves sharing a cramped home and struggling to make ends meet. With her son Badee, daughter Ghada, and their spouses all under one roof, Bouran must deal with constant arguments, financial troubles, and the schemes of those hoping to take advantage of the family. As each member comes up with increasingly questionable ways to improve their circumstances, everyday life turns into a hilarious battle of wits, ambition, and survival.
Episodes
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1. Rice Pudding
30 Dec 1997
Bouran and her struggling family share a crowded home where money is always tight. When Shafiq steals a sheep to get some milk, Abu Najeeb catches him. Meanwhile, Abu Manal hopes to marry Umm Hani, while Hani has his heart set on Manal, setting the stage for a tangled web of family relationships.
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2. Dr. Afif Returns
Date TBA
Afif returns with marriage plans involving Manal and persuades Abu Manal to transfer ownership of a room into his name. But disagreements over living arrangements create immediate tension between the newlyweds and their relatives, threatening to turn a family celebration into a bitter dispute.
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3. Castles Made of Sand
Date TBA
Afif sets his sights on marriage as a shortcut to wealth, pursuing women he believes can improve his financial situation. His ambitions become increasingly complicated when his prospective in-laws face money troubles and his wives find themselves sharing cramped living quarters.
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4. Emergency Landing
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A work visa offers Badee a chance to seek employment in the Gulf, but securing the necessary money proves difficult. Meanwhile, Afif puts his wives to work as housekeepers to support his own plans. An unexpected complication during Badee's journey threatens to derail his hopes for a better future.
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5. Hello, Put Me Through!
Date TBA
Bouran struggles to raise the money needed to install a telephone at home. Afif offers to cover the cost, but soon sees an opportunity to charge neighbors for using the line. As Bouran tries to establish a phone connection of her own, the family becomes entangled in bills, debts, and competing schemes.
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6. Winter
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A bitterly cold winter leaves the household desperate to stay warm, but Bouran is the only one who can afford heating fuel. While Badee struggles with a troublesome heater, Shafiq comes up with a questionable way to power a water heater, drawing unwanted attention to the family's latest attempts to save money.
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7. Men and Women
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Afif's complicated romantic life becomes even messier as new marriage plans collide with his existing relationships. Meanwhile, Shafiq's excessive jealousy causes problems with Ghada, and Zahra grows frustrated with Badee's habit of staying out late with his friends. Household tensions are reaching a boiling point.
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8. The Investigation
Date TBA
Badee's coworkers become suspicious when two strangers start asking questions about him, fearing that the men might be police officers. Shafiq gets caught up in the confusion, while Abu Najeeb launches an investigation. Meanwhile, Afif's latest marriage adds another headache to the family's already chaotic life.
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9. Ali Baba's Cave
Date TBA
Shafiq's promotion at work gives the family plenty to celebrate, but his new position also attracts people hoping to benefit from his influence. Abu Tamza receives a supervisory role, while Abu Najeeb approaches Shafiq with requests involving repairs and painting at the police station and his home.
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10. Off the Ballot
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When Shawkat Bey seeks help securing votes for an upcoming election, his cousin Abu Tamza and the family become involved in the campaign. Bouran has political ambitions of her own and encourages Abu Tamza to run, turning what began as a family favor into an increasingly heated electoral rivalry.
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11. Their Secret's in the Trash Can
Date TBA
Bouran and her family start selling cigarettes without a license, hoping to earn some extra money. But Abu Najeeb becomes suspicious and recruits Afif and Abu Tamer to keep track of their activities. As more people become involved in the operation, keeping the business hidden becomes increasingly difficult.
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12. A Health Scare
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When Badee falls ill, his visit to the doctor turns into an increasingly expensive medical ordeal. A long list of tests and procedures leaves the family overwhelmed, and the doctor's growing financial demands raise serious questions about the treatment Badee is receiving.
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13. The Three-Wheeler
Date TBA
A serious accident leaves several family members bedridden and unable to keep up with their rent. Umm Hani soon begins making plans for the rooms they occupy, leaving Bouran and her relatives facing an uncertain future. With little money and nowhere else to turn, the family searches for a way to get back on its feet.
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14. A Late Awakening
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Abu Tamza's desire to have children puts his marriage to Bouran under serious strain, especially as Maysaa enters the picture. Meanwhile, Hani's relationship with Lana and Bouran's growing connection to Mamdouh bring major changes to the family's already complicated relationships.
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15. Episode 15
Date TBA
Maysaa's treatment of Abu Tamza creates growing tension in their household. Meanwhile, Mamdouh tries to assert his authority over Bouran's family, pressuring Shafiq to apologize and making life difficult for Badee and Zahra. Afif also finds himself dealing with new complications involving Atif and Sally.
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16. The Sense of Hearing
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Mamdouh becomes increasingly irritated by noisy street vendors and starts confronting anyone who disturbs his peace. Meanwhile, Maysaa encourages Abu Tamza to pick a fight with Afif. As tempers flare and arguments spill into the street, Abu Najeeb finds himself dealing with another round of neighborhood disturbances.
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17. Eat and Be Thankful
Date TBA
A case of food poisoning sends Shafiq, Badee, Zahra, Bouran, and several members of Afif's household to the hospital. While everyone struggles with the consequences of the meal, Abu Najeeb investigates Umm Hani's involvement in the illegal sale of subsidized food supplies.
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18. Locks and Keys
Date TBA
A school kiosk becomes the center of a heated business dispute when Abu Tamer, Abu Tamza, and Abu Manal attempt to secure the lease. Badee refuses their questionable offers, but Shafiq has his own ideas about who should get the business. As money and favors change hands, Bouran sees an opportunity to get involved.
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19. Everything's Automatic
Date TBA
Bouran purchases an automatic washing machine on an installment plan, hoping to make household chores easier. But a dispute with the appliance dealer turns the purchase into a costly family problem. As everyone struggles to pay for the machine, Afif spots an unusual opportunity to make money from it.
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20. Nothing Lasts Forever
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After retiring from his job, Mamdouh struggles to adjust to life without work. Abu Najeeb suggests that Bouran help him find something productive to do, leading Mamdouh to try his hand at selling dairy products and working as a night watchman. Unfortunately, his temper makes each new opportunity harder than expected.
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21. Eid Mubarak
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As Eid approaches, Badee buys Zahra new clothes, only for Mamdouh to insist that Bouran and Ghada deserve gifts as well. Meanwhile, Afif borrows money to provide holiday outfits for his wives, and Abu Tamza faces mounting debts of his own. The family's holiday preparations quickly become a financial headache.
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22. I Don't Marry the Old Man
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Abu Tamza's marriage to Maysaa grows increasingly troubled as their arguments become more frequent. When he discovers suspicious letters suggesting she may have feelings for another man, he begins questioning her intentions. Bouran soon finds herself drawn into the couple's complicated relationship.
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23. The Song's Headman
Date TBA
Poet Shaker Nayef takes an interest in Badee's singing talent and helps him pursue a music career. As Badee begins attracting attention, Shafiq finds an opportunity to earn money by secretly writing lyrics that will be credited to the famous poet. The arrangement raises questions about who deserves recognition for the songs.
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24. The Jackal
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Badee's rising fame leads to more television interviews and public attention. Meanwhile, Mamdouh's relationship with Iman Fayez complicates his marriage to Bouran, and Najeeb hopes to pursue acting. But when a theater director questions Najeeb's confidence onstage, his ambitions face an unexpected obstacle.
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25. Her Majesty
Date TBA
Badee becomes convinced that something is wrong with his heart and begins undergoing repeated medical examinations, leaving him increasingly worried about his health and finances. Meanwhile, a newspaper report about a possible earthquake sends Shafiq into a panic, prompting him to prepare for a disaster that may never come.
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26. The Petition
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Badee joins forces with Farid, a municipal employee, to spread rumors about a proposed road that would cut through neighborhood homes. They begin collecting money from frightened residents in exchange for supposedly changing the route. But as the scheme grows, Abu Najeeb becomes suspicious of their activities.
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27. The Feminine Ending
Date TBA
Bouran receives surprising news about a possible inheritance overseas when Tawfiq and a lawyer approach her with an enticing opportunity. With the family struggling under mounting debts, the prospect of unexpected wealth seems almost too good to be true. Meanwhile, Abu Najeeb becomes involved as their financial troubles reach a critical point.
Family Stars Seven-Star Family: quick answers
How many episodes are in Family Stars Seven-Star Family?
Seven-Star Family of Family Stars has 27 episodes.
When did Family Stars Seven-Star Family come out?
Seven-Star Family premiered on 30 Dec 1997.