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Whose empire

Hend SabryMohamed ShaheenEzzat Abu Ouf
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5 May 2014First aired
1Season

The series

An Egyptian family living abroad decides to return to Egypt when a bout of nostalgia strikes the parents. Their children reluctantly agree to the decision but they all face a series of comical situations beyond what they expected from the moment they land.

Episodes

Season 1 · 30 episodes · 2014

  1. Episode 15 May 201440m

    Oh , safety

    Following the January 25 Revolution, Amira decides to return to Egypt, driven by the optimistic belief that the country needs the help of all its children. A debate ensues among her family members—with some in favor and others opposed—befo…

  2. Episode 26 May 2014

    Our Egyptian-ness is our homeland

    Amira arrives at the airport and prepares to collect her luggage, but a comic clash ensues with an airport employee after some of her bags go missing. The story contrasts the way things are handled in Egypt versus abroad, and a series of h…

  3. Episode 37 May 2014

    Tonight is a night of joy and delight

    Amira’s quest to recover her lost luggage at the airport leads her to a working-class neighborhood, where a series of comic situations unfolds; the hosts of a wedding mistake her for the hired dancer, and she is forced to play the part in …

  4. Episode 48 May 2014

    Oh schools, oh schools

    The series continues to highlight the downsides of Egyptian society through a comedic lens; episodes address issues such as the difficulty of securing spots in public schools and the traffic crisis on the streets, while also contrasting ch…

  5. Episode 59 May 2014

    Neighbors and companions

    Amira decides to host a birthday party to get to know her neighbors, and the event unfolds with comedic situations involving them.

  6. Episode 610 May 2014

    We all want a picture

    On the day of the referendum on constitutional amendments, Amira and her family head to the polls amidst the deep division gripping the Egyptian public; throughout the day—and while at the polling station—they encounter a series of ironic …

  7. Episode 711 May 2014

    Lady of sweethearts, oh beloved

    Amira keeps quiet about the Mother's Day celebration being held at her daughter Sarah's school, preferring not to tell her own mother, who does not believe in such celebrations. Later, Amira's family is abducted in broad daylight amidst a …

  8. Episode 812 May 2014

    Looking for troubles

    Amidst the country's dire economic situation, Amira and Sami attempt to find jobs; however, their search is fraught with obstacles and comic situations—to the point where Sami is driven to turn to his brother for help in securing employmen…

  9. Episode 913 May 2014

    Visit me once a year

    Amira’s friends arrive from abroad to visit her and tour Egypt; however, amidst the prevailing atmosphere of suspicion and accusations of betrayal gripping many people in the country, Amira and Sami encounter numerous difficulties while he…

  10. Episode 1014 May 2014

    Sorry, Boss

    While the Egyptian people were following the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak with bated breath, Amira and her family traveled to the countryside to offer condolences to their maid following the death of her grandmother; there, the …

  11. Episode 1115 May 2014

    The married ones

    Seeking to break the routine of online digital communication, Amira decides to take her family for an outing along the Nile Corniche in an attempt to bring them closer together; however, she encounters a number of peculiar behaviors during…

  12. Episode 1216 May 2014

    Then you're definitely in Egypt

    Amira and her family attempt to get close to a Christian family, but a series of peculiar incidents leads the latter to report them to the police out of suspicion.

  13. Episode 1317 May 2014

    With hugs, with hugs

    Amira receives a warning from her daughter’s school principal, accusing the girl of violating school traditions and norms regarding modest dress; Amira then leaves the house accompanied by Carla, and both are shocked by the various attempt…

  14. Episode 1418 May 2014

    Unity, discipline, and work

    Amira decides to launch a meat boycott campaign to combat rising prices, but is surprised by a counter-campaign in which her husband, Sami, participates.

  15. Episode 1519 May 2014

    Stay here, stay

    Amira decides to take her daughter and mother to the cinema at the same time the Port Said Stadium massacre is taking place, and they encounter a series of comic situations.

  16. Episode 1620 May 2014

    I do not lie, but I embellish

    Amira decides to hold an open family meeting to clear the air, but the honesty is incomplete; Amira lies about looking for a job, while her daughter conceals the news of her expulsion from school.

  17. Episode 1721 May 2014

    A third party

    Amira encounters a sick street child and takes him to a hospital, but they refuse to admit him; she then treats him at her home and decides to establish a charity dedicated to the care of street children.

  18. Episode 1822 May 2014

    A leader is wanted

    Both Amira and Sami struggle to manage family affairs, as their children rebel and demand an election to choose someone fit to run the household.

  19. Episode 1923 May 2014

    Where are we going?

    Amira is overjoyed to land a job at the Egyptian Museum, but she is confronted with a vast number of historical inaccuracies in the course of her work.

  20. Episode 2024 May 2014

    Going down the stairs

    Amira faces a series of comical situations because her manager favors a male colleague over her—simply because she is a woman.

  21. Episode 2125 May 2014

    The return of the prodigal son

    Amira’s father decides to return to Egypt to work as a university professor and share the knowledge he gained abroad; however, he is shocked by the poor standards of Egyptian universities and their blind pursuit of profit.

  22. Episode 2226 May 2014

    Continuing on

    Amira and her family are deeply disheartened after President Mohamed Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood candidate, assumes power.

  23. Episode 2327 May 2014

    The black Candles

    The episode addresses events following the Muslim Brotherhood's rise to power, focusing on the phenomenon of persistent power outages.

  24. Episode 2428 May 2014

    The car reverses

    Zainab, who works for Amira, suffers a health crisis requiring her transfer to the hospital; however, they struggle throughout the journey against severe traffic congestion on the capital's streets.

  25. Episode 2529 May 2014

    So we gotta be together

    The episode addresses events following the Muslim Brotherhood's rise to power, focusing on the phenomenon of persistent power outages.

  26. Episode 2630 May 2014

    Love at the gas station

    Amira decides to attend a taping of the show *Al-Bernameg?*, but discovers she has to wait for hours to get fuel for her car.

  27. Episode 2731 May 2014

    Oh folks of our land, on Thursday

    Mansour decides to propose to a young woman and goes with Amira's family, but the attempt fails due to differences in political views.

  28. Episode 281 Jun 2014

    Goodbye , my friend

    Amira meets a group of new friends, while Rami and Carla try to get closer to her and her family; however, various comic situations and ironies arise due to their differing points of view.

  29. Episode 292 Jun 2014

    I feel a disaster coming my way

    Amira is accused of treason and collaboration and placed under surveillance after seeking financial assistance from her father, who lives abroad, while Rami is arrested on charges of forgery.

  30. Episode 303 Jun 2014

    I feel a disaster coming my way part 2

    Amira and Sami are arrested on charges of treason, and Rami is arrested for forgery, after being reported by Mansour, the driver who works as an undercover informant.

Cast

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