Season 1

Season 1 (1980)

In the heart of 1980s Kuwait, a middle-class family faces quiet but mounting pressures behind closed doors. As everyday events spiral into deeper emotional challenges, parents and children alike struggle to protect their bonds in a home caught between tradition and change.




Episodes List

Ep.1 The Crutch

Air Date: 1980-10-01

A family accident sparks tension at home, revealing unspoken frustrations and emotional distance among its members.

Ep.2 The Watchful Eye

Air Date: 1980-10-08

A father’s concern over his children’s behavior grows, as troubling signs begin to surface in both home and school.

Ep.3 The Project

Air Date: 1980-10-15

A new business venture pulls one parent away from the family, leaving the burden of responsibility to grow heavier at home.

Ep.4 The Secretary

Air Date: 1980-10-22

Lingering doubts and long hours at work begin to erode the trust between husband and wife.

Ep.5 The Return

Air Date: 1980-10-29

Domestic disagreements deepen, casting a shadow over the children’s well-being and stability.

Ep.6 Sick Leave

Air Date: 1980-11-05

When the heart of the household steps away, the family is forced to confront just how much they’ve taken for granted.

Ep.7 The Gift

Air Date: 1980-11-12

An attempt to bring relief into the home is disrupted by behavior that sparks disappointment and concern.

Ep.8 Such a Good Boy

Air Date: 1980-11-19

A guest’s extended stay stirs quiet resentment, as cracks in the family’s unity become harder to ignore.

Ep.9 Dawaih

Air Date: 1980-11-26

Unspoken rivalries and comparisons unsettle the household, stirring feelings of jealousy and alienation.

Ep.10 The Nightmare (Part 1)

Air Date: 1980-12-03

As exam season begins, pressure builds—leading some to take risks, while others begin to falter under the weight.

Ep.11 The Nightmare (Part 2)

Air Date: 1980-12-10

Consequences take shape as the family struggles to regain control, unsure how to guide those who’ve lost their way.

Ep.12 Relief

Air Date: 1980-12-17

A financial setback threatens the family’s security, testing pride, dependence, and the strength of sibling ties.

Ep.13 The Awaited Guest

Air Date: 1980-12-24

A coming change stirs both joy and anxiety, forcing each family member to reevaluate their place in the home.