Mr. Know-It-All (Abu Al-Mafhumeya)

S1 · E1 Jan 1, 2003

Episode 1 Episode 1

After fixing an air conditioner through sheer luck, Abu Fahmi becomes convinced he's a mechanical genius. His newfound confidence follows him to the neighborhood grocery store, where he insists that the shopkeeper's scale needs a little expert attention.

S1 · E2 Jan 8, 2003

Episode 2 Episode 2

Determined to save money on groceries, Abu Fahmi convinces his friend Ayman to accompany him to the countryside, where they can buy molokhia straight from the fields for a fraction of the market price. But the family's bargain-shopping adventure creates an unexpected problem with a neighbor.

S1 · E3 Jan 15, 2003

Episode 3 Episode 3

When his father-in-law needs help with a plumbing problem, Abu Fahmi eagerly volunteers his services. Certain that a little know-how is all it takes, he gets to work on the pipes, unaware that his latest home improvement project could cause trouble for the entire neighborhood.

S1 · E4 Jan 22, 2003

Episode 4 Episode 4

Abu Fahmi's troubles with the police continue when he takes it upon himself to repair an officer's chair. Unfortunately, his reputation as a self-proclaimed handyman does little to inspire confidence, especially when the officer expects the job to be done right.

S1 · E5 Jan 29, 2003

Episode 5 Episode 5

While helping a lawyer, Abu Fahmi manages to get himself into trouble with a stack of important documents. As the furious lawyer demands answers, a family health scare adds another headache, forcing Abu Fahmi to deal with problems at work and at home.

S1 · E6 Feb 5, 2003

Episode 6 Episode 6

Abu Fahmi's hospital visit becomes another exercise in chaos when he starts interfering with medical equipment and clashes with the nursing staff. With the police getting involved and his daughter suddenly missing, he finds himself juggling more trouble than even he knows how to handle.

S1 · E7 Feb 12, 2003

Episode 7 Episode 7

Fawziya pressures Abu Fahmi to bring their daughter home from the police station, but he soon finds another project to occupy his attention: installing a brand-new satellite receiver. Naturally, Abu Fahmi is certain he can handle the technical work himself, despite having no idea what he's doing.

S1 · E8 Feb 19, 2003

Episode 8 Episode 8

Hoping to help his injured brother visit their mother elsewhere in the hospital, Abu Fahmi comes up with an unconventional solution involving his brother's hospital bed. His determination to make himself useful soon puts the patience of the patients and hospital staff to the test.

S1 · E9 Feb 26, 2003

Episode 9 Episode 9

A manager visits Souad's family home, hoping to convince her father to let her return to work. Meanwhile, Abu Fahmi's brother is finally ready to leave the hospital after a difficult stretch, giving the family another situation to deal with.

S1 · E10 Mar 5, 2003

Episode 10 Episode 10

Always on the lookout for a way to make money, Abu Fahmi travels to a remote village in search of freshwater turtles he can resell at the market. Convinced he's discovered a profitable business opportunity, he throws himself into a trade he knows next to nothing about.

S1 · E11 Mar 12, 2003

Episode 11 Episode 11

Abu Fahmi returns to the countryside determined to stock up on even more freshwater turtles for his latest business venture. But disagreements with a merchant and the difficulties of finding buyers threaten to turn his supposedly brilliant investment into a major headache.

S1 · E12 Mar 19, 2003

Episode 12 Episode 12

Convinced he's capable of handling more responsibility at work, Abu Fahmi takes it upon himself to sign official documents on behalf of the general manager. His unauthorized decision lands him in serious legal trouble and introduces him to a whole new world of problems.

S1 · E13 Mar 26, 2003

Episode 13 Episode 13

Life behind bars takes an intimidating turn when Abu Fahmi meets Abu Antar, a tough inmate who considers himself the boss of the prison. Eager to establish his authority, Abu Antar makes it clear that everyone must follow his orders, but Abu Fahmi's enthusiasm for fixing things threatens to test his patience.

S1 · E14 Apr 2, 2003

Episode 14 Episode 14

After Abu Fahmi's attempt to repair Abu Antar's radio goes wrong, the prison's self-appointed boss demands an outrageous amount of money for the damage. Unable to escape Abu Antar's attention, Abu Fahmi finds himself facing some rather unusual demands for compensation.

S1 · E15 Apr 9, 2003

Episode 15 Episode 15

Abu Fahmi overhears a violent incident in the prison bathroom and suspects Abu Antar and his men are responsible. Torn between reporting what he knows and protecting himself from the prison's most intimidating inmate, he finds himself in a situation where speaking up could be dangerous.

S1 · E16 Apr 16, 2003

Episode 16 Episode 16

After receiving a six-month suspended sentence, Abu Fahmi is finally allowed to leave prison. Hoping to put his troubles behind him and return to normal life, he approaches his former boss about getting his job back, only to discover that starting over may not be so simple.

S1 · E17 Apr 23, 2003

Episode 17 Episode 17

Abu Fahmi gets his brother Fathi's future father-in-law involved in a questionable deal involving lightbulbs. Suspicious of his brother's latest money-making scheme, Fathi tries to warn his future father-in-law before the business arrangement creates problems for everyone.

S1 · E18 Apr 30, 2003

Episode 18 Episode 18

As Fathi prepares for his wedding, the fallout from Abu Fahmi's disastrous lightbulb deal threatens to overshadow the celebration. With tensions rising between Fathi and his future father-in-law, Abu Fahmi's attempts to manage the situation only add to the wedding-day chaos.

S1 · E19 May 7, 2003

Episode 19 Episode 19

Now out of prison, Abu Antar pays Abu Fahmi an unexpected visit at home. The intimidating former inmate has a business proposition for his old acquaintance: a job helping him distribute heating oil. For Abu Fahmi, it looks like another opportunity to earn some money.

S1 · E20 May 14, 2003

Episode 20 Episode 20

Abu Fahmi gets to work selling heating oil for Abu Antar, confident that handling a few customers should be easy enough. Unfortunately, his questionable understanding of prices threatens to turn an ordinary business transaction into a costly mistake, and Abu Antar isn't known for his patience.

S1 · E21 May 21, 2003

Episode 21 Episode 21

Big changes are coming for Abu Fahmi's family when Fathi becomes a father and a piece of inherited land suddenly becomes much more valuable after being rezoned for construction. Meanwhile, Abu Fahmi decides to visit his old friend Ayman at a psychiatric hospital, unaware that Ayman has some unfinished business with him.

S1 · E22 May 28, 2003

Episode 22 Episode 22

With his family's newly valuable property opening up exciting possibilities, Abu Fahmi decides to start a real estate business with his brother Fathi. But when Abu Antar hears about the money involved, he quickly volunteers to become Abu Fahmi's business manager and personal bodyguard.

S1 · E23 Jun 4, 2003

Episode 23 Episode 23

With his financial circumstances changing, Abu Fahmi pays a visit to his former boss and offers to lend a helping hand. Meanwhile, his increasingly uncomfortable relationship with Abu Antar leaves him searching for ways to keep his old prison acquaintance at a distance.

S1 · E24 Jun 11, 2003

Episode 24 Episode 24

Abu Antar convinces Abu Fahmi to join him for a night on the town, promising an evening of fun and entertainment. But Abu Fahmi isn't exactly prepared for his friend's idea of a good time, and his late-night adventures threaten to cause trouble with Fawziya back home.

S1 · E25 Jun 18, 2003

Episode 25 Episode 25

Despite his family's reservations, Abu Fahmi insists that Abu Antar is a trustworthy friend, defending their shared prison history as proof of their bond. Determined to expand his talents even further, Abu Fahmi turns to Abu Antar for another lesson in independence: learning how to drive.

S1 · E26 Jun 25, 2003

Episode 26 Episode 26

Abu Antar takes Abu Fahmi out to a nightclub, where they cross paths with one of Abu Antar's old prison buddies. As Abu Fahmi enjoys the attention of his new acquaintances, an unlikely friendship begins to develop, though his companions seem far more interested in his money than his company.

S1 · E27 Jul 2, 2003

Episode 27 Episode 27

Abu Antar and his friend Abu Satif convince Abu Fahmi that he has what it takes to run for a seat in Syria's People's Assembly. Flattered by their confidence in him, Abu Fahmi begins entertaining dreams of political success, unaware that his new advisers have their own reasons for supporting his ambitions.

S1 · E28 Jul 9, 2003

Episode 28 Episode 28

As family tensions begin to settle, Abu Fahmi's unlikely political campaign reaches a crucial moment when he faces his election opponent in a public debate. With Abu Antar and Abu Satif still involved in his affairs, Abu Fahmi finds himself navigating a political showdown that could change everything.

S1 · E29 Jul 16, 2003

Episode 29 Episode 29