Whose empire

S1 E1 - 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—before they ultimately decide to return, though Amira’s father chooses not to join them. Comic situations arise during the flight as Amira comes face-to-face with a chaotic reality.

May 5, 2014 • 40m

S1 E2 - 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 humorous incidents unfolds involving the family and thieves; the situation takes a surprising turn when Amira’s car is targeted for theft, and she discovers—to her shock—that the very person she turns to for help (the head of the local "Popular Committee") is the thief attempting to steal the vehicle.

May 6, 2014

S1 E3 - 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 order to help a bride who is refusing to go through with the marriage.

May 7, 2014

S1 E4 - 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 child-rearing standards and customs in a European country with education and daily life in Egypt.

May 8, 2014

S1 E5 - 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.

May 9, 2014

S1 E6 - 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 situations.

May 10, 2014

S1 E7 - 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 lack of security.

May 11, 2014

S1 E8 - 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 employment for both himself and Amira.

May 12, 2014

S1 E9 - 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 helping their friends visit tourist sites.

May 13, 2014

S1 E10 - 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 family was taken aback by the immense suffering endured by the local residents.

May 14, 2014

S1 E11 - 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 the excursion.

May 15, 2014

S1 E12 - 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.

May 16, 2014

S1 E13 - 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 attempts at harassment they encounter.

May 17, 2014

S1 E14 - 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.

May 18, 2014

S1 E15 - 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.

May 19, 2014

S1 E16 - 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.

May 20, 2014

S1 E17 - 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.

May 21, 2014

S1 E18 - 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.

May 22, 2014

S1 E19 - 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.

May 23, 2014

S1 E20 - 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.

May 24, 2014

S1 E21 - 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.

May 25, 2014

S1 E22 - Continuing on

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

May 26, 2014

S1 E23 - The black Candles

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

May 27, 2014

S1 E24 - 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.

May 28, 2014

S1 E25 - 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.

May 29, 2014

S1 E26 - 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.

May 30, 2014

S1 E27 - 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.

May 31, 2014

S1 E28 - 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.

Jun 1, 2014

S1 E29 - 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.

Jun 2, 2014

S1 E30 - 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.

Jun 3, 2014