| Simpatici Synopses |
| EPISODE 1 Name: Tard Written by Lino Grech / Frida Cauchi Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech In the morning, everyone remains asleep and there is a lot of panic when they realise that they will be late for work or school. Joe’s colleagues try to help him infront of his superior. Do the members of the family appreciate the housewife’s work? EPISODE 2 Name: Festival Written by Lino Grech / Alfred C. Sant Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Jason tells his father to take part in the Song for Europe Contest. Dora approves but not all the family does the same. Joe’s colleagues at work try to help too. What happens when Joe takes a day sick leave? EPISODE 3 Name: Rigal Written by Frida Cauchi Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Dora’s birthday is getting near and everyone plans what gift would they buy her. And Joe finds something that she would never forget. Lieni also buys a gift for Salvu. What ios his reaction? EPISODE 4 Name: Birthday Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech This birthday happens to be Dora’s best one, but the family soon gets into trouble. How would they hide their problem from Lieni? But Lieni succeeds in helping them and Leonard plays his part too. EPISODE 5 Name: Jidhol id-dar Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Buttons is the cause of some trouble. Ruth gets some news which happens to interest Jason more. Disputes in Joe’s place of work get under way and Mr. Tonna does not give up at Dora’s office. EPISODE 6 Name: Weekend Ghawdex Written by Lino Grech / Frida Cauchi Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech The family prepares for a weekend in Gozo. Salvu organises everything, but Lieni has other plans, even though everything is done so that she would be unaware. EPISODE 7 Name: Passa Written by Lino Grech / Frida Cauchi Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Joe gets a flu and someone needs to stay at home with him. Jason and Ruth have the same idea. Work at Joe’s office has to be done just the same. Petra could not do all the work by herself. What happens when she visits Joe at home? EPISODE 8 Name: Se jkollna baby Written by Lino Grech / Frida Cauchi Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Dora is pregnant again. How does all the family react? Joe and Dora find help in their respective places of work. St. Anthony’s help is needed. But for whom? EPISODE 9 Name: Chain letter Written by Lino Grech / Frida Cauchi Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Is it true that a broken chain letter may mean a spell of misfortune? How does the family respond in front of superstition? And how do colleagues at work react? EPISODE 10 Name: Dieta Written by Lino Grech / Frida Cauchi Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Ruth gains weight. She plans to go on a diet and others follow. And is it easy to start a diet and carry on for a period of time? Diet may not be the only solution. EPISODE 11 Name: San Guzepp Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech The village parish priest needs help in his church. Whom does he convince in this respect? At Joe’s office, something needs to be done concerning Mr. Callus, while Dora find her customers a bit of a headache. EPISODE 12 Name: Betlehem Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Christmas is a busy time for every family and the Cassars are no exception. Before being promoted to Monsignor, the parish priest has his own troubles as usual. A new gift appears. To whom and from whom? EPISODE 13 Name: Buttons Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech The family is worried because of Buttons’ condition. Everything seems set for the unwished for. Salvu too is out of his mind and does something unusual. EPISODE 14 Name: Jinfirdu Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Everyone is worried about Ruth. What had exactly happened to her? At the office, Petra reveals that Guido has been eating during working hours. A new person turns up at Dora’s office. EPISODE 15 Name: Herba Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech A new employee turn up at Joe’s office. Whom is she going to replace? Joe admits a past mistake to Dora who, on her part, is undecided whether to choose Mr. Gatt or Mr. Tonna’s line of fashion. EPISODE 16 Name: Jumble Sale Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Jason feels the need to do something to help the abandoned children in Brasil. He decides to put up a jumble sale and succeeds to convince everyone to support him, even the new guy at Dora’s office. EPISODE 17 Name: Playboy Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Nice comments about Mr. Gatt make Joe jealous and he tries to change his look. The reaction of everyone is mixed, but surely not to Joe’s liking. Until a genuine mistake occurs… EPISODE 18 Name: Gazzetta Written by Lino Grech / John Suda Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Jason’s car finally arrives. Still another hitch between him and Joe puts the former on a hunger strike. An article with a photo on the newspaper seems to create a lot of interest. EPISODE 19 Name: Butterfly Written by Lino Grech / John Suda Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech The newspaper article and photo creates a lot of tension in the family. Joe tries to solve the situation but soon regrets it. Jason and Ruth too try to do something until a secret is revealed. EPISODE 20 Name: Valentino Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech St. Valentine’s Day draws near and surprisingly Katrin receives a card too. Salvu feels the need to send a Valentine himself too and causes a bit of a mess. St. Anthony comes to the rescue. EPISODE 21 Name: Telqet Written by Lino Grech / Frida Cauchi Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Joe feels uncomfortable with Katrin and Salvu living under his same roof. His unusual attitude lands all the family into new trouble. Salvu thinks of his future, even if with some sacrifice. EPISODE 22 Name: Wahedna Written by Lino Grech / Frida Cauchi Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Joe’s wish for a relaxing week-end seems to come true. Katrin attends a retreat at Bahar ic-Caghaq, Salvu travels to Sicily with Sylvia, Ruth goes to Gozo and Jason is on a camping week-end. EPISODE 23 Name: Maltemp Written by Lino Grech / Brian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Salvu’s friendship with Lieni worries Joe. He thinks that she would eventually take all of Salvu’s legacy, once promised to his family. Two crash helmets cause some tension at home. EPISODE 24 Name: Ziemel Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Salvu is eager as an important date for him and Lieni draws near. Jason lands in some trouble and needs Lm500 urgently. Who would be the Samaritan? And who gets a black eye? EPISODE 25 Name: Brazzuletta Written by Lino Grech / Alfred C. Sant Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Lieni is worried about the disappearance of her bracelet. Her brother Leonard investigates the case and members of the Cassar family are the main suspects. EPISODE 26 Name: Babysitter Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Mr. Callus surprisingly enters the office every morning singing and saying sweet words to Petra. Mr. Gatt gives Dora a new proposal and Joyce has to take a decision. Salvu needs to babysit. EPISODE 27 Name: Oroskopu Written by Lino Grech / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Some think that Jason’s visit to Gozo is connected with horoscope reading. Salvu’s experience of mediums instigates interest in all family members who are quick to read their day’s prediction. EPISODE 28 Name: Wehel Written by Lino Grech / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech What has Angelo, the new visitor, to do with the Cassar family? Jason tries to mend fences between Ruth and Walter, now that Ruth’s lucky birthday is getting near, but trouble is on the way… EPISODE 29 Name: Sorpriza Written by Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech On the 19th of this month, Ruth is 19 – lucky birthday. The Cassar family plans a surprise party, but for some a secret is hard to keep. Everyone has a special gift for Ruth, most of all, Walter… EPISODE 30 Name: Privat Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Salvu shows Lieni that he is not happy at all with Angelo’s presence. Joe and Dora decide to engage a private tutor to come and help Jason in his studies. But Jason has different ideas… EPISODE 31 Name: Xrar Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech What happens to Jason’s studies? Why are his results so poor? Salvu is now getting jealous of Angelo. A new problem emerges for Ruth and Walter with the latter finding it hard to speak to Joe and Dora. EPISODE 32 Name: L-Omm Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech The Cassar family thinks of a fitting gift for Mother’s Day for both Dora and Katrin. Jason needs Angelo’s help and trusts him with the money. And when Mother’s Day arrives…..? EPISODE 33 Name: Banda Written by Lino Grech / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Salvu is persuaded to contest the Band Club’s Presidential election. Lieni believes the position to be an honour, but Jason and Ruth? Salvu plays marches all the time and a committee meeting has to take place at the Cassar’s… EPISODE 34 Name: Tibjid Written by Lino Grech / Brian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech It’s a public holiday and Dora wants to have the house painted. Everyone seems to have a good excuse to avoid the work. Leonard wants Angelo to help him catch criminals while Salvu is busy with Lieni’s chandelier. EPISODE 35 Name: Suspetti Written by Lino Grech / John Suda Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Salvu goes to Italy to watch a football game and takes Joe and Jason with him. Joe has to take some leave and finds a way out. Finally Leonard, with Angelo’s help, succeeds in finding the suspected culprit. EPISODE 36 Name: Burdati Written by Lino Grech / Frida Cauchi Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Joe and Dora plan a holiday abroad. Ruth and Walter have to take an important decision. Angelo gives an idea to Jason how to collect funds for the Brasilian abandoned children. EPISODE 37 Name: Prova Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Dora is faced with an opportunity of reading marketing at the University. All members of the family try to give their help. Jason has decided and tells his mum. But how would he tell his grandma? EPISODE 38 Name: Dmugh Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech All the family is concerned of Jason’s decision, with the consequence that Ruth feels the more abandoned and has to react. Katrin makes things all the more difficult. She cannot take it. EPISODE 39 Name: L-ahhar puntata Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: Lino Grech Jason is convinced of his decision. Moreover he convinces Angelo too. Katrin’s strange attitude worries everyone. In the meantime plans for Ruth and Walter’s and Salvu and Lieni’s weddings are under way. Jason’s difficult moment arrives… EPISODE 40 Name: Mard Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Katrin is in the seventh heaven that the time has come for Jason to return. But there’s a truth that she does not know. In fact, Joe and Dora are faced with a difficult decision to be taken In a short time. EPISODE 41 Name: Migja Written by Lino Grech / John Suda Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Everyone at home is enthusiastic about Jason’s arrival. Katrin finds the usual solace with St. Anthony’s little statue. At Joe’s office things have changed since newcomer Lorrie has taken charge of everything… EPISODE 42 Name: Refugjati Written by Lino Grech / Brian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Katrin’s over-attention for Jason makes Ruth feel ever less important, at a moment when she should have been the centre of attention. All of a sudden, the Cassar’s house becomes very small for the family… EPISODE 43 Name: Zgumbrament Written by Lino Grech / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Ruth seems to be indifferent on her pregnancy. Walter tries everything possible to make her happy. In the meantime, Katrin is interested only that Jason gets another car. New visitors arrive. EPISODE 44 Name: Naghga Mitlufa Written by Lino Grech / Frida Cauchi Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Leonard succeeds in making Lieni believe him about Salvinu, who is faced with a grave accusation. The parish priest enters the scene and he is very busy trying to bring back the lost sheep. EPISODE 45 Name: Dubji Written by Lino Grech / John Suda Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Leonard tells Lieni she must file a marriage annulment case. Moreover, the parish priests sends Angelo to Lieni’s house to help her with the feast decorations. This makes Salvu more jealous. EPISODE 46 Name: Maternita` Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Joe, Dora and Joyce are ready to take their trip to Paris, sponsored by Mr. Tonna. Joe’s colleagues tempt him not to lose anything of the French capital’s most famous night entertainment... EPISODE 47 Name: Inkwiet Written by John Suda Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda A new problem for Ruth and Walter is sure to change their lives and attitudes. Ruth makes her first step to become closer to Walter’s mother. Joe and Dora return from Paris. Happily or what? EPISODE 48 Name: Periklu Written by Lino Grech / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Katrin is getting bored at home alone all day and she considers attending the University for the Third Age. Salvu hears something strange on the roof at night. Leonard offers help and succeeds in going on the roof when the noises are heard again. EPISODE 49 Name: Fjuri Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Katrin is very happy at the University. She gets accustomed easily with the lessons, and with the colleagues. Jason is faced with a proposal from Liz. Meanwhile, a bouquet of flowers arrives at home… EPISODE 50 Name: Rimors Written by Lino Grech / Brian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda The Cassar and Filletti families are going through difficult times in different circumstances. But still, Katrin is so happy at the University. But who is the guy hooting the horn daily in front of the Cassar’s? EPISODE 51 Name: Tbaqbiq Written by Lino Grech / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Katrin leaves home. Why does she decide that way? And where does she go? Everyone is concerned of her whereabouts. Leonard too is faced with a problem as Christmas is fast approaching. EPISODE 52 Name: X’Milied! Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Mr. Callus is getting on Dora’s nerves. Katrin feels uncomfortable and leaves home. Who has to dress up as Father Christmas? And who arrives during the family Christmas party? EPISODE 53 Name: Strina Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda The presence of Big Billy in Malta dominates and worries both Angelo and Salvinu. To say the truth Salvinu has nothing to do with the whole affair, but people gossip a lot. EPISODE 54 Name: Telefonati Written by Lino Grech / Ludvik Agius Ferrando Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Joe is happy that he convinced his directors to employ another person at the office. At home and at work anonymous telephone calls are received with no answer at all: a fitting challenge for Leonard! EPISODE 55 Name: Borom Written by Lino Grech / Frida Cauchi Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Joe wants to buy a villa and Dora is reluctant. So he decides to have a part-time job with a heavy income. He calculates all possibilities to make his project possible. But some have their doubts. EPISODE 56 Name: Awrat Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda A lot of fish escape from the local fishfarms due to rough seas. Many anglers take to the seaside to catch their share. Joe decides to try his luck at a time when the family refrigerator is already full of fish. EPISODE 57 Name: Kemm iddum bahnan? Written by Lino Grech / John Suda Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Joe and Salvu are still feeling miserable by what happened in their fishing adventure. Even the word fish spells disaster for Joe while everyone is making fun of it. Even the parish priest gives his view. EPISODE 58 Name: Contest Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Joe feels embarrassed that Liz was at home while he was in his boxer shorts. Jason needs Lm100 urgently. Mr. Callus has a proposition for Katrin, and the latter’s attitude infuriates Dora. EPISODE 59 Name: Futbol Written by Lino Grech / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda An international match at the local stadium interests all football lovers. Some attend to support their team, others to jeer their opponents, while others are more interested in gambling the result. EPISODE 60 Name: Panik Written by Lino Grech / Brian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Joe is irritated because of Angelo’s positions vis-a-vis his own behaviour during the football match. Katrin goes jogging and is late to return. Salvu tries to help Leonard in a new feat, but… EPISODE 61 Name: Falliment Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Everyone is enthusiastic about Katrin’s participation in the Ideal Grandma Conest. All are set to give the needed support, even Mr. Tonna despite Katrin’s will. But Leonard visits the Fillettis… EPISODE 62 Name: Sqallija Written by Lino Grech / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Dora, Ruth and Lieni decide to go to Sicily and want Katrin to go with them. She says she is afraid of the plane, but has other ideas when Mr. Callus comes up with a similar proposition. Who eventually goes to Sicily? EPISODE 63 Name: Re-union Written by Lino Grech / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Mr. Tonna turns up at the airport for Katrin’s arrival. His bad reputation lingers on as Katrin goes out of the arrivals in handcuffs. All seems set to ruin Joe’s reunion with his old schoolmates. EPISODE 64 Name: Tifkiriet Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda An earthquake in Brasil makes Jason anxious about Antonio, a little boy who had become his friend while in that country. He longs to go back, but what would Katrin’s attitude be? EPISODE 65 Name: Htif Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Someone in Leonard’s family is kidnapped and all the police force is out to find the victim. Petra is a victim of a genuine mistake and finds solidarity from all at the office. But Joe feels at odds… EPISODE 66 Name: Naddottaw Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Jason wishes to find a family to foster Antonio. But it’s not so easy. Katrin’s only target is not to make Jason return to Brasil. Petar is going through a very bad phase and even Mr. Callus calls to help… EPISODE 67 Name: Narak Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Antonio’s time to return to Brasil arrives and all are worried that Jason might leave the studies to return too. And if it happens, what would be Katrin’s reaction? Joe feels part of the guilt at the office… EPISODE 68 Name: Zfin Written by Lino Grech / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Katrin is reacting strangely. She is going out every evening and returning only late at night. Dora is angered at Mr. Callus because he is the only reason for all this. Where is he taking her every night? EPISODE 69 Name: Sewqan Written by Lino Grech / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Leonard is concerned that his plans against criminality are not always appreciated. Jason hears a conversation that worries him a lot. Ruth’s pregnancy meets a hitch. Katrin and Salvu go to car driving lessons… EPISODE 70 Name: Lixka Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Alan, Gwido and Lorrie try to help Petra overcome her troubles. Leonard needs Salvu’s help in search of success in catching criminals. Lieni is against but Salvu feels he has a national and social duty to give his share… EPISODE 71 Name: Alarm Written by Lino Grech / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda After his farse at Wied iz-Zurrieq, Leonard is sent on forced leave from the police force and ends up as the village sexton. When the new alarm at the Cassars goes off at night, Leonard tries his chance to gain his superiors’ trust. EPISODE 72 Name: Zjara Papali Written by Lino Grech / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda The Papal visit is getting near and Jason feels the need to write him a letter. But how is he to deliver it? What is Leonard’s mission during the visit? And eventually, who visits the Cassar house? EPISODE 73 Name: Ghazla Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda The Cassars are faced with a surprise outside their door. Joe tries to decide but everyone has different ideas and he gives up. After a while, they all accuse him of “his” decision. Salvu and Lieni are prepared to adopt a child. EPISODE 74 Name: Tbahhir Written by Lino Grech / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda An unusual visit at the Cassars seems to change everything upside down. Trouble is stirred everywhere and for everyone. Katrin wants to drive out the bad luck by traditional means. Would that be a solution? EPISODE 75 Name: Fama Written by Lino Grech / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda The Papal visit at the Cassars increases their house’s value. They are afraid that someone would try to make them afraid in order to acquire their famous property, especially when a strange man in a dark hat has been seen regularly on their pavement. EPISODE 76 Name: Pass Lura Written by Lino Grech / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Jason is angry at someone who is vandalising his car. Joe says that the Papal message in Malta has affected him and tells Jason he should not react. Katrin wants him to do the opposite. EPISODE 77 Name: Ferh Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Walter is getting on Ruth’s nerves because of his exaggerated attention to their offspring. Mr. Callus tries to mend a familiar question. A new decision has to be taken at Joe’s office. EPISODE 78 Name: Festa Written by Lino Grech Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Joyce is awaiting Francois from France, Leonard tries his luck in a new venture and Mr. Gatt has a new proposal. A party at the Cassars to celebrate three occasions. All are happy, except Liz. EPISODE 79 Name: Ergajna Written by John Suda / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda The family attends a funeral. At ABS Auditors, all are unhappy with Guido at the helm. They go to Joe at home for a solution. Leonard remains the headache of the Fillettis. EPISODE 80 Name: Pjan Written by John Suda / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Ganni has a plan for Guido’s problem which lands Joe in trouble. The parish priest accuses Salvu, even when he is not to blame. Joe is jealous for Mr. Tonna’s visit, and Katrin confirms her beliefs. EPISODE 81 Name: Mitlufin Written by John Suda / Anselm Sciberras Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Joe goes very early to work. His colleagues think that he has trouble at home. And doubts are raised even at home. Someone spots Joe with a female going around in Valletta. Even Walter and Leonard are involved in the case… EPISODE 82 Name: Pittura Written by John Suda Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Joe has to use some discipline at the office after his colleagues abuse of his kindness. Salvu too has the courage to face the parish priest and his disrespect. What painting arrives from Paris? EPISODE 83 Name: Irtir Written by John Suda / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda A retreat is organised for parishioners. Joe and Salvu book their tickets, but the date happens to be exactly when Mr. Gatt wants to organise a party to celebrate his horse’s triumph at the races. And Jason has another party… EPISODE 84 Name: Halloween Written by John Suda / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Katrin is horrified that Jason, instead of going to the cemetery in November, wants to go to a Halloween party. Leonard wants Lieni to prepare his uniform for the November parade… and Salvu goes out to collect a dishful of snails. EPISODE 85 Name: Snuker Written by John Suda / Anselm Sciberras Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Jason wants Katrin to get rid of her daily cooking, but when he returns, he still wants his food prepared. A snooker marathon is the latest idea how Jason would be collecting funds for Brasil. EPISODE 86 Name: Part-Time Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Jason starts on a part-time job but is fired on his very first day. Ganni starts to cook for the workers at the office mess. Angelo returns to his beloved gambling. Jason asks Walter for help, but… EPISODE 87 Name: Erbghin Written by John Suda / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Joe is turning 40. He is worried that he is slowly getting bald and that everyone would be considering him as an old man. His colleagues try to uplift his morals… maybe… some clubbing? EPISODE 88 Name: Tellieqa Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Salvu trains Leonard to take part in a race against a colleague in the police force. A woman turns up at home with a little child asking for Joe and Katrin gets very worried. Walter thinks he is seriously ill. EPISODE 89 Name: Ekonomija Written by Joe Julian Farrugia / Frida Cauchi / John Suda Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Joe wants to minimise expenses at home. Most of the food purchased is being wasted. So he decreases Katrin’s shopping list and orders that visitors at home are not given any coffee… EPISODE 90 Name: Nostalgija Written by John Suda / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Katrin is worried that Jason has received a Christmas card from Brasil. Angelo is worried too, but for a different reason. Katrin recounts her past, as does Salvu about Vietnam and more… EPISODE 91 Name: Pantomima Written by John Suda Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Most of the Cassar and Filletti families, along with colleagues at ABS Auditors are taking part in the Christmas Pantomime. And at the office, rehearsals have to take place after working hours, because of Mr. Cardona. EPISODE 92 Name: Gurat Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Joe Cassar’s name appears in the jurors’ list in the Government Gazette. Mr. Tonna has an idea how Joe may get away with it, but Katrin is always afraid of any of Tonna’s ideas. Ruth is keen on sewing. EPISODE 93 Name: L-Agent Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda The parish priest involves Leonard and Salvu in his drive against drugs in the village. Mr. Tonna is happy that a Milanese agent would be coming to Dora’s office for future business. EPISODE 94 Name: It-Taljan Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Everyone is busy at home preparing for the arrival of the Italian agent. Joe’s colleagues ask how much can Joe trust his wife with this unknown Italian. Joyce finds a secret message at the office. EPISODE 95 Name: Kunjati Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Jason is worried about Liz. His new work entails that he spends about 5 years abroad. Lorrie goes to the Cassars with some news for Joe. Katrin overhears something and is upset. How does the news reach the office? EPISODE 96 Name: Kuntrumbajsi Written by John Suda / Sonia Bonnici Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Jason is seriously ill and everything seems to go topsy turvy. Lieni welcomes Leonard with open arms, Mr. Tonna is given a red carpet welcome at the office, the parish priest stays away from food and so on… EPISODE 97 Name: Valentine Written by John Suda Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Petra receives a Valentine card and is sure it’s from Alan. Salvu and Lieni argue because of Leonard’s egoism. Salvu says that since he is her brother, Lieni must be the one to reproach him. Lieni disagrees. EPISODE 98 Name: Hayfever Written by John Suda / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda The seasonal hay fever is on. And Joe is one of the victims. Everyone tries to avoid being near to Joe who feels like if he has the plague. Katrin’s solution is a lot of Vitamin C and buys a shoppiung basket of oranges… EPISODE 99 Name: Negozju Written by Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Joe tries his luck in the building industry. Others who have tried, are now well off. If he succeeds, he would be his own boss. He finds help from the bank, from Salvu, from Gwido, from Mr. Tonna, but his opposition is always Katrin! EPISODE 100 Name: Roulette Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Salvu receives a registered letter to which Leonard signs. Everyone is keen to know what’s in the letter. Walter succeeds in landing a good business deal. And in the evening, everyone goes to the Casino. EPISODE 101 Name: Slaleb Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Carmen joins Katrin and Lieni in the parish choir for the Holy Week. Walter’s attitude is a little different. Lorrie is always talking about child upbringing. Mr. Agius takes everyone by surprise at the office. EPISODE 102 Name: Psiko Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Katrin receives a request to take part in a census. Massimo orders a wedding dress from Leslie. Carmen is worried that Ruth is feeling a strange pain. Lieni is annoyed by Salvu’s late night talking. EPISODE 103 Name: April Written by Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda April’s fool is a day for jokes. Joe plays jokes on Salvu, Katrin and Jason. He continues with the jokes at work and over the phone. But he who laughs last, laughs best!!! EPISODE 104 Name: Nisa Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Ganni surprisingly talks in favour of women. The parish priest wants Salvu to organise another 5-a-side tournament but does not want players who use foul language. Carmen may not accept an invitation to go out with fellow ladies. EPISODE 105 Name: Fratelli Written by John Suda / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Joe and his colleagues will be taking part in the Holy Week pageant along with Salvu, Katrin and others. Katrin has an accident, attributed to Mr. Tonna’s comment and Joe and Jason make a vow for her recovery. EPISODE 106 Name: Il-Hares Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Petra decides to start jogging and deep water diving. Her innocent comments embarrass Alan. Joyce sees something strange at Mr. Tonna’s Gozo villa and a secret about a British official is revealed. EPISODE 107 Name: Jum l-Omm Written by John Suda Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Salvu has a wounded finger and when he still tries to drive the car, he gets a driving ticket… from Leonard. Petra involves her colleagues in her jogging. Salvu prepares something special for Mother’s Day. EPISODE 108 Name: Quccija Written by John Suda / Brian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Dora hears steps on the roof and Joe has to climb to see what it is. Katrin is at odds with Salvu. Mariah is one year old and since Salvu and Katrin were grandparents, what will happen now that Katrin does not want to be near her brother? EPISODE 109 Name: Il-Mouse Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Katrin starts to take computer lessons and a maid comes to help at home. Leonard directs Salvu to hide somewhere and take a photo of whoever is intruding Ruth for identification. EPISODE 110 Name: Super Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Jason has a problem on his computer. Joe is awakened from his beautiful dream but is unable to find a solution. Finally Katrin finds the reason. Salvu and Lieni too start to take computer lessons. EPISODE 111 Name: Kazini Written by John Suda / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda A new band club is born in the village. The new club’s President is the proprietor of ABS Auditors who asks Joe to become the cashier. The parish priest is furious at Joe if he accepts. What will he do? EPISODE 112 Name: Iz-Ziju Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Ruth is worried that Walter has started his motorcycle hobby again abroad. Leonard is worried that a new ugly female Superintendent will be posted into his own office. Joe receives news that his uncle from England would be calling soon. EPISODE 113 Name: Solidarjeta` Written by John Suda / Joe Julian Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Katrin receives telephone calls with no answer from the other side of the line. She thinks it is Jason, but when he convinces her, she concludes that it is Mr. Callus. Lorrie is worried that her boyfriend leaves her when she is about to give birth. Who tries to give help? EPISODE 114 Name: Mnarja Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Mr. Tonna sponsors an Mnarja outing. Ganni and Guido are still disappointed at Lorrie’s refusal and try to find the reason why. The Commissioner of Police announces who the female Superintendent will be and Leonard takes her home... EPISODE 115 Name: Nuqqasijiet Written by John Suda Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Marija and Leonard are still at odds because of the female Superintendent. Joyce wishes to let Mr. Tonna’s Gozo villa but the latter has other ideas. Jason returns from London and is suspected of criminal activity. EPISODE 116 Name: Callus Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Alan discovers a file saying that a substantial sum of money was voted by the Head Office in Belgium for the office’s restructuring. Mr. callus had signed and Joe is still unaware. Katrin wins a cruise and is reluctant to accept. EPISODE 117 Name: Safar Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Katrin accepts the cruise only after Mr. Callus has convinced her. Lieni goes to Australia with her cousin Paul to see some relatives. Massimo may be given two free tickets to Tenerife if he manages to sell another twenty. EPISODE 118 Name: Vaganza Written by John Suda / Joe M. Farrugia Visual Direction: Paul Attard Artistic Direction: John Suda Joe, Dora, Salvu and Jason take Katrin to the harbour for her cruise. They manage to go aboard with her but, in the meantime, the ship sets sail. They do not want to get caught and still they have to eat and sleep… Who comes to their rescue? |