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13 episodes

Pat & Mat - In the Countryside

First aired Jan 1, 2009Season 5

The characters Pat & Mat were revived once again in 2009 for a new season: Pat a Mat na venkově (Pat & Mat in the Countryside). The first episode, Postele (Beds), premiered at the 50th Zlín Film Festival in 2010. 12 more episodes followed between 2011 and 2015, produced by Patmat Film and filmed in 16:9. Beneš directed and wrote all 13 episodes. Eight of the episodes were released on DVD in 2013 and received their TV premiere on the Dutch channel VPRO on 9 June of the same year, with the rest following soon.

Episodes

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Episode 1

Beds

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Jan 1, 20098 min

A tree felled on your roof, preventing you from living at home. You have to go to your friend's place to sleep, but is there room for your bed?

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Episode 2

Paper Plates

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Jan 1, 20128 min

The sausages are tasty. But what about those paper plates? You're right: wash them in the dishwasher.

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Episode 3

Water Supply

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Jan 1, 20158 min

A new cupboard will be useful. A good place will be where the washbasin is. But how to route the pipes so that everything works?

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Episode 4

Projector

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Jan 1, 20138 min

It's great to remember the old days. But what to do when there is no suitable place to display old films? The answer is right outside the window.

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Episode 5

Vacuum Cleaner

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Jan 1, 20118 min

When a cable gets in the way while vacuuming, you can connect it to the lamp. Maybe automate the vacuum cleaner at the same time?

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Episode 6

The Floor

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Jan 1, 20118 min

Putting in a new floor is very difficult, especially when there are problems such as not being able to open the door.

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Episode 7

The Pool

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Jan 1, 20128 min

Just playing cards won't cool you down. You can cool off in the cold water. And where is the cold water? Sure, in the swimming pool.

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Episode 8

Deadwood

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Jan 1, 20158 min

It is dangerous to have a dead tree next to your house. You have to cut it down somehow, but how do you do it without damaging the house and garden?

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Episode 9

Orange Juice

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Jan 1, 20128 min

When your juicer breaks, you should come up with some alternative. It may be a machine made out of a cupboard.

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Episode 10

Bicycle

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Jan 1, 20158 min

The usual exercise on the bike is boring when it can't move. But that's what imagination is for.

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Episode 11

Cactus

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Jan 1, 20118 min

Transporting a huge cactus is complicated. You have to be careful not to stumble. It's pretty heavy, too.

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Episode 12

Bathroom Tiles

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Jan 1, 20148 min

It's time to change the style of the bathroom. Blue tiles will be perfect. Just don't make a mistake when placing them, because you will have to lay them all over again.

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Episode 13

Sun Cover

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Jan 1, 20148 min

Playing chess is a challenge when the sun is shining in your eyes. You need something to block the sun.