28 episodes

The Sold Country - Season 1

First aired Apr 1, 2007Season 1

A corrupt leader exploits the capabilities of his country for his personal interests while his people suffer from poverty and diaspora, ironic paradoxes that reflect the erratic behavior of corrupt leaders surrounded by stupid advisors

Episodes

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Episode 1

Episode 1

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Apr 1, 200725 min

The leader supports dividing the national map through proposed federalism, acknowledges its benefits, gives a speech, and celebrates the occasion.

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Episode 2

Episode 2

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Apr 8, 200725 min

The leader urges patience with the slogan 'Sacrifice for the homeland' and instructs the Prime Minister to explore population replacement.

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Episode 3

Episode 3

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Apr 15, 200718 min

The announcer reveals the leader's goal to make Abu Lamia rival Paris for an American visit, but a fund mix-up turns the plan into a dream.

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Episode 4

Episode 3

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Apr 22, 200719 min

The leader, unsure of promises to make, receives empty suggestions from ministers that become a source of laughter among the people for years.

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Episode 5

Episode 5

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Apr 29, 200726 min

The leader drops the constitution into a pool while flirting, instructs ministers to find a new one online, and it becomes part of the dance party.

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Episode 6

Episode 6

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May 6, 200721 min

The leader names backgammon as the national game, the Prime Minister cuts off water to teach about rivers, and the leader is thrilled with thousands of TV channels.

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Episode 7

Episode 7

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May 13, 200720 min

Ministers report citizens rejecting salaries in prosperity. They discuss the army's history of withdrawal from America. Meanwhile, an event shatters the leader's utopian dream.

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Episode 8

Episode 8

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May 20, 200721 min

The leader, frightened by a dream of his death, decides to clone himself. The unprotected clone is later beaten by angry citizens.

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Episode 9

Episode 9

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May 27, 200720 min

The leader approves a security plan, checks the streets, and is surprised to find empty houses with a message: 'We've fled; handle the country as you wish.

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Episode 10

Episode 10

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Jun 3, 200716 min

The leader tries to save the country from criminals but, during a personal arrest attempt, confuses the situation, releasing the criminal and mistakenly capturing an innocent woman.

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Episode 11

Episode 11

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Jun 10, 200720 min

The leader rejects foreign companies for electricity funds, opting for local ones. However, the inaugurated national invention proves embarrassing.

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Episode 12

Episode 12

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Jun 17, 200722 min

The leader inaugurates a project without a building. The funds only covered the ribbon, project layout, and the music band, the contractor confesses.

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Episode 13

Episode 13

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Jun 24, 200722 min

The leader instructs the press to avoid sad news with strange terms, leaving people puzzled. He later explains and orders something given to the people in return

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Episode 14

Episode 14

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Jul 1, 200719 min

The leader contemplates changing the government team, giving the Prime Minister a headache. Meanwhile, the tea maker is training in Sri Lanka with advisors.

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Episode 15

Episode 15

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Jul 8, 200718 min

The leader wants to explore English literature and has the Prime Minister recite his new poem, instructing that his poems be translated into English.

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Episode 16

Episode 16

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Jul 15, 200718 min

The fortune teller predicts problems but is asked not to delve into the leader's past. Revealing a kidney stone, the leader appoints her to the new ministerial lineup.

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Episode 17

Episode 17

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Jul 22, 200718 min

The leader initially refuses to buy the Prime Minister's rooster but later purchases it while drunk. The Prime Minister suggests making it a national symbol.

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Episode 18

Episode 18

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Jul 29, 200715 min

The ministers compete for roles, and the leader suggests technocrats for ministries. Bidding is open for positions, except for the Ministry of Culture

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Episode 19

Episode 19

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Aug 5, 200718 min

The ministers compete for roles, and the leader suggests technocrats for ministries. Bidding is open for positions, except for the Ministry of Culture

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Episode 20

Episode 20

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Aug 12, 200716 min

The ministers worry about the reshuffle, but the Prime Minister assures them no change will occur under the leader. The leader proposes a unique method for success

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Episode 21

Episode 21

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Aug 19, 200716 min

The news highlights ration share arrival, the minister leaves a tough press conference. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister proposes a brilliant solution to the leader.

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Episode 22

Episode 22

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Aug 26, 200722 min

The leader is upset about a missing citizen. The Prime Minister disputes the news, and the missing person and their family deny any connection to the report.

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Episode 23

Episode 23

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Sep 2, 200718 min

The leader plans his birthday, ministers discuss budgeting, the Prime Minister gifts two airplanes, and government officials dance, bringing joy to the people.

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Episode 24

Episode 24

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Sep 9, 200719 min

The leader decides people don't need jobs, instructs the Ministry of Labor to aid the unemployed, and the Ministry of Commerce distributes shares equally, followed by a celebration.

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Episode 25

Episode 25

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Sep 16, 200719 min

The leader decides people don't need jobs, instructs the Ministry of Labor to aid the unemployed, and the Ministry of Commerce distributes shares equally, followed by a celebration.

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Episode 26

Episode 26

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Sep 23, 200720 min

Ministers announce all students passed, plan space station coverage, but the leader changes his mind about a speech after inviting the presenter to a presidential lunch.

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Episode 27

Episode 27

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Sep 30, 200716 min

The Prime Minister crafts the leader's golden throne, causing frustration. When it arrives, a celebratory event turns into an endless dance.

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Episode 28

Episode 28

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Oct 7, 200717 min

The leader writes his autobiography due to media neglect, and while ministers fake tears, citizens mock the first chapter.