Tales of a Modern-Day Husband
Overview
In separate episodes, the series deals with the many sides of marital life and the various problems couples face across different classes and social backgrounds, through the story of the couple Mahmoud and Samia.
Cast
Episodes
Episode 1 · 45m
Economical Marriage
Friends Hassan and Hussein work in real estate and arrange Mahmoud's marriage to Samia to preserve wealth. Mahmoud and Samia agree to marry to please their parents, but love soon blossoms between them.
Oct 26, 2003
Episode 2 · 45m
Professor of Cooking
Samia works in the kitchen of the same newspaper as her fiancé Mahmoud. She tricks Mahmoud into thinking she's a cooking professor, but he discovers the truth after marriage and adapts due to his love for her.
Nov 2, 2003
Episode 3 · 45m
Her Mom and My Dad
Samia posts a university ad seeking help to cover her lectures, claiming she's from Alexandria. Love grows between Mahmoud and Samia, but they’re shocked when her mother marries Mahmoud’s father after their wedding.
Nov 9, 2003
Episode 4 · 45m
Domestic Crime
The story revolves around Samia and her husband Mahmoud, who falls for secretary Nani. Samia discovers the affair and succeeds in stealing Mahmoud’s money to prevent his marriage to Nani.
Nov 16, 2003
Episode 5 · 45m
Thieves 2003
Mahmoud lives in his wife Samia’s family home. He buys an apartment, only to find a neighbor has stolen one of its rooms after renovation. Samia’s plan successfully reclaims it.
Nov 23, 2003
Episode 6 · 45m
Emotional Conspiracy
Mahmoud and Samia prepare for their wedding. Mansour sends a fake wedding photo of Mahmoud to Samia, breaking off the engagement. Mahmoud uncovers Mansour’s plot, as he loves Samia.
Nov 30, 2003
Episode 7 · 45m
Fire of Jealousy
Jealous wife Samia sees maid Aziza trying to split her and Mahmoud. Hassan, Aziza’s husband, robs the home. Police catch Aziza and Hassan, and Samia apologizes to Mahmoud.
Dec 7, 2003
Episode 8 · 45m
My Mother-in-law Is in Love
The story follows Zahra, Samia’s mother, who lives on memories of her late husband. Samia notices her mother’s unusual interest in herself and suspects remarriage plans after she founds a seniors' society.
Dec 14, 2003
Episode 9 · 45m
Empowerment in Her Hands
Journalist Samia, a women’s rights advocate, coincidentally works with editor Mahmoud at her magazine. Love sparks between them, ending in marriage with Mahmoud agreeing to give her the divorce right.
Dec 21, 2003
Episode 10 · 45m
New Citites
Samia struggles with living in a new city development. She and her brother stage a fake robbery of their apartment. Her father buys the adjacent unit, resolving the issue.
Dec 28, 2003
Episode 11 · 45m
Lovers' Divorce
Playwright Mahmoud and university professor Samia suffer from her overbearing control. They separate but remarry quickly due to their love.
Jan 4, 2004
Episode 12 · 45m
You Luck and Fate
Astrology enthusiast Samia is pushed by Wafaa to marry her brother Mahmoud. Samia finds their zodiacs incompatible, but Mahmoud lies about it, allowing the wedding.
Jan 11, 2004
Episode 13 · 45m
Highly Qualified Maid
Housewife Samia shocks husband Mahmoud by wanting to work. She hires university-educated maid Abeer, who plays the roles of mother and homemaker. Samia grows suspicious of Mahmoud’s attachment to Abeer and fires her.
Jan 18, 2004
Episode 14 · 45m
An Investment Project
Mahmoud and Samia use their end-of-service bonuses to buy a car, which they rent out. Mahmoud discovers the renter is a scammer. Samia’s trick reclaims the car and alerts police.
Jan 25, 2004
Episode 15 · 45m
The Madam Is a Student
Samia, who didn’t finish her studies, enrolls in media college with her daughter. Mahmoud grows jealous over her fan mail but supports her as she wins "ideal student."
Feb 1, 2004
Episode 16 · 45m
Artistic Works
Writer Murad, divorced from actress Huda, is reached by Mahmoud and Samia. He believes magic ruined his life and remarries Huda with Mahmoud’s help.
Feb 8, 2004
Episode 17 · 45m
The Boy Grew Up
Students Tamer and Rasha dream of marrying during college. Their families initially object but agree after simple solutions.
Feb 15, 2004
Episode 18 · 45m
Star's Birth
Hardworking teachers Samia and Mahmoud form a singing band with Samia’s university colleagues by chance, improving their lives.
Feb 22, 2004
Episode 19 · 45m
Electronic Dilemma
Chess lover Mahmoud neglects his family for café games. Samia buys him a computer, which addicts him further. Foreign online friends advise him to prioritize his wife.
Feb 29, 2004
Episode 20 · 45m
Half a Million
Accountant Mahmoud, returning from the Gulf, has half a million pounds planted in his bag by a forger. Samia convinces him not to hand it over immediately. Police arrest the forger, returning the money.
Mar 7, 2004
Episode 21 · 45m
The Reason Is Yesra
Extravagant Samia forces Mahmoud into multiple jobs. She reforms after seeing a friend’s husband unable to pay debts abroad.
Mar 14, 2004
Episode 22 · 45m
Art Yearns
Top student Rasha dreams of acting. Parents Mahmoud and Samia resist until a famous director endorses her, allowing theater institute entry.
Mar 21, 2004
Episode 23 · 45m
The Grand Prize
Writer Mahmoud wastes on gadgets; Samia tires of his lies. She convinces him to stop for their children’s future.
Mar 28, 2004
Episode 24 · 45m
Ad Madness
Ad contest addict Samia buys products hoping to win. Mahmoud tricks her into quitting, but her mother moves in with the same issue, leading to separation.
Apr 4, 2004
Episode 25 · 45m
Suitors for Your Daughter
Engineer Mahmoud, married to Samia, lies to Haj Farghali about being single for a job. Farghali discovers the truth. Samia’s brother Sami meets and proposes to Farghali’s daughter Huda.
Apr 11, 2004
Episode 26 · 45m
Devoted Women
Mahmoud suffers from Samia’s obsession with helping others. Conflicts rise over her loans to friends, but normalize upon learning of her pregnancy.
Apr 18, 2004
Episode 27 · 45m
Wild Dreams
Mahmoud deals with Samia, who believes dreams predict reality. Conflicts start with her dream of him marrying famous colleague Shahira, but end when Shahira marries someone else.
Apr 25, 2004
Episode 28 · 45m
Apartment Exchange
Alexandria resident Mahmoud seeks a Cairo apartment for work, opposite to Samia. They fake engagements to swap homes, but the pretense turns real with love, leading to marriage.
May 2, 2004
Episode 29 · 45m
Wise Groom
Mahmoud seeks a wife and proposes to Samia. She’s surprised by his frugality, and he’s shocked by her mother’s dowry list demands on wedding day, calling off the marriage.
May 9, 2004
Episode 30 · 45m
On-Air Case
Playwright Mahmoud writes a series depicting his marriage struggles with Samia. She sues for defamation, but the public prosecutor reconciles them.
May 16, 2004