To Dad and Mom with Love - Season 1

First aired: 10/1/1980 13 episodes

In the heart of 1980s Kuwait, a middle-class family faces quiet but mounting pressures behind closed doors. As everyday events spiral into deeper emotional challenges, parents and children alike struggle to protect their bonds in a home caught between tradition and change.

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Episodes

1. The Crutch

Aired: 10/1/1980

A family accident sparks tension at home, revealing unspoken frustrations and emotional distance among its members.

2. The Watchful Eye

Aired: 10/8/1980

A father’s concern over his children’s behavior grows, as troubling signs begin to surface in both home and school.

3. The Project

Aired: 10/15/1980

A new business venture pulls one parent away from the family, leaving the burden of responsibility to grow heavier at home.

4. The Secretary

Aired: 10/22/1980

Lingering doubts and long hours at work begin to erode the trust between husband and wife.

5. The Return

Aired: 10/29/1980

Domestic disagreements deepen, casting a shadow over the children’s well-being and stability.

6. Sick Leave

Aired: 11/5/1980

When the heart of the household steps away, the family is forced to confront just how much they’ve taken for granted.

7. The Gift

Aired: 11/12/1980

An attempt to bring relief into the home is disrupted by behavior that sparks disappointment and concern.

8. Such a Good Boy

Aired: 11/19/1980

A guest’s extended stay stirs quiet resentment, as cracks in the family’s unity become harder to ignore.

9. Dawaih

Aired: 11/26/1980

Unspoken rivalries and comparisons unsettle the household, stirring feelings of jealousy and alienation.

10. The Nightmare (Part 1)

Aired: 12/3/1980

As exam season begins, pressure builds—leading some to take risks, while others begin to falter under the weight.

11. The Nightmare (Part 2)

Aired: 12/10/1980

Consequences take shape as the family struggles to regain control, unsure how to guide those who’ve lost their way.

12. Relief

Aired: 12/17/1980

A financial setback threatens the family’s security, testing pride, dependence, and the strength of sibling ties.

13. The Awaited Guest

Aired: 12/24/1980

A coming change stirs both joy and anxiety, forcing each family member to reevaluate their place in the home.