O Auto da Compadecida - Season 1

First aired: 1/5/1999 4 episodes

Based on the play of the same name by Ariano Suassuna, *O Auto da Compadecida* is a comedy that blends regional elements and religiosity to tell the story of João Grilo and Chicó.

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Episodes

1. Episode 1

Aired: 1/5/1999

When a dog dies of poisoning, the two caretakers, trying to avoid the wrath of its owners, convince the local priest and a bishop to give the dead animal a Christian burial, promising them a share of a supposed dog's will.

2. Episode 2

Aired: 1/6/1999

João Grilo try to deceive a rich man into believing that Chicó is a worthy (and, mostly, wealthy) man for his daughter.

3. Episode 3

Aired: 1/7/1999

João Grilo deceive two men to fight each other, making Chicó look like a brave man in-between the quarrel.

4. Episode 4

Aired: 1/8/1999

João Grilo dies and has to use all his wit to avoid going to Hell.