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2008
1 Season
8.2 (13,586)

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is a popular Indian television sitcom that has been airing on the Indian entertainment channel Sab TV since 2008. This show is based on the popular Indian column 'Duniya Ne Undha Chasma' (The world through a different refracted lens) by the acclaimed Indian humorist and writer Taarak Mehta.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah revolves around the everyday lives of the residents of the Gokuldham society in Mumbai, India. The show characterizes the lively and chaotic lifestyle of the community, highlighting their communal harmony, societal customs and social problems. The show primarily focuses on the problems and complexities that modern Indian society faces but does so with a degree of humour.

The show features a multi-generational ensemble cast that includes a diverse range of characters, each with their own peculiar quirks and personalities. The main characters include Jethalal Gada (Dilip Joshi), an unsuccessful businessman who is always dreaming of success but regularly fails. In contrast, his wife Daya (Disha Vakani) is the polar opposite, always cheerful, and optimistic, and finds contentment in everyday things.

Another essential character is Taarak Mehta (Shailesh Lodha), the show's narrator, and a humorous columnist in the series. He is the voice of reason and provides valuable wisdom and advice to everyone. The show also features Amit Bhatt, who portrays the character of Jethalal's friend and employee, Champaklal, known for his fear of electric gadgets calling it "Anarth". Tanmay Vekaria plays the role of Bagha, who challenges Jethalal for his love interest.

The series portrays the daily lives and challenges faced by these characters as they go about their daily activities, from their professional lives to their family dynamics. The show presents the characters engaging in activities that reflect Indian values and traditions, such as festivals, weddings, celebrations, and family gatherings.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah attempts to promote Indian cultural values and traditions, with a distinctive comedic element ensuring that the show never becomes preachy. The show also attempts to reflect on the societal problems of modern-day Indian society, dealing with matters such as corruption, unemployment, greed, and social issues like gender biases.

One of the significant strengths of the show is its unique blend of social commentary and humour, its witty dialogues, clean humour, and tongue-in-cheek jokes, which have proved to be extremely popular with the viewers. Additionally, the show's endearing characters have endeared it to viewers of all ages, making it especially popular with family audiences.

The music of the show, which is primarily composed by musician and lyricist Shailendra Barve, has also played a significant role in its popularity. The series' theme song "Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah" has also become extremely popular, known for its catchy tune and upbeat rhythm.

In conclusion, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah is a hilarious and endearing Indian television sitcom that has won the hearts of viewers with its unique blend of humour and social commentary. The vibrant and colourful characters and its relatable storylines have made the show a timeless classic, and is regarded as one of Indiaâs most popular television shows.

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Seasons

52. Episode 52

January 1, 1950

Daya shows off a new necklace; Jethalal and Daya each get a scolding; Bhide gets miffed when the parents of his students refuse to pay his fees.

51. Episode 51

January 1, 1950

When Bhide takes a picture of Jethalal cleaning his house, Jethalal worries that Bhide will show that photo to the society members and humiliate him.

50. Episode 50

January 1, 1950

As society members prepare for the festival of Diwali, Tapu enrages his father by setting off firecrackers, and Jethalal is mistaken for a servant.

49. Episode 49

January 1, 1950

Daya's father-in-law tries to convince Badri Nath not to sell his kidney, while Jethalal parties with the Sheikh, unaware of the turn of events.

48. Episode 48

January 1, 1950

Tense and angry, Jethalal is not himself, so Daya sends him to the doctor's office, where he meets a patient who might hold the cure for his ills.

47. Episode 47

January 1, 1950

Jethalal prays to God for help finding a kidney donor, and when Sodhi appears in the garden, he thinks he may have found the answer to his problem.

46. Episode 46

January 1, 1950

Jethalal promises the sheikh he will arrange to get a kidney for his brother and tries to bribe Natu Kaka and Abdul into donating their organs.

45. Episode 45

January 1, 1950

Taarak resists Anjali's efforts to get him to see a doctor; Jethalal finds frustrations with Daya's cooking, his father's lectures and Sodhi's humor.

44. Episode 44

January 1, 1950

Gokuldham society members enter a dance contest, but Daya manages to step on Jethalal's toes when she mistakenly insults him in public.

43. Episode 43

January 1, 1950

When Bhide and Sodhi confront thugs who disrupted their celebration, they are threatened at gunpoint, but Tapu hatches a plan to save the elders.

42. Episode 42

January 1, 1950

Champaklal catches Jethalal in a ruse to spend time with Babita; hooligans crash the society's celebration of Navratri and harass Babita.

41. Episode 41

January 1, 1950

When the Gada clan decides to go to Ahemdabad for Navratri, the decision creates a wave of mixed emotions among the members of their society.

40. Episode 40

January 1, 1950

When Daya wants to go to Ahmedabad and celebrate Navratri at her mother's place, Jethalal does everything in his power to evade her plan.

39. Episode 39

January 1, 1950

When the festival of Navratri approaches, everyone wants to play a traditional game, and Daya is excited to take responsibility for its success.

38. Episode 38

January 1, 1950

When Tapu and his friends decide they no longer want to wear clothes, everyone's hopes rest on Champaklal to save the day.

37. Episode 37

January 1, 1950

Jethalal activates the child lock on his TV so his son can only view the spiritual channel, but Tapu schemes to get his daily dose of cable.

36. Episode 36

January 1, 1950

As TV becomes an instrument of division between the parents and children of the society, Jethalal makes a plan for how he will deal with it at home.

35. Episode 35

January 1, 1950

Jethalal worries about Tapu's obsession with television and decides that TV is to blame for all of his son's burgeoning problems.

34. Episode 34

January 1, 1950

The fight between the husbands and wives takes a turn when the women enforce their own doctrine and a hidden truth about Gobhachari is revealed.

33. Episode 33

January 1, 1950

Gobachari inspires the husbands to create a list of demands from their wives, which results in an all-out war of the sexes and much embarrassment.

32. Episode 32

January 1, 1950

The men read a book on marriage written by Tarak's friend, Gobhachari, and while Jethalal stands proud, Sodhi and Bhide must face consequences.

31. Episode 31

January 1, 1950

The men share tales of their marital woes; Jethalal gets mad at Daya for watching soap operas and threatens to take away the TV.

30. Episode 30

January 1, 1950

Tarak feels conflicted after a surprise chat with a college chum; Jethalal feels obliged to wear an embarrassing T-shirt Sunder gave him as a gift.

29. Episode 29

January 1, 1950

Daya's entry in the poetry competition reveals startling things about her husband. A winner emerges as the festival draws to its emotional conclusion.

28. Episode 28

January 1, 1950

A poetry convention begins, and Jethalal is eager to hear Bhide's verses -- but it turns out the community is rich with wordsmiths.

27. Episode 27

January 1, 1950

Knowing that Daya is listening, Jethalal lies about how much he loves and admires her. Daya's ecstasy at this news makes the other women jealous.

26. Episode 26

January 1, 1950

As the holiday concludes, everyone is in the mood to pray, but when the women eavesdrop on the men's confessions, Daya hears a shocking revelation.

25. Episode 25

January 1, 1950

A bomb scare during the Ganesh Utsav celebration creates a frenzy. To make matters worse, a reporter crashes the party hoping to get a scoop.

24. Episode 24

January 1, 1950

When Champak Chacha goes missing, Daya goes into a panic. As the family searches frantically for her, Jethalal lands himself in trouble.

23. Episode 23

January 1, 1950

Champaklal, Tapu and the gang try to collect donations for the occasion of Ganesh Utsav, but no one in the society appears willing to give.

22. Episode 22

January 1, 1950

When the men who are fasting for the holiday seem happy and do not complain of hunger, their wives begin to wonder what they are really up to.

21. Episode 21

January 1, 1950

On the occasion of Ganesh Utsav, all the females of the society, led by Anjali and Daya, decide to fast in order to improve their married lives.

20. Episode 20

January 1, 1950

When Jethalal realizes that he has become a "yes man," he worries about the impact it will have on Tapu, who is happy to exploit the situation.

19. Episode 19

January 1, 1950

Bhide confronts Jethalal with complaints against his father and his son; Jethalal fears dire consequences if he cannot fix his family's flippant ways.

18. Episode 18

January 1, 1950

When Tapu learns that he faces expulsion unless his father meets with the school principal the next day, the worried boy seeks Abdul's help.

17. Episode 17

January 1, 1950

When Daya and her married friends grow disgusted with the actions of their husbands, Champak Chacha gets into the act and helps the women.

16. Episode 16

January 1, 1950

Jethalal plans to play poker with his friends on Janamashtmi but knows he will meet resistance. Tarak Mehta gives him advice.

15. Episode 15

January 1, 1950

Jethalal's kidnappers learn of the police visit to Gokuldham; Daya prays as Champaklal and Tarak Mehta negotiate, and Tapu takes hostages of his own.

14. Episode 14

January 1, 1950

Daya keeps calling Jethalal at work and disturbing him. On the job, he spots a large sum of cash, but as he goes to grab it, someone kidnaps him.

13. Episode 13

January 1, 1950

Daya is thrilled about the upcoming celebrations of Rakshabandhan, but Jethalal only feels irritated toward her.

12. Episode 12

January 1, 1950

When the kids get excited about the upcoming festival, they start celebrating by teasing Sonu. Both Tapu and Bhide try to solve her problem.

11. Episode 11

January 1, 1950

When Champaklal Gada receives a new phone, she struggles to understand how it functions, and whether technology and spirituality go hand-in-hand.

10. Episode 10

January 1, 1950

A chase to find the lost Champaklal Gada begins, and the Gada family blames the Bhide family for all their woes; Jethalal's apology backfires.

9. Episode 9

January 1, 1950

The Tapu Sena receives praise for their bravery; Jethalal is drawn into the fray when Bhide gets disgusted with Champaklal.

8. Episode 8

January 1, 1950

Jethalal's proves his concern for his ailing father when he hears news of a heavy rainfall; Anjali shares shocking news with Daya.

7. Episode 7

January 1, 1950

After overdoing it at a celebration that has everyone dancing with joy, Champaklal Gada suffers from a broken back.

6. Episode 6

January 1, 1950

Jethalal goes to pick up his father at the railway station but gets distracted; Tapu finds his own way of celebrating his grandfather's arrival.

5. Episode 5

January 1, 1950

A misunderstanding with the police brings Jethalal under investigation, and his responses to their interrogation only makes matters worse.

4. Episode 4

January 1, 1950

Jethalal comes up with a scheme to turn his shop into a huge attraction; Tapu hatches a plan to undermine Daya's intended punishment.

3. Episode 3

January 1, 1950

When Jethalal falls into a flirtatious mood, Babita becomes the center of his attention; Tapu finds brand new ways to frustrate his father.

2. Episode 2

January 1, 1950

The Tapu Sena feel their love for sports is not supported; Atmaraam Bhide makes a discovery about Madhvi; Bhide is concerned about Gokuldham's future.

1. Episode 1

January 1, 1950

Taarak and Anjali refreshes their childhood memories later Bhide creates a scene as Jethalal accidently drops 'kalash' on Bhide, there in Gada house, Bapuji refreshes Jethalal and Tapu's childhood memories and gets emotional too. On the other side in Gandhi Maidan, a massive incident takes place as other kids start playing on Tapu sena's field and thus a challenge takes place between Tapu sena and other team. Who will win the challenge? Will Tapu sena win the match?

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