To Dad and Mom with Love

Season 1

13 episodes · 1980

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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    1The Crutchfinale

    01 Oct 1980

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

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    2The Watchful Eye

    08 Oct 1980

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

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    3The Project

    15 Oct 1980

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

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    4The Secretary

    22 Oct 1980

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

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    5The Return

    29 Oct 1980

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

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    6Sick Leave

    05 Nov 1980

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

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    7The Gift

    12 Nov 1980

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

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    8Such a Good Boy

    19 Nov 1980

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

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    9Dawaih

    26 Nov 1980

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

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    10The Nightmare (Part 1)

    03 Dec 1980

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

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    11The Nightmare (Part 2)

    10 Dec 1980

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

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    12Relief

    17 Dec 1980

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

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    13The Awaited Guest

    24 Dec 1980

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