The Sold Country - Season 1

First aired: 4/1/2007 28 episodes

A corrupt leader exploits the capabilities of his country for his personal interests while his people suffer from poverty and diaspora, ironic paradoxes that reflect the erratic behavior of corrupt leaders surrounded by stupid advisors

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Episodes

1. Episode 1

Aired: 4/1/2007

The leader supports dividing the national map through proposed federalism, acknowledges its benefits, gives a speech, and celebrates the occasion.

2. Episode 2

Aired: 4/8/2007

The leader urges patience with the slogan 'Sacrifice for the homeland' and instructs the Prime Minister to explore population replacement.

3. Episode 3

Aired: 4/15/2007

The announcer reveals the leader's goal to make Abu Lamia rival Paris for an American visit, but a fund mix-up turns the plan into a dream.

4. Episode 3

Aired: 4/22/2007

The leader, unsure of promises to make, receives empty suggestions from ministers that become a source of laughter among the people for years.

5. Episode 5

Aired: 4/29/2007

The leader drops the constitution into a pool while flirting, instructs ministers to find a new one online, and it becomes part of the dance party.

6. Episode 6

Aired: 5/6/2007

The leader names backgammon as the national game, the Prime Minister cuts off water to teach about rivers, and the leader is thrilled with thousands of TV channels.

7. Episode 7

Aired: 5/13/2007

Ministers report citizens rejecting salaries in prosperity. They discuss the army's history of withdrawal from America. Meanwhile, an event shatters the leader's utopian dream.

8. Episode 8

Aired: 5/20/2007

The leader, frightened by a dream of his death, decides to clone himself. The unprotected clone is later beaten by angry citizens.

9. Episode 9

Aired: 5/27/2007

The leader approves a security plan, checks the streets, and is surprised to find empty houses with a message: 'We've fled; handle the country as you wish.

10. Episode 10

Aired: 6/3/2007

The leader tries to save the country from criminals but, during a personal arrest attempt, confuses the situation, releasing the criminal and mistakenly capturing an innocent woman.

11. Episode 11

Aired: 6/10/2007

The leader rejects foreign companies for electricity funds, opting for local ones. However, the inaugurated national invention proves embarrassing.

12. Episode 12

Aired: 6/17/2007

The leader inaugurates a project without a building. The funds only covered the ribbon, project layout, and the music band, the contractor confesses.

13. Episode 13

Aired: 6/24/2007

The leader instructs the press to avoid sad news with strange terms, leaving people puzzled. He later explains and orders something given to the people in return

14. Episode 14

Aired: 7/1/2007

The leader contemplates changing the government team, giving the Prime Minister a headache. Meanwhile, the tea maker is training in Sri Lanka with advisors.

15. Episode 15

Aired: 7/8/2007

The leader wants to explore English literature and has the Prime Minister recite his new poem, instructing that his poems be translated into English.

16. Episode 16

Aired: 7/15/2007

The fortune teller predicts problems but is asked not to delve into the leader's past. Revealing a kidney stone, the leader appoints her to the new ministerial lineup.

17. Episode 17

Aired: 7/22/2007

The leader initially refuses to buy the Prime Minister's rooster but later purchases it while drunk. The Prime Minister suggests making it a national symbol.

18. Episode 18

Aired: 7/29/2007

The ministers compete for roles, and the leader suggests technocrats for ministries. Bidding is open for positions, except for the Ministry of Culture

19. Episode 19

Aired: 8/5/2007

The ministers compete for roles, and the leader suggests technocrats for ministries. Bidding is open for positions, except for the Ministry of Culture

20. Episode 20

Aired: 8/12/2007

The ministers worry about the reshuffle, but the Prime Minister assures them no change will occur under the leader. The leader proposes a unique method for success

21. Episode 21

Aired: 8/19/2007

The news highlights ration share arrival, the minister leaves a tough press conference. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister proposes a brilliant solution to the leader.

22. Episode 22

Aired: 8/26/2007

The leader is upset about a missing citizen. The Prime Minister disputes the news, and the missing person and their family deny any connection to the report.

23. Episode 23

Aired: 9/2/2007

The leader plans his birthday, ministers discuss budgeting, the Prime Minister gifts two airplanes, and government officials dance, bringing joy to the people.

24. Episode 24

Aired: 9/9/2007

The leader decides people don't need jobs, instructs the Ministry of Labor to aid the unemployed, and the Ministry of Commerce distributes shares equally, followed by a celebration.

25. Episode 25

Aired: 9/16/2007

The leader decides people don't need jobs, instructs the Ministry of Labor to aid the unemployed, and the Ministry of Commerce distributes shares equally, followed by a celebration.

26. Episode 26

Aired: 9/23/2007

Ministers announce all students passed, plan space station coverage, but the leader changes his mind about a speech after inviting the presenter to a presidential lunch.

27. Episode 27

Aired: 9/30/2007

The Prime Minister crafts the leader's golden throne, causing frustration. When it arrives, a celebratory event turns into an endless dance.

28. Episode 28

Aired: 10/7/2007

The leader writes his autobiography due to media neglect, and while ministers fake tears, citizens mock the first chapter.