Diary of a Married Man Season 1, Episode 20: A Thousand And One Tries

1

Welcome Back (To Reality)

Relationship status: married. Address: pending. When their honeymoon glow meets a poorly built flat and a one-year refund delay, Abdullah temporarily moves Arwa into his family home. Newlywed bliss just got roommates!

26 min

2

Purr-ental Guidance

To feel at home, Arwa moves her cats into her in-laws’ house. But the in-laws object to the in-claws. So Abdullah retreats, returning the felines to her unimpressed father. Housing update: still zero wins.

24 min

3

The Party Crashers (Dad Edition)

Out of all the days in the year, both dads pick the same one to throw a Welcome Back feast. Abdullah and Arwa try to negotiate, fail spectacularly, and end up hosting one giant chaotic party instead.

24 min

4

Show & Tell: Daughter-in-Law Edition

Latifa parades Arwa around her ladies’ circle as her newest social upgrade. Arwa opts out. Abdullah? Officially promoted to full-time mediator: mum vs. wife!

24 min

5

Bride-Hunter in Chief Um Abdullah

Plot twist: Latifa hasn’t retired from bride-hunting. Even though Abdullah is now married, his mum keeps scouting potential candidates. Arwa is not amused. Intervention pending...

24 min

6

The Sit-Down Specialist

After years of “auditioning” for marriage, Abdullah is upgraded from candidate to consultant. He and Arwa start coaching couples through pre-marital sit-downs. Experience? Extensive. Success rate? Loading…

24 min

7

Bromance On Borrowed Time

Abdullah reluctantly befriends his wife’s friend’s husband—only to genuinely like him. But when the ladies fall out, Arwa demands an immediate friendship shutdown. Bromance status: under review.

25 min

8

The Case Of The Vanishing Wedding Band

Wedding band: vanished. Courage: also vanished. Abdullah faces the ultimate quest: telling Arwa before she notices.

22 min

9

Interrogation Station: My Sister’s Suitor Edition

Hot seat upgrade: Abdullah interviews his sister May’s suitor and quickly learns that giving advice is way harder than taking it. Cue panic and awkward smiles.

24 min

10

AlUla: Booked. Spotted. Busted.

Abdullah and Arwa escape to AlUla for work-turned-romance trip… until Lateefa and Hamad book the same destination. Sightseeing just got upgraded to strategic hide-and-seek. Escape plan: loading.

22 min

11

24-Karat Oops!

A gold set for Lateefa. A 24-karat smile from Arwa. Tiny issue: it’s not hers. Abdullah considers cancelling the order… or his existence.

22 min

12

Family Feud: Girls’ Night Edition

Arwa wants to host a girls’ night at a chalet. Lateefa insists it should be at her house and assumes she’s invited. Abdullah and Arwa scramble to navigate the mess… Cue full-blown family drama!

22 min

13

Hide And Sneak (Out)

Arwa’s family travels. Abdullah sneaks into her old room for a quiet stay… until the flight is missed and they return. Operation: Escape the House Undetected is underway.

22 min

14

Mourning Season: Now Streaming

A paid ticket to Indonesia? Declined. Halima brings a month-long mourning tradition into the house instead. Let the cultural immersion begin. Endurance skills are very much required!

24 min

15

Teenager Latifa

Lateefa hits her head and rewinds 20 years. Romance blooms. Chores vanish. Hamad is thrilled. The household? Not so much. The kids attempt the impossible: a full factory reset for mum!

23 min

16

Fashionably Out Of Control

Style tips: accepted. Fashion statements: unlocked. Abdullah discovers style—and refuses to be subtle about it. Arwa wanted stylish, not a runway rebel. Now she’s on a mission to de-glam her husband.

23 min

17

Reality, But Make It Perfect

Lights. Camera. Fake perfection. May films a “real-life” family documentary, and everyone performs their best selves. Reality keeps interrupting the script… and the bloopers keep winning.

22 min

18

Add To Cart: Denied

Cart full. Wallet empty. Abdullah discovers Arwa’s online shopping addiction and volunteers to be her full-time anti-sales supervisor. Rule number one: step away from the checkout button.

22 min

19

Conflicted Interests

Fahd wants to marry Arwa’s cousin. Abdullah is instantly tasked with playing love-life referee… without sparking a full-blown household frenzy!

23 min

20

A Thousand And One Tries

Abdullah’s love-life saga is going prime time! A TV channel wants to turn his endless bride-hunting fails into a show—that mustn’t go on. Pull the plug… or become the laughing stock overnight.

24 min

21

Husband Smackdown

One public defeat later, Abdullah decides it’s time to bulk up. Wrestling club, here he comes! Mission: restore muscles… and dignity.

23 min

22

Father’s Day Fumble

Hamad wakes up ready for Father’s Day glory. Instead, it’s business as usual. So, he makes a tactical withdrawal. When the family finally notices he’s gone, Operation: Bring Dad Home kicks into gear.

23 min

23

Rent-Free, Pride Not Included

Arwa’s birthday gift from her dad: a free apartment for a year. A great deal—bad news for Abdullah’s bruised ego. The domestic crisis skyrockets when his dad offers them the entire house… all cleared out.

24 min

24

Future Kid: Error 404

Arwa uploads her photo with Abdullah into a future baby app. Prediction ready… optimism not found. Suddenly, Abdullah has a new bug to troubleshoot: Arwa’s mood.

22 min

25

Career Level: Lateefa

Lateefa finally lands her first job and celebrates her grand debut into the workforce. Reality check: she has zero experience. Next up: survive orientation, probation—and a husband who just turned it into a challenge.

24 min

26

The Kashta That Almost Happened

Hamad plans a desert excursion while the weather is actually cooperating. But the family’s preps quickly turn into a full household scramble. Sunset’s coming… and the kashta may never leave the house!

23 min

27

Hamad: No Exit Found

Lateefa pushes always‑home Hamad out the door. Abdullah takes him to the guys’ hangout—where Hamad overstays so badly that he practically moves in. The guys want him gone, but luckily, Lateefa (now) wants him back!

21 min

28

Lettuce Do This!

An apple a day keeps Abdullah… surviving! Prescribed a veggie-only diet for two days, he dives into a month-long challenge with the guys. Arwa tries to hop on the vegan train, but nothing goes according to recipe.

22 min

29

A Camel-Sized Oops!

Abdullah is “the straw that broke the camel’s back”… literally. One camel down, a fortune owed, and an apartment (he hasn’t even moved into) to sell. Guess who’s permanently back at mum and dad’s?

22 min

30

Own It (Finally!)

A year later, Abdullah finally gets the keys to his new flat—except the builder messed up. Lawsuit, full refund, and shiny new house keys. Time to adult… for real this time.

23 min