The Sold Country — Season 1
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 le
About this season
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
Episodes (28)
1. Episode 1
Aired 1 April 2007 • 25 min
The leader supports dividing the national map through proposed federalism, acknowledges its benefits, gives a speech, and celebrates the occasion.
2. Episode 2
Aired 8 April 2007 • 25 min
The leader urges patience with the slogan 'Sacrifice for the homeland' and instructs the Prime Minister to explore population replacement.
3. Episode 3
Aired 15 April 2007 • 18 min
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 22 April 2007 • 19 min
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 29 April 2007 • 26 min
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 6 May 2007 • 21 min
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 13 May 2007 • 20 min
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 20 May 2007 • 21 min
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 27 May 2007 • 20 min
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 3 June 2007 • 16 min
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 10 June 2007 • 20 min
The leader rejects foreign companies for electricity funds, opting for local ones. However, the inaugurated national invention proves embarrassing.
12. Episode 12
Aired 17 June 2007 • 22 min
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 24 June 2007 • 22 min
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 1 July 2007 • 19 min
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 8 July 2007 • 18 min
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 15 July 2007 • 18 min
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 22 July 2007 • 18 min
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 29 July 2007 • 15 min
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 5 August 2007 • 18 min
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 12 August 2007 • 16 min
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 19 August 2007 • 16 min
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 26 August 2007 • 22 min
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 2 September 2007 • 18 min
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 September 2007 • 19 min
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 16 September 2007 • 19 min
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 23 September 2007 • 20 min
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 30 September 2007 • 16 min
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 7 October 2007 • 17 min
The leader writes his autobiography due to media neglect, and while ministers fake tears, citizens mock the first chapter.