---
title: "Al Bernameg"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/al-bernameg-2011"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 44446
imdb_id: "tt3001096"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 142
community_rating: 8.6
vote_count: 14
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Al Bernameg (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/al-bernameg-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Al Bernameg is a television series first released in 2011. Catalogued under News, Talk. Produced and broadcast by MBC MASR. Current status: Ended. Spans 3 seasons and 142 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Bassem Youssef hosts this popular Egyptian satirical program inspired by The Daily Show."

### Why Watch
- features sharp political commentary
- offers unique cultural perspective

### Caveats & Content Note
- requires context on Egyptian current events
- Tone & Suitability: The program contains political satire and commentary suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: satirical, topical, informative, political

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/al-bernameg-2011#watch.

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (102 Episodes)
Al Bernameg season 1 premiered in Ramadan 2011 and consisted of 104 thirty-minute episodes. The show was produced by Qsoft Ltd. It marked the show's move to Egyptian channel ONTV, becoming one of the first internet to TV conversions in the Middle East. The series provided a platform for writers, artists, and politicians to express their views on the social and political scene.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 142
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (6%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 133 (94%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Bassem Youssef, Tarek ElKazzaz
- **Networks / Studios**: MBC MASR

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bassem Youssef** as *Himself - Host*
- **Ahmed Mekky**
- **Ahmed Helmy**
- **Amir Eid**
- **Tamer Hashem**
- **Belal Fadl**
- **Amr Hamzawy**
- **Amr Salama**
- **Moataz ElDemerdash**
- **Hend Sabry**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who hosts the show?
The program is hosted by satirical comedian and physician Bassem Youssef.

### Q: What is the show about?
It is a satirical program that provides commentary on Egyptian news and events.

### Q: What is the show inspired by?
The program was inspired by the American satirical series The Daily Show.

### Q: Did Jon Stewart appear on the show?
Yes, Jon Stewart appeared as a guest on Al Bernameg in June 2013.

### Q: Which channel aired the program?
The series was broadcast on the satellite channel CBC.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Al Bernameg — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/44446)
- [Al Bernameg (TV Series 2011-2014) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/44446-el-bernameg/cast)
- [Al Bernameg (2011) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/al-bernameg/credits)
- [Cast: Program - Al Bernameg - 2011](https://elcinema.com/en/work/2006228/cast)
- [Al Bernameg (2011) ⭐ 8.6 — Story, Rating, Cast | AMDB](https://amdb.app/en/title/albrnamj-44446)
- [Al Bernameg (2011-2014) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/al-bernameg/O2pc0xR7TAbx5LmbE2sPm/credits/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*