Better Life 1987
“I want a life, a better life, to grab it like a tiger”
What is Better Life?
The television series "Better Life" is a Yugoslav production that combines elements of soap opera, comedy, and drama. It was created by Radiotelevision Belgrade and features the trials and tribulations of a typical family with everyday problems.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 82
- Runtime
- 40 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 10, 1987
- Last aired
- Jun 16, 1991
- Original language
- SH
- Origin
- YU
- Networks
- RTS 1
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Soap
- Updated
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The television series "Better Life" is a Yugoslav production that combines elements of soap opera, comedy, and drama. It was created by Radiotelevision Belgrade and features the trials and tribulations of a typical family with everyday problems. The series was written by Siniša Pavić, a prolific Serbian screenwriter. "Better Life" is considered to be the most successful TV show ever produced in Yugoslavia, and it helped launch the careers of its protagonists. The series was part of a larger production that aired from 1987 to 1991, during which time it was broadcast.
Should you watch it?
“Follow the everyday trials and tribulations of the five-member Popadic family in Yugoslavia.”
- Created by prolific Serbian screenwriter Sinisa Pavic
- Launched the cinematic career of Dragan Bjelogrlic
- Lacks modern pacing
- Limited availability details
Watch it if you enjoy classic television chronicling family life and everyday problems.
Contains typical family drama suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1 Bolji Zivot Mytharc Jan 10, 1987
- E2 Testament Core Jan 17, 1987
- E3 Terminator Core Jan 24, 1987
- E4 Skandal Core Jan 31, 1987
- E5 Zaruke Core Feb 7, 1987
- E6 Jataganac Core Feb 14, 1987
- E7 Zarucnicki prsten Core Feb 21, 1987
- E8 Uloga Core Feb 28, 1987
- E9 Portret Core Mar 7, 1987
- E10 Godisnjica mature Core Mar 14, 1987
- E11 Odluka Core Mar 21, 1987
- E12 Gigin flert Core Mar 28, 1987
- E13 Zaposlenje Core Apr 4, 1987
- E14 Romeo i Julija Core Apr 11, 1987
- E15 Svijedodzba Core Apr 18, 1987
- E16 Svadba Core Apr 25, 1987
- E17 Zavodnik Core May 2, 1987
- E18 Prvi radni dan Core May 9, 1987
- E19 Giga zeli razvod Core May 16, 1987
- E20 Krivo optuzen Core May 23, 1987
- E21 Specijalizacija Mytharc May 30, 1987
- E22 Giga odlazi Mytharc Jun 6, 1987
Season 2 · 25 episodes
- E1 Svijedok Mytharc Oct 3, 1987
- E2 Svijedok 2 Core Oct 10, 1987
- E3 Ujak Kosta Core Oct 17, 1987
- E4 Bunda Core Oct 24, 1987
- E5 Dr. Ivo Core Oct 31, 1987
- E6 Frka Core Nov 7, 1987
- E7 Glava Core Nov 14, 1987
- E8 Presuda Core Nov 21, 1987
- E9 Rodzendan Core Nov 28, 1987
- E10 Boba ode u zatvor Core Dec 5, 1987
- E11 Francuz Core Feb 27, 1988
- E12 Muski razgovor Core Mar 5, 1988
- E13 Prosnja Core Mar 12, 1988
- E14 Rucak Core Mar 19, 1988
- E15 Potpisan ugovor Core Mar 26, 1988
- E16 Datum Core Apr 2, 1988
- E17 Komisija Core Apr 9, 1988
- E18 Premjestaj Core Apr 16, 1988
- E19 Povratak Core Apr 23, 1988
- E20 Svadba Core Apr 30, 1988
- E21 Zivadinka Core May 7, 1988
- E22 Setnja Core May 14, 1988
- E23 Preseljenje Core May 21, 1988
- E24 Odlazak Mytharc May 28, 1988
- E25 Pozajmnica Mytharc Jun 4, 1988
Season 3 · 35 episodes
- E1 Solun Mytharc Oct 21, 1990
- E2 Porodjaj Core Oct 28, 1990
- E3 Carina Core Nov 4, 1990
- E4 Orkestar Core Nov 11, 1990
- E5 Nemacka Core Nov 18, 1990
- E6 Cije je dete Core Nov 25, 1990
- E7 Ode Lujo Core Dec 2, 1990
- E8 Soba Core Dec 9, 1990
- E9 Paket i pismo Core Dec 16, 1990
- E10 Poker Core Dec 23, 1990
- E11 Privodjenje Core Dec 30, 1990
- E12 Nova ucenica Core Jan 6, 1991
- E13 Rastanak Core Jan 13, 1991
- E14 Bobin povratak Core Jan 20, 1991
- E15 Prenociste Core Jan 27, 1991
- E16 Skidanje glave Core Feb 3, 1991
- E17 Iznenadni gost Core Feb 10, 1991
- E18 Nosorog Core Feb 17, 1991
- E19 Menadzer Core Feb 24, 1991
- E20 Kupac Core Mar 3, 1991
- E21 Rodjendan Core Mar 10, 1991
- E22 Probna voznja Core Mar 17, 1991
- E23 Drug iz vojske Core Mar 24, 1991
- E24 Ruze Core Mar 31, 1991
- E25 Anketa Core Apr 7, 1991
- E26 Porodicno stablo Core Apr 14, 1991
- E27 Naplata Core Apr 21, 1991
- E28 Molba Core Apr 28, 1991
- E29 Pisaca masina Core May 5, 1991
- E30 Prevoz Core May 12, 1991
- E31 Zivadinka svedok Core May 19, 1991
- E32 Prosac Core May 26, 1991
- E33 Naslednik Core Jun 2, 1991
- E34 Testament Mytharc Jun 9, 1991
- E35 Unuk Mytharc Jun 16, 1991
Frequently asked questions
What is the title of the television series?
The television series is titled Better Life.
When did the show air?
It aired from 1987 to 1991.
Who created the series?
It was created by Radiotelevision Belgrade and written by Sinisa Pavic.
What is the series about?
It follows the trials and tribulations of the Popadic family, a typical family of five with everyday problems.
Who are some notable cast members?
Dragan Bjelogrlic starred in the series, which helped jump-start his career.
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