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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Estimate the schedule using 82 episodes and an average 40-minute runtime.
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
- E1 Bolji Zivot Jan 10, 1987
- E2 Testament Jan 17, 1987
- E3 Terminator Jan 24, 1987
- E4 Skandal Jan 31, 1987
- E5 Zaruke Feb 7, 1987
- E6 Jataganac Feb 14, 1987
- E7 Zarucnicki prsten Feb 21, 1987
- E8 Uloga Feb 28, 1987
- E9 Portret Mar 7, 1987
- E10 Godisnjica mature Mar 14, 1987
- E11 Odluka Mar 21, 1987
- E12 Gigin flert Mar 28, 1987
- E13 Zaposlenje Apr 4, 1987
- E14 Romeo i Julija Apr 11, 1987
- E15 Svijedodzba Apr 18, 1987
- E16 Svadba Apr 25, 1987
- E17 Zavodnik May 2, 1987
- E18 Prvi radni dan May 9, 1987
- E19 Giga zeli razvod May 16, 1987
- E20 Krivo optuzen May 23, 1987
- E21 Specijalizacija May 30, 1987
- E22 Giga odlazi Jun 6, 1987
Season 2 · 25 episodes
- E1 Svijedok Oct 3, 1987
- E2 Svijedok 2 Oct 10, 1987
- E3 Ujak Kosta Oct 17, 1987
- E4 Bunda Oct 24, 1987
- E5 Dr. Ivo Oct 31, 1987
- E6 Frka Nov 7, 1987
- E7 Glava Nov 14, 1987
- E8 Presuda Nov 21, 1987
- E9 Rodzendan Nov 28, 1987
- E10 Boba ode u zatvor Dec 5, 1987
- E11 Francuz Feb 27, 1988
- E12 Muski razgovor Mar 5, 1988
- E13 Prosnja Mar 12, 1988
- E14 Rucak Mar 19, 1988
- E15 Potpisan ugovor Mar 26, 1988
- E16 Datum Apr 2, 1988
- E17 Komisija Apr 9, 1988
- E18 Premjestaj Apr 16, 1988
- E19 Povratak Apr 23, 1988
- E20 Svadba Apr 30, 1988
- E21 Zivadinka May 7, 1988
- E22 Setnja May 14, 1988
- E23 Preseljenje May 21, 1988
- E24 Odlazak May 28, 1988
- E25 Pozajmnica Jun 4, 1988
Season 3 · 35 episodes
- E1 Solun Oct 21, 1990
- E2 Porodjaj Oct 28, 1990
- E3 Carina Nov 4, 1990
- E4 Orkestar Nov 11, 1990
- E5 Nemacka Nov 18, 1990
- E6 Cije je dete Nov 25, 1990
- E7 Ode Lujo Dec 2, 1990
- E8 Soba Dec 9, 1990
- E9 Paket i pismo Dec 16, 1990
- E10 Poker Dec 23, 1990
- E11 Privodjenje Dec 30, 1990
- E12 Nova ucenica Jan 6, 1991
- E13 Rastanak Jan 13, 1991
- E14 Bobin povratak Jan 20, 1991
- E15 Prenociste Jan 27, 1991
- E16 Skidanje glave Feb 3, 1991
- E17 Iznenadni gost Feb 10, 1991
- E18 Nosorog Feb 17, 1991
- E19 Menadzer Feb 24, 1991
- E20 Kupac Mar 3, 1991
- E21 Rodjendan Mar 10, 1991
- E22 Probna voznja Mar 17, 1991
- E23 Drug iz vojske Mar 24, 1991
- E24 Ruze Mar 31, 1991
- E25 Anketa Apr 7, 1991
- E26 Porodicno stablo Apr 14, 1991
- E27 Naplata Apr 21, 1991
- E28 Molba Apr 28, 1991
- E29 Pisaca masina May 5, 1991
- E30 Prevoz May 12, 1991
- E31 Zivadinka svedok May 19, 1991
- E32 Prosac May 26, 1991
- E33 Naslednik Jun 2, 1991
- E34 Testament Jun 9, 1991
- E35 Unuk 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.