Shemesh 1997
What is Shemesh?
Shemesh is an Israeli television sitcom that aired for six seasons on Channel 2 from 1997 to 2004. The television series was produced by Teddy Productions.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 142
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Dec 25, 1997
- Last aired
- Jun 18, 1998
- Original language
- HE
- Origin
- IL
- Networks
- Channel 2
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Shemesh is an Israeli television sitcom that aired for six seasons on Channel 2 from 1997 to 2004. The television series was produced by Teddy Productions. The story centers on Shemesh, described as a simple guy from the suburbs who moves to the big city to fulfill his dreams. His struggle to cope with life in the big city, including financial, social, and romantic challenges, provides comic moments. Along with Shemesh, his best friends and neighbors take part in his life adventure. The show appealed to the Israeli market, maintaining great popularity and high rating scores throughout its six seasons filled with laughs and humor.
Should you watch it?
“A suburban dreamer fumbles his way through city life, delivering nonstop laughs.”
- Consistently funny situations
- Relatable city‑life struggles
- High popularity and ratings in Israel
- Humor is rooted in Israeli cultural context, which may not translate everywhere
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted comedies about everyday challenges and friendship.
The series is a family‑friendly comedy with mild romantic and financial themes.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Dec 25, 1997
- E2 Episode 2 Core Dec 25, 1997
- E3 Episode 3 Core Dec 25, 1997
- E4 Episode 4 Core Dec 25, 1997
- E5 Episode 5 Core Dec 25, 1997
- E6 Episode 6 Core Dec 25, 1997
- E7 Episode 7 Core Dec 25, 1997
- E8 Episode 8 Core Dec 25, 1997
- E9 Episode 9 Core Dec 25, 1997
- E10 Episode 10 Core Dec 25, 1997
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jan 1, 1998
- E12 Episode 12 Core Jan 8, 1998
- E13 Episode 13 Core Jan 15, 1998
- E14 Episode 14 Core Jan 22, 1998
- E15 Episode 15 Core Jan 29, 1998
- E16 Episode 16 Core Feb 5, 1998
- E17 Episode 17 Core Feb 12, 1998
- E18 Episode 18 Core Feb 19, 1998
- E19 Episode 19 Core Feb 26, 1998
- E20 Episode 20 Core Mar 5, 1998
- E21 Episode 21 Mytharc Mar 12, 1998
- E22 Episode 22 Mytharc Mar 19, 1998
Season 2 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Dec 25, 1997
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 1, 1998
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 8, 1998
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jan 15, 1998
- E5 Episode 5 Core Jan 22, 1998
- E6 Episode 6 Core Jan 29, 1998
- E7 Episode 7 Core Feb 5, 1998
- E8 Episode 8 Core Feb 12, 1998
- E9 Episode 9 Core Feb 19, 1998
- E10 Episode 10 Core Feb 26, 1998
- E11 Episode 11 Core Mar 5, 1998
- E12 Episode 12 Core Mar 12, 1998
- E13 Episode 13 Core Mar 19, 1998
- E14 Episode 14 Core Mar 26, 1998
- E15 Episode 15 Core Apr 2, 1998
- E16 Episode 16 Core Apr 9, 1998
- E17 Episode 17 Core Apr 16, 1998
- E18 Episode 18 Core Apr 23, 1998
- E19 Episode 19 Core Apr 30, 1998
- E20 Episode 20 Core May 7, 1998
- E21 Episode 21 Mytharc May 14, 1998
- E22 Episode 22 Mytharc May 21, 1998
Season 3 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Imperyat Ha-Hushim Mytharc Dec 25, 1997
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 1, 1998
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 8, 1998
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jan 15, 1998
- E5 Episode 5 Core Jan 22, 1998
- E6 Episode 6 Core Jan 29, 1998
- E7 Episode 7 Core Feb 5, 1998
- E8 Episode 8 Core Feb 12, 1998
- E9 Episode 9 Core Feb 19, 1998
- E10 Episode 10 Core Feb 26, 1998
- E11 Episode 11 Core Mar 5, 1998
- E12 Episode 12 Core Mar 12, 1998
- E13 Episode 13 Core Mar 19, 1998
- E14 Episode 14 Core Mar 26, 1998
- E15 Episode 15 Core Apr 2, 1998
- E16 Episode 16 Core Apr 9, 1998
- E17 Episode 17 Core Apr 16, 1998
- E18 Episode 18 Core Apr 23, 1998
- E19 Episode 19 Core Apr 30, 1998
- E20 Episode 20 Core May 7, 1998
- E21 Episode 21 Mytharc May 14, 1998
- E22 Episode 22 Mytharc May 21, 1998
Season 4 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Dec 25, 1997
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 1, 1998
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 8, 1998
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jan 15, 1998
- E5 Episode 5 Core Jan 22, 1998
- E6 Episode 6 Core Jan 29, 1998
- E7 Episode 7 Core Feb 5, 1998
- E8 Episode 8 Core Feb 12, 1998
- E9 Episode 9 Core Feb 19, 1998
- E10 Episode 10 Core Feb 26, 1998
- E11 Episode 11 Core Mar 5, 1998
- E12 Episode 12 Core Mar 12, 1998
- E13 Episode 13 Core Mar 19, 1998
- E14 Episode 14 Core Mar 26, 1998
- E15 Episode 15 Core Apr 2, 1998
- E16 Episode 16 Core Apr 9, 1998
- E17 Episode 17 Core Apr 16, 1998
- E18 Episode 18 Core Apr 23, 1998
- E19 Episode 19 Core Apr 30, 1998
- E20 Episode 20 Core May 7, 1998
- E21 Episode 21 Core May 14, 1998
- E22 Episode 22 Core May 21, 1998
- E23 Episode 23 Core May 28, 1998
- E24 Episode 24 Mytharc Jun 4, 1998
- E25 Episode 25 Mytharc Jun 11, 1998
Season 5 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Dec 25, 1997
- E2 Episode 2 Core Jan 1, 1998
- E3 Episode 3 Core Jan 8, 1998
- E4 Episode 4 Core Jan 15, 1998
- E5 Episode 5 Core Jan 22, 1998
- E6 Episode 6 Core Jan 29, 1998
- E7 Episode 7 Core Feb 5, 1998
- E8 Episode 8 Core Feb 12, 1998
- E9 Episode 9 Core Feb 19, 1998
- E10 Episode 10 Core Feb 26, 1998
- E11 Episode 11 Core Mar 5, 1998
- E12 Episode 12 Core Mar 12, 1998
- E13 Episode 13 Core Mar 19, 1998
- E14 Episode 14 Core Mar 26, 1998
- E15 Episode 15 Core Apr 2, 1998
- E16 Episode 16 Core Apr 9, 1998
- E17 Episode 17 Core Apr 16, 1998
- E18 Episode 18 Core Apr 23, 1998
- E19 Episode 19 Core Apr 30, 1998
- E20 Episode 20 Core May 7, 1998
- E21 Episode 21 Core May 14, 1998
- E22 Episode 22 Core May 21, 1998
- E23 Episode 23 Core May 28, 1998
- E24 Episode 24 Mytharc Jun 4, 1998
- E25 Episode 25 Mytharc Jun 11, 1998
Frequently asked questions
What is Shemesh about?
Shemesh follows a simple suburban man who moves to a big city to chase his dreams, navigating financial, social and romantic challenges.
What genre does the show belong to?
It is a comedy series.
How many seasons does Shemesh have?
The show ran for six seasons.
Is the series well received?
It maintained great popularity and high rating scores in Israel.
Who appears alongside the main character?
Shemesh’s best friends and neighbors join him in his city adventures.