The BEST episodes of Shtisel season 1

Every episode of Shtisel season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Shtisel season 1!

Akiva and Shulem Shtisel, father and son, sit on a little balcony overlooking streets of the Geula neighborhood of Jerusalem. A year has passed since the mother died. All the other children have left the nest, and only Shulam and Akiva remain—quarreling, making up, and laughing about themselves and the rest of the world. All will change when Akiva meets Elisheva.

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The White Man
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8.14
36 votes

#1 - The White Man

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/31/2013

Shulem comes back to life and pursues old loves. Akiva gets signals from the universe that he should claim is love. Gitti tells her daughter Ruhami that dad is returning, and gets resistance.

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Akiva's Portrait
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7.94
31 votes

#2 - Akiva's Portrait

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/10/2013

A burglar attacks Gitti, Shulem's salary shrinks, Akiva paints a self portrait and reveals something about himself, the sun disappears for a few moments.

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Shulem Feels Guilt
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7.91
34 votes

#3 - Shulem Feels Guilt

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/3/2013

Akiva is looking for a place to stay after being kicked out of home by Shulem. Shulem feels guilty about his treatment of Akiva in the past and present, Giti's children deal with the absence of their father.

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Cry Here
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7.91
33 votes

#4 - Cry Here

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/14/2013

Lipa adjusts to home, Gitti takes a vacation. Shulem pushes his mother to give up the TV. Akiva tells Shulem about his agreement with Elisheva.

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Kolonia
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7.90
30 votes

#5 - Kolonia

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/7/2013

Akiva and Elisheva get engaged under a strange condition. Lipa, Gitti's husband, returns. Shulem has management difficulties in the "Heder".

Everybody Are Looking for Love
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7.84
87 votes

#6 - Everybody Are Looking for Love

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/29/2013

The story of a haredi family in Jerusalem. Shulem Schtisel the father of a large family is dealing with his younger son who he wants to see married soon. His daughter, Giti is dealing in secret with marital problems while his other son Zvi Arie tries to patch everything up.

The Baby
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7.82
34 votes

#7 - The Baby

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/24/2013

Akiva has difficulties with dealing with his friend's hospitalization, Shulem is sued by the Haredi rabbinical court and drags Akiva on a journey with him.

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Akiva Hesitates
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7.70
33 votes

#8 - Akiva Hesitates

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/27/2013

While getting ready for his wedding, Akiva starts to hesitate. Shulem's kids try to make sure Shulem is not alone after Akiva marries, Shulem realizes Aliza has a new courter.

Giti and Akiva Find Jobs
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7.67
33 votes

#9 - Giti and Akiva Find Jobs

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/20/2013

Bube Malka organizes a surprise party for herself, Zvi Arye fights mice, Giti and Akiva find new jobs.

Oy No No
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7.61
33 votes

#10 - Oy No No

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/17/2013

Akiva invites Elisheva to see a Kleizmer show. Akiva and his bookbinder friend go looking for the bookbinder's mother. Shulem has a heart attack and fears for his life.

Elisheva Agrees to Meet Akiva
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7.36
45 votes

#11 - Elisheva Agrees to Meet Akiva

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/6/2013

Akiva, rejected by Elisheva, dates Estee. Shulem pushes him to get engaged and remembers Dvorah, his late wife. Giti, abandoned by her husband, is looking for a job outside the neighborhood.

Shulem Pushes Akiva to Get Engaged
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7.33
33 votes

#12 - Shulem Pushes Akiva to Get Engaged

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/13/2013

After Elisheva rejects him Akiva dates Estee. Shulem pushes him to get engaged and remembers his late wife Dvorah. Giti, abandoned by her husband, looks for a job outside the neighborhood.

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