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Diary of a Spinster Man
Overview
Abdullah is in his mid-thirties and still single. But to his mother Lateefa, he's practically a "spinster" — and she won’t rest until he’s married... before he misses the boat!
Status
Ended
Network
MBC Shahid
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes
The Promise
Abdullah’s mother sets out on a quest to find her thirty-something son a wife... before he misses the boat.
Generation Gap
Kicking off their mission, Abdullah and his mother head to a friend’s house to meet their daughter, but her age takes Abdullah by surprise.
40 Doppelgangers
Lateefa grows fond of a girl who not only shares the same name as her, but also some of her traits. Will the confused Abdullah accept a bride who’s another version of his mum?
The Slingshot
Lateefa proposes that Abdullah marry a childhood friend, but he soon recalls hitting her on the head when they were kids, which left her a permanent scar.
Therapy Session
Abdullah finds himself becoming infatuated with a psychologist, but later discovers that she is his sister’s therapist – and that she knows all of the family’s secrets!
Employee of the Month
A rivalry between Abdullah and his co-worker Arwa begins when their boss asks them to produce the 300th episode of the station's morning show.
Al Marqooq
Believing his beautiful neighbour Khawla is a good cook, Abdullah insists that his mother ask for her hand in marriage, but soon discovers that her beauty may only be skin deep.
Some Things Never Change
Realising that time is passing by, Abdullah makes his own bucket list to fulfil before he gets married. Meanwhile, his parents compete to see who can plan more fun outings.
A Pilot Episode
Abdullah faces a new challenge when he is asked to produce the pilot episode for a new show with Arwa.
Colleague
At Abdullah’s office, Lateefa bumps into a woman named Arwa, who she begins to feel has potential to be his wife.
Being A Father
Abdullah gets a taste of what it’s like to be a father when he looks after his nephew for a whole day.
Tightly Secured
Lateefa and Abdullah find themselves in a sticky situation when they visit the house of a potential wife.
A Very Independent Woman
After breaking his leg, Abdullah is forced to meet a potential spouse at home, who turns out to be a businesswoman with an unusual request.
Containment
Abdullah is forced to deal with his sisters’ mood swings as different situations arise at home.
Another Bachelor
Abdullah meets a fellow bachelor who chooses not to commit – and discovers the perks of being single.
The Festival
While on a mission to cover a live event, the crew is hit with a slew of sticky situations.
Eastern Breeze
When Lateefa finds Abdullah a potential wife who lives outside of Riyadh, the whole family sets out on a road trip, but not without hitting several bumps along the way.
Health Is Key
When Abdullah and his friends decide to entertain themselves with a game of padel, they find themselves worrying about Abdullah’s health instead.
Podcast
Mai sets a student record for changing majors the most and enters the Guinness World Records. When she’s invited onto a popular podcast, Abdullah falls head over heels for her.
Kinship
Unaware that Abdullah and his cousin Shamma are on bad terms, Lateefa decides to couple them up.
Our In-laws
When Rashed’s family decides to visit Abdullah’s, a fierce competition ensues during a game of cards.
Job Interview
Fahd decides to help Abdullah find a wife by asking him to assist in interviewing female candidates applying for jobs at the TV station.
Babysitter
When Hammoudi’s friends drop by to celebrate his birthday, Abdullah is forced to become their designated babysitter.
Falling-out
Lateefa and Hamad’s falling-out turns their family’s lives upside down.
Umm Hijab
Desperate to get her son married, Lateefa seeks the help of a shaman.
New Neighbours
After a new family moves into their neighbourhood, Lateefa and Umm Mubarak trip over each other to ask for their daughter’s hand in marriage.
The Right Choice
Not all heroes wear capes! Abdullah rushes to Arwa’s rescue when she gets trapped in a lift.
Engagement
After asking her out to dinner, Abdullah gathers up the courage to ask for Arwa’s hand in marriage.
Personal Loan
When their honeymoon phase turns out to be short-lived, Abdullah and Arwa must overcome obstacles before building a life together.
Journey To The Wedding
Abdullah just can’t seem to catch a break. As his wedding day draws near, he finds himself facing a series of hurdles on his way back from a trip.
Top Cast
Ibraheem Al-Hajjaj
Faisal Al-Dokhi
Fatma Al Sherif
Saeed Saleh
Hakeem Jomah
Ida Alkusay
