Here Come the Habibs

2016 • Nine
4.0
47 reviews
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Season 1 episodes (6)

1 Episode 1
2/9/16
Season-only
Freshly minted lottery winners, Lebanese-Australian family the Habibs, get a frosty reception at their wealthy new suburb. So begins the feud between dad, Fou Fou Habib, and next-door neighbour, Olivia O’Neill. Fou Fou is keeping the lottery win a secret from his kids, but they’re sceptical a carport builder can afford a waterfront mansion. Meanwhile a star-crossed romance is born, and daughter Layla gets a big surprise when she sneaks back to the old neighbourhood to see her boyfriend. (c) null 2016 Nine Network Australia
2 Episode 2
2/16/16
Season-only
When Olivia learns Fou Fou is keeping the lottery win a secret to avoid freeloaders, she takes out a full-page ad in major newspapers ‘congratulating’ the Habibs. They’re soon overrun with needy friends and family, as well as a TV crew – who Layla exploits for her own social media ambitions. When Mariam tries to join the local yacht club, she’s met with resistance from Olivia, but Fou Fou has a plan, which - in one fell swoop - could solve his freeloader problem and Mariam’s membership worries. Meanwhile, Madison enlists Elias’s help to get rid of an embarrassing tattoo. But when Toufic and Jahesh get involved, so do the police. (c) null 2016 Nine Network Australia
3 Episode 3
2/23/16
Season-only
The Habib household is thrown into turmoil when Mariam’s overbearing parents visit from Lebanon and decide to stay permanently. Fou Fou vows to evict his in-laws even if it means helping his nemesis, next-door-neighbour Olivia. Olivia’s obsession with the Habibs takes a fresh turn when she finds ‘evidence’ Toufic might be a terrorist. Her determination to unmask the completely innocent Toufic backfires spectacularly when she finds herself in the firing line. Encouraged by his grandfather, Toufic hatches a new business scheme for a combination kebab shop and taxi – the Cababab. (c) null 2016 Nine Network Australia
4 Episode 4
3/1/16
Season-only
Jack is drawn to the heady aromas of Mariam’s kitchen, where he learns her secret baklava technique. Flush with inspiration, Jack devises an entirely new biscuit recipe that could unite western and middle-eastern cuisine - not to mention, secure the future of his wife’s Bonza Biscuit empire. Meanwhile, Fou Fou is stuck overnight in Olivia’s bedroom after he injures his back while re-tiling her bathroom. Olivia is so determined to have her renovations complete in time for a prestigious magazine photo shoot, she does the manual labour herself. But has it all been a ruse by Fou Fou to bring Olivia to her knees..? Toufic launches his Cababab – a combination taxi/kebab shop - and is harassed by the local kebab mafia for protection money. It’s only the intervention of Toufic’s mother Mariam that saves him, but by then it’s too late for his beloved Cababab. Elias is determined to prove his independence to girl-next-door Madison by moving out of home, even if it breaks his mother’s first commandment: ‘Thou Shalt Not Leave Home Until Married’. When Elias secretly moves out, it’s only a matter of time before his mother comes knocking. (c) null 2016 Nine Network Australia
5 Episode 5
3/8/16
Season-only
It's party time when Olivia throws a surprise 21st birthday for daughter Madison. The Habibs aren't on the invite list, so Layla and Toufic hatch a plan to hijack the soiree and get Elias closer to Madison. The sabotaged party is successfully relocated to Habib’s backyard, much to the annoyance of Fou Fou who just wants to have a romantic night with Mariam watching the footy on TV. Jack spends the entire party trying to convince Olivia’s degenerate brother Bobby to invest in his revolutionary new biscuit line. But when Bobby and Toufic cook up a practical joke to scare Olivia and her snobbish friends, Jack’s plans for the future of Bonza Biscuits are left in ruins. Or so it seems. Elias is about to make his feelings for Madison known, when her ex-boyfriend arrives from London to rekindle their romance. Could their affair be over before it has even begun? Meanwhile, Jahesh is stalked by a rich Cougar, and Layla gets sweet revenge on a two-timing beau. (c) null 2016 Jungle FTV Pty Ltd, Ronde Pty Ltd, Nine Films & Television Pty Ltd, Screen NSW and Screen Australia
6 Episode 6
3/15/16
Season-only
The launch of Jack’s revolutionary new biscuit turns into a disaster when shoppers boycott the product due to an online campaign of vilification and misinformation. Faced with huge financial losses, the O’Neill’s Bonza Biscuit empire teeters on bankruptcy. Their only hope to save the business is to sell their mansion and downsize to an apartment. Fou Fou thinks he's finally won the war against Olivia, but he hasn’t counted on the wrath of his upstanding wife when she learns he masterminded the online campaign to destroy Bonza Biscuits. Ashamed of his actions, Fou Fou devises a clever plan to make amends. Elias is heartbroken that Madison is moving from the neighbourhood. He summonses up his courage to confess his true feelings. But will it be too little, too late? Meanwhile Toufic and Jahesh’s 'Party Terrorist' business hits a major snag, when they are drugged and kidnapped by a group of entertainment extremists determined to teach them a lesson in party etiquette. (c) null 2016 Jungle FTV Pty Ltd, Ronde Pty Ltd, Nine Films & Television Pty Ltd, Screen NSW and Screen Australia

About this show

They’ve just won the lottery, now Lebanese-Australian family the Habibs are moving from the ‘burbs into Australia’s richest suburb and living the Aussie dream. But to their new neighbours, the old-money O’Neills, this means war! O’Neill matriarch and Bonza Biscuit heiress, Olivia, is convinced the Habibs have made their fortune through illegal means. Habib patriarch, Fou Fou - a carport builder – only wants what’s best for his family but soon finds himself locking horns with Olivia. Before long their spouses and children are caught in the cross fire of a feud that only one family can survive. Meanwhile, Fou Fou’s wife Mariam is intent on becoming part of her glamorous and wealthy new community. Mariam tries to create peace, and strikes up an unlikely friendship with Olivia’s henpecked husband, Jack. The children are soon acquainted too. Elias Habib – straight-laced university student – has his heart set on next door neighbour, ‘it’ girl Madison O’Neill. Layla Habib – social media obsessed high school student – exploits her new life hoping to become a social media starlet. And eldest brother Toufic – a wannabe entrepreneur. The Habib’s great Aussie dream is to make a better life for their family. Olivia O’Neill reckons the best thing for her family will be ridding themselves of the Habibs. For both families, it’s a case of ‘be careful what you wish for’ in this fish-out-of-water story which brings a fresh comic perspective to multicultural Australia. Here Come The Habibs is the boldest Australian comedy in decades. Yalla!

Ratings and reviews

4.0
47 reviews
Andrew Thomas
February 18, 2016
I am with you Kaleb Nightingale. The very statement of feeling insulted as a white person is quite unfortunate on a number of levels. As a hardcore middle aged white guy, I enjoyed the manner in which everyone in this show gets a turn at being mad fun of. Very inclusive!
7 people found this review helpful
kay
April 10, 2016
All these ppl saying they are picking on "my nationality" did u actually watch the show. It mocks every nationality. Have a sense of humor its funny as fuc
Lambsy Pte
February 14, 2016
I felt insulted as a white person. Brain dead humor for people who need the laughing to be built into the show to know when to laugh. Brainwashing tv.
7 people found this review helpful