Akkara Kazhchakal
-Season 1
Overview
George Thekkinmootil is a Malayali from Aymanam, who moved to the U.S. after marrying Rincy, a nurse working in New Jersey. He has a typical Kottayam accent. He liked his life in Kerala, but often tells his children how fortunate they are to enjoy such a great life in America. George is critical of his son Matt, who tries to embrace American culture. George tries various side business venturesfrom selling slimming potions that end up causing diarrhea, to selling ebony statues. He finally settles down as an insurance agent after clearing the Insurance License Exam. Girigiri is George's ever-stammering insurance assistant, who is like family and is always around. His actual name was "Gregory," but thanks to a slip of the tongue, he has been known as 'Girigiri' ever since. His constant need for small bites is often criticized by George. Rincy is very fond of Girigiri and once mentioned that he was like the younger brother she never had. Girigiri walks out after being irritated by Appachan, and Candy (Cynthia Gianetti) is recruited to take his place. Mahi and Babykuttan landed in the U.S. through George's cousin, who is an agent in New Jersey. On their very first day, they almost ended up being arrested by a cop (Bris Kocak) after the fire alarm went off because they burned an omelet; the cops mistook their Puttu Kodam, used for making Puttu, for a marijuana Vaporizer. There are few episodes in which Appachan prepares grape pickles around the grape season, and Girigiri helps him sell them in the local Indian grocery store.
Episodes
1. Church Going
Jan 15, 2008
The George family prepares to go to Church
2. Malayalam Culture
George installs Malayalam channels to teach his children some "Malayalam Culture"
3. New Nurses
George picks up 2 nurses who immigrate to America from Kerala and places them in a guest house.
4. Business Idea
George tries to start a business by selling imported ayurvedic fat burning products from Kerala.
5. Christmas Invite
George is invited to a Christmas get-together at Chacko's house.
6. The Haunting
George's house is haunted by a Madama Ghost.
7. Diet Plan
Rincy forces George to go on a new diet plan.
8. Agent Exam
George studies to become an insurance agent.
9. New Marketing
George tries to grow Thekummootil Insurance Corp with new marketing techniques.
10. Feng Shui
George tries out Feng Shui after getting injured trying to keep his children active in their vacation.
11. Dating Scene
Mahesh and Babykuttan try dating with their housemate Krishnakutty.
12. The Poet
Gregory finds his hidden talent of poetry.
13. New Pet
George buys pet goldfish as George's children wanted a pet.
14. The Handyman
George hires a handyman.
15. India Trip
Rincy plans a trip to India.
16. Sameway
Babykuttan joins Sameway (a multi-level marketing company).
17. The Millionaire
Babykuttan tries to be a Sameway millionaire.
18. The Small Party
George has a "small party" while Rincy is away.
19. Rincy's Return
Rincy returns with Appachan.
20. Matt Grows Up
Matt grows up.
21. The Party
George and Family get invited to a party.
22. Gregory Resigns
Gregory resigns.
23. New Work
Gregory's first day at Blimpie.
24. New Assistant
George's new assistant.
25. Driving Lessons
Babykuttan learns to drive.
26. Generation Gap
Mahi tries to change career.
27. Midlife Crisis
Mahi tries to change career.
28. The Superstar
George brings a superstar home.
29. Candy Problem
The candy problem
30. Garbage Collection
Appachan and GiriGiri's new hobby.
31. Appachan's Krishi
Appachan tries his hand at agriculture.
32. Appachan's Achar
Appachan makes achar.
33. Omana Onam
Omana Onam 2008
34. Job Search
Job, car and wife search
35. Back To School
Back to school
36. Halloween
Halloween
37. Mahi's Dilemma
Mahi's dilemma
38. The Rat Problem
The rat problem
39. Doctor Visit
George goes to the doctor.
40. Black Friday
Black Friday
41. Brother Visits
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42. Infomercial
Infomercial
43. Christmas Again
Christmas
44. Baby Sitting
Appachan babysits
45. The Love Letter
The love letter
46. Surprise Birthday
Appachan's birthday
47. DJ.KJ
George's nephew DJ KJ comes to his house for two weeks and Gregory tries to adapt with his style.
48. Going Home
George plans to go back to India and makes a plan to build a new house near Meenachil river.
49. English Tutor
Babykuttan's English tutor
50. New Car
George buys a New Benz