Our Best Years
★ 7.4 · 2024 · Comedy
The year is 1985. A radical left-wing family crash lands on Oslo's west side. Here, they have to fight against capitalists, socialists, cable TV and a growing right-wing wave.
Episodes
1. Collective and Swimming Pool26m · The Ihle family leaves a hippie commune in the countryside for a housing cooperative in Oslo's most affluent western district. Here, they get a taste of the 1980s.
2. Titten Tei and the Advertising Man25m · Siri encounters difficulties at NRK when a new colleague arrives — straight from the United States. The children discover that the Lysejordet School is not quite like the Steiner school.
3. Madonna and Margaret Thatcher28m · Simone ends up at odds with the class's right-wing politician. Siri must save a national icon on NRK and Ole Martin skips school to catch up with pop culture.
4. He-Man and Child Models28m · Ole Martin discovers He-Man. Siri strives to fulfill NRK's social mission and Svein struggles to be a male role model.
5. Magic Mushrooms and Diary28m · Siri invites everyone to dinner to get Simone back on track and Ole Martin devises a cunning plan to win Preben's friendship.
6. Video Violence and the Liberal Party Youth29m · Ole Martin is invited into the boys' wild world. Simone and Liv visit the right-wing headquarters and Siri takes up the fight against video violence on NRK.
7. AIDS and Nuclear Weapons27m · Simone and Siri settle their differences once and for all. Ole Martin and Svein go to a pool party at Tore and Preben's house.
8. Radio Freedom and Blackface25m · Simone receives unexpected help with the radio documentary. Ole Martin struggles to earn Simran's forgiveness.
9. Satelitte Dish Children and Bully Courses32m · Znikk Znakk will decide the future of NRK. Svein follows Inger on a bully course and picks up some good advice along the way. Ole Martin tries out for an audition.
10. Goofs and Stagefright28m · There's a school show and Ole Martin wants to perform, but the children have to deal with Amalie. Svein has to overcome his fear of Inger and horses.More Like This
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