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Kopitiam Season 1

Ended 1998–2003

Kopitiam Season 1 Plot

A young woman returns to Malaysia to take over her father’s old coffee shop. Along with inheriting the cafe, she gains a kooky group of friends.

Season 1 Episodes

16 episodes
Pilot
1
Pilot
Jan 1, 1998
When Marie inherits her father's coffee shop, two older uncles, a struggling actor, a childhood friend and a lawyer from Singapore offer to help.
Building Blocks
2
Building Blocks
Renovations for the Kopitiam begin, with Marie and Susan at loggerheads. Chan has a bone to pick with Kong, while Steven and Joe play Cupid.
The Grand Opening
3
The Grand Opening
With nothing going to plan ahead of the Kopitiam's grand opening, Marie calls on the gang for help. But nobody gets their job quite right.
Barber's Blues
4
Barber's Blues
When Steven is fired from his salon job, Marie hires him as a waiter, but the others doubt he can hack it. Marie meets a man on the internet.
Coffee, Tea or Me?
5
Coffee, Tea or Me?
The gang is amused when Joe gets a new tattoo. Steven tricks the caffeine-shunning Maria into drinking coffee, with unexpected results.
Sleepless in KL
6
Sleepless in KL
Marie takes Joe in as a roommate, but is soon annoyed by his habits. Steven creates a new shampoo brand. Susan struggles with apartment-hunting.
The Big Match
7
The Big Match
Steven and Marie worm their way into watching an important football game on Susan's home theater. Meanwhile, there's a big problem with Joe's tickets.
Ramlee Burger
8
Ramlee Burger
Marie cooks new dishes to attract customers, but her food fails to impress. When a new burger stall opens nearby, the gang tries to recruit its cook.
The Secret Diaries
9
The Secret Diaries
When a fit customer leaves her a rude message, Marie goes on a weight loss spree. Joe finds Marie's childhood diary and shares it with the group.
Romancing the Stone
10
Romancing the Stone
When the usually grumpy Susan shows a softer side, the gang gets curious. Joe decides to direct a documentary, but stumbles on a secret while filming.
The Roach House Grill
11
The Roach House Grill
When the Kopitiam gets infested with roaches, Marie refuses to kill them, while the others use the pests as inspiration to scare Susan.
Wedding Yells
12
Wedding Yells
Learning that their son and daughter are engaged, Kong and Chan butt heads over wedding plans. Joe gets carried away while helping Marie.
Fatal Affection, or Serious Attraction, or Lethal Infatuation, or....
13
Fatal Affection, or Serious Attraction, or Lethal Infatuation, or....
Joe tries to direct a film, but between Marie's clumsiness, Susan's diva attitude and the uncles' on-set shenanigans, the friends aren't much help.
The Usual Suspects
14
The Usual Suspects
After a wild celebration for Susan's birthday, the hungover gang must piece together their faint memories to find out what happened the night before.
Roti Rage
15
Roti Rage
A dissatisfied customer holds five of the friends at gunpoint inside the Kopitiam. Inspired by a film, Joe concocts an elaborate plan to save them.
Roti Rage Part 2
16
Roti Rage Part 2
Annoyed with Joe, the gunman demands that the other hostages replace him, but their constant arguing soon reaches a fever pitch.