Kopitiam (1997)
Season 1
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.
Released Dec. 31, 1997
Episode 23 min
None+
S1E1 - Pilot
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.
Jan. 1, 1998, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
S1E3 - 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.
S1E4 - 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.
S1E5 - 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.
S1E6 - 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.
S1E7 - 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.
S1E8 - 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.
S1E9 - 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.
S1E10 - 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.
S1E11 - 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.
S1E12 - 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.
S1E13 - 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.
S1E14 - 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.
S1E15 - 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.
S1E16 - 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.
Network: Ntv7
Episode Runtime: 23 min.
Season Runtime: 23 min.
Released: Dec. 31, 1997
Last Air Date: Oct. 25, 2003, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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