Akiva and Shulem Shtisel, father and son, sit on a little balcony overlooking streets of the Geula neighborhood of Jerusalem. A year has passed since the mother died. All the other children have left the nest, and only Shulam and Akiva remain - quarreling, making up, and laughing about themselves and the rest of the world. All will change when Akiva meets Elisheva.
Shtisel (Season 2)
Lemons 8.4
Air date: 2015-10-31
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: Shulem's brother Nuchem pays the family a timely visit with his daughter Libbi. Elsewhere, Giti and her husband Lippe respond to a peculiar ad.
A Very Important Friend 8.4
Air date: 2015-11-07
Runtime: 51 min
Overview: While Libbi encourages Akiva to seek artistic inspiration, Giti and Lippe find themselves in a debate over a baby name.
Shteingletz and Shutenshtein 8.6
Air date: 2015-11-14
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: As Giti struggles to forgive Lippe, Shulem and Nuchem investigate a matchmaking mystery involving Libbi.
Mauricio 8.6
Air date: 2015-11-21
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: Ruchami and a student named Hanina become closer. Akiva and Libbi confront the tension in the air. Akiva's grandmother receives unfortunate news.
Love Pains 8.8
Air date: 2015-11-28
Runtime: 58 min
Overview: After Akiva is awarded an arts residency, his acceptance speech takes a turn. Giti and Lippe deal with the ramifications of Ruchami's impromptu wedding.
Snow 8.8
Air date: 2015-12-05
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Matters of the heart lead Akiva and Shulem to each make rash decisions while Zvi Arye grapples with an important question on his mind.
The Lost Children's Good Will 8.8
Air date: 2015-12-12
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: Akiva seeks space away from his father. Giti tries to facilitate a resolution for Ruchami's situation.
Jerusalem Customs 8.6
Air date: 2015-12-19
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Akiva gets immersed in the company of a fellow artist as the Shtisel family quickly comes together after a somber discovery.
The Consoled 8.6
Air date: 2015-12-26
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: As the Shtisels mourn a loss, Akiva must choose between his career and family. Meanwhile, Giti and Lippe force an end to their conflict with Ruchami.
The Tragic Symphony 8.6
Air date: 2016-01-02
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Nuchem asks Shulem for help as Akiva faces a roadblock in his efforts to move forward with his life.
Concealment in the Concealment 8.6
Air date: 2016-01-09
Runtime: 57 min
Overview: While artistic opportunities yield different results for Akiva and Zvi Arye, Giti and Lippe make some seismic changes within their own family.
Last Of The Season 8.6
Air date: 2016-01-16
Runtime: 52 min
Overview: A career triumph comes at a price for Akiva while Giti's family must come to terms with issues on multiple fronts.

Seasons

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