The Best TV Shows on MBC 1

Your favourite stars – in pairs this time – are invited to a supposed talk show hosted by Ramez, unaware that what awaits them is far from any TV interview.

The daughter of a diplomat and the son of a humble farmer share a love that crosses every boundary — until fate separates them. Years later she returns, carrying secrets that recast everything they once shared in a darker light. Starring Mahmoud Nasr and Carmen Bsaibes, it's a faster-paced, culturally adapted take on one of Turkish drama's most beloved love stories.

A historical look on the last days of the Mamluk Sultanate before its fall to the Ottoman conquest in the 16th century and how Egypt and the Sham were incorporated into the Ottoman empire.

Riyadh, 1970. Aziza reminisces about her youth as she, her sister Awatif, and the fierce Bedouin Wadha navigate battles of love, ambition, and defiance in a drastically shifting society.

The most expensive Arabic series ever made, chronicling the life of Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan — from his early opposition to Islam, to his conversion, governorship of Syria, and ultimate founding of the Umayyad Caliphate. Spanning civil war, conquest, and political intrigue across the early Islamic world, this sweeping epic covers one of history's most controversial and consequential rulers.

Khawater is a pioneering Saudi documentary series in which Ahmad Al Shugairi explores self‑development, social reform, ethics, and everyday improvement. Through short reflections, real‑world examples, and global observations, the show encourages viewers to rethink habits, embrace positive change, and engage with society more thoughtfully.

A historical saga about the second caliph and Commander of the Faithful Omar Bin Al-Khattab and his pivotal role in the Islamic State.

In a tale of love and revenge, two star-crossed lovers must face a ruthless society and a powerful patriarch hellbent on stopping their marriage.

Chronicling the Basus War between two Arabian tribes and their allies, the drama follows the emergence of renowned Arab figure, Al Zeer Salem.

A modern classic of Arab television. A social drama set in the 1920s in Damascus- It highlights Damascene life, noble values, and ancient customs and traditions represented by the people of Harat al-Dabeh who fled to Harat al-Salihiyah after the French bombed Harat al-Dabeh. The events take place after the gold is stolen from the house of the cloth merchant Abu Ibrahim, and the guard Abu al-Samu is killed. The men of the neighborhood try to find the thief.

Leh Laa?! is a female-led Egyptian anthology drama that stands out for its candid exploration of women’s autonomy and social constraints. The first season follows Alia, a privileged young woman who breaks away from a controlling mother and an arranged marriage to define her own path. Each subsequent season introduces a new story — from adoption to divorce — combining emotional realism with sharp, contemporary social commentary. Featuring Amina Khalil, Menna Shalaby and Nelly Karim.

A body falls from the top floor at a glamorous party in Beirut's wealthy elite. Detective Rami begins questioning the guests and quickly discovers that four women — Falak, Alma, Joelle and Nayla — are bound together by a web of secrets, betrayal and hidden history. A glossy Lebanese murder mystery set among the privileged class.

A social drama that chronicles the life of Al-Prince family, especially Radwan Al-Prince who, following the death of his parents, finds himself involved with his family members as he looks after them and tries to guide them through life.

When rich businessman and village elder Gaafar is approached by the young Aida about a loan, he offers to give her the money on one condition: being his wife for 400 days.

Sarah is a widowed engineer with one desperate priority — saving her young son's life. When her boss Zein offers to pay for the cancer treatment on one condition — that she spend a night with him — she faces an impossible choice. What follows spirals far beyond that night into obsession, power and complicated feelings neither of them expected. An Arabic remake of the celebrated Turkish series Binbir Gece, starring Razane Jammal and Basel Khayat, with a theme song by Elissa.

After years of struggling to conceive, Tala makes a bold and unconventional decision to protect her devoted marriage to Zayd and silence his family's ongoing criticism — she hires a surrogate mother. This compelling drama explores the emotional complexities of love, desperation, and the lengths one woman will go to preserve her family. The show is set against the rich backdrops of Lebanon and Syria.

A program that gives you the chance to live a social experience with a young man called "Ghaith". Who is roaming countries to meet people in distress and pain; to look for an opportunity to make a difference in their lives.

In a toxic environment filled in hatred and deceit. Abdel Mohsen dies leaving a will that shows the true metal of everyone around him.

An entertainment program that presents the best talents in the Arab world in various fields and activities, with one of them crowned at the end of the program with the title of Arab's Got Talent

Sama is a working-class waitress who agrees to an outrageous deal — make the cold, wealthy shoe designer Malek fall in love with her and marry her, in exchange for the money to pay off her brother's debt. What starts as calculated deception quickly becomes something neither of them planned for. A warm, breezy Arabic romantic comedy starring Syrian leads Moatasem Al-Nahar and Nour Ali — a Shahid #1 hit across the Arab world in 2024.