The Matumbilas
The Matumbilas is an animated comedy series about a Tanzanian family living in the middle class United States. The series deals with culture clashes between the immigrated parents, Hashim and Zainat Matumbila and their first-generation American children, Amina, Rajab and Zulfiqar Matumbila. The series deals with immigration, African culture and American culture in a satirical point of view.
Seasons
1. Standout Student
Air Date: 2020-01-01
While The Matumbila's are starting to have dinner, Zulfiqar tells his family about the strange experiences he dealt with in school earlier that day, as he prepares to do a project about Tanzania (his family's home country).
2. Good Ol' Pork
Air Date: 2020-01-01
As Zulfiqar goes back to school, he encounters the repercussions for not telling his teacher, (Mrs. McCrust), that he doesn't eat pepperoni pizza.
3. Smackdown!
Air Date: 2020-01-01
Zainat decides to invite her friends from the Tanzanian community, (The Pintu's) over for dinner. However, as one of the kids from The Pintu's creates a ruckus, Hashim has his own way of discipline.
4. Home Invasion
Air Date: 2020-01-01
Zainat lets her younger brother, Uncle Abdullah, stay with her and the rest of the family at her house. Meanwhile, everybody in the house, except her, wants him to leave immediately.
5. King of Babblin’
Air Date: 2020-01-01
Rajab and Zulfiqar both encounter neighborhood clout chaser, "Terry Tyler Thomas". When Terry begs Rajab to be in his music projects, Rajab rejects his offer. Therefore, Terry decides to create an alter ego against Rajab.
6. Don’t Worry, It’s Halal
Air Date: 2020-01-01
Amina gets her first job working at ABC Halal Fried Chicken. Word spreads around from the local Tanzanian community, and they try to get free food from her. As she gets fired, Hashim attempts to get her job back.
7. Gotta Be Swank
Air Date: 2020-01-01
Rajab tries to join a local social media chasing group called “Fury Society”, whose whole demeanor is to be swank. Rajab is then contemplating whether or not he should follow what the group’s stances are in order to be accepted.
8. In-Between Events
Air Date: 2020-01-01
A deeper look into the day-to-day life of The Matumbilas, when much is not going on. Random calls from family members back in Tanzania, soccer games, and watching Maburu Maburu.
9. Happy Anniversary Cassavas!
Air Date: 2020-01-01
Zainat tries to convince Hashim to have a party for their wedding anniversary, but Hashim hates parties and just wants to enjoy his cassavas. However, Zainat convinces Hashim for a small gathering, but it turns into a nightmare for him.
10. Coming From America
Air Date: 2020-01-01
Zulfiqar is irritated by a girl from his community who has a crush on him, Deserae. After he goes to sleep, he wakes in a whole new utopia as his family is wealthy and he's forced to get married to a bimbo princess.
1. Mzee Matumbila Arrives
Air Date: 2023-10-04
Season Two opens up with Hashim's father, Mzee Matumbila, visiting from Tanzania to spend time with his family. However, he delivers a message that shocks Hashim.
2. Mzee Matumbila Leaves
Air Date: 2023-10-11
After Hashim hears about his father's financial problems, he tries to come up with positive solutions to get back on his feet. Until, Zulfiqar chimes in.
3. Amina's First Date
Air Date: 2023-10-18
Amina is infatuated by a local activist and, Hashim, feels uneasy about the whole situation. Zainat looks at this as a perfect opportunity to help her daughter transition to traditional womanhood.
4. Mama Harusi ni Kugwi
Air Date: 2023-10-26
Zainat introduces Amina to Mama Harusi, a trainer for young women. However, her training causes Amina to go sporadic.
5. Hopeland's Got Talent
Air Date: 2023-11-08
Rajab comes across a social media ad about a local talent happening in Hopeland. After feeling excited at first about it, Rajab encounters obstacles from his community.
6. Matumbilas Trapped!
Air Date: 2024-07-10
The Matumbilas are stuck in the house after an unexpected snow storm, and are met with a potential life threatening situation.
7. The Making of Matumbilas Season Two
Air Date: 2024-07-10
In the season two finale of The Matumbilas, viewers are taken behind the scenes for an intimate look at the making of the series. Featuring exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, this special episode explores the creative journey behind season two-from voice recordings and writing sessions to animation development and public screenings.
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Rating
0.0/10
Release Date
2020-01-01
Episodes
17 (3 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
