Shtisel_
Original: שטיסל
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.
Created By
Ori Alon, Yehunatan Indorski
Network
yes
Episodes
33
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Shtisel has 3 seasons with 33 episodes spanning 2013-2021.
Rating
With a 8.0/10 rating from 44 votes, Shtisel is considered highly rated.
Year context
Shtisel first aired 13 years ago in 2013.
CAST (5)
Michael Aloni
Akiva Shtisel
Doval'e Glickman
Shulem Shtisel
Neta Riskin
Giti Weiss
Shira Haas
Ruchama Weiss
Zohar Shtrauss
Lipa Weiss
SEASONS (3 seasons, 33 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Everybody Are Looking for Love
As he mourns his late mother alongside his father Shulem, Akiva starts a new job where he meets a woman named Elisheva who diverts his…
02
Elisheva Agrees to Meet Akiva
While Akiva looks to get better acquainted with Elisheva, his sister Giti tries to figure out her husband's whereabouts.
03
Shulem Pushes Akiva to Get Engaged
Giti must secure a new opportunity in secret as Shulem urges Akiva to meet with a woman named Esti.
04
Giti and Akiva Find Jobs
Akiva and Giti each consider a financial proposition while their brother Zvi Arye looks to resolve a pesky problem at home with his wife Tovi.
05
Akiva hasitates
A major event leaves Akiva with second thoughts and troubles Shulem, who has other concerns about his co-worker Aliza.
06
Shulem Feels Guilt
Shulem and Akiva deal with the repercussions of their fallout as Giti and her children cope with the realities of their home life.
07
Akiva's Portrait
After a robber invades Giti's home, Shulem and Akiva both experience revelations at their respective jobs.
08
Oy No No
An incident spurs Shulem to ponder his mortality as Akiva helps his friend after trying to connect with Elisheva.
09
The Baby
In the pursuit of romance, Akiva and Shulem both take bold steps. Meanwhile, Giti faces resistance from her daughter Ruchami over family news.
10
The White Man
A significant shift takes place at Shulem's school. A stipulation affects Akiva's marital status. Elsewhere, a familiar face returns.
11
Kolonia
An admission leads to an unexpected outcome for Akiva, Giti privately wrestles with a life-changing choice and their grandmother faces hardship.
12
Cry Here
Lipa adjusts to home, Gitti takes a vacation. Shulem pushes his mother to give up the TV. Akiva tells Shulem about his agreement with Elisheva.
SEASON 2
01
Lemons
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.
02
A Very Important Friend
While Libbi encourages Akiva to seek artistic inspiration, Giti and Lippe find themselves in a debate over a baby name.
03
Shteingletz and Shutenshtein
As Giti struggles to forgive Lippe, Shulem and Nuchem investigate a matchmaking mystery involving Libbi.
04
Mauricio
Ruchami and a student named Hanina become closer. Akiva and Libbi confront the tension in the air. Akiva's grandmother receives unfortunate news.
05
Love Pains
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.
06
Snow
Matters of the heart lead Akiva and Shulem to each make rash decisions while Zvi Arye grapples with an important question on his mind.
07
The Lost Children's Good Will
Akiva seeks space away from his father. Giti tries to facilitate a resolution for Ruchami's situation.
08
Jerusalem Customs
Akiva gets immersed in the company of a fellow artist as the Shtisel family quickly comes together after a somber discovery.
09
The Consoled
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…
10
The Tragic Symphony
Nuchem asks Shulem for help as Akiva faces a roadblock in his efforts to move forward with his life.
11
Concealment in the Concealment
While artistic opportunities yield different results for Akiva and Zvi Arye, Giti and Lippe make some seismic changes within their own family.
12
Last Of The Season
A career triumph comes at a price for Akiva while Giti's family must come to terms with issues on multiple fronts.
SEASON 3
01
White Flags
Deep in grief, Akiva struggles to fit into the art world. Shulem makes a mistake, threatening his place in the Cheder. Yosa'le meets the wrong…
02
The Bird
Shulem carves his own path, enraging the community. Hanina seeks guidance to break an impasse with Ruchami. Akiva tries to win back his paintings.
03
Public Telephone
Yosa'le keeps getting calls, but the line is silent. Under pressure from Giti, he pursues meetings with Shira Levinson. Akiva makes a blunder.
04
First Smile
Akiva finds a surprising savior to help with his daughter's situation. Ruchami makes a difficult decision. Shulem stumbles forth with Nechama.
05
White
Yosa'le struggles with his feelings for the two Shiras. Ruchami and Hanina come to the same conclusion without realizing it. Lippe has an idea.
06
Cestrum Nocturnum
Akiva panics when he finds himself getting closer to Racheli. Zvi Arie and Tovi have opposing perspectives. Shulem's heart aches, in different ways.
07
A Long Path that is Short
Hanina is worried about Ruchami's predicament. Akiva and Racheli discover their truths by enacting a fiction for the social worker.
08
Mame, Mame
Akiva is still blinded by his love for Libbi and can't fully see Racheli. Yosa'le reunites with the first Shira, but Giti disapproves.
09
Where Does Everyone Suddenly Go?
Shulem has confrontations with Akiva, Racheli, Nechama and Nuchem. Ruchami fights for her life, and her baby's.
SERIES INFO
3
Seasons
33
Episodes
50 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Ori Alon
Creator
Yehunatan Indorski
NETWORKS (1)
yes
DETAILS
First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
3
Episodes
33
Episode Length
50 min/ep
Language
HE
Country
IL
Rating
8.0/10 (44 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Shtisel about?
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.
Where can I watch Shtisel?
Shtisel is available on Prime Video, Chai Flicks. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Shtisel have?
Shtisel has 3 seasons with 33 episodes total.
Who created Shtisel?
Shtisel was created by Ori Alon and Yehunatan Indorski.
Who stars in Shtisel?
The cast of Shtisel includes Michael Aloni, Doval'e Glickman, Neta Riskin, Shira Haas, Zohar Shtrauss.
What is the rating of Shtisel?
Shtisel has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 44 votes on TMDB.
Is Shtisel still running?
Shtisel has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Drama
