Under One Roof
Under One Roof

Under One Roof

1995 7 Seasons 134 Episodes ⭐ 0.0 Comedy

Under One Roof was a television programme in Singapore. First aired in 1995, Under One Roof was the first locally-produced English-language sitcom in Singapore. A critical and popular success, the show won the Best Comedy Programme or Series Award at the Asian Television Awards in both 1996 and 1997, a Best comedy actor award,three best comedy actress awards and was a finalist in the "Best Sitcom" category at the International Emmy Awards as well as the New York Festivals Awards.It paved the way for future sitcoms like Happy Belly, Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, Mr. Kiasu, and Living with Lydia. It starred a multicultural cast reflecting the ethnic makeup of Singapore: Moses Lim, Koh Chieng Mun, Vernetta Lopez, Nicholas Lee, Andrew Lim, Selena Tan, Zaibo, Norleena Salim and Daisy Irani. In later seasons where Selena Tan's character made an appearance, Chinese-Hong Kong actor Richard Ng was cast to play Bobby, Anita's father.

Under One Roof was a television programme in Singapore. First aired in 1995, Under One Roof was the first locally-produced English-language sitcom in Singapore. A critical and popular success, the show won the Best Comedy Programme or Series Award at the Asian Television Awards in both 1996 and 1997, a Best comedy actor award,three best comedy actress awards and was a finalist in the "Best Sitcom" category at the International Emmy Awards as well as the New York Festivals Awards.It paved the way for future sitcoms like Happy Belly, Phua Chu Kang Pte Ltd, Mr. Kiasu, and Living with Lydia. It starred a multicultural cast reflecting the ethnic makeup of Singapore: Moses Lim, Koh Chieng Mun, Vernetta Lopez, Nicholas Lee, Andrew Lim, Selena Tan, Zaibo, Norleena Salim and Daisy Irani. In later seasons where Selena Tan's character made an appearance, Chinese-Hong Kong actor Richard Ng was cast to play Bobby, Anita's father.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Joy, Luck & Harmony

Happy homemaker Dolly Tan isn't happy. Too many things have been going wrong. It must be down to bad Feng Shui so maybe

EP 2

Music, Ozone & Air Fresheners

Denise meets a grungy, angst-ridden musician at the library and he invites her to his concert. Meanwhile, Paul invests i

EP 3

Candy

A new neighbour moves into the flat upstairs from the Tans, accompanied by never-ending noise which drives the Tans craz

EP 4

He Ain't Pesky, He's My Brother

Daisy is feeling down because her spoilt, younger brother, Michael, is thinking of returning home from Australia to live

EP 5

When A Man Loves A Woman (Part 1)

Meticulous Paul finally meets a girl he likes. Dolly, believing the girl is a graduate and a professional just like her

EP 6

When A Man Loves A Woman (Part 2)

Paul, surmounting all obstacles in his path to love, only to encounter some crushing new ones. Meanwhile, Teck, the pseu

EP 7

Party Animal

Denise wants to have a grown-up dinner party for her 18th birthday but her best friend Melissa has other ideas. Watch wh

EP 8

Hot Air

The hot air flowing around Bishan this week may have caused Ah Teck to develop a case of the unstoppable burps - much to

EP 9

Excuse Me, Are You A Phantom?

Denise and Melissa have been spotted by a talent agent and so they start on their modelling careers. Melissa is caught u

EP 10

Abigail

It's the Tan's anniversary this week and Dolly's invited her sister, Abigail, from Taiping, as well as Teck's mother for

EP 11

Shop Till You Drop

Misled by Ronnie, Dolly and Rosnah go on a shopping frenzy and discover the magic of buying on credit. But soon they dis

EP 12

Vegans And Violas (Part 1)

Two business students from Australia are coming to Singapore as part of the AIESEC exchange programme. Ronnie expects th

EP 13

Vegans And Violas (Part 2)

Ronnie plots revenge on his Australian friends and Graham, in particular, doesn't take too kindly to his tactics. At the

EP 14

Burn old flame, burn

Teck's secondary school sweetheart, Suzie Sim Bee Lian pays an unexpected visit. Teck is happy with the reunion but Doll

EP 15

Mat Rock & Mee Rebus

Mat Rock & Mee Rebus

EP 16

Sing A Song Of Sally

This is the biggie that closes the sitcom's first season. Paul joins the contest to end all contests, finding the letter

EP 1

Tis The Season To Be Jolly

The Christmas spirit comes to Bishan and hits the Tan family in a big way. As Dolly gets right into the swing of things

EP 2

She Drives Me Crazy

Daisy goes out one evening and doesn't come home till five a.m. Michael's furious with her for not informing him. He thi

EP 3

Share and Share Alike

Ronnie is all geared up to earn some real money when he catches the stock market fever. Meanwhile, Teck is worried that

EP 4

The Good, The Bad and The Kiasu

Denise is so used to doing well at everything in school that she gets complacent and fails to win a major essay competit

EP 5

First Kisses and Male Bonding

Dolly' meets her old boyfriend, Jimmy Chan, for the first time in years and invites him over for dinner. Teck gets a lit

EP 6

Games People Play

The Tans find they are short on cash. Paul wants to start a business and wants to buy a new car. They ultimately take on

EP 7

The Birthday Blues

When Yusof takes Rosnah to Bali for her birthday instead of Air Hitam, their usual haunt, Dolly's envious. She wants som

EP 8

Woman Of The Year

Denise is obsessed with a school project but needs money- faced Ronnie's help. Dolly gets the blues when she feels the f

EP 9

The Karaoke Caper

Ronnie borrows the LD player from Michael's pub. Both Denise and Paul want to use it but it's Teck who hogs it - singing

EP 10

Things Found In The Mailbox

Flyers in the HDB mailbox! It's something everyone knows about - not least the Tans, who find themselves the recipient o

EP 11

Whole Lotta Sweating Going On

When Singapore's funniest family and their neighbours find the heat bothersome, Dolly and Rosnah pester their husbands t

EP 12

Once Upon A Time in Bishan

Teck is truly excited about a million dollar deal with a business partner from the mother of all markets - China! Howeve

EP 13

Love is…

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and Ronnie is cashing in on the season to invite N.U.S's hottest babe for a da

EP 14

Close Encounters

It's a mad, mad week at the Tan's house. Dolly's bought a bathtub but can't get it fixed. Ronnie's accused of car-scratc

EP 15

Sweet Charity

Teck wins the Minimart of the Year award and is interviewed by the papers. Careless reporting creates a comedy of errors

EP 16

Wooing Miss Winnie

Michael meets Winnie, an aerobic-physiotherapist and falls helplessly and hopelessly in love with her. Ronnie worries wh

EP 17

Vital Signs

The father of one of Ronnie's friends dies of a heart attack. This makes Ronnie fear for his own father. Ronnie goes ove

EP 18

Daisy and The Deadline

Dolly is bored when Ah Teck goes to China. So she and Rosnah take on part-time jobs. Meanwhile Daisy is ecstatic to hear

EP 19

The Last Bus to Taiping

Dolly's plans for a traditional family Chinese New Year are messed up when Teck comes home drunk after a Minimart Associ

EP 20

It Was Thirty Years Ago Today

Teck's in a panic. His and Dolly's thirthieth wedding anniversary is coming up. Gift-buying isn't one of his fortes and

EP 21

Fever

It's 'flu epidemic season and the Tan household is not spared. Teck and Denise become sick. Ronnie is competing in a cro

EP 22

The Challenge

Yusof is worried. Not only is his mee rebus business threatened by Sam's Super mee rebus from a nearby hawker centre. Th

EP 1

Love and Laksa

Rosnah finds her long-lost recipe book, and it's chow time for everyone except Teck, who's suffering under Dolly's stric

EP 2

Sofa So Good Lah

It all started innocently enough - with a fish on the dinner table. But nothing is ever the way it seems at the Tan fami

EP 3

Be My Baby Tonight

It's the party of the year and Ronnie the 'Hot Babe Bringer' brings the hottest babe in town, but who's his mystery date

EP 4

at Drink Mother Daughter

Tan Ah Teck is eating only carrots for breakfast? Has he lost his passion for food? Denise certainly hopes not because s

EP 5

Hiccups And Downs

Dolly's been hanging out with her friend, and it ain't Auntie Rosnah. Ronnie doesn't mind that except, why does she have

EP 6

Last Tango in Bishan

Hard-working, penny-pinching Tan Ah Teck has brought his family with his own bare hands (and with Hock Seng's as well).

EP 7

Say You Love Mee

Yusof's reputation for having the best mee rebus stall in Bishan is at stake when he runs out of tow-gay (bean sprouts)

EP 8

Eat A Bowl of Everything

Tan Ah Teck's reputation is at stake in proving he still knows where's the best place to eat. Daisy is forced to contend

EP 9

Driving Ms Dolly

Denise gets her first attachment job and learns some tough lessons about the working world. Meanwhile, Dolly decides to

EP 10

Blood is Thicker Than Paint

Time for a little face-lift at Teck's minimart. Or rather, a ceiling-lift - especially when the plaster had to fall righ

EP 11

Love Bites

Dolly makes the amazing discovery that she has a knack for palm reading. Ronnie tries to make a quick buck as she peeps

EP 12

Till Trust Do Us Part Part 1

Ah Teck meets a childhood friend, Ah Siang, an ex-seaman working in the shipyard. Dolly is not comfortable with Ah Siang

EP 13

Till Trust Do Us Part Part 2

After Ah Siang storms out of the house in Part 1, Teck has difficulty locating Ah Siang. He doesn't answer Teck's pages

EP 14

Michael Returns

Michael returns home from Australia to attend a friend's wedding as Best Man, and also to 'rekindle' a relationship with

EP 15

Of Parrots and Parades

The Tan's kaypoh neighbour is cooking up a storm for a National Day Cook-off and Teck quickly becomes her biggest fan. D

EP 16

Rosnah Sings the Blues

Rosnah gets a shot at stardom when she's offered a lucrative recording contract, and promised a world tour. It's a dream

EP 17

A Close Shave

Ronnie gets into a mega mess when he boldly announces that Microsoft chairman Bill Gates will give the talk at the busin

EP 18

Home Is Where the Kitchen Is

Teck plays a family counsellor to a stubborn neighbour and her well meaning son. Ronnie's waiting for replies from Fortu

EP 19

Mystery Of the Midnight Ghost

Denise's boyfriend, Adam gets spooked on a midnight military exercise in the jungle. Denise insists there must be a logi

EP 20

Crossroads - Crossed Wires

Paul's back from a work attachment in Papua New Guinea and Dolly's thrilled to have the family all under one roof again.

EP 1

Thirty Old Man

The team is back with another season of exciting happenings.

EP 2

Basketball Blues

Yusof neglects Rosnah as he practises hard for a slamdunk victory over his old nemesis, the Kaki Bukit Boys. At the Tan

EP 3

Buddy Boss

Ronnie meets the CEO of an advertising and marketing company and gets hired. Daisy hunts for a tenant for one of the roo

EP 4

Revenge Of The Brothers Wong

The moral of the story is...Well, Tan Ah Teck's fave line might find itself in print soon, as money-minded Ronnie is pla

EP 5

Water Gets In Your Ears

Dolly's matchmaking instincts go into overdrive as she sets Paul up with her mahjong kaki's daughter. Teck takes a dip a

EP 6

The Magic Stone

Better titled Neighbourhood Watch. Dolly and Rosnah go undercover to nab a con men selling magic stones. Meanwhile, Paul

EP 7

The Great Golf Gladiators

Singapore's nuttiest family hops back on our screens for a fourth season - Teck suffers a mid-life crisis. Dolly and Ros

EP 8

The Visiting Niece

Rosnah's niece breaks her engagement after listening to Rosnah and Yusof's pep talk. Ronnie gets Paul to help him sing a

EP 9

Just Friends

Is Paul a full-timer? Is that money-minded Ronnie, a university graduate, penniless? and is Ah Teck a romantic at heart?

EP 10

Teck & The Harley

Teck wants to own a motorbike, thinking he can beat the traffic congestion, but first he must get the green light from D

EP 11

Madam Mahjong

Dolly takes part in an inter-constituency mahjong championship, while Denise and Adam face a dilemma as the latter is aw

EP 12

Who Am I?

Unable to recall a friend's name, or the fact that she owes her friend mahjong money, Dolly is worried that she is losin

EP 13

Lights, Camera, Rejection

The series continues with a load of happenings

EP 14

Like Father, Unlike Son

Two women make a minimart: Dolly and Rosnah are constantly bickering at each other when Dolly reveals the latter's age.

EP 15

The Rookie

Ronnie becomes a photo journalist but finds himself attached to an obnoxious reporter. Denise is all set for her first m

EP 16

Very Few Good Men

Michael returns from down under and turns things upside down at Daisy's house. Rosnah gives Yusof the cold shoulder unti

EP 17

Truly, Madly, Deeply

When a neighbour moves into the flat upstairs, Rosnah and Dolly are convinced he's a robber and kidnapper. Yusof takes u

EP 18

Children Of A Lesser Minimart Owner

Pandemonium arises when Ah Teck decides to retire and let his children run the mini-mart.

EP 19

Ping Pong Pal

Denise befriends a student from China who's a table tennis fanatic, but the latter's obsession with the game drives her

EP 20

Long Before Your Time

The final act: Ah Teck the storyteller spins one of his greatest yarns - a tale that brings us back to ancient China, an

EP 1

The Good Old, Bad Old Days

Ah Teck's mini-mart has been severely hit by the poor economy. He does what he can to drum up business, but it appears t

EP 2

The Thin Breadline

Teck thinks his children are not appreciating their good life when he sees them wasting food and decides it's time for s

EP 3

Your Minimart or Your Life

The Tans adopt desperate measures to keep Teck's minimart alive. He needs an immediate injection of cash and everyone he

EP 4

Friends-In-Law

Dolly is determined to do something about Paul, as she thinks her son may decide to become a monk. Meanwhile, Denise and

EP 5

The One

Stand-up comic Selena Tan joins the UOR cast as Anita, the girl of Paul's dreams. While Paul is busy dating, Dolly and R

EP 6

Who's That Boy

Paul meets Anita, Paul likes Anita, Paul goes out with Anita... or, at least, he tries to. Will they ever find a time to

EP 7

Mum's Not Cooking

The series continues with a load of happenings

EP 8

Growing Pains

Bobby and Paul do not see eye to eye about the food at a fusion restaurant, and Anita is so fed up with all the bickerin

EP 9

When Bobby Met Dolly

Bobby lets Dolly in on the secret of preparing siew mai, but Dolly gets upset in the process. Is Dolly going to jeopardi

EP 10

The Gambler

Bobby teaches Robbie the finer points of gambling, so the latter decides to quit his job to be a professional gambler at

EP 11

Suspectfully Yours

Dolly suspects Yusof of philandering, Rosnah suspects Ronnie of getting a girl pregnant, Denise suspects Daisy of being

EP 12

Wishy Washy Woes

Ronnie and Michael are very excited about their new business venture - a 24-hour car wash company. But who's going to do

EP 13

Human Nature

A photo of Teck with a mysterious woman leads Dolly to suspect that he has a mistress in China. Denise is surprised that

EP 14

Help Me Not

The series continues with a load of happenings

EP 15

Moustaches and Eyebrows

Denise is embarrassed when she fails to catch the hip and happening jargon used around campus. So she throws herself int

EP 16

Show Me The Money

Ronnie decides to be a nice guy and help Paul out at the minimart. But Paul is infuriated when the store is robbed while

EP 17

The Other Man

Paul gears up to battle Derrick (model David Yee), a strong contender for Anita's affections and Bobby's ideal candidate

EP 18

Misunderstood

Paul and Anita get into a fight, while things get out of hand when Ronnie learns cooking from Bobby.

EP 19

100th episode - The Moral of the Story

What would you do to account for you life? The Tan family and their neighbours find themselves in such a quandary when t

EP 20

Habeas Corpus

Denise meets a brilliant visiting lecturer and feels honoured to be assisting him on his PhD thesis, but their friendshi

EP 21

Matters of the Heart

Ronnie matchmakes Denise with his boss' son in an attempt to gain his favour. Meanwhile, Paul gets paranoid about his we

EP 22

Mak Comes to Town

Rosnah and her mother-in-law have never gotten along and finally finds out why. Meanwhile, Dolly is out to prove she can

EP 23

Of Soups and Songs

Denise and Wendy's friendship is tested when the former gets caught up with the girl band, so Wendy feels left out. Mean

EP 24

The Test

Dolly and Rosnah think it's time for Paul and Anita to tie the knot. Although Anita is willing, Paul has to face his fut

EP 25

Cold Feet

Having passed the father-in-law test, Paul finally musters enough courage to pop the question to Anita. Meanwhile, Dolly

EP 26

To Go or Not to Go

Paul changes his mind about running off to China but Ronnie refuses to let him have his room back. Meanwhile, Anita's up

EP 27

Weekend with Bobby

Paul and Anita have a romantic rendezvous on an idyllic island. Ronnie and Uncle Bobby tag along and find their own roma

EP 28

Mop and Socks

Daisy takes on the role of 'acting Mum' to Denise and Ronnie. Meanwhile, Yusof becomes a shopaholic.

EP 29

The Third Party

Ronnie and Denise think that Anita is the one in control of her relationship with Paul, while Daisy meets Frank's nine-y

EP 30

Net Gain and Pain

Ronnie starts a cybercafe at home and takes in a 'disciple' while Rosnah gets hooked on shopping on the net.

EP 31

Happiness

Ronnie, the confirmed bachelor, is in for some disappointment when Michael tells him that their days of swinging bachelo

EP 32

The Runaway Groom

Anita proposes to Paul, which puts Dolly in the mood to prepare for their big day. Meanwhile, Paul gets cold feet and co

EP 33

Eyes Wide Open

Ronnie persuaded Paul to hold a stage party but the latter is uninterested - until he finds out Anita's getting a male s

EP 34

Give and Teck

Ah Teck finally returns from his Mainland stint, bringing back with him some questionable behavioural traits. Meanwhile,

EP 35

Big Fish, Bigger Fish

Ah Teck and Bobby meet for the first time. But a remark made by the former about Anita upsets Bobby and the pleasant aff

EP 36

Oh Happy Day

Ronnie's third law : anything that can go wrong, will. This manifests itself at Paul and Anita's wedding for which Ronni

EP 1

No place like home

It's been one year since Paul and Anita got married. And it's great news again; Yusof is getting married - again! His ne

EP 2

Renovation Blues

Paul and Anita's new flat needs renovation. Who else to call but the best contractor in Singapore, JB and some say Batam

EP 3

Daddy's home

Paul and Anita finally get some peace. They are just beginning to enjoy their newfound freedom and privacy and were abou

EP 4

Fixing things

The renovation in Paul and Anita's flat is finished. Or is it? What began as an innocuous shower for Paul soon turns int

EP 5

Mind your own business

Dolly is concerned about Teck's health and enlists Bobby's help to whip him into shape. Unfortunately, things take a few

EP 6

Too close for comfort

Daisy begins to wonder what it is like to be a housewife like Dolly and Ramona. She understands that if she ever gets ma

EP 7

Not in front of your parents

Dolly and Teck's 35th wedding anniversary is just round the corner. However, they feel neglected when everyone else is w

EP 8

They think its all over

Paul and Anita's disagreements come to a head, and Paul moves out of the matrimonial home. Denise brings Liam home only

EP 1

The Lie

The lie - Yes, the poor economic conditions have not spared even our Ah Teck who, as a result, is feeling alittle on the

EP 2

The Hug

After coming clean with her mother-in-law, and with the poor business, Anita is thinking of migrating to Australia. Paul

EP 3

The Stayer

Minimart owner turn author - Ah Teck, encouraged by the 'overwhelming' response to his Wong Brothers stories, wants to m

EP 4

The TV Star

The small flat in Bishan soon turns to Hollywood when Ah Teck hits stardom with his Wong Brothers stories, by being a st

EP 5

The Celebrity

Like most 'new-born' celebrities, Ah Teck's head swells as the ratings for his program skyrocket; making him difficult t

EP 6

The Pitch

Teck's still got the TV bug and is constantly criticizing the performances of anyone he watches on TV. Ronnie and Michae

EP 7

The Couch Potato

Everything seems to be going smoothly for Dolly when she gets to shoot the pilot of her new cooking show and Carlos, the

EP 8

The Rival

Dolly is still trying to get used to the new Paul who was once neat, clean and hygienic and is now unwashed, grubby and

EP 9

The Bully

When a bully at his stall beat up Yusof, he decides to take karate lessons with Teck. His over-eagerness gets him into t

EP 10

Episode 10

Teck's been especially grumpy of late and complains about every little thing Dolly does wrong. Dolly feels unappreciated

EP 11

The Secret

Teck drawing inspiration from a dream, creates a mouth-watering dish aptly called 'Teck Mee', which is welcomed by all,

EP 12

The Passbook

Teck drawing inspiration from a dream, creates a mouth-watering dish aptly called 'Teck Mee', which is welcomed by all,

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