M.K. 22 (2004): S01E02 – Sabbath at the Base

Introduction M.K. 22 (Hebrew: מ.ק. 22 – Mem Qoph 22) is an Israeli animated sitcom, revolving around the adventures of soldiers in a fictional Israeli Defence Force (IDF) military base hosting the so-called “Israeli doomsday weapon”. Outline Also known as Saturday at the Base. Following a ridiculously illegal act that he himself had perpetrated, SFC…

Andrew Marshall

06/07/2021

1–2 minutes

Animation, Comedy, IDF: Israeli Defence Force, Military TV Series

Introduction

M.K. 22 (Hebrew: מ.ק. 22 – Mem Qoph 22) is an Israeli animated sitcom, revolving around the adventures of soldiers in a fictional Israeli Defence Force (IDF) military base hosting the so-called “Israeli doomsday weapon”.

Outline

Also known as Saturday at the Base.

Following a ridiculously illegal act that he himself had perpetrated, SFC Gabriel Shukrun applies timeless army logic and decides to punish all base personnel instead, revoking their weekend leave. The guys now prepare for visits by family members coming to spend Saturday with them. Shulman’s mother informs her son that his father has run off with another man. Hanukah’s father is reunited with old army comrade Shukrun (the base SFC), but while reminiscing, Hanuka’s tactlessness reveals that his father had back-stabbed Shukrun by lying about a winning lottery ticket …

M.K. 22 Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 28 March 2004.
Running Time: 22 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: Israel.
Language: Hebrew and English.