Season 1 · 767 episodes
Mukundi and other villagers are tensed as there is again no water supply. The man who has come to see Sureeli for marriage, rejects her because she is dumb.
Mukundi starts his day with a fight with Indumati which spoils his mood. Pappu sneaks into Sureeli's room and starts flirting with her.
Everyone in Lapataganj is busy discussing the upcoming elections in the village. There arises a debate over whether or not the women in the village should cast a vote or not.
Pappu tells Guddu that he is scared of expressing his love for Sureeli. He decides to pen down his feelings in a letter. He goes around the village asking for a pen and paper.
People in Lapataganj are extremely happy to see that there is a new movie to watch. Indu insists Mukundi takes her to watch the movie whereas Pappu tries his best to take Sureeli for the movie.
The local theatre is overcrowded as everyone is too excited to watch the movie which is currently being shown. The theatre manager is devastated after the district collector gives an order to shut down the theatre permanently.
There are announcements made in the village about Malan Devi surrendering herself near the lake. Indu shows a lot of interest in this and asks Mukundi hundreds of questions regarding the same.
Most of the people in the village travel to watch Malan Devi's surrender. Indu wakes Mukundi up from his sleep, asking him to take her to watch the surrender. Mukundi ends up giving in when he learns that the entire village is going.
Seeing Indu trade chocolate to get her work done from their son, Mukundi opposes her act. Mukundi gets stuck between his two bosses as they mistreat him for disrespecting them.
Neta Pandey is disturbed after seeing a letter missing from his name outside his house. He begins to look for the person who is responsible for meddling with his name.
Mishri and Kachua are excited to meet Mukundi's brother, Santosh. Mishri makes Sureeli get ready and takes her to meet Santosh with an objective to get them hitched.
Santosh tries to woo Laali but Mishri takes her to her house just in time. Indu is surprised to see Santosh suddenly showing interest in marriage. He tries impressing Laali all day.
Seeing problems increase at a high rate in Lapataganj, Baba says that only a colossus can save the village. All the villagers start looking for one for the upliftment of Lapataganj.
Indu yells at the milkman for giving her diluted milk and warns him one last time. Other people in the village notice adulteration in certain food items being sold in Lapataganj.
Mukundi is forced to observe a fast to protest against growing adulteration in the village. The people in Lapataganj aim towards making the local minister take an action against the same.
As Mukundi is lost in deep thoughts, people around him mistake him for having a toothache. Mukundi is in reality thinking whether he should take a casual leave from work or not.
Mukundi is kicked out of the ration shop when he asks for sugar. He is also threatened to not open his mouth, otherwise he will be beaten up.
Everyone in Lapataganj wonders why the minister is ashamed. Indu insists Mukundi takes her to see the ashamed minister. Many people go to visit the minister to find out why he is ashamed.
Indu gives Mukundi a task to keep the wheat out for drying as it is attacked by worms. Mishri assigns Kachua a similar task as a few of their food items have caught fungus.
Indu's uncle is in power and offers to help Chukundi. Pappu tries to impress Indu in order to get his passing certificate through her uncle's source.
Mukundi's honesty gets the rightful reward and is interviewed by the media. Lapataganj is in a mood to celebrate when this news spreads like haywire.
Indu and Mukundi are on different note about wedding expenses. Everyone is set for Poonam's marriage when the groom's family starts demanding more dowry.
Kachua takes the Politician's speech too seriously. By calling himself an intellectual, he sets out to solve various problems of the residents.
A film crew comes across Lapataganj for shooting and finds it ideal. The residents get busy to fill up the dried up lake but the heroine's whims and fancies are elsewhere.
A film crew comes across Lapataganj for shooting and finds it ideal. The residents get busy to fill up the dried up lake but the heroine's whims and fancies are elsewhere.
A loan agent arrives at Lapataganj and targets Pappu. Pappu feels Mukundi is the perfect person for Chaubey to pursue and explains about the loan to the residents.
Mukundi is irritated with Indu's questioning and decides to go to Asansol. The disagreement accelerates when the different residents give their opinions in this regard.
The villagers have their own unique way of worshipping. Pappu and Indu fight over a newspaper that encloses a vacancy for the priest.
Pappu is depressed about his voice but with Hanuman's blessing, he recovers. Mukundi suggests to him how to apply for the role of the priest.
The villagers are shocked to see Pappu's change and dedication towards his profession. Sureeli is heartbroken to know Pappu's decision but still pursues him.
Indu's sister, Vasanti, comes to Lapataganj to visit her. Mishri has lost her goat and files a report. Vasanti and Mukundi team up to preach the villagers about poetry.
Kachua oversleeps amidst the rush in the morning, so Pappu pulls a prank on him. Mukundi reminds Kachua of all the things he has lost due to his laziness.
Mishri and Kachua go to the river to get water and Pappu uses this opportunity to spend time with Sureeli. Later on, Pappu gets lost in his thoughts of his previous lover.
Pappu is collecting the donation from the villagers when he catches a glimpse of Sukumari. Sureeli starts doubting Pappu but he still sorts out Sukumari's problem.
Kachua, Pappu, and Guddu stay at Mishri's place to catch the thieves. Once they catch the thieves, a much bigger problem arises at the police station.
At times, even the common man wishes to feel special. With a lot of hardship, Lapataganj indulges in cherishing the off-seasonal mango.
A stranger arrives at Lapataganj who recognises each and every member of the village. Was he previously a resident too?
The old-school preaching needs dusting now, so Mukundi puts his effort to impart his son with few ethics. Mukundi stands against the wrong procedure used by the teachers of today and tries to bridge the gap.
Pappu is upset as his party has lost the elections. The villagers start debating over the pros and cons of the parties have and how could one win over another.
In Lapataganj, the new year brings new hopes with water. Mishri's husband decides to return on this occasion and the villagers celebrate their new emerging sun.
Mukundi's poetic uncle arrives at Lapataganj and Chukundi is excited to receive gifts. Pappu along with the villagers bet over a kite flying competition.
Ghasita Mamaji's mannerisms are quite unique. The villagers mistakenly perceive him as a stranger trying to steal or spoil their village culture which leads to an attack on him.
Indian culture works as an attraction for many tourists from across the world. A tourist from New York, Anuradha visits Lapataganj and the villagers are insane to meet her and know about America.
The villagers perform for Anuradha and Indu dresses her up as an Indian woman. Anuradha falls in love with the unity and close bond of Lapataganj. Anuradha and the villagers get upset on parting.
A controversy on Gandhiji's glasses getting stolen from the museum. Kachua gets suspected as his glasses have a similar circular frame.
The residents of Lapataganj are infuriated about an outsider being their leader which leads to a fight. The villagers stand together against the false-telling politicians trying to influence them for mere votes.
Mukundi's father keeps his umbrella close to his heart. Suddenly, his umbrella gets misplaced. How will Sugandhi find his special umbrella?
Sugandhi wants to build a school in his village premise and has to visit the government office for permission. Each time Mukundi visits, he has to suffer. Finally, the father-son realise that nothing runs without corruption.
Sugandhi shuts himself till his father is brought to Lapataganj. Pappu and Guddu bring Shakkarkandilal, Mukundi's grandfather. Mukundi with the help of the villagers takes revenge from Dubey.
Kachua spends his time by small talking to different residents of Lapataganj. Pappu spends time by flirting with Sureeli and pulling pranks. A stranger fools the villagers to start digging their ground to find his ancestral treasure.
Sugandhi sings, feeds and talks to a crow in order to spend his free time. Kachua and Pappu pranks on him to have some fun. Sugandhi feels that his old acquaintance is now a crow.
Pappu's nightmare comes true as he sees an intruder, Chimpu with Sureeli. Chimpu organises a dance competition and asks Sureeli to participate, but the whole Lapataganj performs in the competition.
The competition gets even better when the villagers are engaged in street practice. Pappu removes the tyres of Chimpu's bike due to his insecurity. Sambha tries to hit on Pappu but he refrains.
Chimpu attempts to impress Mishri and Sureeli which Pappu revolts against. The villagers compete with one another to come to a conclusion.
Mukundi explains the meaning of constitution to Indu. The villagers perform on the theme of Republic Day and Sureeli emerges as the winner.
Mukundi's boss announces that they will be celebrating smile day in the upcoming week, where they have to talk to every client with a smile. Mukundi starts practicing for this right away.
Indu hands over Mukundi a long list of items she needs. When he tries to turn her wish down, she tells him that he never fulfills any of her wishes.
Mishri chucks Pappu out of her house seeing him brush his teeth with Sureeli. Mishri and Indu discuss how there are various things in the village but are actually of no use.
It is a relatively colder day in Lapataganj and everyone is shivering even after covered in layers. Chotu mama freezes after taking a shower from ice cold water.
Pappu feels bad for Sureeli seeing her sweep the floor and asks her to stop. Mishri assigns him the task of sweeping when she sees this. Pappu passes over the task to Guddu to avoid working.
The men in Lapataganj play a match of Kabaddi against the men of Gumshudaganj, a neighbouring village. After a lot of running and injuries, watch which team wins the match.
The game of Kabaddi leaves Pappu seriously injured, leaving Sureeli extremely worried. Right when Sureeli is about to give Pappu a massage, Chotu mama stops her and starts massaging Pappu himself.
Pappu starts selecting eligible people to raise a Kabaddi team in Lapataganj which can compete against other strong teams. All the team members start training for Kabaddi.
As the Lapataganj team begins to play with their opposition which is the national team, their supporters begin to lose hope seeing them play. They try making a comeback but Guddu gets seriously injured.
The Lapataganj team loses the game on purpose as they did not want to defeat the national team as that would be a loss for them. The national kabaddi team asks people to support all sports along with cricket.
Indu cannot keep calm as her favorite actor, Ramesh Kumar's movie is being shown at the theatre. Mukundi is surprised seeing Indu go gaga over Ramesh Kumar as she sticks his posters in the house.
A man asks people in Lapataganj to help him with some money as his wallet has been robbed. They give him tips to beg for money so that he can buy a ticket to his destination.
Mukundi gets worried when a few bald men from the village tell him that even he is getting bald. Mukundi sees a dream where he has lost all his hair and Indu is leaving him forever.
Mukundi tells his friends that he has been chosen to deliver a speech on Gandhiji in Gujarat by the postal department. Even though Indu does not insist on taking her along, he wishes to take his family along with him.
Pappu imagines himself nothing less than a hero. Mishri tells Indu that she is going for an English movie so Indu starts demanding Mukundi. Later on, the whole Lapataganj gets inside the movie hall.
On the occasion of Lapataganj Day, the residents perform to celebrate. The politicians argue on land reform policy and plan to extort the residents of Lapataganj.
Pappu tries to influence Mukundi and Kachua but they, in turn, preach him about silence. Mishri fixed Sureeli's marriage to an influential person from a different village and Pappu goes silent.
Chotu is against the kids playing with colours and Mukundi argues with Indu on the expenditure of Holi. The women prepare sweets and the village unites to burn the Holika.
Mukundi is fooled by Indu into playing Holi and Chotu still complains about Chukundi hitting him with balloons. Pappu rushes to put colour on Sureeli when everyone else is inclined to celebrating.
Mukundi influences everyone to work more on the strike day. Everyone doubles up their prices for the sake of loss. Chukundi meets with an accident but there is no doctor to be found.
The residents wait eternally in front of their village tap. The collector asks them to search for the well in their village. Police start investigating about the lost well.
The villagers worship the Finance Minister for a good budget outcome. Mukundi does a lot of shopping before the budget is released. When the politicians are plotting to increase the budget, the villagers try to keep their savings up.
Pappu's birthday is in a week and his friend from Delhi arrives at Lapataganj. Bunty tries to distance Pappu from his neighbours and also attempts to change his birthday plan. Will Pappu withstand this?
Mukundi and Kachua discuss India's pending development. Pappu catches a man stalking Sureeli and gives it right to him. The politician's maid revolts as she wants to join the party.
Lapataganj is a drought prone area and the villagers want Mukundi to make the government aware of it. Indu and Mukundi have visitors from a flood prone area. Together, the villagers plot a drama to bring awareness.
Mukundi's letter was rejected so the politician is invited to Lapataganj. The villagers put across their issues to him but still, nothing is resolved.
Chotu finds a bag full of money but has to give it back to Police. Chotu is dignified by the politician for his deed. Pappu decides he also wants to feel respected and takes help from Bajrangbali.
The journalist enquires about the lost idol case. Police refuse to search the idol anymore. The villagers get busy to find the idol all over the area but Chotu takes away the credit.
Pappu makes notes for Sureeli to help her pass the exam. Mukundi borrows a phone to have a word with Indu. Pappu imagines him and Sureeli as Mukundi and Indu.
Chotu strikes at a dog mistakenly and injures it. Police arrest him for committing the crime and the Dog Minister takes over the case.
The villagers misjudge Chotu's sneeze as something dangerous to their health. What is the reason behind Chotu's sneeze? Is it a box full of spices or a life-threatening disease?
Mukundi complaints about a politician trying to bribe him. Once the media covers the incident, the party members decide to take a firm step ahead.
Lapataganj's residents complain about their still old fashioned ways. Elizabeth's evolution makes them amazingly shocked right at his entry.
Pappu and Guddu are in bad terms and fight it out. Lapataganj gets divided into two due to their differences. Mukundi is stuck in between them.
The villagers are ecstatic to see Indu back in Lapataganj. Mukundi is lost in Indu's thoughts, so the villagers plan to dress up Guddu like her.
The village kids are playing in the ground and Mamaji gets hit on his head. Pappu and his friends start making fun of him. He also tells that he would have been very happy if Mamaji got injured badly and would celebrate by distributing swe…
Chotu makes his bed and is ready to sleep. Mishri gets him milk, but then two orphaned kids come and ask for food. When Chotu does not give them his milk, they curse him. Later in the night, someone calls Mishri and she is shocked to witne…
People go crazy as they witness Hanuman Ji drinking milk. Everybody comes in Hanumanganj and start worshipping him. Reporters come as they want to cover this astonishing story.
Amitabh enters Lapatanganj and all the villagers go crazy. Everyone gathers around him and holds him tightly so that he is unable to leave. Sureeli is a big fan and tries to shower her love for him.
Mastana Band artists are in Lapataganj in hope that they will get some customers. They play and entertain Pappu who keeps on telling them how bad they are as musicians. Later, they go on a hunt to find customers who want to get married.
Pappu and Gattu are coming back riding on the bicycle. But Pappu has a dream of owning a motorcycle and how he would impress everyone in Lapataganj. He starts dreaming of how famous he will be if he gets a motorcycle.
Pappu and Gattu find a visitor who falls on the ground suddenly. They tell everyone about this and everyone gets scared how to hide this body. Mukundi gets scared when he sees his father coming back.
Everyone in Lapataganj makes a plan to remove the body from their area. So they take him out of Lapataganj in a procession. But then suddenly, police enters Lapataganj. Will the police find out the truth?
Kachus is back in Lapataganj from his trip. Everyone in the area gets excited and gather around him. Mukundi asks Kachua about his journey and gets to know that Kachua had been to jail as well.
Kachua gets beaten by the opposition party. Mishri and Elija put ointment and asks Kachua to take rest. Mishri asks him what did he say such things that he got beaten so badly.