Season 1

1. Episode 1

October 15, 2004 · 50m

With her parents neglecting her, Umm Mounir (Mounir's mother) is the only one looking after Ishtar, as she tries to secure a living for her poor granddaughter.

2. Episode 2

October 16, 2004 · 51m

Umm Mounir writes over the house to Ishtar. Meanwhile, Journalist Momtaz wages a war against Ne'ima, a woman rights activist, for preaching what she doesn't practice as she neglects her own daughter.

3. Episode 3

October 17, 2004 · 51m

Fearing that her husband might leave her, Ne'ima travels with him, with a growing sense of guilt towards her daughter culminating. Meanwhile, Ragha ruins Rola's engagement.

4. Episode 4

October 18, 2004 · 50m

As Ishtar passes her high-school exams, she applies for post-high school studies at an institute where she meets Tahseen and befriends Nermine.

5. Episode 5

October 19, 2004 · 50m

Ishtar's growing infatuation with Dr. Ramez is shortlived as she learns that Nermine also has a crush on him. It turns out that Ramez only wanted to wed Nermine because of her father's fortune.

6. Episode 6

October 20, 2004 · 51m

As Tahseen tries to hint at his feelings for Ishtar, she doesn't reciprocate his feelings. She still fancies Ramez, who clearly wants to take advantage of her naivete.

7. Episode 7

October 21, 2004 · 51m

Tahseen is shocked to learn that Ishtar has a crush on Ramez. As Ramez figures out that Ishtar is to inherit her grandmother's house, he plots to approach her to seize her wealth.

8. Episode 8

October 22, 2004 · 50m

Following her grandmother's death, Ishtar's father and Tahseen stand by the grief-stricken Ishtar. Ishtar inherits the house and prepares to wed Ramez.

9. Episode 9

October 23, 2004 · 51m

As Mounir learns of Ramez's vile intentions, he refuses to wed him Ishtar. However, Ramez convinces Ishtar to write over the house to him so they would get married and travel together.

10. Episode 10

October 24, 2004 · 51m

As Ishtar writes over the house to Ramez, she is in for the shock of a lifetime as he travels and leaves her behind. Ishtar's father futilely tries to locate Ramez.

11. Episode 11

October 25, 2004 · 51m

Upon learning that Ramez sold the grandmother's house, Ishtar and her father are shocked. Falak returns home and decides to take Ishtar to Paris with her.

12. Episode 12

October 26, 2004 · 49m

Ishtar's aunt dismisses the girl's wish to pursue a career as a singer. Falak leaves the country and entrusts Gawdat Pasha with Ishtar. Gawdat decides that Ishtar should have a makeover to look pretty and attractive.

13. Episode 13

October 27, 2004 · 50m

As Gawadt supports Ishtar, she prepares for having a number of plastic surgeries. Following the surgeries, Ishtar becomes as enchanting as Aphrodite.

14. Episode 14

October 28, 2004 · 51m

Gawdat tries to instill self-confidence in Ishtar. Ishtar starts learning the basics of singing, while Gawdat doesn't approve of her acting like herself.

15. Episode 15

October 29, 2004 · 51m

Ishtar leaves Gawdat's house when she realizes he only helped her because she bears a resemblance to his deceased wife. A situation made worse when he prohibits her from having interviews.

16. Episode 16

October 30, 2004 · 50m

Gawdat passes away, leaving Ishtar to feel guilty. However, it turns out he allocated monthly pay to support her after his death. Ishtar resumes her career as a singer and buys the lyrics to a new song.

17. Episode 17

October 31, 2004 · 49m

When Emad double-crosses Ishtar, Mousa helps her. Ishtar starts collaborating with Monsieur Jean. Thanks to Mousa, Waguih hears Ishtar's charming voice and decides to make a star out of her.

18. Episode 18

November 1, 2004 · 49m

Naseeb is worried about Ishtar. Falak returns home and stands by Ishtar. Ishtar's new song is a smash hit, prompting the launch of a video clip.

19. Episode 19

November 2, 2004 · 50m

Ishtar travels to Egypt to shoot her video clip. In Egypt, Mr. Medhat gives her a leg-up.

20. Episode 20

November 3, 2004 · 49m

It is revealed that Waguih is an opportunistic person, merely interested in taking advantage of Ishtar's talent. Ishtar's rising star shines all around the Arab world. Ishtar finds a new producer rather than Waguih.

21. Episode 21

November 4, 2004 · 49m

Ishtar cancels her contract with Waguih and signs a contract with a new company, but she faces new trouble in the form of Madeline. As Ishtar becomes increasingly famous, her business manager, Joseph, wants her to travel to America on a tour.

22. Episode 22

November 5, 2004 · 49m

Falak tries to convince Ishtar to pay her father a visit, but she doesn't have the guts for it. Upon learning that Ramez is the owner of the advertising agency, Ishtar plots her revenge on him.

23. Episode 23

November 6, 2004 · 49m

Ishtar tells Tahseen of all she has been through. As she visits her family, they're shocked at how she has changed. Ishtar's father forgives her but urges her to abandon her life as a singer.

24. Episode 24

November 7, 2004 · 49m

Ramez takes advantage of Luna's love for him only to torture her. As Luna warns Ishtar about Ramez, Ishtar vows revenge.

25. Episode 25

November 8, 2004 · 49m

Ramez adopts his old practices as he tells Ishtar he loves her. Ishtar informs her aunt about Ramez and his schemes in order to warn her.

26. Episode 26

November 9, 2004 · 49m

Ishtar tells Ramez she is already seeing someone. Momtaz decides to publish Ishtar's pictures before the surgeries just to make money out of it.

27. Episode 27

November 10, 2004 · 49m

Ishtar starts implementing her plan to ruin Ramez's life. Umm Nedal (Nedal's mother) warns Ishtar against Momtaz. Ramez frames Luna for a crime she hasn't committed just to get rid of her.

28. Episode 28

November 11, 2004 · 47m

Luna's parents beg Ishtar to help them. Meanwhile, Ramez learns the truth about Ishtar and plots to take revenge on her.

29. Episode 29

November 12, 2004 · 48m

Ishtar's attempts to expose Ramez are thwarted. Old pictures of Ishtar are published, and Umm Nedal tells Ishtar that Momtaz works for Ramez. Ishtar loses consciousness as she feels defeated.

30. Episode 30

November 13, 2004 · 49m

Ishtar has her sweet revenge, albeit unplanned by her, when one of Ramez's buildings collapses due to construction violations and he is arrested.