''Nováci'' is a

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that ran for two seasons beginning in 1995. The sitcom's main storyline revolves around a Czech family called Nováci. The family

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an American student of

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, Jeremy Washington, who eventually purchases a home from a family involved with the Russian mafia.

Season 1

''Nováci's'' first season, which ran from 19 April 1995 to 27 December 1995, included 72

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Season 2

In January 1996, production began on Season 2 (sometimes called ''Nováci 2''), which had 52 episodes. This was essentially a new series with a new plot, new

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, new

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s, and new writers. Only the

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Jiří Adamec remained from the original production staff.

Cast

Season 1

* Ota Jirák as father Novák * Jana Janěková as mother Nováková * Filip Rajmont as son * Jitka Ježková as daughter * Paulo Nanque as Jerry

Season 2

* Pavel Zedníček as father Novák * Jana Paulová as mother Nováková * Jitka Schneiderová as daughter * Robert Galia as son {{DEFAULTSORT:Novaci Czech comedy television series 1990s sitcoms 1995 Czech television series debuts