Iznogoud facts for kids

Iznogoud is a fun animated series that first aired in 1995. It's based on a very popular French comic book series with the same name. The show is all about a sneaky character who tries to become the ruler of Baghdad, but his plans always go wrong in a funny way!

Meet Iznogoud: The Vizier Who Wants to Be Caliph

Iznogoud is the main character and the Grand Vizier of Baghdad. A Grand Vizier is like a chief advisor or a very important minister to the ruler. But Iznogoud isn't happy with just being an advisor. His biggest dream is to become the Caliph (the ruler) himself! He often says, "I want to be Caliph instead of the Caliph!"

Who is the Caliph?

The current ruler of Baghdad is a kind and cheerful man named Haroun El Poussah. He is very trusting and doesn't realize that his own Vizier, Iznogoud, is always plotting against him. Haroun El Poussah loves to relax and enjoy life, which makes him an easy target for Iznogoud's silly schemes.

Iznogoud's Sidekick: Dilat Larath

Iznogoud has a loyal, but not very smart, assistant named Dilat Larath. Dilat usually helps Iznogoud with his plans, even though he often messes things up by accident. He's a big, strong character who follows Iznogoud everywhere.

The Hilarious Plots of Iznogoud

Every episode of Iznogoud shows a new, funny plan that Iznogoud comes up with to get rid of the Caliph. He tries all sorts of crazy things, like using magic potions, strange inventions, or tricky disguises.

Why Do His Plans Fail?

No matter how clever Iznogoud thinks his plans are, they always backfire! Sometimes it's because of his own mistakes, sometimes it's Dilat Larath's clumsiness, and sometimes it's just bad luck. The Caliph, Haroun El Poussah, usually ends up safe and sound, completely unaware of the danger he was in.

The World of Iznogoud

The series is set in a colorful and magical version of ancient Baghdad. It's a world full of genies, flying carpets, and funny characters. The stories are always light-hearted and focus on the humor of Iznogoud's failed attempts.

Episodes

The animated series has 52 exciting episodes, each with a new adventure where Iznogoud tries to become the Caliph. Here are some of the episode titles:

1. The Hideaway Bed
2. Hats Off!
3. The Magic Catalogue
4. Hopping Back to the Future
5. Iznogoud's Unlucky Star
6. Iznogoud's Student
7. Big Eyes
8. The Time Machine
9. Croaking the Night Away
10. One for the Road
11. State Visit
12. The Mysterious Poster Hanger
13. The Pic-Nic
14. The Sultan's Double
15. The Western Potion
16. The Genie
17. Goldfingers
18. Incognito
19. It's a Dog's Tune
20. A Wonderful Machine
21. The Curse of the Diamond
22. Close Encounters of an Odd Kind
23. The Challenge
24. Slip Sliding in the Sultanate
25. The Crazy Cruise
26. Watch Out! There's a Fly About
27. Giant's Island
28. Tall Tales
29. Elections in the Sultanate
30. The Wax Museum
31. The Genie of the Mirror
32. The Memory Potion
33. Sweet Dreams
34. A Fairy Tale
35. Musical Chairs
36. The Magic Puzzle
37. In the Summertime
38. The Sultan's Sceptre
39. The Sheikh's Potion
40. Nut's Day
41. The Sultan's Portrait
42. The Mysterious Ointment
43. Iznogoud's Nest Eggs
44. The Road to Nowhere
45. The Invisible Thread
46. The Magical Carpet
47. Magic Memories
48. Souvenir's Island
49. The Maze
50. Mean Genie
51. The Tiger Hunter
52. A Hairy Statuette

Images for kids

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  Haroun El Poussah, the Caliph

See also

In Spanish: Iznogud para niños