Show Info
- Status: Ended
- First Aired: June 6, 1991
- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 20
- Networks: TVB Jade
- Genres: Drama
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Bet On Best Bet(1991)
Overview
After a 20-year prison sentence in the Philippines, gambling king Gao Zhang returns to Hong Kong hoping to reunite with his family. However, his wife He Qi Jiao refuses to forgive him and demands that he leave immediately. Gao Zhang's sincere efforts eventually touch Qi Jiao's heart, and she allows him to stay at home for a month on the condition that he doesn't reveal his true identity as a gambler. Gao Zhang is relieved to see his eldest son Zhi Jun, twin daughters Bao Bao, and third son Yao Jiu successful in their careers. But he can't shake off his resentment towards the persistent advances of their landlord, Wen Tian Xiang, who has pursued Qi Jiao for 20 years. Gao Zhang tries various methods to prove that he has changed and hopes to rekindle their family bonds. During this time, Zhi Jun, driven by his pursuit of glamour, engages in speculative business ventures and accumulates a massive debt...
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Season 1
20 episodes • 1991
Season 1
20 episodes • 1991
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | Jun 6, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | Jun 7, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | Jun 10, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Episode 4 | Jun 11, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Episode 5 | Jun 12, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Episode 6 | Jun 13, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 7 | Episode 7 | Jun 14, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 8 | Episode 8 | Jun 17, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 9 | Episode 9 | Jun 18, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 10 | Episode 10 | Jun 19, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 11 | Episode 11 | Jun 20, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 12 | Episode 12 | Jun 21, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 13 | Episode 13 | Jun 24, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 14 | Episode 14 | Jun 25, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 15 | Episode 15 | Jun 26, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 16 | Episode 16 | Jun 27, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 17 | Episode 17 | Jun 28, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 18 | Episode 18 | Jul 1, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 19 | Episode 19 | Jul 2, 1991 | 0.0 |
| 20 | Episode 20 | Jul 3, 1991 | 0.0 |
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