Ramy Season 1 Episode 4
Ramy
Season 1

Ep 4. Strawberries

  • TVMA
  • April 19, 2019
  • 28 min
  • 8.6  (879)

Ramy season 1 episode 4, titled "Strawberries," is a poignant and reflective episode that revolves around Ramy's internal struggle with his identity as a Muslim-American. The episode starts with Ramy and his cousin Amani heading to a mosque in New Jersey for Friday prayers. On the way, Amani tells Ramy how she thinks "all men are garbage" and how she wants to focus on building a life for herself.

Once they reach the mosque, Ramy meets a Sudanese immigrant named Farouk, who he tries to befriend. However, their interactions are limited due to Farouk's limited English proficiency. Ramy also attends a Quran class where he meets Sheikh Ali, who has a friendly and welcoming demeanor.

Throughout the episode, Ramy is faced with the question of whether he wants to embrace his Muslim identity or distance himself from it. He grapples with the realization that he has internalized anti-Muslim sentiments in America and that he is ashamed of his Muslim identity. He also admits to Amani that he wishes they were not Muslim, which deeply hurts her.

As Ramy continues to struggle with his identity, he embarks on a quest to find the perfect strawberry, which becomes a symbol of his search for meaning and fulfillment. He ends up meeting an elderly lady at a farmers market who gives him a philosophical insight on life after he shares his search with her.

Towards the end of the episode, Ramy attends a party and meets a non-Muslim girl who he is attracted to. However, their conversation soon takes a problematic turn when she reveals that she has dated Muslim men in the past and has a fetish for Muslim men. Ramy is visibly disturbed by this revelation and decides to leave the party.

The episode ends with Ramy watching his favorite movie, "The Contest," which he sees as a metaphor for his own search for meaning. Through his interactions with Farouk, Sheikh Ali, and the old lady, Ramy realizes that embracing his Muslim identity might give him the answers he is looking for.

"Strawberries" is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant episode that highlights the complexities of Muslim-American identity in the current political climate. Ramy's struggles with his identity are relatable and authentic, and the episode's exploration of anti-Muslim sentiment and internalized shame is particularly poignant. The episode also features standout performances from the ensemble cast, particularly from Ramy Youssef and May Calamawy.

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  • First Aired
    April 19, 2019
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    28 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.6  (879)