Wij, heren van Zichem - Season 1 (1969)

After an ode to the local countryside, curate Munte visits the old baron, discussing the sad result of his 30 years feud with rich tenant Coene, scolding his effigy of the baroness who left 10 years ago and promises to get help from his son, now a rich Congo colony colonel. Lewie commits an instantly regretted semi-accidental theft, which is handled trough unorthodox use of confessional chair confidence. The notary sadly hands Coene the deeds transferring the last castle woodland in exchange for a pension for the baron.

The curate's letter via the Congo mission and his family make the baron's heir Luc consider returning, at least for the summer holiday, but the old baron dies meanwhile. The son still chooses to redeem the castle and immediate surroundings, despite the excessive cost, thus frustrating Coene's ultimate revenge. the conservative curate firmly opposes the liberal party's 'progressive' electoral campaign, and especially support from the nunnery superior, mother Hyacinth 'Cent'.

As the mayoral dance preceding the municipal elections approaches, bachelors hope it to be a step-stone for couple building. Herman Coene, on summer holiday, abstains, to please pa, unlike brother Fions, but his girl afterward stick to her monastical vows plan. Hein makes fine profess, despite teasing from rascal brother Lewie. The blacksmith's son Niske lets his girl convince him to a fugue together, which spoils dad's joy over the Liberals' electoral victory, crushing the catholics nevertheless, the curate helps him patch up to get Niske home.

Lewie teaches a hypocritical devout prude's parrot cursing, inspired by the blacksmith, whom the curate scolds for not cleaning up his rascally act now he's elected in political office. A marriage plan arouses various discussions. The parish choir is tempted to strike unless promised an annual dinner.

Lewie counsels his rascal mate, who is likely to be caned in class for the first time, like Lewie for the umpteenth, to stuff his trousers, but an overdose of hay results in an over the knee spanking on the bare. The curate acts as an love messenger between spinster Emma and rich Mr. Parmentier. The sexton looses patience in the dealings with the parish choir, so the blacksmith organizes a vocal strike during the wedding mass.

Lewie's eyesight is getting worse, but dad wouldn't consult a doctor until big brother brings him in temporarily blinded. To old Coene's anger, the young baron and his family arrive to move into the castle. The curate pays the choir's dinner from the wedding fee, despite the sexton's fury at the deserters.

Altarboy Lewie's eyesight worsened further, as his pa's does, but the doctor finally examines him properly to arrange treatment in time for his catechism class's confirmation. His brother and Coene's son are among those who wrestle with the courage required to make their love work.