This stretch contains episodes that became iconic repeat telecasts.
| Character | Running Gag | |-----------|--------------| | Jethalal | Falling/tripping when Babita arrives | | Dayaben | “Hey Mamaji” + phone calls to “Jetha’s heartbeat” | | Popatlal | Proposing to random women, getting rejected | | Bhide | Saying “Aiyyo” and adjusting his glasses | | Sodhi | “Punjab da puttar” + loud laughter | | Bagha | Stuttering and getting tangled in words | | Nattu Kaka | Calling Jetha “Bachcha” and giving practical advice | | Champaklal | Moral lectures followed by slapstick punishment for Jetha | Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Episode 1 To 100