Consisting of 6 seasons and 139 episodes, the storyline is loosely based from the novel Si Doel Anak Betawi by Aman Datuk Majoindo and the film with same title directed by Sjumandjaja in 1972.

Along with Keluarga Cemara and Lorong Waktu, Si Doel Anak Sekolahan is often regarded as one of the greatest Indonesian television series.

[2][3][4][5] Kasdullah, commonly known as Doel, is a native Betawi boy who strives to uphold the noble values of his family in modern-day Jakarta.

In the second season, Doel faces the challenge of finding a job after graduating from college.

However, Doel remains determined, especially after developing a close bond with Sarah, an Indonesian-Dutch girl who has feelings for him.

Additionally, Doel finds himself entangled in a complicated situation with Zainab, his childhood friend whom he was supposedly engaged to.

The season concludes with Sarah inviting Doel and his family for a vacation in Anyer.

Towards the end of the season, Doel finally secures the job he desired but is faced with new challenges.

Fueled by Sarah's love and Mak Nyak's blessings, Doel embarks on this task.

In the fourth season, after returning from Zurich, Switzerland, Doel finds himself waiting for a new assignment from his company.

The fifth season is marked by the passing of Engkong Ali, which brings sadness to the Doel family.

Additionally, Doel receives a long-term assignment from his office, requiring him to travel to Kalimantan.

Sarah, who genuinely loves Doel, requests permission to accompany him and asks him to marry her.

According to Rano, he found the oplet from someone in the Kramat Jati area, East Jakarta.

Sarah was finally sad and chose to return to the Netherlands after learning that Doel helped Zainab who had a miscarriage.

[23] This storyline was then continued in a television film titled Si Doel Anak Pinggiran in 2011.