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52 episodes

Heidi: Girl of the Alps - Season 1

First aired Jan 6, 1974Season 1

After becoming an orphan, Heidi is forced to live with her grandfather, who lives in the Alps. She learns he's a very bitter man who only accepted by force to take her in. But Heidi's kindness may be able to open his heart. Together with her friends Peter and Clara, she goes on lots of adventures.

Episodes

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Episode 1

To the Alps

NR
Jan 6, 197425 min

Heidi is taken to her grandfather's house by her Aunt Dete.

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Episode 2

Grandfather's Cabin

NR
Jan 13, 197425 min

Heidi joyfully gets accustomed to her new surroundings.

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Episode 3

The Mountain Pasture

NR
Jan 20, 197425 min

Heidi goes with Peter, the local goatherd, to the pastures and enjoys a day of fun-filled picnic there.

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Episode 4

Another Member in the Family

NR
Jan 27, 197425 min

While out on the pastures one day, Heidi encounters a storm. After braving it, she finds a nestling and decides to raise it.

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Episode 5

The Burnt Letter

NR
Feb 3, 197425 min

Pichi is taken by Heidi to the mountain pastures and has another thrillingly exciting day filled with dangers. Meanwhile, through Peter, Alm-Uncle receives a letter from Aunt Dete, intending to take Heidi to Frankfurt, which he destroys, acting as if it does not concern him.

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Episode 6

Whistle Louder

NR
Feb 10, 197425 min

One day, in her attempts to learn how to be a goatherd, Heidi tries milking a goat and whistling, eventually succeeding.

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Episode 7

The Whisper of the Fir Trees

NR
Feb 17, 197425 min

With high winds in the mountain pastures, Alm-Uncle decides not to let Heidi go to the mountains. Instead, she helps her grandfather make cheese. But Snowflake, a baby goat, comes to her anyway, leading her to unintentionally ruin the cheese.

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Episode 8

Where Is Pichi?

NR
Feb 24, 197425 min

Pichi follows the seasonal birds, and Heidi finds it hard to calm down. Alm-Uncle takes her to collect chestnuts and grapes. Meanwhile, to make up for a previous quarrel, Peter captures a bird that looks like Pichi and gives it to Heidi. Heidi releases it and gives chestnuts and grapes to Peter to make up.

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Episode 9

The Snowy Alps

NR
Mar 3, 197425 min

Winter arrives, bringing long hours indoors. Heidi arranges food under the cover of the three fir trees for herbivores and tries to befriend the animals.

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Episode 10

To Grandmother's House

NR
Mar 10, 197425 min

After the snowfall ceases, Heidi is taken by her grandfather on a sled to Peter's grandmother, as per her invitation. There, Heidi learns of the grandmother's blindness and cries. She asks her grandfather to repair Peter's dilapidated home so the blind grandmother can find comfort.

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Episode 11

The Snowstorm

NR
Mar 17, 197425 min

Hunters try to get the herbivores Heidi feeds but are stopped. Later, Heidi sends Alm-Uncle to rescue the hunters after they venture out again. After much worry, Grandpa returns with them safely.

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Episode 12

Sounds of Spring

NR
Mar 24, 197425 min

With spring arriving in the mountains, there are dangers of sudden avalanches. On returning from a sled race after giving Peter's grandmother a spring flower, they encounter an avalanche. Thanks to Alm-Uncle's quick action, they are saved instantly.

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Episode 13

Return to the Pastures

NR
Mar 31, 197425 min

With spring officially back, Peter and Heidi return to the meadows with their flock. Peter gets into a fight with another herder who accuses him of trying to steal his stranded goat. Joseph's intimidating presence scares the individual off.

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Episode 14

Sad News

NR
Apr 7, 197425 min

Heidi's favorite goat, Snowflake, is about to be sent to the slaughterhouse because it stopped giving milk. Heidi attempts to prevent this by gathering nutritional herbs from mountain crevices.

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Episode 15

Snowflake

NR
Apr 14, 197425 min

Mr. Strahl, the owner of Snowflake, is convinced not to slaughter the goat after Heidi demonstrates its increased milk yield.

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Episode 16

The Village of Dorfli

NR
Apr 21, 197425 min

Heidi visits Dorfli to check on Snowflake. On returning, she talks to Alm-Uncle about going to school, but he flatly refuses.

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Episode 17

Two Guests

NR
Apr 28, 197425 min

The local church pastor tries to convince Alm-Uncle to let Heidi attend school but is refused. Then Aunt Dete arrives, unwilling to accept no for an answer.

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Episode 18

Separate Ways

NR
May 5, 197425 min

After threatening legal action, Alm-Uncle angrily allows Heidi to go with Dete to Frankfurt, despite protests from Peter and her grandmother. Heidi goes, unaware that Dete lied about it being a day trip.

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Episode 19

To Frankfurt

NR
May 12, 197425 min

Through coaxing, forcing, and lying, Dete takes Heidi to Frankfurt, where she becomes the playmate of an invalid child, Clara. Upon arrival, she is introduced to the governess Rottenmeier, who is strict, and Dete leaves.

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Episode 20

A New Life

NR
May 19, 197425 min

After a sleepy dinner, Heidi’s life in Frankfurt begins. She is constantly nagged by Rottenmeier and disappointed when she sees that the window blinds do not show the mountains. She endures it to bring tobacco and white bread to her grandmother and grandfather.

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Episode 21

I Want to Fly

NR
May 26, 197425 min

During lessons and punishments, Heidi empathizes with Clara’s condition through her pet caged bird, which Clara also owns.

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Episode 22

The Distant Alps

NR
Jun 2, 197425 min

Heidi, avoiding Rottenmeier's gaze, explores the city but finds only a dreary urban landscape.

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Episode 23

A Big Uproar

NR
Jun 9, 197425 min

Heidi receives a kitten from the kind church tower maintainer and hides it in the attic with the help of the manservant Sebastian. Other kittens sent to her are promptly returned because Rottenmeier cannot handle them, along with a turtle that came from a street musician boy.

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Episode 24

Meow Is Abandoned

NR
Jun 16, 197425 min

Rottenmeier discovers the hidden kitten and throws it away. Heidi leaves, but Sebastian assures her that the kitten is safe at a friend's house.

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Episode 25

The White Bread

NR
Jun 23, 197425 min

On a routine inspection, Rottenmeier finds all the white bread Heidi stored for Peter’s grandmother and confiscates it. Heidi wails, but Clara consoles her by saying the bread was already molded and cheering her up with a fairy tale.

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Episode 26

The Return of Mr. Sesemann

NR
Jun 30, 197425 min

Mr. Sesemann returns to visit Clara and is impressed with Heidi’s companionship with her. He later informs Clara’s grandmother, which annoys Rottenmeier but delights Heidi.

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Episode 27

Grandmother

NR
Jul 7, 197425 min

Clara’s grandmother becomes an instant favorite of both girls and spends a fun-filled day with them. For once, Heidi does not think about the mountains.

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Episode 28

Let's Go to the Forest

NR
Jul 14, 197425 min

After seeing Heidi cry over a picture of the mountains, the grandmother takes both girls for a picnic in a state park, much to Rottenmeier’s chagrin.

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Episode 29

Two Hearts

NR
Jul 21, 197425 min

After a day at the park, Clara falls ill.

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Episode 30

I Want to Catch the Sun

NR
Jul 28, 197425 min

To cure Clara, Heidi returns to the park to gather sunshine, butterflies, and flowers, which improves her condition.

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Episode 31

Goodbye, Grandmother

NR
Aug 4, 197425 min

Grandmother leaves after a mock wedding party, returning Heidi to her dreary city life.

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Episode 32

A Stormy Night

NR
Aug 11, 197425 min

Heidi is torn between wanting to leave her confined situation and not abandoning lonely Clara, when a nightly ghost appears in the Sesemann mansion.

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Episode 33

Ghost Commotion

NR
Aug 18, 197425 min

Everyone is frightened by the ghost, but no one realizes it is Heidi sleepwalking, stressed and longing for the Alps. The doctor discovers this and convinces Mr. Sesemann and Clara, resolving the situation.

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Episode 34

To My Dear Mountains

NR
Aug 25, 197425 min

Heidi returns to the Alps and is reunited with her grandfather, wearing the same clothes she had when she was five.

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Episode 35

The Starry Sky of the Alps

NR
Sep 1, 197425 min

Heidi relives all the experiences she missed while in Frankfurt.

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Episode 36

And to the Pastures

NR
Sep 8, 197425 min

Heidi spends an adventure-filled day with Peter and the goats, including discovering a new mountain-top lake.

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Episode 37

The Baby Goat

NR
Sep 15, 197425 min

Heidi begins writing letters to Clara and reading hymn books to Peter’s grandmother. Alm-Uncle decides to repair a rundown house in Dorfli so Heidi can conveniently attend school in winter.

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Episode 38

In a New House

NR
Sep 22, 197425 min

On the first day of winter school, Peter does not attend as he is running an errand for a Dorfli resident.

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Episode 39

Don't Give Up, Peter

NR
Sep 29, 197425 min

During a sled race, Peter competes using his carpentry skills and finishes jointly in first place, splitting the prize.

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Episode 40

I Want to Go to the Alps

NR
Oct 6, 197425 min

Clara insists on visiting the Alps to see Heidi. Mr. Sesemann arranges for a doctor to evaluate whether the Alps are suitable for Clara’s health.

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Episode 41

The Doctor's Promise

NR
Oct 13, 197425 min

The doctor visits the Alps. Heidi shows him the mountains, and although he doubts the terrain is suitable for Clara, he is persuaded by her plea.

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Episode 42

Reunion With Clara

NR
Oct 20, 197425 min

Heidi prepares the Dorfli winter home for Clara, who receives a warm welcome.

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Episode 43

Clara's Wish

NR
Oct 27, 197424 min

Clara is enchanted by the mountainside and wishes to stay in Heidi’s hut. Her wish is granted, much to Rottenmeier’s annoyance.

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Episode 44

A Little Plan

NR
Nov 3, 197425 min

After skipping lessons and enjoying the mountain soil, Clara asks Heidi for mountain flowers. Together, they plan a picnic on the mountain.

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Episode 45

Children of the Mountain

NR
Nov 10, 197424 min

Peter tries to carry Clara up the mountain using his spare pants, but it is too strenuous for him, so he looks for alternatives.

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Episode 46

Clara's Happiness

NR
Nov 17, 197425 min

Clara enjoys her days in the mountains with Heidi and Peter, braving a mountain shower and reading to Peter’s blind grandmother.

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Episode 47

Hello, Grandmother

NR
Nov 24, 197425 min

Clara’s grandmother visits and immediately sends Rottenmeier away, enjoying time with Heidi and Clara.

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Episode 48

A Small Hope

NR
Dec 1, 197425 min

Clara shows promising signs of standing up, though not fully consciously. Her grandmother takes her to Heidi’s lake to encourage her.

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Episode 49

A Promise

NR
Dec 8, 197425 min

Clara practices standing with Heidi’s help, though she remains uncertain. During the farewell party of Clara’s grandmother, school friends join the celebration, motivating Clara.

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Episode 50

Try to Stand

NR
Dec 15, 197425 min

Clara attempts to stand using handrails, encouraged by Heidi.

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Episode 51

Clara Walks

NR
Dec 22, 197425 min

Clara starts walking properly, surprising her father, Mr. Sesemann.

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Episode 52

Until We Meet Again

NR
Dec 29, 197425 min

Clara leaves for treatment at Bad Ragaz. Heidi wonders when they will meet again to enjoy the Alps together.