Heidi: Girl of the Alps
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.
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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.
1.To the Alps
06-01-197425mHeidi is taken to her grandfather's house by her Aunt Dete.
2.Grandfather's Cabin
13-01-197425mHeidi joyfully gets accustomed to her new surroundings.
3.The Mountain Pasture
20-01-197425mHeidi goes with Peter, the local goatherd, to the pastures and enjoys a day of fun-filled picnic there.
4.Another Member in the Family
27-01-197425mWhile out on the pastures one day, Heidi encounters a storm. After braving it, she finds a nestling and decides to raise it.
5.The Burnt Letter
03-02-197425mPichi 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,...
6.Whistle Louder
10-02-197425mOne day, in her attempts to learn how to be a goatherd, Heidi tries milking a goat and whistling, eventually succeeding.
7.The Whisper of the Fir Trees
17-02-197425mWith 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...
8.Where Is Pichi?
24-02-197425mPichi 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 cap...
9.The Snowy Alps
03-03-197425mWinter arrives, bringing long hours indoors. Heidi arranges food under the cover of the three fir trees for herbivores and tries to befriend the animals.
10.To Grandmother's House
10-03-197425mAfter 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....
11.The Snowstorm
17-03-197425mHunters 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 wi...
12.Sounds of Spring
24-03-197425mWith 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 ava...
13.Return to the Pastures
31-03-197425mWith 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 goa...
14.Sad News
07-04-197425mHeidi'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 mount...
15.Snowflake
14-04-197425mMr. Strahl, the owner of Snowflake, is convinced not to slaughter the goat after Heidi demonstrates its increased milk yield.
16.The Village of Dorfli
21-04-197425mHeidi visits Dorfli to check on Snowflake. On returning, she talks to Alm-Uncle about going to school, but he flatly refuses.
17.Two Guests
28-04-197425mThe 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.
18.Separate Ways
05-05-197425mAfter 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 abo...
19.To Frankfurt
12-05-197425mThrough 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 Rott...
20.A New Life
19-05-197425mAfter 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. Sh...
21.I Want to Fly
26-05-197425mDuring lessons and punishments, Heidi empathizes with Clara’s condition through her pet caged bird, which Clara also owns.
22.The Distant Alps
02-06-197425mHeidi, avoiding Rottenmeier's gaze, explores the city but finds only a dreary urban landscape.
23.A Big Uproar
09-06-197425mHeidi 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 b...
24.Meow Is Abandoned
16-06-197425mRottenmeier discovers the hidden kitten and throws it away. Heidi leaves, but Sebastian assures her that the kitten is safe at a friend's house.
25.The White Bread
23-06-197425mOn 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...
26.The Return of Mr. Sesemann
30-06-197425mMr. 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.
27.Grandmother
07-07-197425mClara’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.
28.Let's Go to the Forest
14-07-197425mAfter 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.
29.Two Hearts
21-07-197425mAfter a day at the park, Clara falls ill.
30.I Want to Catch the Sun
28-07-197425mTo cure Clara, Heidi returns to the park to gather sunshine, butterflies, and flowers, which improves her condition.
31.Goodbye, Grandmother
04-08-197425mGrandmother leaves after a mock wedding party, returning Heidi to her dreary city life.
32.A Stormy Night
11-08-197425mHeidi is torn between wanting to leave her confined situation and not abandoning lonely Clara, when a nightly ghost appears in the Sesemann mansion.
33.Ghost Commotion
18-08-197425mEveryone 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...
34.To My Dear Mountains
25-08-197425mHeidi returns to the Alps and is reunited with her grandfather, wearing the same clothes she had when she was five.
35.The Starry Sky of the Alps
01-09-197425mHeidi relives all the experiences she missed while in Frankfurt.
36.And to the Pastures
08-09-197425mHeidi spends an adventure-filled day with Peter and the goats, including discovering a new mountain-top lake.
37.The Baby Goat
15-09-197425mHeidi 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 i...
38.In a New House
22-09-197425mOn the first day of winter school, Peter does not attend as he is running an errand for a Dorfli resident.
39.Don't Give Up, Peter
29-09-197425mDuring a sled race, Peter competes using his carpentry skills and finishes jointly in first place, splitting the prize.
40.I Want to Go to the Alps
06-10-197425mClara 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.
41.The Doctor's Promise
13-10-197425mThe 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.
42.Reunion With Clara
20-10-197425mHeidi prepares the Dorfli winter home for Clara, who receives a warm welcome.
43.Clara's Wish
27-10-197424mClara is enchanted by the mountainside and wishes to stay in Heidi’s hut. Her wish is granted, much to Rottenmeier’s annoyance.
44.A Little Plan
03-11-197425mAfter skipping lessons and enjoying the mountain soil, Clara asks Heidi for mountain flowers. Together, they plan a picnic on the mountain.
45.Children of the Mountain
10-11-197424mPeter tries to carry Clara up the mountain using his spare pants, but it is too strenuous for him, so he looks for alternatives.
46.Clara's Happiness
17-11-197425mClara enjoys her days in the mountains with Heidi and Peter, braving a mountain shower and reading to Peter’s blind grandmother.
47.Hello, Grandmother
24-11-197425mClara’s grandmother visits and immediately sends Rottenmeier away, enjoying time with Heidi and Clara.
48.A Small Hope
01-12-197425mClara shows promising signs of standing up, though not fully consciously. Her grandmother takes her to Heidi’s lake to encourage her.
49.A Promise
08-12-197425mClara 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.
50.Try to Stand
15-12-197425mClara attempts to stand using handrails, encouraged by Heidi.
51.Clara Walks
22-12-197425mClara starts walking properly, surprising her father, Mr. Sesemann.
52.Until We Meet Again
29-12-197425mClara leaves for treatment at Bad Ragaz. Heidi wonders when they will meet again to enjoy the Alps together.
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