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Season 1

Season 1

1974
52 Episodes

Heidi after becoming an orphan is forced to live with her grandfather Öhi who lives in the mountain Alps. However he is a very bitter man who only accepts to take her in by force. Heidi's kindness may be able to open Öhi's heart. Along with Peter the goat carer and the crippled Klara, Heidi has a lot of adventures.

Episodes

To the Alps
1

1. To the Alps

Jan 6, 1974
25 min

Heidi, an orphan girl since she was 1 year old, has grown up under the care of her aunt Dete. However, just as she turns 5, Heidi is sent to live with her formidable grandfather Onji in the Swiss Alps when her aunt gets a housemaid job in Frankfurt.

Grampa's Mountain Cabin
2

2. Grampa's Mountain Cabin

Jan 13, 1974
25 min

Heidi enjoys the simplicity and the freedom of her new life. Having been forced to seclusion before, she enjoys running around playing with the goats and enjoying the pleasures of nature. She makes herself a hay bed and explores her new home, while her grandfather Onji is won over bit by bit by her laughter, intelligence and enthusiasm.

In the Meadow
3

3. In the Meadow

Jan 20, 1974
25 min

After spending her first night at her grandfather's house, Heidi wakes up to the happy realization that her newly-acquired happiness is not a dream. Onji allows Heidi to join Peter on his trip to the meadow. The routine of the young goatherd becomes an adventure for the little girl. She learns a couple of valuable lessons and comes back home excited to share them with Onji.

Another Family Member
4

4. Another Family Member

Jan 27, 1974
25 min

Day after day, Onji realizes with great pleasure that Heidi is adapting fine to the hard life in the Alms mountains. While Heidi is at the high pastures with Peter, a storm surprises them and force the kids to take refuge for a while. Once the storm has passed, Heidi finds a little bird that has fallen from the nest, names him Picchi and takes him under her care. Peter is jealous because the girl refuses to go to the pastures with him the next day to take better care of the bird.

The Burnt Letter
5

5. The Burnt Letter

Feb 3, 1974
25 min

Peter is entrusted with delivering a letter to Onji. Heidi distracts him showing the kid how Picchi has already learnt to fly and they leave to the high pastures where some goats get lost as the kids play. Peter and Heidi find the goats but a thick fog isolates them. Joseph, Ohi's dog, finds them and shows them the way back to the pastures where Onji waits. At the end of the day, he gets to read the letter that brings news from her aunt, who is well and happily established, wishing for Heidi to join her. Onji throws the letter to the fire. He can't conceive his life without the little girl now.

Whistle Louder
6

6. Whistle Louder

Feb 10, 1974
25 min

The Delphi kids are jealous of Peter's preference for Heidi. Onji comes down from the mountains to sell the wooden utensils he crafts and the cheese he makes to get groceries and all he needs in return. Convinced that the Delphi baker has tried to cheat him, Onji leaves angry and heads to a further village, where he gets a good deal. At his return, he finds Heidi home who is excited with all the things she's learnt during the day: now she can milk and whistle like a good goatherd. Onji observes her proudly and treats her with a yummy sweet he's bought for her.

The Fir Tree’s Whisper
7

7. The Fir Tree’s Whisper

Feb 17, 1974
25 min

Heidi has been living in the mountains for 3 months already, and the summer is coming to an end. The weather is not that pleasant anymore, so Onji decides that it's not safe for Heidi to join Peter in the meadows any more and the girl stays at home from now on. She learns how to make cheese and also that life in the mountain has a tough side full of work, responsibility and discipline.

Where Have You Gone, Picchi?
8

8. Where Have You Gone, Picchi?

Feb 24, 1974
25 min

Heidi is confronted with the hard reality of Picchi migrating with its kind. Moreover, she gets angry at Peter because the boy thinks that Picchi has left because the bird doesn't love her anymore. Onji calms her down, takes her for a walk and explains to the girl that Picchi needs a warmer place to spend the winter. Peter catches a bird for Heidi to make up with her. The kids become friends again but Heidi decides to free the bird so it can migrate too and isn't left behind alone.

The Snowy Alps
9

9. The Snowy Alps

Mar 3, 1974
25 min

The winter is around the corner and the first snowfall fills Heidi with joy. However, that means that Peter and the goats won't go back to the meadows until Spring, and Heidi gets isolated at home. It wouldn't take long for her to make new friends though. On Sunday, Peter visits Heidi and lets her know that his grandmother has invited her to visit. Onji is not happy with the idea.

A Visit to Grandmother's House
10

10. A Visit to Grandmother's House

Mar 10, 1974
25 min

Heidi wakes up earlier than usual; she is excited to go visit Peter's grandmother. However, the weather delays the visit for some days. When Heidi finally visits Peter's house, she is discouraged about the ruined look of it, and she gets further distraught when she find out that the granny is blind. After spending a nice afternoon, she leaves with the promise of a soon return. One day afterwards, Heidi is back with a surprise.

Snowstorm
11

11. Snowstorm

Mar 17, 1974
25 min

The winter in the mountain is long and severe. Heidi visits Peter's grandmother when the weather allows for it, but one clear day, Ohi foresees a snowstorm coming in. As she is feeding the animals that come for shelter under the nearby fir trees, Heidi gets in the way of some hunters and saves a fawn's life. The hunters insist on going on towards the mountain tops despite Heidi's advice to the contrary. As predicted, the storm hits hard and finally, due to the girl's concern, Ohi decides to go out and save the men's lives.

The Sounds of Spring
12

12. The Sounds of Spring

Mar 24, 1974
25 min

The signs of an approaching spring are everywhere. While Heidi is playing with Joseph, she notices that the firs are shaking off the snow and beginning to sound in the wind, primroses start to show over the snow and avalanches sound in the distance. While riding a sledge, two kids from Delfli challenge Heidi and Peter to a race. Rain catches them on their way back home and makes the snow melt faster. Ohi comes to their encounter and saves the kids from an avalanche in the last minute. Spring has arrived to the mountain.

Back to the Meadow
13

13. Back to the Meadow

Mar 31, 1974
25 min

With the arrival of the spring, Peter's job as a goatherd starts again. He gathers all the goats and goes back to the meadows in Heidi's company. The mountain is full of activity again: the animals are busy everywhere, the birds are back and the fields are filled with flowers. A storm makes them seek for refuge, where a lost goat joins their flock. Its owner, a bad tempered shepherd, accuses them of thieves and gets into a fist fight with Peter. Joseph comes to the kids' rescue.

Sad News
14

14. Sad News

Apr 7, 1974
25 min

Peter is the bearer of bad news when he learns that Heidi's favourite goat is going to be sacrificed after the summer because it doesn't provide with enough milk. Heidi gets devastated by the news and her grandfather's words won't put her at ease. After having a nightmare at night, Ohi advices her to feed the goat with a particular kind of herb that could save the animal's life. Peter and Heidi spend the whole summer doing so.

Snowflake
15

15. Snowflake

Apr 14, 1974
25 min

The summer is almost gone and the owners of Heidi's favourite goat decide not to send it anymore to the meadows to be sacrificed. It's a bittersweet day for Heidi and Pedro, who have fun in their last day with the goat but at the same time see their summer efforts unfruitful. In the very last moment, Heidi hides the goat at her grandfather's putting Peter's job at a stake, so the boy confesses where it is. When its righteous owner shows up to claim what is his own, Heidi manages to convince him to let the goat live.

The Town of Delfli
16

16. The Town of Delfli

Apr 21, 1974
25 min
Two Guests
17

17. Two Guests

Apr 28, 1974
25 min
The Departure
18

18. The Departure

May 5, 1974
25 min
On the Road to Frankfurt
19

19. On the Road to Frankfurt

May 12, 1974
25 min
A New Life
20

20. A New Life

May 19, 1974
25 min
I Want to Fly
21

21. I Want to Fly

May 26, 1974
25 min
Where Are the Mountains?
22

22. Where Are the Mountains?

Jun 2, 1974
25 min
The Great Commotion
23

23. The Great Commotion

Jun 9, 1974
25 min
The Stray Cat
24

24. The Stray Cat

Jun 16, 1974
25 min
The White Breads
25

25. The White Breads

Jun 23, 1974
25 min
The Return of Herr Sesemann
26

26. The Return of Herr Sesemann

Jun 30, 1974
25 min
Another Grandmother
27

27. Another Grandmother

Jul 7, 1974
25 min
A Tour to the Woods
28

28. A Tour to the Woods

Jul 14, 1974
25 min
Two Hearts
29

29. Two Hearts

Jul 21, 1974
25 min
I Want to Catch the Sun
30

30. I Want to Catch the Sun

Jul 28, 1974
25 min
Goodbye, Grandma
31

31. Goodbye, Grandma

Aug 4, 1974
25 min
A Rough Night
32

32. A Rough Night

Aug 11, 1974
25 min
Ghost Commotion
33

33. Ghost Commotion

Aug 18, 1974
25 min
To My Dear Mountains
34

34. To My Dear Mountains

Aug 25, 1974
25 min
The Starry Sky of the Alps
35

35. The Starry Sky of the Alps

Sep 1, 1974
25 min
And to the Meadow
36

36. And to the Meadow

Sep 8, 1974
25 min
Goat's Baby
37

37. Goat's Baby

Sep 15, 1974
25 min
In a New House
38

38. In a New House

Sep 22, 1974
25 min
Don't Give Up, Peter!
39

39. Don't Give Up, Peter!

Sep 29, 1974
25 min
I Want to Go to the Alps
40

40. I Want to Go to the Alps

Oct 6, 1974
25 min
The Doctor's Promise
41

41. The Doctor's Promise

Oct 13, 1974
25 min
Reunion with Clara
42

42. Reunion with Clara

Oct 20, 1974
25 min
Clara's Wish
43

43. Clara's Wish

Oct 27, 1974
24 min
A Little Plan
44

44. A Little Plan

Nov 3, 1974
25 min
Children of the Mountain
45

45. Children of the Mountain

Nov 10, 1974
24 min
Clara's Happiness
46

46. Clara's Happiness

Nov 17, 1974
25 min
Hello, Grandma!
47

47. Hello, Grandma!

Nov 24, 1974
25 min
A Small Hope
48

48. A Small Hope

Dec 1, 1974
25 min
A Promise
49

49. A Promise

Dec 8, 1974
25 min
Try to Stand
50

50. Try to Stand

Dec 15, 1974
25 min
Clara Walks
51

51. Clara Walks

Dec 22, 1974
25 min
Until We Meet Again
52

52. Until We Meet Again

Dec 29, 1974
25 min