Heidi: Girl of the Alps — Season 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
E01 To the Alps
Jan 6, 1974 · 25m
Heidi is taken to her grandfather's house by her Aunt Dete.
E02 Grandfather's Cabin
Jan 13, 1974 · 25m
Heidi joyfully gets accustomed to her new surroundings.
E03 The Mountain Pasture
Jan 20, 1974 · 25m
Heidi goes with Peter, the local goatherd, to the pastures and enjoys a day of fun-filled picnic there.
E04 Another Member in the Family
Jan 27, 1974 · 25m
While out on the pastures one day, Heidi encounters a storm. After braving it, she finds a nestling and decides to raise it.
E05 The Burnt Letter
Feb 3, 1974 · 25m
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.
E06 Whistle Louder
Feb 10, 1974 · 25m
One day, in her attempts to learn how to be a goatherd, Heidi tries milking a goat and whistling, eventually succeeding.
E07 The Whisper of the Fir Trees
Feb 17, 1974 · 25m
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.
E08 Where Is Pichi?
Feb 24, 1974 · 25m
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.
E09 The Snowy Alps
Mar 3, 1974 · 25m
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.
E10 To Grandmother's House
Mar 10, 1974 · 25m
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.
E11 The Snowstorm
Mar 17, 1974 · 25m
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.
E12 Sounds of Spring
Mar 24, 1974 · 25m
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.
E13 Return to the Pastures
Mar 31, 1974 · 25m
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.
E14 Sad News
Apr 7, 1974 · 25m
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.
E15 Snowflake
Apr 14, 1974 · 25m
Mr. Strahl, the owner of Snowflake, is convinced not to slaughter the goat after Heidi demonstrates its increased milk yield.
E16 The Village of Dorfli
Apr 21, 1974 · 25m
Heidi visits Dorfli to check on Snowflake. On returning, she talks to Alm-Uncle about going to school, but he flatly refuses.
E17 Two Guests
Apr 28, 1974 · 25m
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.
E18 Separate Ways
May 5, 1974 · 25m
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.
E19 To Frankfurt
May 12, 1974 · 25m
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.
E20 A New Life
May 19, 1974 · 25m
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.
E21 I Want to Fly
May 26, 1974 · 25m
During lessons and punishments, Heidi empathizes with Clara’s condition through her pet caged bird, which Clara also owns.
E22 The Distant Alps
Jun 2, 1974 · 25m
Heidi, avoiding Rottenmeier's gaze, explores the city but finds only a dreary urban landscape.
E23 A Big Uproar
Jun 9, 1974 · 25m
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.
E24 Meow Is Abandoned
Jun 16, 1974 · 25m
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.
E25 The White Bread
Jun 23, 1974 · 25m
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.
E26 The Return of Mr. Sesemann
Jun 30, 1974 · 25m
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.
E27 Grandmother
Jul 7, 1974 · 25m
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.
E28 Let's Go to the Forest
Jul 14, 1974 · 25m
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.
E29 Two Hearts
Jul 21, 1974 · 25m
After a day at the park, Clara falls ill.
E30 I Want to Catch the Sun
Jul 28, 1974 · 25m
To cure Clara, Heidi returns to the park to gather sunshine, butterflies, and flowers, which improves her condition.
E31 Goodbye, Grandmother
Aug 4, 1974 · 25m
Grandmother leaves after a mock wedding party, returning Heidi to her dreary city life.
E32 A Stormy Night
Aug 11, 1974 · 25m
Heidi is torn between wanting to leave her confined situation and not abandoning lonely Clara, when a nightly ghost appears in the Sesemann mansion.
E33 Ghost Commotion
Aug 18, 1974 · 25m
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.
E34 To My Dear Mountains
Aug 25, 1974 · 25m
Heidi returns to the Alps and is reunited with her grandfather, wearing the same clothes she had when she was five.
E35 The Starry Sky of the Alps
Sep 1, 1974 · 25m
Heidi relives all the experiences she missed while in Frankfurt.
E36 And to the Pastures
Sep 8, 1974 · 25m
Heidi spends an adventure-filled day with Peter and the goats, including discovering a new mountain-top lake.
E37 The Baby Goat
Sep 15, 1974 · 25m
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.
E38 In a New House
Sep 22, 1974 · 25m
On the first day of winter school, Peter does not attend as he is running an errand for a Dorfli resident.
E39 Don't Give Up, Peter
Sep 29, 1974 · 25m
During a sled race, Peter competes using his carpentry skills and finishes jointly in first place, splitting the prize.
E40 I Want to Go to the Alps
Oct 6, 1974 · 25m
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.
E41 The Doctor's Promise
Oct 13, 1974 · 25m
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.
E42 Reunion With Clara
Oct 20, 1974 · 25m
Heidi prepares the Dorfli winter home for Clara, who receives a warm welcome.
E43 Clara's Wish
Oct 27, 1974 · 24m
Clara is enchanted by the mountainside and wishes to stay in Heidi’s hut. Her wish is granted, much to Rottenmeier’s annoyance.
E44 A Little Plan
Nov 3, 1974 · 25m
After skipping lessons and enjoying the mountain soil, Clara asks Heidi for mountain flowers. Together, they plan a picnic on the mountain.
E45 Children of the Mountain
Nov 10, 1974 · 24m
Peter tries to carry Clara up the mountain using his spare pants, but it is too strenuous for him, so he looks for alternatives.
E46 Clara's Happiness
Nov 17, 1974 · 25m
Clara enjoys her days in the mountains with Heidi and Peter, braving a mountain shower and reading to Peter’s blind grandmother.
E47 Hello, Grandmother
Nov 24, 1974 · 25m
Clara’s grandmother visits and immediately sends Rottenmeier away, enjoying time with Heidi and Clara.
E48 A Small Hope
Dec 1, 1974 · 25m
Clara shows promising signs of standing up, though not fully consciously. Her grandmother takes her to Heidi’s lake to encourage her.
E49 A Promise
Dec 8, 1974 · 25m
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.
E50 Try to Stand
Dec 15, 1974 · 25m
Clara attempts to stand using handrails, encouraged by Heidi.
E51 Clara Walks
Dec 22, 1974 · 25m
Clara starts walking properly, surprising her father, Mr. Sesemann.
E52 Until We Meet Again
Dec 29, 1974 · 25m
Clara leaves for treatment at Bad Ragaz. Heidi wonders when they will meet again to enjoy the Alps together.