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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - I'm Sorry, Papa
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - I'm Sorry, Papa

    S1:E9

    When Marco shows Pietro's friend the way to the hospital, he is touched to discover his father testing a new treatment on himself to save a patient.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - Marco, a Boy from Genoa
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Marco, a Boy from Genoa

    S1:E2

    A year has passed since Anna left. Marco thinks about becoming a postman after receiving a letter from her on the day his older brother visits home.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - My Good Friend, Emilio
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - My Good Friend, Emilio

    S1:E5

    Emilio helps Marco get a job washing bottles after school. Marco's father Pietro buys him a world map and the two bond for the first time in a while.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Watching the Ocean from the Roof
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Watching the Ocean from the Roof

    S1:E7

    Poor Marco can barely see the ocean from his new place. He goes from roof to roof to find a better view and meets Fiorina the puppeteer along the way.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 10 - Mama Is in Buenos Aires
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Mama Is in Buenos Aires

    S1:E10

    Concetta goes out on the streets despite having a cold. Her symptoms worsen, but the family can't afford a doctor. Marco goes to the clinic for help.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - A Letter from Mama
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - A Letter from Mama

    S1:E11

    Fiorina must put on a show alone because everyone else is ill. Just as she gets safely through it with Marco's help, bad news arrives about Anna.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 15 - The Forgole
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - The Forgole

    S1:E15

    Marco is discovered by Leonardo, but the ship's head cook is impressed by his persistence. Pietro learns the extent of his son's determination.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 16 - The Young Cook
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - The Young Cook

    S1:E16

    The head cook is touched by Marco's love for his mother and takes him under his wing.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - The Town Where Mother Is
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - The Town Where Mother Is

    S1:E22

    The ship finally arrives in Buenos Aires. The person who knows Anna's whereabouts has run away, and Marco loses all his money to a pickpocket.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 23 - Another Mother
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Another Mother

    S1:E23

    Marco is at his wit's after losing all his money. Then he hears about a woman named Anna who has been taken to the hospital, and rushes to see her.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 24 - Fiorina Is Waiting
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Fiorina Is Waiting

    S1:E24

    After being left with absolutely no information on his mother's whereabouts, Marco hears a rumor about a familiar puppet show in the area.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 28 - The Barbossa Ranch
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - The Barbossa Ranch

    S1:E28

    Fiorina's heart breaks further as Peppino decides to write the death of Marco's mother into the puppet play to elicit more emotion.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 29 - Snow Falls
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Snow Falls

    S1:E29

    Marco and his friends finally find shelter after running out of water. Gaucho Carlos revitalizes the group with hot food and wonderful music.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 30 - Old Gaucho Carlos
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Old Gaucho Carlos

    S1:E30

    Marco and his friends are able to make their way to an inn after Carlos repairs their carriage.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 34 - I Want to Go Back to Genoa
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - I Want to Go Back to Genoa

    S1:E34

    Peppino's words have no effect on Marco. When Fiorina expresses her concern, Marco breaks down crying that his mother is probably already dead.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 36 - Farewell, Bahia Blanca
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Farewell, Bahia Blanca

    S1:E36

    The news of his mother brings Marco's time with Fiorina closer toward its end. Marco starts working at a coal mine to cover his travel expenses.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Mama, Don't Go
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Mama, Don't Go

    S1:E1

    Nine-year-old Marco is thrilled to go on a family picnic, not knowing that it will be the last one before his mother Anna leaves Italy to work abroad.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Sunday at the Harbor
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Sunday at the Harbor

    S1:E3

    Marco sets out on his first job to deliver an urgent letter for Gina. A fun day at the beach begins when he finally returns in the afternoon.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - I Hate You, Papa
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - I Hate You, Papa

    S1:E4

    Marco wants to work to help his mother come home sooner, but his father won't listen.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Marco's Payday
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Marco's Payday

    S1:E6

    Marco has an ominous dream about his mother, and he worries when there is no new letter from her.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Peppino Puppet Troupe
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - The Peppino Puppet Troupe

    S1:E8

    Marco's monkey delights onlookers by dancing in the puppet show. Peppino the puppet master invites Marco to dinner to show his gratitude.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - The Airship
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - The Airship

    S1:E12

    Marco once again considers going to Argentina. Emilio asks Renato to help Marco get to Argentina after having huge success with his ice cream sales.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Goodbye, Fiorina
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Goodbye, Fiorina

    S1:E13

    Joy over the group trip to Argentina is cut short when Renato goes back on his word. Marco gives Amedeo a letter for Anna and entrusts him to Peppino.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - Marco's Decision
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Marco's Decision

    S1:E14

    When Marco reveals that he'd meant to be on the ship to Argentina, Pietro begins laying the groundwork to go himself.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Neptune's Revel
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - Neptune's Revel

    S1:E17

    Marco grows fond of his new life aboard the ship.

    Director:Isao Takahata
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Isao Takahata Ratings Summary

"I'm Sorry, Papa" is the best rated episode directed by Isao Takahata. It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 2/29/1976 and is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Marco, a Boy from Genoa".