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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
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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 40 - The Star of Italy
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - The Star of Italy

    S1:E40

    Marco gets turned away at the door at the mansion in Rosario. Federico scrounges up enough money to cover Marco's train fare to Córdoba.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:N/A

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    #10 - 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    #17 - 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
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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 44 - Helping Fuana
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Helping Fuana

    S1:E44

    The house is not inhabited by the person Marco is looking for, but by an architect. The man, who appreciates the efforts of the little traveler, also offers him the money to travel to Tucuman.

    Director:Isao Takahata
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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Mama, Don't Go
    7.0/10(1 votes)

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

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

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

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

    #23 - 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
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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - The Airship
    7.0/10(1 votes)

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

    #25 - 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
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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 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Star of Italy".