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Italy is in a deep depression, so to support her family, Marco's mother goes to Argentina to work as a domestic. But after she writes to her family that she is sick, her

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    3000 Leagues in Search of Mother 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:Unknown

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  2. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother 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:Unknown

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  3. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother 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:Unknown

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  4. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother 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:Unknown

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  5. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother 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:Unknown

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  6. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother 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:Unknown

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  7. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother 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:Unknown

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  8. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother 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:Unknown

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  9. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 1 - Mama, Don't Go
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - 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:Unknown

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  10. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 3 - Sunday at the Harbor
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - 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:Unknown

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  11. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 4 - I Hate You, Papa
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - 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:Unknown

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  12. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 6 - Marco's Payday
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - 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:Unknown

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  13. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 8 - The Peppino Puppet Troupe
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - 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:Unknown

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  14. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 12 - The Airship
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - 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:Unknown

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  15. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 13 - Goodbye, Fiorina
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - 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:Unknown

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  16. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 14 - Marco's Decision
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - 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:Unknown

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  17. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 17 - Neptune's Revel
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #17 - Neptune's Revel

    S1:E17

    Marco grows fond of his new life aboard the ship.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 18 - The Immigrant Ship to Rio
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #18 - The Immigrant Ship to Rio

    S1:E18

    The ship arrives in Rio de Janeiro. Marco's friends help him look for another ship headed to Buenos Aires.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 19 - The Shining Stars of the Southern Cross
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #19 - The Shining Stars of the Southern Cross

    S1:E19

    The ship Marco boards in Rio is full of sick people and the meals are dismal. Marco meets a lost little boy named Nino aboard the crowded ship.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 20 - The Stormy Night
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - The Stormy Night

    S1:E20

    Six days after leaving Rio, the ship sustains heavy damage due to violent weather.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 21 - Rio de La Plata
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #21 - Rio de La Plata

    S1:E21

    Marco begs for the ship to go faster after waking from a terrifying nightmare.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 22 - The Town Where Mother Is
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #22 - 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:Unknown

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  23. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 23 - Another Mother
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #23 - 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:Unknown

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  24. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 24 - Fiorina Is Waiting
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - 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:Unknown

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  25. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 25 - The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big Hit
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big Hit

    S1:E25

    Peppino and his family decide to accompany Marco to Bahía Blanca.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"I'm Sorry, Papa" is the best rated episode of "3000 Leagues in Search of Mother". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Isao Takahata and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/29/1976. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Marco, a Boy from Genoa".