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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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    3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 30 - Old Gaucho Carlos
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #1 - 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:Unknown

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  2. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 23 - Another Mother
    7.9/10(18 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 47 - Mama Lives at the Foot of the Mountain
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #3 - Mama Lives at the Foot of the Mountain

    S1:E47

    After traveling for days, Marco leaves the group of herdsmen to get to Tucuman.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 5 - My Good Friend, Emilio
    7.8/10(25 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 15 - The Forgole
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 43 - Somewhere in This Town
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #6 - Somewhere in This Town

    S1:E43

    To raise some money, Pablo looks for work in the fields. Unfortunately, the period is the wrong one and so he tries his luck fishing.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 45 - Going North
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Going North

    S1:E45

    The train attendants find Marco during an inspection and the boy ends up going down thirty kilometers from the destination.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 49 - Mama is Calling Me
    7.8/10(16 votes)

    #8 - Mama is Calling Me

    S1:E49

    Having lost his donkey, Marco has to walk on foot.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 37 - Endless Journey
    7.7/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Endless Journey

    S1:E37

    Marco arrives in Buenos Aires, only to discover that his mother had already moved on to Córdoba.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 41 - If I Could Go Home with Mother...
    7.6/10(16 votes)

    #10 - If I Could Go Home with Mother...

    S1:E41

    Marco strengthens his resolve to find his mother after his chance meeting with a woman and her children during the train ride to Córdoba.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 10 - Mama is in Buenos Aires
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 6 - Marco's Payday
    7.4/10(23 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 14 - Marco's Decision
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 29 - Snow Falls
    7.3/10(17 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
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 40 - The Star of Italy
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #15 - 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:Unknown

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  16. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 48 - Don't Die, My Burro
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #16 - Don't Die, My Burro

    S1:E48

    The journey to the village of Tucuman proves to be more hard than expected.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 8 - The Peppino Puppet Troupe
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 1 - Mama, Don't Go
    7.1/10(30 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 33 - Mama is Not Here
    7.1/10(17 votes)

    #19 - Mama is Not Here

    S1:E33

    Marco visits Mr. Moretti soon after arriving in Bahía Blanca, but he provides no information on his mother or uncle's whereabouts.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 2 - Marco, a Boy from Genoa
    7.0/10(31 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 12 - The Airship
    7.0/10(22 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 25 - The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big Hit
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 27 - Fiorina's Tears
    7.0/10(18 votes)

    #23 - Fiorina's Tears

    S1:E27

    Peppino has an idea to start a show based on Marco's life. Fiorina breaks down and cries for the real Marco during practice for her role as Marco.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 9 - I'm Sorry, Papa
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 18 - The Immigrant Ship to Rio
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #25 - 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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Best Episodes Summary

"Old Gaucho Carlos" is the best rated episode of "3000 Leagues in Search of Mother". It scored 8.2/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Isao Takahata and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/25/1976. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Another Mother".