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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 Worst Episode
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    3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 38 - Mama's Hardship
    4.5/10(17 votes)

    S1:E38

    Marco learns the deep extent of his mother's patience when he meets her cruel former employer before setting out to sail once again.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 26 - To the Pampas
    4.7/10(18 votes)

    S1:E26

    The day has come to leave for Bahía Blanca.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 42 - A New Friend, Pablo
    4.8/10(18 votes)

    S1:E42

    Mequinez had moved long before Marco's arrival in Córdoba. In the town, Marco meets a boy named Pablo and develops a strange relationship with him.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 21 - Rio de La Plata
    5.0/10(19 votes)

    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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  5. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 22 - The Town Where Mother Is
    5.0/10(17 votes)

    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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  6. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 32 - Saying Goodbye
    5.0/10(17 votes)

    S1:E32

    An Italian immigrant family suggests paying Mr. Moretti a visit for possible information on Marco's mother.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 24 - Fiorina Is Waiting
    5.1/10(19 votes)

    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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  8. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 11 - A Letter from Mama
    5.2/10(23 votes)

    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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  9. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 3 - Sunday at the Harbor
    5.4/10(26 votes)

    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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  10. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 35 - Mama's Handwriting
    5.5/10(18 votes)

    S1:E35

    Marco meets a vagrant in town. After hearing his story, the man gives Marco a letter from his mother as well as new information on her whereabouts.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 7 - Watching the Ocean from the Roof
    5.8/10(24 votes)

    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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  12. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 34 - I Want to Go Back to Genoa
    6.1/10(18 votes)

    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:Unknown

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  13. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 39 - Rosy Dawn in Rosario
    6.3/10(17 votes)

    S1:E39

    The captain becomes angry about Marco getting a free ride to Rosario, but changes his attitude upon discovering that Marco is a fellow Genoese.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 19 - The Shining Stars of the Southern Cross
    6.4/10(19 votes)

    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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  15. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 17 - Neptune's Revel
    6.5/10(17 votes)

    S1:E17

    Marco grows fond of his new life aboard the ship.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 46 - The Trip on the Oxcart
    6.6/10(16 votes)

    S1:E46

    During the journey, Marco falls ill for a few days and the herdsmen who take him with them must take care of his recovery.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 4 - I Hate You, Papa
    6.7/10(24 votes)

    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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  18. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 13 - Goodbye, Fiorina
    6.8/10(21 votes)

    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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  19. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 28 - The Barbossa Ranch
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    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:Unknown

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  20. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 36 - Farewell, Bahia Blanca
    6.8/10(17 votes)

    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:Unknown

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  21. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 44 - Helping Fuana
    6.8/10(16 votes)

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 16 - The Young Cook
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    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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  23. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 18 - The Immigrant Ship to Rio
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    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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  24. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 20 - The Stormy Night
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    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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  25. 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother Season 1 Episode 31 - A Long Night
    6.9/10(17 votes)

    S1:E31

    Peppino and his troop stay the night in an abandoned place with a caved-in roof. Marco and Peppino decide to keep quiet about a harrowing encounter.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Mama's Hardship" is the worst rated episode of "3000 Leagues in Search of Mother". It scored 4.5/10 based on 17 votes. Directed by Isao Takahata and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/19/1976. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "To the Pampas".