The Best Episodes of A Dog of Flanders
Every episode of A Dog of Flanders ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Dog of Flanders!
Nello Tarth is a poor but happy orphan who lives with his grandfather Jehan in a little village nearby Antwerp. Nello has a talent for drawing pictures and has been fascinated by it since he saw one of Rubens (a famous artist) pictures as a little boy. Helping Jehan with the daily milk delivery to Antwerp, Nello one day discovers Patrash, a working dog who has been mistreated and abandoned by his former owner. He treats the exhausted animal and after a little while a close and dependable friendship develops. Alois Cojez, the daughter of the richest and hence most influential man in Blacken Village, is Nellos best friend. When Nello decides to become an artist he has to experience firsthand the ignorance and cruelty of the villagers. Especially Alois father thinks of him as a slacker who cannot earn his living by drawing pictures. Nontheless Nello perseveres and never gives up to achieve his dream and to win their appreciation and respect while strenuously struggling with his poverty.
Top Episode Ratings Summary
The best episode of "A Dog of Flanders" is "Nello", rated N/A/10 from 0 user votes. It was directed by Yoshio Kuroda and written by N/A. "Nello" aired on 1/5/1975 and is rated NaN point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "With Alois in the Forest".
NaN/10 0 votes#1 - Nello
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/1975
As every morning, Nello and his grandfather Jehan take the milk to Antwerp. In the city he sees a man brutally beating the dog that is harnessed to his cart. Nello is very distressed by the fate of the dog and wants to help him.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#2 - With Alois in the Forest
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/1975
Grandfather Jehan brings the milk to town alone today. Nello and Alois want to collect strawberries. When a thunderstorm comes up, they both seek shelter with Michel, a woodcutter. Meanwhile, Alois' parents are very worried about the whereabouts of their daughter.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#3 - At the Town of Antwerp
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/19/1975
In front of the cathedral in Antwerp, Nello sees a painter and lets him teach him the art of painting. In the evening, before going to sleep, he thinks about his experiences in the city. Above all, he can't get the poor dog out of his mind.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#4 - New Friends
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/1975
Nello wants to go fishing and meets George and Paul at the canal. They tease him. When Paul falls into the water, Nello rescues him together with a bargeman and thus gains two new friends.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#5 - Patrasche
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/1975
George and Paul are waiting for Nello. They watch the ironmonger maltreat his dog. Later they learn that the dog's name is Patrasche. Back home, Nello cannot forget the poor animal.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#6 - Don't Give Up, Patrasche
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/9/1975
Nello has helped the grandfather. Now he is looking for Patrasche, who collapsed and was left for dead by the ironmonger. On his way home, Nello finds the dog and takes him home.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#7 - Eat Your Soup
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/16/1975
Patrasche is very sick. Nello gives the animal some medicine, but the dog is getting worse. Jehan comes by and brings meat. From it they cook a soup for Patrasche. And lo and behold, a small miracle happens: Patrasche eats again.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#8 - He Barked, Grampa
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/23/1975
Thanks to the food that Alois brings daily, Patrasche recovers quickly. Alois and Nello build a dog bed for their friend. When the grandfather returns home, a nice surprise awaits him.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#9 - Memories of a Bell
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/1975
Patrasche has fully recovered and even wants to pull the cart again. On the way to town they meet George and Paul. In town, a merchant advises Nello to beware of the ironmonger. A little later they meet the evil man.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#10 - Alois's Brooch
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/1975
Patrasche is told to go and collect wood, and Alois accompanies him. While playing, she loses her brooch. Nello finds it again. Together they visit the woodcutter Michel and have a lot of fun. But Alois' father does not like this at all. He is against his daughter's friendship with Nello.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#11 - Elina's Garden
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/16/1975
The grandfather and Nello return from Antwerp. At home, the steward Hanse is already waiting for them to collect the rent. Furious, he claims that Nello's dog Patrasche has ravaged the tulip field.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#12 - Grampa's Piggy Bank
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/23/1975
The grandfather can no longer keep Patrasche from pulling the milk cart. So he makes him a pulling harness. Patrasche's old owner, the ironmonger, sees this and demands the dog back. With a lot of skill, the grandfather can prevent Nello from finding out about it.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#13 - A Windmill from Napoleon's Times
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/30/1975
A storm has damaged the old windmill. Noël is supposed to repair it. Nello observes and draws him as he does so. When the mill starts moving again, Nello sees Hanse's son, Andras, tumbling around on one of the wings. Quick-witted, he intervenes.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#14 - A Picture Painted in the Sky
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 4/6/1975
The grandfather is on his way to town. He is talking to some neighbors about his grandson's future. He wants him to become a farmer or a lumberjack. Nello doesn't like that at all. He wants to become a painter.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#15 - The Old Account Book
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 4/13/1975
Nello has discovered that he can draw with charcoal. Alois is thrilled. She runs home to get paper and takes one of her father's account books. When she brings it back, an important page is missing. Suspicion falls on Nello.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#16 - 10 Cents Picture Album
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 4/20/1975
In town, Nello sees a store for drawing materials. But where is he going to get ten cents for a sketchbook? Working hard, he earns the money and uses it to buy a sketchbook and two pencils.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#17 - Under the Tree on top of the Hill
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 4/27/1975
Nello is all excited about his sketchbook. In Antwerp, he tries to draw on the old tower, but he doesn't succeed. Alois suggests him to draw Patrasche, which Nello succeeds.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#18 - Kuro, the Prankster
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 5/4/1975
Mrs. Noulette is supposed to move in with her daughter Milene, but she is attached to her house and her animals. When Blacky disappears, Nello and Alois set out to find him. Patrasche rescues the duck from a river hole. Milene doesn't have to worry now, because her mother has the nicest neighbors.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#19 - A Hardware Salesman is in Town
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 5/11/1975
A month has passed and Jehan has to pay for Patrasche. With difficulty he is able to raise the money. But unfortunately too late: the ironmonger has already kidnapped Patrasche because he did not want to wait any longer for his money. In vain, Nello and Jehan set out on a search.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#20 - Friends Forever
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 5/18/1975
George and Paul also join the search for Patrasche. Nello moves away from the others, and in the end Patrasche finds his master half fainting from weakness. With the last of their strength, the two make their way home.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#21 - Alois' Aunt
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/25/1975
Alois' aunt Sophie comes to visit. She wants to take the girl to England to take care of her education there. Nello is sad. He thinks he will never see his girlfriend again.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#22 - Presents from England
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 6/1/1975
Nello dreamed that Alois left for England on a big ship. There she wants to go to school. When Alois then also gives him a glass ball, Nello believes it is her parting gift.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#23 - Alois' Birthday
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 6/8/1975
Alois celebrates her birthday. Of course, Nello is also invited. The friends play and in the process a precious vase gets broken. Immediately the celebration is stopped. Later, Alois asks Nello to draw it. Quickly the trouble is forgotten.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#24 - Alois' Portrait
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 6/15/1975
Nello helps Alois' father with the hay harvest. When he is finally relieved by his grandfather, he can finally start drawing Alois. Alois' father wants to reward Nello with a coin, but he refuses.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A
NaN/10 0 votes#25 - Alois is Gone
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 6/22/1975
Alois has run away from home because her father wants to send her to England. Patrasche finds the girl again. Nello is able to convince her that her father's decision is for her own good. Sadly, the children part away. They will miss each other very much.
Director: Yoshio Kuroda
Writer: N/A