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The Best Episodes of Anne Shirley

Every episode of Anne Shirley ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Anne Shirley!

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On the beautiful Prince Edward Island in Canada, an orphan named Anne Shirley is mistakenly sent to Green Gables, the home of Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert. They choose to adopt her anyway, as Anne finds

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 19 - I’ll Walk the Road to Heaven From Here
    9.3/10(52 votes)

    #1 - I’ll Walk the Road to Heaven From Here

    S1:E19

    Anne writes "Averil's Atonement," and an old friend receives the summons that may not be evaded.

    Director:Masaki Sugiyama
    Writer:Miharu Hirami

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  2. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 24 - It’s the Birthday of Our Happiness
    9.2/10(49 votes)

    #2 - It’s the Birthday of Our Happiness

    S1:E24

    After a false dawn, Anne comes to a book of revelation in her life, and love takes up the glass of time.

    Directors:Masaki Sugiyama, Shinji Sano
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  3. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 10 - I Don’t Know What Lies Around the Bend, but I’m Going to Believe That the Best Does
    9.1/10(87 votes)

    #3 - I Don’t Know What Lies Around the Bend, but I’m Going to Believe That the Best Does

    S1:E10

    After the reaper whose name is Death touches her life, Anne comes to the bend in the road.

    Director:Shinji Sano
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  4. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 18 - I Feel as If I Had Opened a Book and Found Roses of Yesterday, Sweet and Beloved, Between Its Leaves
    8.7/10(48 votes)

    #4 - I Feel as If I Had Opened a Book and Found Roses of Yesterday, Sweet and Beloved, Between Its Leaves

    S1:E18

    Anne deals with an unwelcome lover and a welcome friend, visits Patty's Place, and finds roses of yesterday.

    Director:Yuki Nishiyama
    Writer:Rinrin

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  5. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 2 - I Love Pretty Things
    8.6/10(123 votes)

    #5 - I Love Pretty Things

    S1:E2

    Anne rejoices in her new life at Green Gables, but unkind words from Mrs. Lynde spark a stormy confrontation.

    Director:Tomio Yamauchi
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  6. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 4 - One Can’t Stay Sad Very Long in Such an Interesting World
    8.6/10(97 votes)

    #6 - One Can’t Stay Sad Very Long in Such an Interesting World

    S1:E4

    Anne invites Diana to tea, but a mix-up with bottles could make it their last meeting as friends.

    Director:Hiromichi Matano
    Writer:Rinrin

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  7. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 3 - Looking Forward to Things Is Half the Pleasure of Them
    8.5/10(111 votes)

    #7 - Looking Forward to Things Is Half the Pleasure of Them

    S1:E3

    Anne thrills in anticipation of her first picnic, but a lost brooch puts her dreams in jeopardy.

    Director:Masaki Sugiyama
    Writer:Miharu Hirami

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  8. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 7 - I’ve Been Making Mistakes, but Each Mistake Has Helped to Cure Me of My Shortcomings
    8.5/10(78 votes)

    #8 - I’ve Been Making Mistakes, but Each Mistake Has Helped to Cure Me of My Shortcomings

    S1:E7

    Anne becomes an unfortunate lily maid, and the Queen's class is organized.

    Director:Masaki Sugiyama
    Writer:Rinrin

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  9. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 8 - I Don’t Want to Be Anyone but Myself
    8.4/10(74 votes)

    #9 - I Don’t Want to Be Anyone but Myself

    S1:E8

    The pass list is out. Anne celebrates at the hotel concert.

    Director:Masahiro Hosoda
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  10. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 20 - My World Has Tumbled Into Pieces
    8.4/10(35 votes)

    #10 - My World Has Tumbled Into Pieces

    S1:E20

    Relationships are adjusted, Gilbert speaks, and spring and Anne return to Green Gables.

    Director:Akira Kato
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  11. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 22 - How Horrible It Is That People Have to Grow Up, and Marry, and Change!
    8.4/10(35 votes)

    #11 - How Horrible It Is That People Have to Grow Up, and Marry, and Change!

    S1:E22

    After mutual confidences, Anne spends a June evening at Green Gables and attends Diana's wedding.

    Director:Yasuo Ejima
    Writer:Miharu Hirami

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  12. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 1 - It’s Such an Interesting World
    8.3/10(163 votes)

    #12 - It’s Such an Interesting World

    S1:E1

    Eleven-year-old orphan Anne goes to live with her new family, only to discover that they expected a boy.

    Director:Hiroshi Kawamata
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  13. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 6 - I Thought Nothing Could Be as Bad as Red Hair
    8.2/10(83 votes)

    #13 - I Thought Nothing Could Be as Bad as Red Hair

    S1:E6

    The story club is formed. Then, Anne's vanity leads to vexation of spirit.

    Director:Shinji Sano
    Writer:Miharu Hirami

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  14. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 5 - Let Us Look on the Bright Side of Things
    8.1/10(85 votes)

    #14 - Let Us Look on the Bright Side of Things

    S1:E5

    Newly twelve-year-old Anne comes to grief in an affair of honor. Matthew insists on puffed sleeves.

    Director:Shigeki Awai
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  15. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 9 - Next to Trying and Winning, the Best Thing Is Trying and Failing
    8.1/10(62 votes)

    #15 - Next to Trying and Winning, the Best Thing Is Trying and Failing

    S1:E9

    Anne becomes a Queen's girl and spends the winter at Queen's, chasing the glory and the dream.

    Director:Shinji Sano
    Writer:Rinrin

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  16. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 14 - It Is Never Too Late for the Real Prince to Come for the True Princess
    8.1/10(52 votes)

    #16 - It Is Never Too Late for the Real Prince to Come for the True Princess

    S1:E14

    Anne meets sweet Miss Lavendar and learns the story of her romance over an afternoon at the stone house.

    Director:Masaki Sugiyama
    Writer:Miharu Hirami

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  17. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 15 - I’ll Come From the Ends of the Earth If Necessary
    8.1/10(52 votes)

    #17 - I’ll Come From the Ends of the Earth If Necessary

    S1:E15

    Anne wonders what lies around the bend in her road and attends a wedding at the stone house.

    Directors:Taichi Atarashi, Takaaki Azuma
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  18. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 17 - Love Is the Power That Transforms Everything
    8.0/10(45 votes)

    #18 - Love Is the Power That Transforms Everything

    S1:E17

    After letters from home and a day in the park, Anne goes home again and gets her first proposal.

    Directors:Taichi Atarashi, Takaaki Azuma
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  19. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 23 - I Have Learned to Look Upon Each Little Hindrance as a Jest and Each Great One as the Foreshadowing of Victory
    8.0/10(35 votes)

    #19 - I Have Learned to Look Upon Each Little Hindrance as a Jest and Each Great One as the Foreshadowing of Victory

    S1:E23

    Anne and her friends receive the Gardners' call and become full-fledged B.A.s.

    Director:Shinji Sano
    Writer:Rinrin

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  20. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 11 - I’d Like to Add Some Beauty to Life
    7.8/10(67 votes)

    #20 - I’d Like to Add Some Beauty to Life

    S1:E11

    Anne becomes a full-fledged schoolma'am and encounters all sorts and conditions of men... and women.

    Director:Shigeki Awai
    Writer:Miharu Hirami

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  21. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 12 - Perhaps We Always Love Best the People Who Need Us
    7.8/10(53 votes)

    #21 - Perhaps We Always Love Best the People Who Need Us

    S1:E12

    Marilla adopts twins, and one, Davy, goes in search of a sensation.

    Director:Masaki Sugiyama
    Writer:Rinrin

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  22. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 16 - It’s Nicer Not to Know
    7.8/10(48 votes)

    #22 - It’s Nicer Not to Know

    S1:E16

    The shadow of change leads to greetings and farewells as Anne sets off for Redmond College.

    Director:Shinji Sano
    Writer:Rinrin

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  23. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 21 - Has the Real Prince Come at Last...?
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    #23 - Has the Real Prince Come at Last...?

    S1:E21

    Enter Jonas, enter Prince Charming, enter Christine.

    Director:Akari Minagawa
    Writer:Rinrin

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  24. Anne Shirley Season 1 Episode 13 - When I Think Something Nice Is Going to Happen, I Seem to Fly Right Up on the Wings of Anticipation
    7.7/10(53 votes)

    #24 - When I Think Something Nice Is Going to Happen, I Seem to Fly Right Up on the Wings of Anticipation

    S1:E13

    After a chapter of accidents, Anne gets her wish in the way it often happens.

    Director:Akira Kato
    Writer:Rinrin

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Best Episodes Summary

"I’ll Walk the Road to Heaven From Here" is the best rated episode of "Anne Shirley". It scored 9.3/10 based on 52 votes. Directed by Masaki Sugiyama and written by Miharu Hirami, it aired on 8/23/2025. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "It’s the Birthday of Our Happiness".