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After becoming an orphan, Heidi is forced to live with her grandfather, who lives in the Alps. She learns he's a very bitter man who only accepted by force to take her in. But Heidi's
Season 1
7.6/10102 votesGrandfather's Cabin
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/1974
Heidi joyfully gets accustomed to her new surroundings.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.6/1078 votesA Big Uproar
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 6/9/1974
Heidi receives a kitten from the kind church tower maintainer and hides it in the attic with the help of the manservant Sebastian. Other kittens sent to her are promptly returned because Rottenmeier cannot handle them, along with a turtle that came from a street musician boy.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.6/1076 votesTo My Dear Mountains
Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 8/25/1974
Heidi returns to the Alps and is reunited with her grandfather, wearing the same clothes she had when she was five.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.6/1075 votesDon't Give Up, Peter
Season 1 Episode 39 - Aired 9/29/1974
During a sled race, Peter competes using his carpentry skills and finishes jointly in first place, splitting the prize.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.6/1075 votesA Small Hope
Season 1 Episode 48 - Aired 12/1/1974
Clara shows promising signs of standing up, though not fully consciously. Her grandmother takes her to Heidi’s lake to encourage her.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.5/1092 votesThe Mountain Pasture
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/1974
Heidi goes with Peter, the local goatherd, to the pastures and enjoys a day of fun-filled picnic there.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.5/1079 votesTo Grandmother's House
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/10/1974
After the snowfall ceases, Heidi is taken by her grandfather on a sled to Peter's grandmother, as per her invitation. There, Heidi learns of the grandmother's blindness and cries. She asks her grandfather to repair Peter's dilapidated home so the blind grandmother can find comfort.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.5/1079 votesTwo Guests
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 4/28/1974
The local church pastor tries to convince Alm-Uncle to let Heidi attend school but is refused. Then Aunt Dete arrives, unwilling to accept no for an answer.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.4/1085 votesThe Burnt Letter
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/1974
Pichi is taken by Heidi to the mountain pastures and has another thrillingly exciting day filled with dangers. Meanwhile, through Peter, Alm-Uncle receives a letter from Aunt Dete, intending to take Heidi to Frankfurt, which he destroys, acting as if it does not concern him.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.4/1083 votesThe Whisper of the Fir Trees
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/1974
With high winds in the mountain pastures, Alm-Uncle decides not to let Heidi go to the mountains. Instead, she helps her grandfather make cheese. But Snowflake, a baby goat, comes to her anyway, leading her to unintentionally ruin the cheese.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.4/1074 votesA Little Plan
Season 1 Episode 44 - Aired 11/3/1974
After skipping lessons and enjoying the mountain soil, Clara asks Heidi for mountain flowers. Together, they plan a picnic on the mountain.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.3/1084 votesWhere Is Pichi?
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/1974
Pichi follows the seasonal birds, and Heidi finds it hard to calm down. Alm-Uncle takes her to collect chestnuts and grapes. Meanwhile, to make up for a previous quarrel, Peter captures a bird that looks like Pichi and gives it to Heidi. Heidi releases it and gives chestnuts and grapes to Peter to make up.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.3/1079 votesReturn to the Pastures
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/31/1974
With spring officially back, Peter and Heidi return to the meadows with their flock. Peter gets into a fight with another herder who accuses him of trying to steal his stranded goat. Joseph's intimidating presence scares the individual off.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.3/1075 votesA Stormy Night
Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 8/11/1974
Heidi is torn between wanting to leave her confined situation and not abandoning lonely Clara, when a nightly ghost appears in the Sesemann mansion.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.3/1077 votesGhost Commotion
Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 8/18/1974
Everyone is frightened by the ghost, but no one realizes it is Heidi sleepwalking, stressed and longing for the Alps. The doctor discovers this and convinces Mr. Sesemann and Clara, resolving the situation.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.3/1074 votesI Want to Go to the Alps
Season 1 Episode 40 - Aired 10/6/1974
Clara insists on visiting the Alps to see Heidi. Mr. Sesemann arranges for a doctor to evaluate whether the Alps are suitable for Clara’s health.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.3/1074 votesReunion With Clara
Season 1 Episode 42 - Aired 10/20/1974
Heidi prepares the Dorfli winter home for Clara, who receives a warm welcome.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.2/1089 votesAnother Member in the Family
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/1974
While out on the pastures one day, Heidi encounters a storm. After braving it, she finds a nestling and decides to raise it.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.2/1079 votesSounds of Spring
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/24/1974
With spring arriving in the mountains, there are dangers of sudden avalanches. On returning from a sled race after giving Peter's grandmother a spring flower, they encounter an avalanche. Thanks to Alm-Uncle's quick action, they are saved instantly.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.2/1080 votesThe Village of Dorfli
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 4/21/1974
Heidi visits Dorfli to check on Snowflake. On returning, she talks to Alm-Uncle about going to school, but he flatly refuses.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.2/1076 votesGrandmother
Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 7/7/1974
Clara’s grandmother becomes an instant favorite of both girls and spends a fun-filled day with them. For once, Heidi does not think about the mountains.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.2/1076 votesTwo Hearts
Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 7/21/1974
After a day at the park, Clara falls ill.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.2/1076 votesGoodbye, Grandmother
Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 8/4/1974
Grandmother leaves after a mock wedding party, returning Heidi to her dreary city life.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.2/1076 votesThe Starry Sky of the Alps
Season 1 Episode 35 - Aired 9/1/1974
Heidi relives all the experiences she missed while in Frankfurt.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.2/1074 votesChildren of the Mountain
Season 1 Episode 45 - Aired 11/10/1974
Peter tries to carry Clara up the mountain using his spare pants, but it is too strenuous for him, so he looks for alternatives.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.1/10111 votesTo the Alps
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/1974
Heidi is taken to her grandfather's house by her Aunt Dete.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.1/1081 votesThe Snowstorm
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/17/1974
Hunters try to get the herbivores Heidi feeds but are stopped. Later, Heidi sends Alm-Uncle to rescue the hunters after they venture out again. After much worry, Grandpa returns with them safely.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.1/1077 votesTo Frankfurt
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 5/12/1974
Through coaxing, forcing, and lying, Dete takes Heidi to Frankfurt, where she becomes the playmate of an invalid child, Clara. Upon arrival, she is introduced to the governess Rottenmeier, who is strict, and Dete leaves.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.1/1078 votesA New Life
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 5/19/1974
After a sleepy dinner, Heidi’s life in Frankfurt begins. She is constantly nagged by Rottenmeier and disappointed when she sees that the window blinds do not show the mountains. She endures it to bring tobacco and white bread to her grandmother and grandfather.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.1/1077 votesThe Distant Alps
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 6/2/1974
Heidi, avoiding Rottenmeier's gaze, explores the city but finds only a dreary urban landscape.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.1/1075 votesThe Return of Mr. Sesemann
Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 6/30/1974
Mr. Sesemann returns to visit Clara and is impressed with Heidi’s companionship with her. He later informs Clara’s grandmother, which annoys Rottenmeier but delights Heidi.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.1/1074 votesThe Baby Goat
Season 1 Episode 37 - Aired 9/15/1974
Heidi begins writing letters to Clara and reading hymn books to Peter’s grandmother. Alm-Uncle decides to repair a rundown house in Dorfli so Heidi can conveniently attend school in winter.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.1/1075 votesIn a New House
Season 1 Episode 38 - Aired 9/22/1974
On the first day of winter school, Peter does not attend as he is running an errand for a Dorfli resident.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.1/1073 votesClara's Wish
Season 1 Episode 43 - Aired 10/27/1974
Clara is enchanted by the mountainside and wishes to stay in Heidi’s hut. Her wish is granted, much to Rottenmeier’s annoyance.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.1/1073 votesClara's Happiness
Season 1 Episode 46 - Aired 11/17/1974
Clara enjoys her days in the mountains with Heidi and Peter, braving a mountain shower and reading to Peter’s blind grandmother.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.0/1081 votesSad News
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 4/7/1974
Heidi's favorite goat, Snowflake, is about to be sent to the slaughterhouse because it stopped giving milk. Heidi attempts to prevent this by gathering nutritional herbs from mountain crevices.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.0/1074 votesLet's Go to the Forest
Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 7/14/1974
After seeing Heidi cry over a picture of the mountains, the grandmother takes both girls for a picnic in a state park, much to Rottenmeier’s chagrin.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.0/1074 votesAnd to the Pastures
Season 1 Episode 36 - Aired 9/8/1974
Heidi spends an adventure-filled day with Peter and the goats, including discovering a new mountain-top lake.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
7.0/1072 votesHello, Grandmother
Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 11/24/1974
Clara’s grandmother visits and immediately sends Rottenmeier away, enjoying time with Heidi and Clara.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
6.9/1086 votesWhistle Louder
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/1974
One day, in her attempts to learn how to be a goatherd, Heidi tries milking a goat and whistling, eventually succeeding.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
6.9/1075 votesThe White Bread
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 6/23/1974
On a routine inspection, Rottenmeier finds all the white bread Heidi stored for Peter’s grandmother and confiscates it. Heidi wails, but Clara consoles her by saying the bread was already molded and cheering her up with a fairy tale.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
6.9/1076 votesI Want to Catch the Sun
Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 7/28/1974
To cure Clara, Heidi returns to the park to gather sunshine, butterflies, and flowers, which improves her condition.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
6.9/1074 votesThe Doctor's Promise
Season 1 Episode 41 - Aired 10/13/1974
The doctor visits the Alps. Heidi shows him the mountains, and although he doubts the terrain is suitable for Clara, he is persuaded by her plea.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
6.9/1073 votesTry to Stand
Season 1 Episode 50 - Aired 12/15/1974
Clara attempts to stand using handrails, encouraged by Heidi.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
6.8/1078 votesSnowflake
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 4/14/1974
Mr. Strahl, the owner of Snowflake, is convinced not to slaughter the goat after Heidi demonstrates its increased milk yield.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
6.8/1080 votesSeparate Ways
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 5/5/1974
After threatening legal action, Alm-Uncle angrily allows Heidi to go with Dete to Frankfurt, despite protests from Peter and her grandmother. Heidi goes, unaware that Dete lied about it being a day trip.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
6.7/1081 votesThe Snowy Alps
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/3/1974
Winter arrives, bringing long hours indoors. Heidi arranges food under the cover of the three fir trees for herbivores and tries to befriend the animals.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
6.6/1076 votesI Want to Fly
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 5/26/1974
During lessons and punishments, Heidi empathizes with Clara’s condition through her pet caged bird, which Clara also owns.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
6.6/1073 votesA Promise
Season 1 Episode 49 - Aired 12/8/1974
Clara practices standing with Heidi’s help, though she remains uncertain. During the farewell party of Clara’s grandmother, school friends join the celebration, motivating Clara.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
6.5/1076 votesMeow Is Abandoned
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 6/16/1974
Rottenmeier discovers the hidden kitten and throws it away. Heidi leaves, but Sebastian assures her that the kitten is safe at a friend's house.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votesClara Walks
Season 1 Episode 51 - Aired 12/22/1974
Clara starts walking properly, surprising her father, Mr. Sesemann.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown
N/A/100 votesUntil We Meet Again
Season 1 Episode 52 - Aired 12/29/1974
Clara leaves for treatment at Bad Ragaz. Heidi wonders when they will meet again to enjoy the Alps together.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Unknown