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The Best Episodes of Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1

Every episode of Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 1 - To the Alps
    7.1/10(111 votes)

    #1 - To the Alps

    S1:E1

    Heidi is taken to her grandfather's house by her Aunt Dete.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 2 - Grandfather's Cabin
    7.6/10(102 votes)

    #2 - Grandfather's Cabin

    S1:E2

    Heidi joyfully gets accustomed to her new surroundings.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 3 - The Mountain Pasture
    7.5/10(92 votes)

    #3 - The Mountain Pasture

    S1:E3

    Heidi goes with Peter, the local goatherd, to the pastures and enjoys a day of fun-filled picnic there.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 4 - Another Member in the Family
    7.2/10(89 votes)

    #4 - Another Member in the Family

    S1:E4

    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

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  5. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 5 - The Burnt Letter
    7.4/10(85 votes)

    #5 - The Burnt Letter

    S1:E5

    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

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  6. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 6 - Whistle Louder
    6.9/10(86 votes)

    #6 - Whistle Louder

    S1:E6

    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

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  7. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 7 - The Whisper of the Fir Trees
    7.4/10(83 votes)

    #7 - The Whisper of the Fir Trees

    S1:E7

    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

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  8. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 8 - Where Is Pichi?
    7.3/10(84 votes)

    #8 - Where Is Pichi?

    S1:E8

    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

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  9. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 9 - The Snowy Alps
    6.7/10(81 votes)

    #9 - The Snowy Alps

    S1:E9

    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

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  10. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 10 - To Grandmother's House
    7.5/10(79 votes)

    #10 - To Grandmother's House

    S1:E10

    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

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  11. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 11 - The Snowstorm
    7.1/10(81 votes)

    #11 - The Snowstorm

    S1:E11

    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

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  12. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 12 - Sounds of Spring
    7.2/10(79 votes)

    #12 - Sounds of Spring

    S1:E12

    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

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  13. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 13 - Return to the Pastures
    7.3/10(79 votes)

    #13 - Return to the Pastures

    S1:E13

    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

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  14. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 14 - Sad News
    7.0/10(81 votes)

    #14 - Sad News

    S1:E14

    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

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  15. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 15 - Snowflake
    6.8/10(78 votes)

    #15 - Snowflake

    S1:E15

    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

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  16. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 16 - The Village of Dorfli
    7.2/10(80 votes)

    #16 - The Village of Dorfli

    S1:E16

    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

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  17. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 17 - Two Guests
    7.5/10(79 votes)

    #17 - Two Guests

    S1:E17

    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

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  18. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 18 - Separate Ways
    6.8/10(80 votes)

    #18 - Separate Ways

    S1:E18

    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

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  19. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 19 - To Frankfurt
    7.1/10(77 votes)

    #19 - To Frankfurt

    S1:E19

    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

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  20. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 20 - A New Life
    7.1/10(78 votes)

    #20 - A New Life

    S1:E20

    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

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  21. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 21 - I Want to Fly
    6.6/10(76 votes)

    #21 - I Want to Fly

    S1:E21

    During lessons and punishments, Heidi empathizes with Clara’s condition through her pet caged bird, which Clara also owns.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 22 - The Distant Alps
    7.1/10(77 votes)

    #22 - The Distant Alps

    S1:E22

    Heidi, avoiding Rottenmeier's gaze, explores the city but finds only a dreary urban landscape.

    Director:Isao Takahata
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 23 - A Big Uproar
    7.6/10(78 votes)

    #23 - A Big Uproar

    S1:E23

    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

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  24. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 24 - Meow Is Abandoned
    6.5/10(76 votes)

    #24 - Meow Is Abandoned

    S1:E24

    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

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  25. Heidi: Girl of the Alps Season 1 Episode 25 - The White Bread
    6.9/10(75 votes)

    #25 - The White Bread

    S1:E25

    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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"To the Alps" is the best rated episode of "Heidi: Girl of the Alps" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 111 votes. Directed by Isao Takahata and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/6/1974. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Grandfather's Cabin".