The Worst Episodes of Heidi: Girl of the Alps

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   6.6/10(80 votes)

   #1 - Meow Is Abandoned

   S1:E246/16/1974

   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

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   6.8/10(80 votes)

   #2 - I Want to Fly

   S1:E215/26/1974

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

   Director:Isao Takahata

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   6.8/10(77 votes)

   #3 - A Promise

   S1:E4912/8/1974

   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

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   6.9/10(87 votes)

   #4 - The Snowy Alps

   S1:E93/3/1974

   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

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   6.9/10(82 votes)

   #5 - Snowflake

   S1:E154/14/1974

   Mr. Strahl, the owner of Snowflake, is convinced not to slaughter the goat after Heidi demonstrates its increased milk yield.

   Director:Isao Takahata

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   6.9/10(86 votes)

   #6 - Separate Ways

   S1:E185/5/1974

   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

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   7.0/10(79 votes)

   #7 - I Want to Catch the Sun

   S1:E307/28/1974

   To cure Clara, Heidi returns to the park to gather sunshine, butterflies, and flowers, which improves her condition.

   Director:Isao Takahata

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   7.1/10(92 votes)

   #8 - Whistle Louder

   S1:E62/10/1974

   One day, in her attempts to learn how to be a goatherd, Heidi tries milking a goat and whistling, eventually succeeding.

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   7.1/10(85 votes)

   #9 - Sad News

   S1:E144/7/1974

   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

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    7.1/10(79 votes)

    #10 - The White Bread

    S1:E256/23/1974

    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

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    7.1/10(77 votes)

    #11 - Let's Go to the Forest

    S1:E287/14/1974

    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

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    7.1/10(78 votes)

    #12 - And to the Pastures

    S1:E369/8/1974

    Heidi spends an adventure-filled day with Peter and the goats, including discovering a new mountain-top lake.

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    7.1/10(78 votes)

    #13 - The Baby Goat

    S1:E379/15/1974

    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.

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    7.1/10(78 votes)

    #14 - The Doctor's Promise

    S1:E4110/13/1974

    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

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    7.1/10(76 votes)

    #15 - Hello, Grandmother

    S1:E4711/24/1974

    Clara’s grandmother visits and immediately sends Rottenmeier away, enjoying time with Heidi and Clara.

    Director:Isao Takahata

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    7.1/10(77 votes)

    #16 - Try to Stand

    S1:E5012/15/1974

    Clara attempts to stand using handrails, encouraged by Heidi.

    Director:Isao Takahata

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    7.2/10(120 votes)

    #17 - To the Alps

    S1:E11/6/1974

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

    Director:Isao Takahata

    Writer:Yoshiaki Yoshida

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    7.2/10(81 votes)

    #18 - The Distant Alps

    S1:E226/2/1974

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

    Director:Isao Takahata

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    7.2/10(78 votes)

    #19 - The Return of Mr. Sesemann

    S1:E266/30/1974

    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

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    7.2/10(79 votes)

    #20 - In a New House

    S1:E389/22/1974

    On the first day of winter school, Peter does not attend as he is running an errand for a Dorfli resident.

    Director:Isao Takahata

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    7.2/10(77 votes)

    #21 - Clara's Wish

    S1:E4310/27/1974

    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

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    7.2/10(77 votes)

    #22 - Clara's Happiness

    S1:E4611/17/1974

    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

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    7.3/10(96 votes)

    #23 - Another Member in the Family

    S1:E41/27/1974

    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:Yoshiaki Yoshida

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    7.3/10(87 votes)

    #24 - The Snowstorm

    S1:E113/17/1974

    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

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    7.3/10(85 votes)

    #25 - Sounds of Spring

    S1:E123/24/1974

    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

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