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Attention please! Are you ready for an adventurous tour through the human body? With a lot of humour, our physical appearance is being introduced from head to toe along cells and organs in an educational way. The heart, blood, nerves and kidneys, each single one is a miracle which renders life possible.

Genres:FamilyAnimationDocumentary

Lowest Rated Episodes Summary

The worst episode of "Once Upon a Time... Life" is "The Eye", rated 7.1/10 from 70 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "The Eye" aired on 11/22/1987 and is rated 0.0 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "The Ear".

  • The Eye
    7.1/10 70 votes

    #1 - The Eye

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/22/1987

    Eyes are magical! They break down and transmit images to the brain. What happens if a speck of dust gets into one? It’s tear enzymes to the rescue.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Ear
    7.1/10 69 votes

    #2 - The Ear

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 11/29/1987

    The ear is composed of cells that sense vibrations and transmit them to the brain. Then, the brain transforms them into words and sounds.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Birth
    7.2/10 103 votes

    #3 - Birth

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/20/1987

    After the first cell is fertilized, division and diversification take place to create the 60 trillion cells of the human body.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Neurones
    7.2/10 71 votes

    #4 - The Neurones

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/15/1987

    The body’s messengers run around sending and receiving information about feelings like hunger and cold. They work day and night and never take breaks.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Liver Factory
    7.2/10 63 votes

    #5 - The Liver Factory

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 12/27/1987

    The liver is fundamental. It doesn’t weigh a lot but it uses almost as much oxygen as the heart! It makes proteins, corpuscles, and helps heal cuts.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Kidneys
    7.2/10 65 votes

    #6 - The Kidneys

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 1/3/1988

    Toxic elements head to the kidneys where they are categorized. The good ones are salvaged but the bad ones are sent to the bladder. Have a good trip!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Hormones
    7.2/10 65 votes

    #7 - The Hormones

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 2/14/1988

    At the heart of the hypothalamus, Teacher shows us how this region sends out orders to satisfy all the body’s needs.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Planet Cell
    7.3/10 114 votes

    #8 - The Planet Cell

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/13/1987

    The world of cells is incredible! Activating enzymes, stopping viruses, and managing the body’s police force: it’s all in a day’s work for Teacher.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Breathing
    7.3/10 73 votes

    #9 - Breathing

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/1/1987

    Air bubbles travel from the nose to the lungs. In the swampy, mucus-filled areas, they meet the red blood cells that transport them around the body.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Brain
    7.3/10 73 votes

    #10 - The Brain

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/8/1987

    Teacher introduces Hemo and Globina to the most mysterious organ: the brain. They learn about behavior, the senses, and much more.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Lymphatic System
    7.3/10 66 votes

    #11 - The Lymphatic System

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 1/10/1988

    The huge lymph network transports everything to the body’s factories. Infectious intruders beware! This place is well protected.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Blood
    7.4/10 88 votes

    #12 - The Blood

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/11/1987

    The steadfast red blood cells have come down with the flu! Pedrito and Psi get some help from the Teacher’s antibodies to beat the enemy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Tiny Platelets
    7.4/10 79 votes

    #13 - The Tiny Platelets

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/18/1987

    Pedrito cuts his finger with a dirty knife. While the platelets try to cure the wound, the white blood cells fight off the filthy invaders.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Heart
    7.4/10 78 votes

    #14 - The Heart

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/25/1987

    Globus takes Hemo and Globina on a tour through the human body’s cathedral: the heart and circulatory system. It’s an impressive adventure.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Mouth and the Teeth
    7.4/10 69 votes

    #15 - The Mouth and the Teeth

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 12/13/1987

    Yum! Candy! But sugar strengthens the bacteria around the gums and attacks the tooth enamel, which can cause cavities.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Digestion
    7.4/10 68 votes

    #16 - The Digestion

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 12/20/1987

    After a tasty meal the food starts its journey to the stomach where it will be broken down depending on what properties it has. But don’t overdo it!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Bones and the Skeleton
    7.4/10 62 votes

    #17 - The Bones and the Skeleton

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 1/17/1988

    The architecture that protects the body’s organs is magnificent! However, even the slightest fracture can cause significant damage.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Muscles and the Fat
    7.4/10 64 votes

    #18 - The Muscles and the Fat

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 1/24/1988

    Muscles account for almost half the weight of the human body. They also need a ton of energy to do their jobs correctly.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Chain Of Life
    7.4/10 64 votes

    #19 - The Chain Of Life

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 2/21/1988

    A walk in the forest is the perfect way to learn about the extraordinary food chain that exists between the sun, vegetation, animals, and man.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Repairs and Changes
    7.4/10 63 votes

    #20 - Repairs and Changes

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 2/28/1988

    Pedrito is 8 years old and is tired after a long day. When he goes to bed, Teacher and his helpers observe the activity that continues during sleep.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Body Sentinels
    7.5/10 95 votes

    #21 - The Body Sentinels

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/27/1987

    The body’s police force is taught to neutralize its enemies (microbes and viruses), which reproduce at an alarming rate! It’s a very complex task.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Bone Marrow
    7.5/10 84 votes

    #22 - The Bone Marrow

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/4/1987

    Red blood cells, the body’s police force, are created in the bone marrow but sometimes, the factory breaks down and wayward policemen come out. Uh oh!

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Toxin Wars
    7.5/10 61 votes

    #23 - Toxin Wars

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 1/31/1988

    Combat teams act as preventative barriers and are prepared to defend the cell’s nucleus against toxic gases and contaminants.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • And life goes on...
    7.5/10 64 votes

    #24 - And life goes on...

    Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 3/13/1988

    Pedrito wants to know why his grandpa can’t play ball anymore, so he tells Pedrito an old story about a sphinx.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Skin
    7.6/10 69 votes

    #25 - The Skin

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 12/6/1987

    Skin is the first barrier against external aggression and helps eliminate waste. From cuts and scrapes to bug bites, it stays pretty busy.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A