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Tom Sawyer is a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River in the mid 1800s. Along with his best friend Huckleberry Finn, he spends his days ditching school, fishing, climbing trees and having adventures.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 20 - The secrecy of mr. Dobbins
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The secrecy of mr. Dobbins

    S1:E20

    Tom and Huck discover that Mr. Dobbins wears a wig. On the last day of school, when the teacher whips every student, even girls, for sleeping during class, Tom hits on a capital idea for revenge.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 22 - The charlatan
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - The charlatan

    S1:E22

    Tom distributes handbills in return for the medicine. It sells like hotcakes, then the two men disappear. The medicine turns out to be a sham. Tom doesn't get the mumps, but he makes many trips to the outhouse.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 25 - A stubborn boy
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - A stubborn boy

    S1:E25

    Alfred hones his swimming skills in order to show up Tom. At his birthday party he challenges Tom to a swimming race and wins. Tom then challenges Alfred to a contest to see who can stay under the water the longest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 30 - Huck's father
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Huck's father

    S1:E30

    Tom discovers a dead body up the river - it appears to be Huck's father! After the funeral, Huck's father appears alive; come to take his son. Huck doesn't want to go, and hides.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 31 - The candlestick
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - The candlestick

    S1:E31

    On the anniversary of Huck's mother's death, he wants to light a candle in her memory. Though he knows Aunt Polly won't allow it, Tom promises to bring Huck her silver candlestick. Then, with the help of Mary and Sid, he tricks his Aunt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 38 - The drama
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - The drama

    S1:E38

    On their way to a haunted house in the middle of the night, Tom and Huck witness a murder. Indian Joe kills Dr. Robinson, then lays the blame on Muff Potter. Tom and Huck exchange a promise to keep their secret, because they fear Indian Joe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 41 - The undesirable
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - The undesirable

    S1:E41

    The sheriff calls in a detective from St. Louis to find Indian Joe, but to everyone's disappointment he is unsuccessful. He is sure, however, that Joe will seek revenge. The detective follows Tom continually, hoping eventually to arrest Indian Joe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 44 - The capture
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - The capture

    S1:E44

    Tom and Huck have a grand time on the ranch. When the ranch hands decide to catch the white horse named Lightning, the boys go along. The horse is finally captured, but Tom feels they have injured Lightning's pride.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 2 - Hand games, evil games
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Hand games, evil games

    S1:E2

    Tom is dismayed when Aunt Polly tells him he must spend his Saturday whitewashing the fence. Too long to paint in one day, Tom convinces his friends of the joys of the job, and soon has all the help he needs.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 1 - The small world of Tom Sawyer
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - The small world of Tom Sawyer

    S1:E1

    Tom Sawyer doesn't like school much. Escaping from the schoolhouse, he's off to the woods to catch a wild pig with his friend Huck. Their attempts to sell the pig at the harbor end with a wild disturbance on the steamboat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Mei Kato

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  11. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 8 - Panic at board
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Panic at board

    S1:E8

    A large steamship comes to St Petersburg. Tom and Huck steal aboard for a trip. Next day, Tom boasts about their adventure, fascinating his classmates.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 9 - The children of aunt Polly
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - The children of aunt Polly

    S1:E9

    Aunt Polly falls sick and is struck with an idea. She calls Tom to her bedside, pretending to be dying. Aunt Polly tells Tom she cannot go to heaven unless he promises to be a good boy but Tom refuses to promise, because he doesn't want his aunt to die.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 11 - Pirates
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Pirates

    S1:E11

    Mr. Dobbins, the schoolteacher, doesn't trust Tom, but all Tom's classmates like him. Younger brother Sid saves Tom from punishment at school. Later, Tom and Huck decide to conduct their treasure hunt at night, to avoid Indian Joe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 13 - I want to be a pirate
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - I want to be a pirate

    S1:E13

    After Becky ignores Tom for five days, he decides to run away from home to be a pirate. During the night he sails to Jackson Island on a raft, along with Huck and Ben.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 14 - Pirates don't go to school
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Pirates don't go to school

    S1:E14

    Tom, Huck and Ben enjoy their adventure on the island while everyone in the village worries about their disappearance. A rainstorm washes away their raft, and it is found by a villager broken to pieces.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 15 - Ah! the adventure...
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Ah! the adventure...

    S1:E15

    The villagers believe the boys have drowned in the river. Though they play all day on the island, Ben misses his home. Tom returns secretly for news of the village and sees Aunt Polly praying for his safety.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 18 - Reconciliation
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Reconciliation

    S1:E18

    Becky accidentally tears a page of Mr. Dobbins' precious book on medical science, and Tom takes the blame. Becky makes up with him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 19 - The frog contest
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - The frog contest

    S1:E19

    Frog leaping matches are popular with the school students, and Tom trains his frog to be a great leaper. Charlie doesn't want to hand over his championship, so he stuffs Tom's frog with pebbles.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 24 - Huck carries a tie
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Huck carries a tie

    S1:E24

    Becky's great aunt has no children of her own, and decides to adopt Huck. Tom makes him take a bath, dresses him up, and takes him to Becky's house. Huck doesn't like anything that binds, including a tie, and declines the offer.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 28 - Helping Lisette
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Helping Lisette

    S1:E28

    Lizette is treated severely in the tragedy. Huck, unaware that it's a drama, jumps onto the stage to save her. Tom stirs up the other children to help Huck and Lizette, and the play becomes a fiasco. Lizette rather likes Huck, and promises to visit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 32 - Gold, gold!
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Gold, gold!

    S1:E32

    When Tom and Huck find a small gold lump in the river, the news spreads quickly and all the villagers rush to the river to search for gold. Even Aunt Polly tries to join them, but Mary calls a halt.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 37 - Goodbye, Arthur!
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Goodbye, Arthur!

    S1:E37

    Tom attempts an early morning balloon flight with Huck. Arthur jumps on just as the balloon takes off, and they enjoy the view from the sky. Soon the army arrives and Arthur leaves the village, with a promise to return to Mary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 46 - The haunted house
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - The haunted house

    S1:E46

    Tom sneaks out to go to the haunted house with Huck. There they learn that Indian Joe has come back to the village in disguise. By chance, Joe and his friend find a box of gold coins. Tom informs the sheriff, but is not believed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 47 - The sighs cave
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - The sighs cave

    S1:E47

    All the children go on a picnic except Sid, who has a cold, and Huck. Tom and Becky get lost while exploring a cave. Trying to find the way out, Tom sees Indian Joe coming in. Huck discovers Joe's friend, killed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 3 - A great love
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - A great love

    S1:E3

    Tom goes to the harbor to meet his cousin Mary, and sees Becky Thacher for the first time. Her family moves into St. Petersburg, and Tom falls in love.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The secrecy of mr. Dobbins" is the worst rated episode of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". It scored 7/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/18/1980. This episode scored 1.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The charlatan".