Heidi, Girl of the Alps

E1. To the Alps

Jan 6, 1974 · 25m

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

E2. Grandfather's Cabin

Jan 13, 1974 · 25m

Heidi joyfully gets accustomed to her new surroundings.

E3. The Mountain Pasture

Jan 20, 1974 · 25m

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

E4. Another Member in the Family

Jan 27, 1974 · 25m

While out on the pastures one day, Heidi encounters a storm. After braving it, she finds a nestling and decides to raise it.

E5. The Burnt Letter

Feb 3, 1974 · 25m

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.

E6. Whistle Louder

Feb 10, 1974 · 25m

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

E7. The Whisper of the Fir Trees

Feb 17, 1974 · 25m

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.

E8. Where Is Pichi?

Feb 24, 1974 · 25m

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.

E9. The Snowy Alps

Mar 3, 1974 · 25m

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.

E10. To Grandmother's House

Mar 10, 1974 · 25m

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.

E11. The Snowstorm

Mar 17, 1974 · 25m

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.

E12. Sounds of Spring

Mar 24, 1974 · 25m

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.

E13. Return to the Pastures

Mar 31, 1974 · 25m

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.

E14. Sad News

Apr 7, 1974 · 25m

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.

E15. Snowflake

Apr 14, 1974 · 25m

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

E16. The Village of Dorfli

Apr 21, 1974 · 25m

Heidi visits Dorfli to check on Snowflake. On returning, she talks to Alm-Uncle about going to school, but he flatly refuses.

E17. Two Guests

Apr 28, 1974 · 25m

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.

E18. Separate Ways

May 5, 1974 · 25m

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.

E19. To Frankfurt

May 12, 1974 · 25m

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.

E20. A New Life

May 19, 1974 · 25m

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.

E21. I Want to Fly

May 26, 1974 · 25m

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

E22. The Distant Alps

Jun 2, 1974 · 25m

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

E23. A Big Uproar

Jun 9, 1974 · 25m

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.

E24. Meow Is Abandoned

Jun 16, 1974 · 25m

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.

E25. The White Bread

Jun 23, 1974 · 25m

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.

E26. The Return of Mr. Sesemann

Jun 30, 1974 · 25m

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.

E27. Grandmother

Jul 7, 1974 · 25m

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.

E28. Let's Go to the Forest

Jul 14, 1974 · 25m

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.

E29. Two Hearts

Jul 21, 1974 · 25m

After a day at the park, Clara falls ill.

E30. I Want to Catch the Sun

Jul 28, 1974 · 25m

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