

Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series
Season 1
Welcome to the world of Avonlea, home to the irrepressible Anne Shirley. Avonlea is an exciting place to live especially as Anne's vivid imagination is always causing havoc for her and her friends. Anne is very, very good at getting herself and others into hot water but always with the best intentions. In spite of the scrapes Anne and her friends get into, in the end they always recognize the importance of family, friendship and self-confidence.
Where to Watch Season 1
26 Episodes
- Babysitter BluesE2
Babysitter BluesGilbert thinks babysitting his infant cousin will be a breeze. That is, until he finds himself alone with the tyke. Anne, who has a great deal of experience looking after children, comes to his assistance. Gilbert discovers how demanding and difficult babysitting can be, and how important it is to be vigilant, caring and prepared. - The StrayE3
The StrayA stray dog arrives on the doorstep of Green Gables. Anne immediately falls in love with the pooch, and is determined to keep it. Marilla is against the idea. They have enough animals, and a dog is a great deal of responsibility. When nobody comes to claim the pet, Anne schemes to keep him and calls him Magic. However, after a series of mishaps, Anne comes to realize that looking after a dog full-time is a lot of work. She is happy when the real owner comes to claim his lost dog, whose real name is Trick, and they decide to call him Magic Trick. Anne decides to visit the dog in its forest home until she is ready to have her own dog. - The Best PartnerE4
The Best PartnerWhen Mr. Gresham's nephew Ben visits Avonlea, all the kids are excited about his arrival - especially as it coincides with a sports day. To their surprise, Ben arrives in crutches - polio has left him paralyzed. With empathy and creativity on both sides, the children learn to fully welcome Ben into the group – and the games – as a valuable partner. - A Question of RulesE5
A Question of RulesThe Avonlea kids prepare for their annual Hunt for the Golden Crown, which has very complex rules and rituals. The only problem is, the adults have another set of rules. After concluding that rules are silly and unnecessary, Anne and the children wonder which rules are important to obey. - One True FriendE7
One True FriendDisaster has struck! Diana has come down with a case of head-lice. Anne feels only sympathy, takes the necessary precautions, and thinks nothing more of it. That is, until the other schoolmates start to make fun of Diana and shun Anne for remaining her friend. Anne considers abandoning Diana in order to save her coveted popularity. But after thinking – and imagining – things through, she comes to value the importance of loyalty. - A Bully by the HornsE10
A Bully by the HornsRalph, the new kid in town, is bullying Felix. Anne tries to stick up for her younger schoolmate, only to find that she herself has become a bit of a bully to Ralph. With her help, Felix applies some creative tactics that help diffuse Ralph's aggression, and even to offer the beginnings of friendship. - The Ice Cream PromiseE11
The Ice Cream PromiseWhen Anne agrees to help Marilla make ice cream, she has no idea what she's gotten herself into. A small promise becomes a sizeable commitment. She soon realizes that she is missing out on other activities she would rather do. Even Marilla feels she has bitten off more than she can chew. Still, neither knows how to broach the topic with the other. Good thing Matthew's around. - The Avonlea HeraldE13
The Avonlea HeraldUnder the guidance of Rachel Lynde, who has always had a "nose-for-news," the children start up The Avonlea Herald, a weekly newspaper. Anne works hard to become editor. The other children gladly fill their respective posts. As they are working on their first issue, a big story breaks in Avonlea, sending the whole "staff" into action. Anne, in her enthusiasm, takes over all departments, but her dictatorial management style disheartens the other children. Initially frustrated with her staff, she comes to realize that it is her own attitude that is the problem. When she allows everyone to have a sense of ownership and to feel the rewards of contributing, the news team starts to function smoothly and the resulting issue is a great success. - The Swim of ThingsE15
The Swim of ThingsIt's swimming time at the pond, but Felix can't really join in the fun because he's a poor swimmer. Anne is impatient with his limitations until an injury sidelines her and Felix volunteers to help her with her exercises. Soon the two unlikely friends are hard at work, helping each other train, and Felix is developing both his swimming skills and his self-confidence. - ButterfliesE16
ButterfliesAs an important hockey match between Avonlea and Carmody approaches, team captain Gilbert advocates winning at any cost. The adults, too, seem to be taking the game too seriously, and the team becomes fragmented and discouraged. Anne helps everyone see the importance of good sportsmanship and remember the real reason they play hockey: to have fun! - A Walk in His ShoesE17
A Walk in His ShoesAnne and Marilla can't seem to see eye-to-eye on farming tasks, and each one's insistence on doing things her way leads to an argument. As Anne reflects on how her guardian's experience has shaped her opinions, she doesn't change her own mind, but she does come to respect the right of others to have differing points of view. - MarblesE20
MarblesAnne is swept along in the marble craze at school—until she loses a marble Matthew has owned since he was a boy. Realizing that their shared obsession with winning has only created bad feelings, she persuades the other kids to stop playing marbles for keeps and to put the fun back into the game. - A Welcome HeroE23
A Welcome HeroAnne and Diana are at the train station waiting for the arrrival of their favorite author, E.J. Lark. What a surprise they get when expecting a handsome, debonair celebrity they discover that E.J. Lark is a bespectacled female who looks like a librarian. Anne feels disappointed. Matthew, who's very shy towards women, begins to like her and to read her stories. A few hours in Lark's company teach Anne that you can't judge a book by its cover. - No Anne is an IslandE25
No Anne is an IslandSnubbed by their classmates, Anne and Diana set up the Order of the Kindred Spirit, an exclusive club of two. Midway through building their complex clubhouse, they find that everyone else at school has responded by excluding them in return-by making their own club! - Anne's Disappearing AllowanceE26
Anne's Disappearing AllowanceAnne gets her first allowance. Enthralled by the luxuries of Lawson's General Store, she spends nearly all of it unwisely. Her spendthrift ways nearly cause her to lose allowance privileges – until she comes to appreciate the importance of managing her own money.