The Adventures of Robin Hood

Season 1

TV-PG

A long-running series of adventures featuring Robin of Loxley - Robin Hood - and his group of Sherwood-Forest-based freedom fighters. Robin and his men protected England from the evil machinations of Prince John while good King Richard was away at the Crusades. The series was primarily intended for children, and was unusual in that it frequently re-used the same actors in different roles, or different actors in a recurring roles.

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39 Episodes

The Coming of Robin Hood
E1
The Coming of Robin HoodRobin of Locksley has been fighting in the crusades in the Holy Land for many years, and when he arrives home again, he finds a sorry situation. Prince John is trying to seize power, and the Normans are in control everywhere. Even Robin's own land has been seized by a Norman knight. Where can he look for friends?
The Moneylender
E2
The MoneylenderRobin, a new recruit to Scatlock's outlaw band, is sent out to bring back some loot from a moneylender who has exacted 100% interest from the people to whom he has lent money. But Robin's actions are displeasing to Scatlock.
Dead Or Alive
E3
Dead Or AliveLittle John escapes from the bondage of his feudal lord, but is caught in a tavern by the Sheriff's men. The sergeant offers him his freedom if he will go into Sherwood Forest and bring back an outlaw. Little John agrees, and in the forest meets Robin Hood for the first time.
Friar Tuck
E4
Friar TuckFriar Tuck calls on Robin to help the course of true love run smoothly. A young girl in love with a yeoman has sought sanctuary with the Friar after discovering that the lord of the manor has a different suitor in mind for her. Disguised as a monk, Robin sets out to help.
Maid Marian
E5
Maid MarianThe waylaying of a courier by the outlaws has a surprising result - for Robin - who finds himself in a perilous position. Maid Marian is suspected of being an enemy of the outlaws.
A Guest for the Gallows
E6
A Guest for the GallowsNottingham's tax collectors find it harder and harder to collect the county's levied assessments. When the Sheriff of Nottingham decides to make an example of Will Stukely, a poor farmer who could not pay his taxes, by hanging him, Robin Hood determines to rescue the young man by tricking the Sheriff into leaving the walled town, capturing him and offering to save his life in exchange for the condemned man's.
The Challenge
E7
The ChallengeThe Sheriff thinks one of his men is the best archer in the land. Sir Richard of the Lea says he knows of someone even better - Robin - and a contest is arranged. The outcome is never in doubt, but Sir Richard soon has cause to regret that he ever supported Robin.
Queen Eleanor
E8
Queen EleanorThe Queen Mother, Eleanor of Acquitaine, arrives in Nottingham on a mission to collect money in aid of King Richard's was against the Saracens. The Sheriff, after making a generous donation, plots to waylay the party and get his money back, but Marian persuades the Queen to let Robin help her.
Checkmate
E9
CheckmateThe Count de Waldern makes himself unpopular with Robin when he makes advances to Maid Marian. The Count invites her to dinner, but he finds he has two uninvited guests.
The Ordeal
E10
The OrdealEdgar, one of the outlaws, is falsely accused by the Sheriff of the murder of Jack the Wagoner. He must submit to trial by ordeal - by plucking an iron bar from a boiling caldron.
A Husband for Marian
E11
A Husband for MarianMaid Marian's absent father has arranged her marriage with the knight who saved her father's life. When Robin learns that the man to be Marian's husband cares only for her hefty dowry, he plans to break up the wedding by posing as a German knight who had earlier been promised her hand in marriage long ago, but never arrived to take the marriage vows.
The Highlander
E12
The HighlanderA Scottish outlaw meets up with Robin in Sherwood forest. He seems a friendly and bigger than life. Robin feels a sense of unease about the man, but keeps his feeling to himself till he can decide what is really going on.
The Youngest Outlaw
E13
The Youngest OutlawRobin stumbles onto a young boy in forest who wants to join Robin's group. Robin suspects the boy is of royal Norman birth, and sets to understand the boys real origins. What he discovers surprises everybody.
The Betrothal
E14
The BetrothalGambling has always been a full-time occupation with the outlaws - gambling on their luck against the Sheriff. But Sir Richard couldn't pay the price of his gamble: he now has a month to pay the money or forfeit his estate.
The Alchemist
E15
The AlchemistA woman seems to have a secret supply of gold. Rumors spread very quickly that she is a witch and can create gold on demand. The Sheriff of Nottingham has other ideas and sees it as an opportunity to capture Robin Hood.
The Jongleur
E16
The JongleurA jongleur, apparently on the run from the Sheriff meets up with Robin Hoor. Together they hatch a plan to steal recently raised tax money from the castle. However, jongleurs have a reputation for not always being as they seem.
The Brothers
E17
The BrothersRobin is called on to aid two brothers, one of whom wants to become a priest. They are both fleeing the Sheriff of Nottingham, and Robin sends them to an abbot. However, they are caught, and the would-be priest is thrown into prison. Can Robin rescue him and help him take his vows?
The Intruders
E18
The IntrudersFriendly villagers have turned against Robin and the outlaws after being robbed. To win back their confidence, he must find the thieves.
The Sheriff's Boots
E19
The Sheriff's BootsThe Sheriff of Nottingham prides himself on being well dressed - even down to his boots. His own bootmakers don't seem to be doing a good job, but what would he say if he knew that he was wearing outlaw boots?
Errand of Mercy
E20
Errand of MercyRobin encounters a herbalist searching the forest for plants to be used against a sickness in the nearby castle. The man dies before he collects enough material and robin and his men agree to complete his mission.
The Vandals
E21
The VandalsA man is found murdered in Sherwood Forest, and the arrow that killed him is sworn to be Robin's. Local looting in the village is also being blamed on him, so Robin must find the vandals, in order to clear his name.
Richard the Lionheart
E22
Richard the LionheartThere are many men who don't believe it, but the outlaws are among the most faithful of King Richard's subjects.. Peregrinus believed them , but they were getting fidgetty with him around. They are not know how closely he is connected to the King.
Ladies of Sherwood
E23
Ladies of SherwoodArthur of Tetsbury is to be hanged for keeping money from King Richard's crusade, instead of paying it in taxes to Prince John. The Sheriff suspects Robin will try to rescue him, and frobids anyone to enter or leave the city. But a woman's robes can hide even a man's Lincoln Green.
Will Scarlet
E24
Will ScarletWill Scarlet has an eye for the girls, and this lands him in trouble with the Sheriff's men. Robin comes to the rescue, but Will's willingness to trust everyone is still liable to land him in trouble.
The Deserted Castle
E25
The Deserted CastleMarian takes Robin to an ancient and deserted castle, where he is shocked to see the Queen Mother waiting for him. She has a mission for him that will be of tremendous service to England in general and King Richard in particular.
The Miser
E26
The MiserWhen Robin hears that the villagers have been charged double taxes, he decides to teach miserly Sir William de Courcier a lesson. Robin pretends to be helpful, but the miser soon learns the error of his ways.
Trial By Battle
E27
Trial By BattleMarian is arrested and sent for trial, suspected of murder, after the King's Commissioner is killed with a dagger of hers. But it's a strange trial, because two men have to fight, and only if her defender wins is she proved innocent.
Children of the Greenwood
E28
Children of the GreenwoodWhen the freeman A'Bland flees from a false accusation of murder that means imprisonment and death, his children,Alice & Oswald, are seized by the men-at-arms who serve the Lord FitzUrse. In the great castle they are treated harshly at the hands of the lord and his menials. A'Bland joins the outlaws, and together they decide on a rescue.
The May Queen
E29
The May QueenThe May Queen is being made to marry a man she does not love, but a tournament has been arranged, and perhaps under cover of the jousting, Robin will be able to do something.
The Wanderer
E30
The WandererRobin encounters a healer on the way the Nottingham to treat Sir Walter. His revolutionary treatment draws the attention of other doctors and they hatch a plan to have him removed.
The Byzantine Treasure
E31
The Byzantine TreasureThe outlaws rarely have attacks of conscience, but when they discover solid gold plates belonging to Queen Eleanor have been stolen, something has to be done. The Byzantine treasure is too 'hot' for them to hold.
Secret Mission
E32
Secret MissionA mysterious hooded pilgrim, Peregrinus the palmer, seems anxious to make the acquaintance of the outlaws, and proves himself a worthy friend when he shows how well he can use a bow. But he asks awkward questions about their loyalty to King Richard.
The Inquisitor
E33
The InquisitorRobin and Little John find new ways of getting into inaccessible abbeys: Little John through the kitchen, and Robin by riding in a wine barrel.
Tables Turned
E34
Tables TurnedWhen Derwent overhears some messengers talk about the "jewels" they're guarding, he devises a plan to steal the shipment, and successfully carries it out--only to discover that the "jewels" are two small children belonging to a noble family.
The Traitor
E35
The TraitorKing John is dragging his feet getting the ransom money for Richard's release. A number of Lords have gotten together to raise the money and have charge Robin with getting the money safely out of the country with out John's knowledge.
The Thorkil Ghost
E36
The Thorkil GhostHarold of Thorkil Castle insists he is being haunted by a vicious Viking ghost. At least that's what he tells Robin, but Robin doesn't believe in ghosts.
The Knight Who Came to Dinner
E37
The Knight Who Came to DinnerA penniless knight, Sir Richard of the Lea, has mortgaged his estate to the abbot, and cannot repay his debt. The outlaws lend him the sum he needs. To ensure they get their money back, Robin sends Friar Tuck to the abbey in the guise of Sir Richard's squire.
The Wager
E38
The WagerRobin bets Friar Tuck that he can collect more money by begging than Tuck can by prayer. But Norman soldiers make things very difficult for these apprentice beggars.
The Prisoner
E39
The PrisonerA courier has come to Prince John, and Robin thinks he bears important news. The Prince says it is of King Richard's death, but Robin disbelieves this, and sets to work to discover the truth.