Depicts the legend of William Tell, who, as the stories say, shot an apple off of his son's head and lead the rebellion to free Switzerland.
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39 Episodes
The Emperor's Hat
E1
The Emperor's HatInvaded by Austria Switzerland resists under William Tell.
The Hostages
E2
The HostagesAnnoyed by Tell's activities, Gessler issues orders to have the archer arrested - but Tell has disappeared. Not to be outdone, Gessler seizes six villagers as hostages: each of them will die - unless Tell returns within 12 hours.
Secret Death
E3
Secret DeathWilliam's Wife is captured.
The Gauntlet of St. Gerhardt
E4
The Gauntlet of St. GerhardtA religious relic, the Gauntlet of St Gerhardt, appears to inspire the Swiss to feats of valour. Gessler makes plans to steal it by having the Abbot who guards it killed. Tell, however, has other plans.
The Prisoner
E5
The PrisonerThe Austrians building a road into the heart of Switzerland with slave labour capture a resistance fighter. Tell has to free the prisoner.
Voice in the Night
E6
Voice in the NightJudge Furst has an argument with Gessler and is imprisoned.
The Assassin
E7
The AssassinPrince Karl, the cousin of the Austrian emperor is assassinated and Gessler arrests two men but gives them the chance to save themselves if they find William Tell and kill him.
The Baroness
E8
The BaronessWhen her husband is invited to visit the castle of a beautiful baroness who says she is being blackmailed, Hedda, suspecting the woman of working for Gessler, follows Tell and uncovers a devious plot.
The Elixir
E9
The ElixirA local monastery, run by Italian monks, is making a delicious brew, then donating the proceeds to founding a school for Swiss children. Never one to pass up an opportunity to swell his coffers, Gessler arrests the holy men.
The Suspect
E10
The SuspectTell must prove a young girl innocent of the charge of giving information to the Austrians about secret arms shipment secret arms shipments to the resistance workers. If he doesn't, the girl will be hanged by the townspeople.
The Cuckoo
E11
The CuckooGessler is under pressure from the Emperor to collect more taxes but his sleep is disturbed by a persistent Cuckoo outside his bedroom.
The Bear
E12
The BearWhen his son joins Tell's group, and refuses to return home, the Bear, a robber, swears to seek revenge on Tell and his followers. As events turn out, the two men form an uneasy an uneasy but beneficial alliance.
The Magic Powder
E13
The Magic PowderDoctor Klein, a scientist working for Gessler, invents an explosive powder for use in road-making. When his employer decides to use the invention for warfare. Klein seeks refuge with William Tell - who has greater need of such a discovery.
The Golden Wheel
E14
The Golden WheelHaving discovered where the resistance hides its funds, Gessler make plans to stop further money reaching them. As always, he has reckoned without William Tell's interference - and the Landburgher's coffers suffers as a result.
The Bride
E15
The BrideMaddelenna is being forcibly taken to Altdorf Castle as a bride for Gessler. Tell sees this as an opportunity to reach their enemy a lesson, but his wife Hedda is not so sure.
The Boy Slaves
E16
The Boy SlavesCan Tell trust the word of his enemy? He must, if he is to obtain the release of several young boys whom Gessler is holding as slaves in a labour camp. Alone and unarmed he may be - but Tell has an ace up his sleeve.
The Young Widow
E17
The Young WidowHaving escaped from Gessler 's troops, Tell and his wife are given refuge by the beautiful Countess von Marheim. Recognising her guests, Paul, her servant, threatens to inform Gessler of their whereabouts - unless the Countess agrees to marry him.
Landslide
E18
LandslideTell comes face to face with his exact double - an Austrian imported by Gessler to impersonate the resistance leader and rob Swiss peasants. But which of the look-alikes is which? Gessler's attemps to find out cost him dearly.
The Trap
E19
The TrapBy using a traitor planted in Tell's camp, Gessler plans to smash the resistance movement in one swoop. But even the best laid schemes are prone to failure - as the Landburgher soon discovers.
The Shrew
E20
The ShrewHedda, lured away by a message that her sister is ill, finds herself an unwilling pawn in Gessler's latest plot to squash the resistance. Confident that this time Tell will be taken, the Austrian is in for a surprise.
The Manhunt
E21
The ManhuntTrapped on an island owned by Prince Erik, a man who enjoys hunting prey, Tell's careers appears to be at the end - but helps arrives from a most unexpected quarter, and the resistance leader finds a new ally.
The Killer
E22
The KillerAccused of murdering a partisan helper and stealing his gold, Tell must find a way to prove his innocence - and that's not so easy when you suspect one of your accusers of being the real killer.
The Surgeon
E23
The SurgeonSeriously wounded, Tell is taken to the home a Swiss surgeon. To throw Gessler off their trail. Tell's followers pretends their leader is stricken with the plague. Will their ruse work? Tell's life depends on the outcome.
The Ensign
E24
The EnsignWhen faced with conflict between duty and conscience, Fritz, a young Austrian soldier, unexpectedly turns not to Gessler, but to William Tell for help - a move which places the resistance leader's life in great peril.
The Unwelcome Stranger
E25
The Unwelcome StrangerInvestigating why people from the swordmaking village of Linzon have stopped sending arms his headquarters. Tell's visit to the community is treated with an air of suspicion. What's more, the villagers are anxious to get rid of him. Why?
The Avenger
E26
The AvengerWhen Tell investigates why two envoys disappeared while on their way to him to discuss a treaty of friendship, he uncovers a greater mystery - one that threatens to engulf his family and will ultimately test the loyalty of his followers.
The Bandit
E27
The Bandit
Gessler's Daughter
E28
Gessler's Daughter
The General's Daughter
E29
The General's Daughter
The Raid
E30
The Raid
Castle of Fear
E31
Castle of Fear
The Black Brothers
E32
The Black Brothers
The Lost Letter
E33
The Lost Letter
Secret Weapon
E34
Secret Weapon
The Master Spy
E35
The Master Spy
The Traitor
E36
The Traitor
The Spider
E37
The Spider
The Mountain People
E38
The Mountain People
Undercover
E39
Undercover
Cast of Season 1
Conrad PhillipsWilliam Tell
Ralph SmartProducer
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