The BEST episodes of Chibi Maruko-chan season 1

#1 - Miyako Has a Baby!

Season 1 - Episode 111 - Aired 2/23/1992

Maruko's cousin Miyako gives birth, and Maruko has conflicting emotions over Miyako moving on to a new stage in her life.

#2 - Maruko's Solo Journey of Connections!

Season 1 - Episode 121 - Aired 5/3/1992

Maruko becomes obsessed with the idea of taking a solo journey, one where she makes a heartfelt connection with a stranger.

#3 - Maruko Is Fussy Over Tea!

Season 1 - Episode 120 - Aired 4/26/1992

88 days into spring, the first tea of the year has been harvested, and a tea-loving Maruko couldn't be happier.

#4 - Keep Your Notebook Neat!/Maruko the Space Case!

Season 1 - Episode 119 - Aired 4/19/1992

Maruko tries to improve her note-taking ability after seeing the truly impressive notebooks of some of her classmates. Then, Maruko tries to come to terms with her constant spacing out.

#5 - Maruko Receives a Chain Letter!

Season 1 - Episode 118 - Aired 4/12/1992

Maruko's life is turned upside down when she receives a chain letter that vows misfortune if she doesn't continue to spread it on.

#6 - A Sympathy Visit for Nagasawa!

Season 1 - Episode 117 - Aired 4/5/1992

In the aftermath of Nagasawa's house burning down, Maruko and her friends reach out to him in his hour of need.

#7 - Nagasawa's Home Burns Down

Season 1 - Episode 116 - Aired 3/29/1992

When Nagasawa loses his home because of a fire, Maruko and her classmates attempt to reach out to him in the most awkward way possible.

#8 - Maruko Helps Release Koi!/The Hay Fever Hootenanny

Season 1 - Episode 115 - Aired 3/22/1992

Maruko hopes the releasing of a large bunch of koi into a Shimizu river will put Shimizu on the map. Then, Maruko learns what hay fever is when Grandpa and a bunch of other people start sneezing uncontrollably.

#9 - Hanawa and Maruo!/Termites? In My House?

Season 1 - Episode 114 - Aired 3/15/1992

Hanawa's rise in popularity puts Maruo's position as class representative at risk… at least, that's what Maruo thinks. Then, Maruko's family deals with a termite infestation in their bathroom wall.

#10 - Maruko is Chased by Stray Dogs!

Season 1 - Episode 113 - Aired 3/8/1992

Stray dogs start prowling around Maruko's neighborhood, and they end up setting their sights on her. But who is going to be the one who ends up saving her from getting bitten in the butt?

#11 - Let's Go to Sensei's House!

Season 1 - Episode 112 - Aired 3/1/1992

After developing an interest in what the home life of their sensei must be like, Maruko and her classmates plan a trip to visit him at his home.

#12 - Come on Over, Swallow!/The Class Birthday Party!

Season 1 - Episode 122 - Aired 5/10/1992

A frustrated Maruko tries to figure out how to get swallows to nest at her house. Then, Maruko's class holds a class birthday party for everyone with a birthday in May, and Maruko is one of the lucky guests of honor.

#13 - Maruko Wants Some Star Sand! / Maruko Feeds the Sparrows!

Season 1 - Episode 110 - Aired 2/16/1992

Maruko becomes enamored with star sand, but she's going to need to break the bank if she wants to get her hands on some. Then, Maruko gets struck with bird fever again, and decides to capture a sparrow.

#14 - Midori-chan's Valentine's Day!

Season 1 - Episode 109 - Aired 2/9/1992

Maruko finds herself in the unlikely role of Cupid when Midori begs her for her help in landing Fujiki's heart.

#15 - Here Comes the Snake Shop! / Maruko Can't Stop Drinking Amazake!

Season 1 - Episode 108 - Aired 2/2/1992

Some travelling snake handlers pass through town and put on a demonstration of the numerous snakes in their care, which thrills Maruko to no end. Then, Maruko discovers that you can actually get too much of a good thing when she starts gorging herself on amazake, a low-alcohol sweet drink made from the byproducts of sake production.

#16 - The School's Skating Class!

Season 1 - Episode 107 - Aired 1/26/1992

Maruko's school is going to spend a day at the skating rink, but there's just one problem -- Maruko doesn't know how to skate.

#17 - Maruko Wants a Hot Water Bottle!

Season 1 - Episode 106 - Aired 1/19/1992

Fed up with chilly nights, Maruko decides to start sleeping under the kotatsu whenever she can, much to her mother's chagrin.

#18 - Maruko's Bank Book! / Maruko Tries Knitting!

Season 1 - Episode 105 - Aired 1/12/1992

#19 - Christmas at Home!

Season 1 - Episode 102 - Aired 12/22/1991

Maruko and her family prepare for another Christmas at home, but the festivities turn out to not be Christmas-y enough for Maruko's tastes.

#20 - Hanawa's Friend Returns Home!

Season 1 - Episode 101 - Aired 12/15/1991

After a fun winter break spent getting to know Hanawa's friend Mark, it's time for him to head back to New York. Maruko learns that despite all his wealth, there are still some things that Hanawa lacks.

#21 - Finally, We Go to Hanawa's House!

Season 1 - Episode 100 - Aired 12/8/1991

Overcome with curiosity, Maruko and her friends invite themselves over to Hanawa's house to see how the other half lives.

#22 - Tomorrow Summer Vacation Begins!

Season 1 - Episode 132 - Aired 7/19/1992

It's the last day before summer vacation, but a never-ending list of chores before school can be let out takes the wind out of Maruko's sails.

#23 - The Sakura Household's Moon Viewing!

Season 1 - Episode 142 - Aired 9/27/1992

In the finale for series 1 of Chibi Maruko-chan, Maruko and her family get ready to celebrate the annual moon-viewing festival.

#24 - Hanawa Has a Sweetheart?!

Season 1 - Episode 141 - Aired 9/20/1992

When the schoolyard is abuzz with rumors that Hanawa has found a girlfriend, it's up to Maruko to keep Migiwa from losing her mind.

#25 - Maruko Goes Fishing!

Season 1 - Episode 140 - Aired 9/13/1992

Maruko begs to go fishing with her father, and a chance encounter with a stranger leads to unexpected results.