The BEST episodes of Pippi Longstocking (1998) season 1
Every episode of Pippi Longstocking (1998) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Pippi Longstocking (1998) season 1!
One of the most loved and recognized characters in children's literature, Pippi Longstocking is the irrepressible and irresistible heroine from the classic books by Astrid Lindgren. Now in full, animated glory, Pippi is still known for her bright red pig tails, face full of freckles and super-human strength. Daughter of Captain Longstocking, Pippi sailed the seven seas, seven times - before she was seven! Having been separated from her dad on the story seas, she now takes care of herself just fine, thank you! She lives her life the way all children wish they could: in charge of her own destiny. So, even though energetic, free-spirited Pippi lives in a house with no parents, she manages to overcome all obstacles that come her way, and always with plenty of humor. Pippi rules!
#1 - Pippi Is Shipwrecked
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/8/1998
Tommy and Annika are intrigued and their curiosity peaked by Pippi's tales of personal encounters with shipwrecks. They consider Pippi very lucky and their own lives quite boring. She tells them not to despair. If it's a shipwreck they want, then they'll just go find one right that very day. Pippi pulls a rowboat out of the sea, proceeds to repair it and they set off to encounter a shipwreck.
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#2 - Pippi Goes to the South Seas
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/18/1998
Captain Longstocking docks in the village to pick up Pippi and take her with him to the South Seas. Annika and Tommy are given permission to go along and they all set sail for adventure on the high seas. Pippi teaches the Settergren's about life on board, teaching them to be look-outs and how to manage a pirate attack. Unbeknownst to the Captain and crew, Thunder Karlson and Bloom are castaways yet again in search of their fortunes. Unfortunately, they get very sea sick and the fortune is not as easy to access as they had hoped.
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#3 - Pippi Goes Up in a Balloon
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/12/1998
Pippi finds a hot air balloon in the attic and decides to try it out with Annika and Tommy. They fly to the next town and inadvertently manage to assist in the capture of two crooks.
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#4 - Pippi Entertains Two Burglars
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/5/1998
Local crooks Thunder Karlson and Bloom are always looking for an easy and fast fortune. When they catch sight of Pippi's chest of gold, they are determined to get a share for themselves. Pippi proves to be more of an obstacle than they had bargained for.
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#5 - Pippi Doesn't Sell Her House
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/11/1998
Two city slickers decide they want to buy Villa Villekulla. Thunder Karlson and Bloom set themselves up as real estate agents and try to sell Pippi's house, without her knowledge or consent. Pippi appears to be playing along, but all the while she is on top of the game and gets everyone so confused that the city folk vow never to step foot in a small town again. Thunder Karlson and Bloom are escorted to jail.
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#6 - Pippi Meets Some Pearl Poachers
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/19/1998
When the Hoptoad docks on an exotic island, Pippi, Tommy and Annika are left in charge of the Island pearls. They have to use their wits and strength to outsmart a pair of Pearl Poachers. They travel the island foraging over the waterways and jungle to protect the pearls and their won safety.
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#7 - Pippi Returns to Villa Villekula
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/1997
Pippi Longstocking arrives in a small Swedish town to take up residence in her Villa. The young girl lives with her companions, Horse and Mr. Nilsson (a monkey). All the townsfolk agree that the village will never quite be the same again. Annika and Tommy, Pippi's new neighbors, are excited about the adventures they are sure to share with their new friend; and the adults are certain that this eccentric little girl with her wild imagination, incredible strength and lack of parental supervision will cause no end of trouble.
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#8 - Pippi Enters the Big Race
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/26/1998
It is winter in the village and all the town is involved in winter sports. Each year there is a ski race between neighboring villages. Bengt the Bully challenges Pippi and we get the opportunity to see Pippi's skiing skills put to the test.
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#9 - Pippi Meets a Master Criminal
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/2/1998
Thunder Karlson and Bloom consult a Criminal Manual in hopes of accomplishing the perfect crime and getting Pippi's gold. The Manual offers a lot of creative ways to carry out a crime. However, the Manual obviously didn't take into account Pippi Longstocking and her eccentric habits.
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#10 - Pippi Saves the Old Folks Home
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/9/1998
When the Old Folks Home is being torn down and replaced by a newer, colder, less humane structure, Pippi comes to the rescue of the town's senior citizens. Not only does she prove that you can fight City Hall, but she also manages to save the lives of the Chairman's children in the process as the new building comes tumbling down.
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#11 - Pippi Goes to the Fair
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/15/1998
Annika and Tommy introduce Pippi to a local custom, the annual town fair. It is all a bit confusing to Pippi and she has her own unique interpretation for everything she encounters, including the fire breather, snake charmer, card reader, bumper cars and Ferris wheel. When Adolphe, the world's strongest man, challenges to take on anyone, he is not aware that Pippi Longstocking is in the audience. He regrets the challenge.
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#12 - Pippi Enters a Horse Show
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/1/1998
The local horse show attracts the very finest horses. Pippi decides to enter Horse. After much humiliation from the other contestants, and to the horror of Mrs. Prysselius, Horse comes through it all with flying colours. Although unconventional, he performs much better than the rest.
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#13 - Pippi Goes Home
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/25/1998
Following their stay on the exotic island it is time to go home. After rescuing Thunder Karlson and Bloom from a deserted island they set sail for home. En route they encounter many difficulties at sea including a windless channel and a tidal wave, until finally they are washed up on an unknown land. After settling this new continent they discover that perhaps they've seen this land before.
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