The WORST episodes of Pippi Longstocking (1998)
Every episode of Pippi Longstocking (1998) ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Pippi Longstocking (1998)!
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 Takes a Train Ride
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/27/1998
Kling and Klang have been assigned to escort two tough criminals on a train ride to a new maximum security jail. Also aboard for the ride are Tommy and Annika under Mrs. P's supervision, and to the delight of TK and Bloom, a gold shipment is loaded along with an armed guard prompting TK & Bloom's decision to get on board as well. Pippi, Horse and Mr. Nilsson decide to join the party and the antics follow as TK and Bloom assume the criminals have a plan to get the gold, and want a part of it.
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#3 - Pippi Visits Aunt Matilda
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/20/1998
Bloom gets wind that he is being considered as Aunt Matilda's heir to her fortune upon her death. TK and Bloom are determined to ingratiate themselves to the crotchety old aunt, and Pippi has the task of finding charitable activities for the reformed crooks.
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#4 - Pippi Enters a Flower Show
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/19/1998
Pippi sends a request to her father, Captain Longstocking, on a remote island in the South Pacific, for some unusual flower seeds so she may enter the town's annual flower show. The Captain's letter, explaining that the seeds are for cannibal flowers, is somehow lost as Pippi manages to grow the most exotic species of flowers ever seen. Not equating the loss of many small items to the flower, Pippi enters the show, and chaos prevails as the cannibal flowers eat the other plant entries. Mrs. Prysellious silly accusation that the plants ate her flowers is dismissed until she is proven correct.
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#5 - Pippi Finds a Mysterious Footprint
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/13/1998
The whole town is in an uproar at the discovery of a giant footprint in the snow, presumed to be that of a mythological creature. At the prospect of the town's and townsfolk notoriety, several people are caught in the drama and crazy antics of being the first to sight and capture the creature, thereby bringing fame and fortune to themselves. All the while, Mr. Nilsson gets around undetected wearing giant snowshoes on his feet.
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#7 - Pippi Trains Some Animals - and Their Owner
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/6/1998
An encounter with a local farmer who treats his horse very badly convinces Pippi that she has to give his animals a vacation - at Villa Villekulla. Horse and Mr. Nilsson are not too enthused with the new boarders, but the animal owner learns his lesson.
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#8 - Pippi Doesn't Go to School...Or Does She?
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/5/1998
Pippi's friends are entering their report on the field trip up North in a competition for one of the special school prizes. Pippi decides this is worth returning to school for, and is there to disrupt the special occasion, much to the disturbance of Mrs. Prysellious and the very ""proper"" guest of honor, Mr. Rosenbloom.
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#10 - Pippi Goes Up North
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/29/1998
Pippi and her friends join Captain Longstocking on a journey to a remote Northern Community to deliver supplies. It is a trip full of adventure as they team up with the natives to battle storms, icebergs and ""poachers.""
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#11 - Pippi Doesn't Go to School
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/23/1998
Pippi discovers that she is missing out on certain holidays because she doesn't go to school, so there is nothing to take a holiday from. She joins Annika and Tommy and attends the local school, much to the amusement of the other students and the dismay of the teacher.
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#12 - Pippi Doesn't Want to Grow Up
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/22/1998
Pippi suddenly realizes that she is eventually going to grow up. This is not a prospect she likes and as she thinks about her future, we see her fears realized as we flash forward to a bleak future as a grown-up.
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#13 - Pippi's Christmas
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/16/1998
Pippi's first Christmas on land proves to be a special one. Thunder Karlson and Bloom have nowhere to go for Christmas and even their attempts to get arrested are bungled. Pippi comes to their aid and helps them to understand the true meaning of Christmas.
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#14 - 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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#15 - 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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#16 - 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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#17 - 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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#18 - 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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#19 - 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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#20 - 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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#21 - 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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#22 - 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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#23 - 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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#25 - 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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