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3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
Season 1
Episode 12

The Airship

March 21, 1976

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3000 Leagues in Search of Mother - S1 - E12

Marco once again considers going to Argentina. Emilio asks Renato to help Marco get to Argentina after having huge success with his ice cream sales.

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3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: Season 1 - 52 Episode s

1x1 - Mama, Don't Go
January 4, 1976
Nine-year-old Marco is thrilled to go on a family picnic, not knowing that it will be the last one before his mother Anna leaves Italy to work abroad.
1x2 - Marco, a Boy from Genoa
January 11, 1976
A year has passed since Anna left. Marco thinks about becoming a postman after receiving a letter from her on the day his older brother visits home.
1x3 - Sunday at the Harbor
January 18, 1976
Marco sets out on his first job to deliver an urgent letter for Gina. A fun day at the beach begins when he finally returns in the afternoon.
1x4 - I Hate You, Papa
January 25, 1976
Marco wants to work to help his mother come home sooner, but his father won't listen.
1x5 - My Good Friend, Emilio
February 1, 1976
Emilio helps Marco get a job washing bottles after school. Marco's father Pietro buys him a world map and the two bond for the first time in a while.
1x6 - Marco's Payday
February 8, 1976
Marco has an ominous dream about his mother, and he worries when there is no new letter from her.
1x7 - Watching the Ocean from the Roof
February 15, 1976
Poor Marco can barely see the ocean from his new place. He goes from roof to roof to find a better view and meets Fiorina the puppeteer along the way.
1x8 - The Peppino Puppet Troupe
February 22, 1976
Marco's monkey delights onlookers by dancing in the puppet show. Peppino the puppet master invites Marco to dinner to show his gratitude.
1x9 - I'm Sorry, Papa
February 29, 1976
When Marco shows Pietro's friend the way to the hospital, he is touched to discover his father testing a new treatment on himself to save a patient.
1x10 - Mama is in Buenos Aires
March 7, 1976
Concetta goes out on the streets despite having a cold. Her symptoms worsen, but the family can't afford a doctor. Marco goes to the clinic for help.
1x11 - A Letter from Mama
March 14, 1976
Fiorina must put on a show alone because everyone else is ill. Just as she gets safely through it with Marco's help, bad news arrives about Anna.
1x12 - The Airship
March 21, 1976
Marco once again considers going to Argentina. Emilio asks Renato to help Marco get to Argentina after having huge success with his ice cream sales.
1x13 - Good-bye, Fiorina
March 28, 1976
Joy over the group trip to Argentina is cut short when Renato goes back on his word. Marco gives Amedeo a letter for Anna and entrusts him to Peppino.
1x14 - Marco's Decision
April 4, 1976
When Marco reveals that he'd meant to be on the ship to Argentina, Pietro begins laying the groundwork to go himself.
1x15 - The Forgole
April 11, 1976
Marco is discovered by Leonardo, but the ship's head cook is impressed by his persistence. Pietro learns the extent of his son's determination.
1x16 - The Young Cook
April 18, 1976
The head cook is touched by Marco's love for his mother and takes him under his wing.
1x17 - Neptune's Revel
April 25, 1976
Marco grows fond of his new life aboard the ship.
1x18 - The Immigrant Ship to Rio
May 2, 1976
The ship arrives in Rio de Janeiro. Marco's friends help him look for another ship headed to Buenos Aires.
1x19 - The Shining Stars of the Southern Cross
May 9, 1976
The ship Marco boards in Rio is full of sick people and the meals are dismal. Marco meets a lost little boy named Nino aboard the crowded ship.
1x20 - The Stormy Night
May 16, 1976
Six days after leaving Rio, the ship sustains heavy damage due to violent weather.
1x21 - Rio de La Plata
May 23, 1976
Marco begs for the ship to go faster after waking from a terrifying nightmare.
1x22 - The Town Where Mother Is
May 30, 1976
The ship finally arrives in Buenos Aires. The person who knows Anna's whereabouts has run away, and Marco loses all his money to a pickpocket.
1x23 - Another Mother
June 6, 1976
Marco is at his wit's after losing all his money. Then he hears about a woman named Anna who has been taken to the hospital, and rushes to see her.
1x24 - Fiorina is Waiting
June 13, 1976
After being left with absolutely no information on his mother's whereabouts, Marco hears a rumor about a familiar puppet show in the area.
1x25 - The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big Hit
June 20, 1976
Peppino and his family decide to accompany Marco to Bahía Blanca.
1x26 - To the Pampas
June 27, 1976
The day has come to leave for Bahía Blanca.
1x27 - Fiorina's Tears
July 4, 1976
Peppino has an idea to start a show based on Marco's life. Fiorina breaks down and cries for the real Marco during practice for her role as Marco.
1x28 - The Barbossa Ranch
July 11, 1976
Fiorina's heart breaks further as Peppino decides to write the death of Marco's mother into the puppet play to elicit more emotion.
1x29 - Snow Falls
July 18, 1976
Marco and his friends finally find shelter after running out of water. Gaucho Carlos revitalizes the group with hot food and wonderful music.
1x30 - Old Gaucho Carlos
July 25, 1976
Marco and his friends are able to make their way to an inn after Carlos repairs their carriage.
1x31 - A Long Night
August 1, 1976
Peppino and his troop stay the night in an abandoned place with a caved-in roof. Marco and Peppino decide to keep quiet about a harrowing encounter.
1x32 - Saying Good-bye
August 8, 1976
An Italian immigrant family suggests paying Mr. Moretti a visit for possible information on Marco's mother.
1x33 - Mama is Not Here
August 15, 1976
Marco visits Mr. Moretti soon after arriving in Bahía Blanca, but he provides no information on his mother or uncle's whereabouts.
1x34 - I Want to Go Back to Genoa
August 22, 1976
Peppino's words have no effect on Marco. When Fiorina expresses her concern, Marco breaks down crying that his mother is probably already dead.
1x35 - Mama's Handwriting
August 29, 1976
Marco meets a vagrant in town. After hearing his story, the man gives Marco a letter from his mother as well as new information on her whereabouts.
1x36 - Farewell, Bahia Blanca
September 5, 1976
The news of his mother brings Marco's time with Fiorina closer toward its end. Marco starts working at a coal mine to cover his travel expenses.
1x37 - Endless Journey
September 12, 1976
Marco arrives in Buenos Aires, only to discover that his mother had already moved on to Córdoba.
1x38 - Mama's Hardship
September 19, 1976
Marco learns the deep extent of his mother's patience when he meets her cruel former employer before setting out to sail once again.
1x39 - Rosy Dawn in Rosario
September 26, 1976
The captain becomes angry about Marco getting a free ride to Rosario, but changes his attitude upon discovering that Marco is a fellow Genoese.
1x40 - La Estrella de Italia
October 3, 1976
Marco gets turned away at the door at the mansion in Rosario. Federico scrounges up enough money to cover Marco's train fare to Córdoba.
1x41 - If I Could Go Home with Mother...
October 10, 1976
Marco strengthens his resolve to find his mother after his chance meeting with a woman and her children during the train ride to Córdoba.
1x42 - A New Friend, Pablo
October 17, 1976
Mequinez had moved long before Marco's arrival in Córdoba. In the town, Marco meets a boy named Pablo and develops a strange relationship with him.
1x43 - Somewhere in This Town
October 24, 1976
To raise some money, Pablo looks for work in the fields. Unfortunately, the period is the wrong one and so he tries his luck fishing.
1x44 - Helping Fuana
October 31, 1976
The house is not inhabited by the person Marco is looking for, but by an architect. The man, who appreciates the efforts of the little traveler, also offers him the money to travel to Tucuman.
1x45 - Going North
November 7, 1976
The train attendants find Marco during an inspection and the boy ends up going down thirty kilometers from the destination.
1x46 - The Trip on the Oxcart
November 14, 1976
During the journey, Marco falls ill for a few days and the herdsmen who take him with them must take care of his recovery.
1x47 - Mama Lives at the Foot of the Mountain
November 21, 1976
After traveling for days, Marco leaves the group of herdsmen to get to Tucuman.
1x48 - Don't Die, My Burro
November 28, 1976
The journey to the village of Tucuman proves to be more hard than expected.
1x49 - Mama is Calling Me
December 5, 1976
Having lost his donkey, Marco has to walk on foot.
1x50 - Run, Marco, Run!
December 12, 1976
Exhausted and under the snow, Marco is collected by a young man on horseback. On the way, a local elder has his nephew take him to Tucuman.
1x51 - Mama's Smile
December 19, 1976
The long journey is over. The residence of the Mequinez is now visible and Marco reaches his mother.
1x52 - Back to Genoa with Mama
December 26, 1976
After the recovery, Marco's mother can resume normal life. The Mequinez family, out of gratitude, gives the ticket to Genoa to both of them, with the promise of returning to Argentina.

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: All seasons

S1: Season 1
52 Episode s

1x1 - Mama, Don't Go

1x2 - Marco, a Boy from Genoa

1x3 - Sunday at the Harbor

1x4 - I Hate You, Papa

1x5 - My Good Friend, Emilio

1x6 - Marco's Payday

1x7 - Watching the Ocean from the Roof

1x8 - The Peppino Puppet Troupe

1x9 - I'm Sorry, Papa

1x10 - Mama is in Buenos Aires

1x11 - A Letter from Mama

1x12 - The Airship

1x13 - Good-bye, Fiorina

1x14 - Marco's Decision

1x15 - The Forgole

1x16 - The Young Cook

1x17 - Neptune's Revel

1x18 - The Immigrant Ship to Rio

1x19 - The Shining Stars of the Southern Cross

1x20 - The Stormy Night

1x21 - Rio de La Plata

1x22 - The Town Where Mother Is

1x23 - Another Mother

1x24 - Fiorina is Waiting

1x25 - The Peppino Troupe Makes a Big Hit

1x26 - To the Pampas

1x27 - Fiorina's Tears

1x28 - The Barbossa Ranch

1x29 - Snow Falls

1x30 - Old Gaucho Carlos

1x31 - A Long Night

1x32 - Saying Good-bye

1x33 - Mama is Not Here

1x34 - I Want to Go Back to Genoa

1x35 - Mama's Handwriting

1x36 - Farewell, Bahia Blanca

1x37 - Endless Journey

1x38 - Mama's Hardship

1x39 - Rosy Dawn in Rosario

1x40 - La Estrella de Italia

1x41 - If I Could Go Home with Mother...

1x42 - A New Friend, Pablo

1x43 - Somewhere in This Town

1x44 - Helping Fuana

1x45 - Going North

1x46 - The Trip on the Oxcart

1x47 - Mama Lives at the Foot of the Mountain

1x48 - Don't Die, My Burro

1x49 - Mama is Calling Me

1x50 - Run, Marco, Run!

1x51 - Mama's Smile

1x52 - Back to Genoa with Mama

S1: Season 1