1x1 - Maruko-chan quarrels with her siblings

January 7, 1990

Tensions rise between Maruko and Sakiko when a new notebook enters the picture. Then, Maruko's peaceful New Year is threatened by responsiblities looming over the horizon.

1x2 - Maruko-chan is still feeling down

January 14, 1990

1x3 - The school tutor arrives

January 21, 1990

Sakiko gets a tutor that doesn't meet Maruko's exacting standards. Then, sick of being late for class, Maruko decides to buy an alarm clock.

1x4 - Maru-chan buys an alarm clock

January 28, 1990

1x5 - Today is the home visit

February 4, 1990

While Maruko hopes this year's home visit from her sensei will go smoothly, her capacity for self-sabotage has other ideas. Then, Maruko's hopes for an easy role in class are dashed when she finds out she's paired with the pretentious go-getter Hanawa.

1x6 - With respect to the biologist, Kizanoro

February 11, 1990

1x7 - Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1

February 18, 1990

When all the kids her age become obsessed with riding bicycles, Maruko has no choice but to suffer the trials and tribulations of learning how to ride one.

1x9 - Maru-chan receives an award

March 4, 1990

Maruko is thrilled to be getting a certificate for her submission to an art contest, but complications arise by the time she has to actually go on stage. Then, Maruko's hubris gets the better of her when she's allowed to stay home from school after she catches a cold.

1x10 - Maru-chan catches a cold

March 11, 1990

1x11 - Maruko-chan's Dog Part 1

March 18, 1990

Maruko and Tama-chan find a stray puppy and begin keeping her in a cardboard box behind the school while they try to find a home for her.

1x12 - Maruko-chan's Dog Part 2

March 25, 1990

Maruko and Tama-chan find a stray puppy and begin keeping her in a cardboard box behind the school while they try to find a home for her.

1x13 - Going Out For French Cuisine

April 1, 1990

Maruko's family heads to a French restaurant to broaden their palettes, but nobody is quite ready for what they'll encounter there. Then, the dreaded school marathon has finally arrived, much to Maruko's chagrin.

1x14 - Maruko-chan's Unhappy Marathon Run

April 8, 1990

1x15 - Whistle Practise

April 15, 1990

1x16 - We Would Like To Eat The Snow

April 22, 1990

1x17 - Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 1

April 29, 1990

1x18 - Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 2

May 6, 1990

1x19 - Citizens Have No Intention To Drill

May 13, 1990

1x20 - Get The Report Card Maruko-chan

May 20, 1990

1x21 - Strange Days At Tsuchinoko Co.

May 27, 1990

1x22 - Maru-chan Is Ready For An Excursion

June 3, 1990

1x23 - Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 1

June 10, 1990

1x24 - Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 2

June 17, 1990

1x25 - Nosebleed Longing

June 24, 1990

1x26 - Only Two Answering Machines

July 1, 1990

1x27 - You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 1

July 8, 1990

1x28 - You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 2

July 15, 1990

1x29 - Maru-chan Becomes Blind

July 22, 1990

1x30 - Maruko-chan Will Be Fortune-telling

July 29, 1990

1x31 - The Birds Will Want Maruko-chan

August 5, 1990

1x32 - Open: Maruko-chan's Birthday Party

August 12, 1990

1x33 - Mother's Treasures

August 19, 1990

1x34 - Maruko-chan's Midnight Banquet

August 26, 1990

1x35 - Mother's Day Part 1

September 2, 1990

1x36 - Mother's Day Part 2

September 9, 1990

1x37 - 5 Oriental Boys

September 16, 1990

1x38 - Depressing Visiting Day

September 23, 1990

1x39 - Maru-chan Goes To School Part 1

September 30, 1990

1x40 - Maru-chan Goes To School Part 2

October 7, 1990

1x41 - Begin A Correspondence Maruko-chan

October 14, 1990

1x42 - I Love Study Period

October 21, 1990

1x43 - Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 1

October 29, 1990

1x44 - Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 2

November 5, 1990

1x45 - Maru-chan, My Tooth Hurts

November 11, 1990

1x46 - Ah! Physical Examination

November 18, 1990

1x47 - Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 1

November 25, 1990

1x48 - Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 2

December 2, 1990

1x49 - Opening Of The Pool Part 1

December 9, 1990

1x50 - Opening Of The Pool Part 2

December 9, 1990

1x51 - The Tanabata Wishes Part 1

December 16, 1990

1x52 - The Tanabata Wishes Part 2

December 23, 1990

1x53 - Maru-chan Goes ToThe Bath House

December 30, 1990

1x54 - Buy An Automatic Umbrella Maru-chan

January 6, 1991

1x55 - Otchan's Magic Card

January 13, 1991

1x56 - Summer Memories Maruko-chan (Unscrupulous People)

January 20, 1991

1x57 - Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 1

January 27, 1991

1x58 - Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 2

February 3, 1991