1x1 - Episode 1

October 25, 1970

1x2 - Episode 2

November 1, 1970

1x4 - Episode 4

November 15, 1970

Mrs March has gone to Washington to nurse her husband.

1x5 - Episode 5

November 22, 1970

Beth has recovered from a serious illness. Jo resents Meg's engagement to John Brooke as it means breaking up the family.

1x6 - Episode 6

November 29, 1970

Jo has been asked to write her first novel. Meg and John, now married, have their first quarrel.

1x7 - Episode 7

December 6, 1970

Amy has gone to Europe with Aunt March. Jo, to avoid the persistently amorous Laurie, has taken a job as a governess in New York. At home, Beth's health is causing concern.

1x8 - Episode 8

December 13, 1970

Jo has returned from New York to find Beth gravely ill. Laurie, heartbroken that Jo can never return his love, has gone to Europe with his grandfather.

1x9 - Episode 9

December 20, 1970

Beth has died and in France Laurie has gone to Amy to comfort her. Jo has embarked on an important literary undertaking.