1x1 - Episode 1

October 25, 1970

1x2 - Episode 2

November 1, 1970

1x3 - Episode 3

November 8, 1970

Beth has become the adored friend of Mr Laurence. Amy has met with an accident for which Jo is morally responsible.

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.