Road to Avonlea 1990
“Friendship, Mystery and Mischief.”
What is Road to Avonlea?
The television series "Road to Avonlea" is a Canadian drama that takes place in the early 20th century in the fictional small town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island. The show follows the story of a young Montreal heiress who is sent to live with her two maiden aunts.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 91
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 7, 1990
- Last aired
- Mar 31, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA, US
- Networks
- CBC Television
- Genres
- Drama, Family
- Updated
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Overview
The television series "Road to Avonlea" is a Canadian drama that takes place in the early 20th century in the fictional small town of Avonlea, Prince Edward Island. The show follows the story of a young Montreal heiress who is sent to live with her two maiden aunts. The series is set in a small town where the characters experience friendship, mystery, and mischief. It was first broadcast in Canada as part of the CBC Family Hour anthology series and in the United States starting in 1990. The series aired until 1996, but the exact dates of its broadcast are not specified.
Should you watch it?
“A wealthy young heiress leaves Montreal to live with her aunts in a small island town.”
- charming historical setting
- focus on family dynamics
- slower pacing
- period-specific social norms
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on family life in small communities.
The series features a gentle tone suitable for a general audience.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Journey Begins Jan 7, 1990
- E2 The Story Girl Earns Her Name Jan 14, 1990
- E3 The Quarantine at Alexander Abraham's Jan 21, 1990
- E4 The Materializing of Duncan McTavish Jan 28, 1990
- E5 Old Lady Lloyd (aka Song in the Night) Feb 4, 1990
- E6 Proof of the Pudding Feb 11, 1990
- E7 Conversions Feb 18, 1990
- E8 Aunt Abigail's Beau Feb 25, 1990
- E9 Malcolm and the Baby Mar 4, 1990
- E10 Felicity's Challenge May 7, 1990
- E11 The Witch of Avonlea Oct 21, 1990
- E12 The Blue Chest of Arabella King Nov 4, 1990
- E13 Nothing Endures But Change Nov 11, 1990
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Sara's Homecoming Dec 2, 1990
- E2 How Kissing Was Discovered Dec 9, 1990
- E3 Aunt Hetty's Ordeal Dec 16, 1990
- E4 Of Corsets and Secrets and True True Love Dec 23, 1990
- E5 Old Quarrels, Old Love Dec 30, 1990
- E6 May the Best Man Win Jan 6, 1991
- E7 Family Rivalry Jan 13, 1991
- E8 Sea Ghost Jan 20, 1991
- E9 All That Glitters Jan 27, 1991
- E10 Dreamer of Dreams Feb 3, 1991
- E11 It's Just a Stage Feb 10, 1991
- E12 A Mother's Love Feb 17, 1991
- E13 Misfits and Miracles Feb 24, 1991
Season 3 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Ties That Bind (aka Sister of the Bride) Jan 12, 1992
- E2 Felix and Blackie Jan 19, 1992
- E3 Another Point of View (aka Facts and Fictions) Jan 26, 1992
- E4 But When She Was Bad... She Was Horrid (1) Feb 2, 1992
- E5 But When She Was Bad... She Was Horrid (2) Feb 9, 1992
- E6 Aunt Janet's Rebellion Feb 16, 1992
- E7 A Dark and Stormy Night Feb 23, 1992
- E8 Friends and Relations Mar 1, 1992
- E9 Vows of Silence (aka True Confessions) Mar 8, 1992
- E10 After the Honeymoon Mar 15, 1992
- E11 High Society Mar 22, 1992
- E12 The Calamitious Courting of Hetty King Mar 29, 1992
- E13 Old Friends, Old Wounds Apr 5, 1992
Season 4 · 13 episodes
- E1 Tug of War (aka Where There's A Will) Jan 17, 1993
- E2 The Lady and the Blade Oct 17, 1993
- E3 Incident at Vernon River Jan 24, 1993
- E4 Boys Will Be Boys Jan 31, 1993
- E5 Moving On (aka Sara and the Marshal) Feb 7, 1993
- E6 Evelyn Feb 14, 1993
- E7 The Dinner (aka Felicity's Grand Design) Feb 21, 1993
- E8 Heirs and Graces Feb 28, 1993
- E9 Hearts and Flowers (aka aka Servant of Two Masters) Mar 7, 1993
- E10 Felicity's Perfect Beau Mar 21, 1993
- E11 The Disappearance Mar 28, 1993
- E12 Jasper's Home Movie Apr 4, 1993
- E13 Hearth and Home Nov 29, 1993
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Fathers and Sons Jan 9, 1994
- E2 Memento Mori Jan 9, 1994
- E3 Modern Times Jan 16, 1994
- E4 A Friend in Need Jan 23, 1994
- E5 Strictly Melodrama Feb 8, 1994
- E6 The Great Race Feb 20, 1994
- E7 Stranger in the Night Feb 13, 1994
- E8 Someone to Believe In Mar 1, 1994
- E9 Thursday's Child Mar 8, 1994
- E10 Best Laid Plans Mar 15, 1994
- E11 Otherwise Engaged Mar 22, 1994
- E12 Enter Prince Charming (1) Mar 29, 1994
- E13 The Minister's Wife (2) Apr 5, 1994
Frequently asked questions
Where is the show set?
The series is set in the fictional town of Avonlea on Prince Edward Island.
When does the story take place?
The story takes place in the early 20th century.
Who is the main character?
The main character is a ten-year-old girl named Sara Stanley.
Why does Sara move to Avonlea?
She is sent by her father to live with her aunts to be near her mother's family.
Who are the aunts?
Sara lives with her two maiden aunts, Hetty and Olivia King.