The Jungle Book: The Adventures of Mowgli: Season 1
Episode Guide
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The Jungle Book
Oct 2, 1989
Mowgli, an orphaned infant who has wandered into the jungle, is adopted by two wolves.
The Birth of the Wolf-Boy Mowgli
Oct 9, 1989
Despite having no claws or fangs to hunt with, Mowgli discovers an effective way in which he can catch his prey.
Alexander's Son
Oct 16, 1989
Mowgli is determined to fulfill the wishes of his adoptive father Alexander.
The Jungle Law
Oct 23, 1989
Mowgli wonders why his brothers have been inexplicably thrown from their mother's home, and why Akela insists on hunting the weaker prey.
The New Friends
Oct 30, 1989
Mowgli tries to help Kichi, a young red panda who is new to the jungle.
Solitary Kichi
Nov 6, 1989
The monkeys use a vulnerable Kichi as bait in an attempt to trap Mowgli.
The Cold Fang
Nov 13, 1989
When Baloo loses his patience and slaps Mowgli, the young boy runs away and disregards Baloo's warnings about the "cold fang."
Sorry Baloo
Nov 20, 1989
Baloo puts his life at risk in an attempt to rescue Mowgli, who is in serious danger.
More Precious than the Law
Nov 27, 1989
Mowgli insists on helping his injured wolf-brother Akru, who is being shunned by the other wolves for breaking the law of the pack.
The Lone Wolf Visitor
Dec 4, 1989
An old lone wolf claiming to have been a good friend of Alexander's joins the pack. Meanwhile, food from the emergency reserve is being stolen.
The Devil in the Mind
Dec 11, 1989
Mowgli and Bacchus are accused of stealing from the food reserve, but Bagheera blames the theft on an evil spirit.
Adventurous Journey
Dec 18, 1989
Mowgli volunteers for a dangerous scouting mission, but little does he know that he is being followed.
The Hero's Return
Dec 25, 1989
Vermillion returns after a long absence, and offers to take leadership of the wolf pack when he learns of Alexander's death.
The Cold Bed
Jan 8, 1990
The monkeys capture Mowgli, taking him to "The Cold Lair," the ruins of a city once inhabited by humans.
Human Being
Jan 15, 1990
While Mowgli is being rescued from Shere Khan and the monkeys, three men arrive to search for buried treasure among the ruins of the ancient city.
The Damaged Heart
Jan 22, 1990
Mowgli becomes unhappy when some of the wolves blame him for the departure of their new leader, Vermillion.
Goodbye Mother
Jan 29, 1990
Convinced that his presence is only causing problems in the wolf pack, Mowgli decides to leave.
The Other Jungle
Feb 5, 1990
After walking for some time in an unfamiliar area, Mowgli falls into a trap dug in the ground. Meanwhile, Chil the kite has lost track of where Mowgli has gone.
Going Back to My Own Jungle
Feb 12, 1990
A human who has rescued Mowgli continues to ail him to good health, while Bagheera, Baloo and the wolves set out to find Mowgli.
Mowgli's Lair
Feb 19, 1990
Mowgli's mother throws him out of her den, causing him to find a new lair.
The Waterfront Truce
Feb 26, 1990
A drought has hit the jungle, and Hathi the elephant invokes the "water truce," forbidding any animal from hunting at the only remaining water source.
The “Dreaded” Came
Mar 5, 1990
Hathi the elephant tells Mowgli and the other animals how fear was first experienced in the jungle by their ancestors long ago.
The Pride of a Hero
Mar 12, 1990
While hunting, Mowgli helps free a deer from a trap instead of taking advantage of its situation and killing it, much to the dismay of the other wolves.
Mowgli Has a Sweet Heart
Mar 19, 1990
Lala, who is usually quite nasty towards Mowgli, suddenly becomes docile.
Bunto the Stray Wolf
Mar 26, 1990
Bunto, a wolf who had been banished by the pack, returns to the jungle and forces Akela to accept his presence.
Peace in Seeonee Forest
Apr 2, 1990
Mowgli and the others learn that Grizzle has been working with Shere Khan.
No Leader
Apr 9, 1990
Akela is unwell, and without his guidance the wolf pack is unsuccessful in their hunts.
Mother's Determination
Apr 16, 1990
Mowgli and the others learn that Grizzle is still in the jungle, and is planning to usurp Akela's leadership with the help of another wolf.
Look for the Bad Guys
Apr 23, 1990
With a plan of attack, Mowgli and the others set out to find Grizzle's hiding place.
The Victory Song By All
Apr 30, 1990
Mowgli and the others defeat Grizzle, but the wolf pack is still in need of a new leader.
Birth of a New Boss
May 7, 1990
Mowgli finds Vermillion and asks him to take Akela's place as leader of the wolf pack.
Mowgli's Red Flower
May 14, 1990
While searching for medicinal plants to treat Bagheera's wounds, Mowgli runs into the man who had saved him from the trap. This time, he has a young girl named Jumeirah with him.
Human Speech is Beautiful
May 21, 1990
Mowgli begins to visit Jumeirah more frequently, who teaches the boy to speak the human language. Meanwhile, Shere Khan has been keeping track of Mowgli's whereabouts.
Mowgli Goes to the Village
May 28, 1990
In an attempt to save Jumeirah from Shere Khan, Mowgli engages in a fight with the tiger.
Want to Know Human Being
Jun 4, 1990
Mowgli is very attracted by the lifestyle of his own kind and wants to stay with Jumeirah.
The Lying Human Being
Jun 11, 1990
Buldeo, the evil hunter of the village, and Ganshum's grandfather, tells his outraged fellow villagers an incredible story: one day, he ventured deep into the jungle and came upon
Tears Before the Battle
Jun 18, 1990
In order to avenge his wolf father, Alexander, Mowgli is determined to kill Shere Khan with a dagger and the help of his friends, but Chil reports that the tiger has disappeared.
The Decisive Battle
Jun 25, 1990
Akela's plan of attack against Shere Khan calls on Mowgli to play a decisive role: the boy will be the one who engages the tiger in the final duel. After overcoming much peril, he
Good Bye Meshua
Jul 2, 1990
Mowgli is ordered by Buldeo to bring Shere Khan’s corpse into the village to prove that he has not been lying, and that if he cannot do this, then he will be severely punished.
The Dhole Invasion
Jul 9, 1990
Chil the eagle, warns the animals of the Seeonee forest that a terrible calamity awaits them: an invasion by the dholes, a pack of red dogs pushed northwards by thirst and hunger.
Run Through the Valley Of Death
Jul 30, 1990
The red dogs reach the forest of Seeonee where Mowgli is waiting for them. When the sun goes down, he puts Kaa's plan into action, luring the dogs into Death Valley where a swarm o
Longing to Meet Meshua
Aug 13, 1990
The forest is celebrating the mating season. Mowgli and Bagheera feel left out because all the wolves have found partners.
Help Mowgli
Aug 20, 1990
A mongoose called Rikki tells Mowgli that after Buldeo vented his rage on Mowgli's adopted family, that the villagers kidnapped Jumeirah and her parents, believing them to be demon
The Sound of the Trumpet-Shell and the Bells in the Moonless Night
Aug 27, 1990
Mowgli breaks into the hut where Rahhar and his family are held prisoner and sets them free, but they first ask him to provide them with food in order to build up their strength be
The Great Counterattack From the Forest! The Final Winner?
Sep 3, 1990
With the help of the other animals, Mowgli makes it possible for Jumeirah and her family to escape, and, at the same time, manages to scare the villagers so badly that they do not
To the Town of Khanhiwara
Sep 10, 1990
Everyone is celebrating the birth of Sura and Lala's two cubs, but Mowgli feels homesick for Jumeirah.
The Great Escape Operation
Sep 17, 1990
Mowgli is sold by Riswan to John J. Hargreaves, an intermediary who supplies animals for circuses. During the night, Mowgli manages to escape from the cage he is being held in.
Voice Calling Mowgli
Sep 24, 1990
Mowgli misses Jumeirah and thinks about her all the time, but he is distracted by the arrival of a herd of deer that is the perfect prey for hungry wolves.
Courageous One, May You Rest in Peace
Oct 8, 1990
Akela is seriously injured in a fight with a pack of hyenas, but instead of taking measures to heal himself, he refuses to eat and won’t accept any form of treatment because he fee
Kaa’s Sloughing and the Elephant Dance
Oct 15, 1990
Hathi brings Mowgli Jumeirah's foulard, and immediately the boy wants to set out to join her, but he doesn't know where she is.
Meets Meshua
Oct 22, 1990
Mowgli is reunited with Jumeirah and her family after saving Jumeirah from some rambunctious monkeys, and together they decide to sow the fields again and become stock herders.
A Word to Mowgli
Oct 29, 1990
Mowgli decides to leave the jungle, but before going to live in the village with Jumeirah and her family, he bids farewell to all his animal friends, except Bagheera, who will acco