The Littlest Hobo 1979
What is The Littlest Hobo?
The Littlest Hobo is a Canadian television series based on a 1958 American film of the same name. The series was revived for a popular run on CTV, starting on October 11, 1979, and concluding on March 7, 1985.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 114
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 11, 1979
- Last aired
- Mar 7, 1985
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA, US
- Networks
- CTV
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Family, Drama
- Updated
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The Littlest Hobo is a Canadian television series based on a 1958 American film of the same name. The series was revived for a popular run on CTV, starting on October 11, 1979, and concluding on March 7, 1985. The show features an ownerless dog as its main character. The series revolves around the dog's wandering from town to town, helping people in need. The concept is similar to that of Lassie, with the dog befriending those who apparently need help. The show's main character is a German Shepherd, and the series explores the dog's relationships with the people it encounters.
Should you watch it?
“A wandering German Shepherd roams towns, lending a helping paw wherever needed.”
- Feel‑good stories of assistance
- Family‑friendly episodic adventures
- Classic Canadian charm
- Repetitive premise across episodes
- Limited character depth beyond the dog
Watch it if you enjoy wholesome, stand‑alone tales of a helpful stray dog.
The series is gentle and uplifting, suitable for viewers of all ages.
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Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Smoke Mytharc Oct 11, 1979
- E2 Manhunt (1) Core Oct 18, 1979
- E3 Manhunt (2) Core Oct 25, 1979
- E4 The Defector Core Nov 1, 1979
- E5 Double Trouble Core Nov 8, 1979
- E6 Silent Witness Core Nov 15, 1979
- E7 Target For Terror Core Nov 29, 1979
- E8 Heritage Core Dec 6, 1979
- E9 Little Girl Lost Core Dec 13, 1979
- E10 Boy On Wheels Core Dec 20, 1979
- E11 Stand-in Core Dec 27, 1979
- E12 Second Chance Core Jan 3, 1980
- E13 Big Al and Sam Strawberry Core Jan 13, 1980
- E14 Give My Regards to Broadway Core Jan 31, 1980
- E15 The Last Job Core Feb 7, 1980
- E16 Snapshot Core Feb 28, 1980
- E17 The Million Dollar Fur Heist Core Mar 6, 1980
- E18 Diamonds Are a Dog's Best Friend Core Mar 13, 1980
- E19 Romiet and Julio Core Mar 20, 1980
- E20 Escape Core Mar 27, 1980
- E21 Guardian Angel Core Apr 3, 1980
- E22 The Pied Piper Core Apr 10, 1980
- E23 Willie and Kate Mytharc May 15, 1980
- E24 The Further Adventures of Willie and Kate Mytharc May 22, 1980
Season 2 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Balloonist Mytharc Sep 18, 1980
- E2 Duddleman and the Diamond Ring Core Sep 25, 1980
- E3 Guinea Pig Core Oct 2, 1980
- E4 Trapper Core Oct 9, 1980
- E5 The Pearls Core Oct 23, 1980
- E6 Carnival of Fear Core Oct 30, 1980
- E7 Mystery at the Zoo Core Nov 6, 1980
- E8 Sailing Away Core Nov 13, 1980
- E9 The Hunt Core Nov 20, 1980
- E10 Fast Freddie Core Nov 27, 1980
- E11 Licence to Steal Core Dec 4, 1980
- E12 Portrait of Danger Core Dec 11, 1980
- E13 Ghost Rig Core Dec 18, 1980
- E14 Here's Joey Jackson Core Jan 22, 1981
- E15 Runaway Core Feb 12, 1981
- E16 East Side Angels Core Feb 26, 1981
- E17 Mystique Mytharc Mar 5, 1981
- E18 The Trail of No Return Mytharc Apr 9, 1981
Season 3 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Photo Finish Mytharc Sep 17, 1981
- E2 The Secret of Red Hill Core Sep 24, 1981
- E3 Wolf Hunt Core Oct 1, 1981
- E4 The Day of the Fugitive Core Oct 8, 1981
- E5 Suspect Core Oct 29, 1981
- E6 War Games Core Nov 5, 1981
- E7 The Hero Core Nov 12, 1981
- E8 Hidden Room Core Nov 19, 1981
- E9 Fussin' and Fightin' Core Nov 26, 1981
- E10 The Locket Core Dec 3, 1981
- E11 Airport Core Dec 10, 1981
- E12 Music Box Core Dec 24, 1981
- E13 Mail Order Bride Core Jan 21, 1982
- E14 The Clown Core Jan 28, 1982
- E15 Once Upon a Tyme Core Feb 4, 1982
- E16 A Special Friend Core Feb 25, 1982
- E17 Forget Me Not Mytharc Mar 4, 1982
- E18 Rex Badger P.I. Mytharc Mar 11, 1982
Season 4 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Napoleon Mytharc Sep 16, 1982
- E2 Home Free Core Sep 23, 1982
- E3 Back to Nature Core Sep 30, 1982
- E4 The Imaginative Invalid Core Oct 7, 1982
- E5 Finders Keepers Core Oct 14, 1982
- E6 Happy Birthday Mom Core Oct 21, 1982
- E7 The Spirit of Thunder Rock (1) Core Oct 28, 1982
- E8 The Spirit of Thunder Rock (2) Core Nov 4, 1982
- E9 The Spirit of Thunder Rock (3) Core Nov 11, 1982
- E10 Rabies Core Nov 18, 1982
- E11 Day For Night Core Nov 25, 1982
- E12 Trooper Core Dec 2, 1982
- E13 The Loneliest Day of the Week Core Jan 27, 1983
- E14 Double Vision Core Feb 3, 1983
- E15 Winner Take All Core Feb 10, 1983
- E16 Small Pleasures Core Mar 3, 1983
- E17 The Five Labours of Hercules (1) Mytharc Mar 17, 1983
- E18 The Five Labours of Hercules (2) Mytharc Mar 24, 1983
Season 5 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Rookie Mytharc Sep 15, 1983
- E2 Scavenger Hunt (1) Core Sep 22, 1983
- E3 Scavenger Hunt (2) Core Sep 29, 1983
- E4 Second Sight Core Oct 6, 1983
- E5 Trucker Core Oct 13, 1983
- E6 Born To Run Core Oct 20, 1983
- E7 Tempest Probe Core Oct 27, 1983
- E8 Lumberjacks Core Nov 3, 1983
- E9 Passage Core Nov 10, 1983
- E10 Sartech (1) Core Nov 17, 1983
- E11 Sartech (2) Core Dec 1, 1983
- E12 Dragonslayer Core Jan 19, 1984
- E13 The Genesis Tapes (1) Core Jan 26, 1984
- E14 The Genesis Tapes (2) Core Feb 2, 1984
- E15 Ghost Station Core Feb 23, 1984
- E16 Indian Summer Core Mar 1, 1984
- E17 Applejack Mytharc Mar 8, 1984
- E18 Sheep in Wolf's Clothing Mytharc Mar 15, 1984
Season 6 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 Second Best Mytharc Sep 13, 1984
- E2 Three Monkeys of Bah Roghar (1) Core Sep 20, 1984
- E3 Three Monkeys of Bah Roghar (2) Core Sep 27, 1984
- E4 Rodeo Core Oct 4, 1984
- E5 One Door Closes Core Oct 11, 1984
- E6 Lucky Core Oct 18, 1984
- E7 Arrivederci Roma Core Oct 25, 1984
- E8 The Good Shepherd Core Nov 1, 1984
- E9 Matchmaker Core Nov 8, 1984
- E10 Firehorse (1) Core Nov 15, 1984
- E11 Firehorse (2) Core Nov 22, 1984
- E12 Prodigal Son Core Nov 29, 1984
- E13 Torque Core Jan 31, 1985
- E14 Small Change Core Feb 7, 1985
- E15 Voyageurs (1) Core Feb 14, 1985
- E16 Voyageurs (2) Filler Feb 21, 1985
- E17 Liar, Liar Mytharc Feb 28, 1985
- E18 Pandora Mytharc Mar 7, 1985
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of The Littlest Hobo?
Each episode follows a stray German Shepherd who travels to a new town and helps people in need.
When did the 1979 series air?
It aired on CTV from October 11, 1979 to March 7, 1985.
Is the show based on earlier material?
Yes, it is based on a 1958 American film of the same name.
Who is the main character?
The titular “Littlest Hobo,” an ownerless German Shepherd, is the central figure.
How does it compare to Lassie?
Like Lassie, the Hobo helps those in need, but he is a wandering stray rather than a farm dog.
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