The essential episodes of Anne with an E
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Anne with an E — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Your Will Shall Decide Your Destiny
When a miscommunication brings a girl to Green Gables instead of a boy, Marilla and Matthew are faced with a life-changing decision.
- 02
I Am No Bird, and No Net Ensnares Me
Hoping all is not lost, Matthew races to catch up with Anne while Marilla anxiously hopes and waits for their return to Green Gables.
- 03
But What Is So Headstrong as Youth?
Anne is excited to begin school and make friends, but is unprepared for the bullying that occurs when she doesn’t fit in. Marilla accepts an invitation for a group.
- 04
Anne is faced with the decision of whether or not to return to school. A fire at the Gillis house and Anne’s generous actions help her in her choice.
- 05
Tightly Knotted to a Similar String
Anne must deal with the inevitability of womanhood when she gets her first period. At the same time, Marilla and Matthew acclimatize to parenthood and revisit moments of their youth through Anne.
- 06
When her little sister becomes ill, Diana runs to Anne for help. Meanwhile, the Blythe farm sees change, as Marilla is reminded of what she gave up and Matthew receives some unsettling news.
- 07
The Cuthberts' boarders stir excitement with a question: Could there be gold in Avonlea? Elsewhere, Gilbert makes a new friend at sea.
- 08
I Protest Against Any Absolute Conclusion
Anne faces the world with a shocking new look while the town preps for its annual Christmas pantomime. Gilbert and Bash join the Cuthberts for dinner.
- 09
Struggling Against the Perception of Facts
With a wedding on the horizon, Anne wonders what kind of bride she'd like to be. Marilla sees an oculist, and Bash meets a friendly face in "The Bog."
- 10
A Secret Which I Desired to Divine
Anne's 16th birthday inspires her to learn more about her genealogy. Meanwhile, the school kids prepare for the Queen's entrance exams, leaving Diana isolated.
- 11
There is Something at Work in My Soul Which I Do Not Understand
Anne's search takes her back to the orphanage, where she's forced to confront new realities while Elijah pays a visit to Avonlea.
- 12
I Am Fearless and Therefore Powerful
A dance rehearsal generates sparks -- and tension. A field trip to the woods opens new horizons for Gilbert. Bash seeks help from an unexpected source.
- 13
Avonlea hosts the Island County Fair, which brings romance, heartbreak, competition, and disaster. Matthew goes head to head with an old friend, while Jerry seizes a unique opportunity and Anne seeks the advice of a fortune teller. The barn dance brings a devastating incident to light and compels Anne to take bold action.
- 14
The students sit for the Queen's entrance exams. Ka’kwet hatches a plan. Aunt Josephine visits and brings a devious scheme. Gilbert is given an opportunity he never could have dreamed of. A new arrival in Avonlea tests Bash’s patience.
- 15
The Better Feeling of My Heart
As the students prepare to depart for Queen’s College, Gilbert takes a final chance. Marilla intervenes on Diana’s behalf. Anne embraces her future but finds that change also brings loss. Elijah returns to Avonlea. Anne has a fateful encounter in Charlottetown. Series finale.
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