The essential episodes of Moominvalley
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Moominvalley — each pick states its reason.
- 01
When Mymble arrives unannounced at Moominhouse with all of her unruly children, the Moomin family's renowned tolerance is tested to breaking point.
- 02
Snufkin's return journey to Moominvalley is disrupted by an overly friendly forest creature. Is it time to hurry back and see his friend Moomintroll?
- 03
Moomintroll finds a real dragon, just the right size to be a pet. All he wants is for the little dragon to love him back, but can it be tamed?
- 04
When a great flood fills the valley, the Moomins find somewhere new to live - a floating theatre! But is somebody already living there?
- 05
Moominpappa is inspired to put on a play all about his adventurous youth. But the pressure to fill his father's shoes makes Moomintroll's tail hairs fall out!
- 06
The Secret of the Hattifatteners
Snork Maiden encourages Moomintroll to take her on a voyage to an island where Moominpappa once encountered the storm-chasing Hattifatteners.
- 07
Incensed by the Park Keeper, Snufkin plots a cunning revenge. But when his friends get the blame for his actions, Snufkin must come to their rescue.
- 08
When Moominpappa and Moomintroll's 'story battle' gets out of hand, a monstrous fish comes to life and Moominhouse is overrun by a wild jungle.
- 09
Moomintroll's mind starts to play tricks on him when he's left home alone overnight for the first time. But soon, his worst fears are realised.
- 10
When Mrs Fillyjonk embarrasses the Moomins into getting a maid, the Moominhouse becomes much better organised, but at what cost?
- 11
Moomintroll uses the services of a little ghost to convince Snork Maiden that he is brave. But when his trick backfires, Moomintroll is the one who needs saving.
- 12
The Moomin family's attempts to help a shy girl only make things worse. Can Moomintroll learn to listen long enough to understand what she really needs?
- 13
Moomintroll faces his toughest challenge yet when he wakes up too early from hibernation. To survive the perils of winter, he must find his primal side.
- 14
When a charismatic winter sports champion arrives in the valley, Moomintroll struggles to win back Snorkmaiden's affections.
- 15
The Moomins return home to find a 'wise leader' telling everyone there should be no rules, and Moominvalley falls into chaos.
