The essential episodes of Anne Shirley
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Anne Shirley — each pick states its reason.
- 01
It’s Such an Interesting World
Eleven-year-old orphan Anne goes to live with her new family, only to discover that they expected a boy.
- 02
Anne rejoices in her new life at Green Gables, but unkind words from Mrs. Lynde spark a stormy confrontation.
- 03
One Can’t Stay Sad Very Long in Such an Interesting World
Anne invites Diana to tea, but a mix-up with bottles could make it their last meeting as friends.
- 04
I’ve Been Making Mistakes, but Each Mistake Has Helped to Cure Me of My Shortcomings
Anne becomes an unfortunate lily maid, and the Queen's class is organized.
- 05
I Don’t Want to Be Anyone but Myself
The pass list is out. Anne celebrates at the hotel concert.
- 06
Next to Trying and Winning, the Best Thing Is Trying and Failing
Anne becomes a Queen's girl and spends the winter at Queen's, chasing the glory and the dream.
- 07
Perhaps We Always Love Best the People Who Need Us
Marilla adopts twins, and one, Davy, goes in search of a sensation.
- 08
When I Think Something Nice Is Going to Happen, I Seem to Fly Right Up on the Wings of Anticipation
After a chapter of accidents, Anne gets her wish in the way it often happens.
- 09
It Is Never Too Late for the Real Prince to Come for the True Princess
Anne meets sweet Miss Lavendar and learns the story of her romance over an afternoon at the stone house.
- 10
I’ll Come From the Ends of the Earth If Necessary
Anne wonders what lies around the bend in her road and attends a wedding at the stone house.
- 11
I Feel as If I Had Opened a Book and Found Roses of Yesterday, Sweet and Beloved, Between Its Leaves
Anne deals with an unwelcome lover and a welcome friend, visits Patty's Place, and finds roses of yesterday.
- 12
I’ll Walk the Road to Heaven From Here
Anne writes "Averil's Atonement," and an old friend receives the summons that may not be evaded.
- 13
My World Has Tumbled Into Pieces
Relationships are adjusted, Gilbert speaks, and spring and Anne return to Green Gables.
- 14
How Horrible It Is That People Have to Grow Up, and Marry, and Change!
After mutual confidences, Anne spends a June evening at Green Gables and attends Diana's wedding.
- 15
It’s the Birthday of Our Happiness
After a false dawn, Anne comes to a book of revelation in her life, and love takes up the glass of time.
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