The Littlest Hobo (1979)
Overview
The Littlest Hobo, a beloved Canadian series inspired by a 1958 film, originally aired from 1963 to 1965 before being revived on CTV from 1979 to 1985. Centered on a homeless German Shepherd, affectionately known as Hobo, the show follows his adventures as he travels from one community to another, assisting those in distress. Unlike the familiar tales of Lassie, Hobo avoids permanent companionship, choosing instead a life of freedom, departing after each uplifting encounter. Though he remains unnamed and his origins are a mystery, his spirit of kindness and selflessness shines through every episode.
Episodes
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1
Smoke
Hobo rushes to the rescue when a forest fire breaks out, saving several animals trapped in the flames. Amid the chaos, he comes across a young boy who...
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2
Manhunt (1)
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3
Manhunt (2)
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4
The Defector
A homeless man comes to the aid of a ballerina who is trying to escape from her captors.
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5
Double Trouble
Hobo comes to the rescue of two draft horses destined for the glue factory. After discovering their fate, he sets out to save them from a grim future....
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6
Silent Witness
The Hobo sees a hit-and-run accident caused by a drunken driver and begins to haunt the culprit, forcing him to face his guilt. As the Hobo relentless...
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7
Target For Terror
Hobo rescues a politician's son from kidnappers.
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8
Heritage
Hobo comes to the aid of an elderly prospector who is being threatened by unscrupulous land-grabbers. The cast includes Jasper, played by Leon Ames, L...
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9
Little Girl Lost
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10
Boy On Wheels
Hobo steps in to help a boy in rehab who is confined to a wheelchair.
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11
Stand-in
When another dog shows up, the littlest hobo steps in to take its place.
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12
Second Chance
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13
Big Al and Sam Strawberry
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14
Give My Regards to Broadway
An actress facing financial difficulties turns to theft and begins leaving behind IOUs to survive. Meanwhile, the Hobo steps in, trying to protect her...
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15
The Last Job
A former inmate is on the verge of turning his life around, with promising opportunities on the horizon. However, he finds himself pressured to carry ...
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16
Snapshot
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17
The Million Dollar Fur Heist
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18
Diamonds Are a Dog's Best Friend
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19
Romiet and Julio
The Hobo takes it upon himself to bring together a young couple who, despite being kept apart by their parents, manage to sneak in moments of playful ...
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20
Escape
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21
Guardian Angel
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22
The Pied Piper
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23
Willie and Kate
The Hobo offers his wisdom and assistance to a pair of feuding human drifters—a grumpy old man and a spirited young girl.
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24
The Further Adventures of Willie and Kate
The Hobo continues his travels, striving to keep his wandering friends safe. However, trouble arises when Kate is taken by the authorities and sent to...
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1
The Balloonist
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2
Duddleman and the Diamond Ring
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3
Guinea Pig
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4
Trapper
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5
The Pearls
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6
Carnival of Fear
Hobo stalks an ominous carnival patron.
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7
Mystery at the Zoo
Hobo takes on the mystery surrounding the vanishing animals from the zoo. With the help of Carol Lynley, he delves into the case, uncovering clues and...
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8
Sailing Away
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9
The Hunt
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10
Fast Freddie
A swindler sets his sights on the affluent residents of a quaint town, devising schemes to trick them out of their money.
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11
Licence to Steal
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12
Portrait of Danger
Hobo steps in to safeguard a photographer who captured an image of a bank heist. The photographer, eager to sell his photo to the newspapers, finds hi...
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13
Ghost Rig
A drifter teams up with an insurance investigator to track down a stolen shipment of diamonds that has gone missing. Together, they navigate a series ...
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14
Here's Joey Jackson
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15
Runaway
Hobo helps a young boy who has run away from home reconnect with a family eager to welcome him into their lives.
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16
East Side Angels
A teenager finds himself expelled from the basketball team after being implicated in an arson incident.
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17
Mystique
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18
The Trail of No Return
A homeless man contracts botulism while attempting to rescue two kids in danger.
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1
Photo Finish
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2
The Secret of Red Hill
London is startled by the terrified cries of a girl named Peggy, who claims she’s being chased by a massive ape in the woods. Meanwhile, in the near...
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3
Wolf Hunt
While wandering through a forest, London comes across three wolf-hunters: a grumpy man accompanied by his two sons—one eager for the chase and the o...
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4
The Day of the Fugitive
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5
Suspect
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6
War Games
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7
The Hero
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8
Hidden Room
Hobo stumbles upon a man and his silent daughter who are being coerced into conducting fake séances for grieving individuals.
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9
Fussin' and Fightin'
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10
The Locket
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11
Airport
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12
Music Box
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13
Mail Order Bride
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14
The Clown
London discovers a wallet that a man accidentally left behind in the park. After picking it up, he decides to track the man down and follows him to hi...
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15
Once Upon a Tyme
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16
A Special Friend
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17
Forget Me Not
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18
Rex Badger P.I.
Hobo helps a bungling investigator.
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1
Napoleon
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2
Home Free
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3
Back to Nature
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4
The Imaginative Invalid
A rich woman reveals her surprising decision to bequeath her fortune to her beloved pet dog.
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5
Finders Keepers
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6
Happy Birthday Mom
Two siblings enter a bike race, hoping to win some cash to celebrate their mother’s birthday.
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7
The Spirit of Thunder Rock (1)
A seismologist brings his family with him on a field assignment, but they soon find themselves in danger as looming earthquakes approach. Strangely, i...
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8
The Spirit of Thunder Rock (2)
The ongoing tremors place the family members, now scattered apart, in increasing peril, while a gun-wielding poacher, who values his solitude, exacerb...
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9
The Spirit of Thunder Rock (3)
A massive earthquake hits, leading to a cave-in that leaves Marti trapped alongside the poacher.
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10
Rabies
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11
Day For Night
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12
Trooper
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13
The Loneliest Day of the Week
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14
Double Vision
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15
Winner Take All
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16
Small Pleasures
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17
The Five Labours of Hercules (1)
A young boy recovering from a leg injury dreams of owning a pure-bred dog, but he needs to quickly come up with the funds. To help him out, the Hobo s...
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18
The Five Labours of Hercules (2)
The Hobo finds himself needing to break free from a dog catcher's van while also rounding up a group of mischievous dogs that cause chaos wherever the...
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1
Rookie
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2
Scavenger Hunt (1)
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3
Scavenger Hunt (2)
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4
Second Sight
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5
Trucker
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6
Born To Run
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7
Tempest Probe
A criminal steals a secret laser.
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8
Lumberjacks
A bookmaker resorts to drastic measures in an attempt to rig a lumberjack contest.
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9
Passage
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10
Sartech (1)
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11
Sartech (2)
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12
Dragonslayer
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13
The Genesis Tapes (1)
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14
The Genesis Tapes (2)
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15
Ghost Station
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16
Indian Summer
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17
Applejack
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18
Sheep in Wolf's Clothing
Hobo is mistaken for a sheep-killing wolf.
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1
Second Best
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2
Three Monkeys of Bah Roghar (1)
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3
Three Monkeys of Bah Roghar (2)
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4
Rodeo
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5
One Door Closes
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6
Lucky
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7
Arrivederci Roma
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8
The Good Shepherd
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9
Matchmaker
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10
Firehorse (1)
A brave firefighter ignores a medical directive that grounds him, putting his own safety at risk as he continues to serve on the front lines.
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11
Firehorse (2)
The ailing firefighter persists in risking his safety, while Hobo makes an effort to highlight the issue.
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12
Prodigal Son
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13
Torque
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14
Small Change
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15
Voyageurs (1)
Hobo sets off with the Farrells on an extravagant yachting adventure, but their journey takes a dangerous turn when a fierce storm strikes. The crew f...
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16
Voyageurs (2)
The mysterious figure is revealed to be a Soviet air force pilot who has been marooned on the island for quite a while.
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17
Liar, Liar
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18
Pandora
