Anna and the King
In 1862, a strong American schoolteacher, with her young son, travels to Siam to serve as the personal educator to the King's many children. Though Anna and the King often clash due to their disparate personalities and cultures, a respect grows between them.
- 1972-1972
- 1 season
- CBS
- Comedy, Drama
In 1862, a strong American schoolteacher, with her young son, travels to Siam to serve as the personal educator to the King's many children. Though Anna and the King often clash due to their disparate personalities and cultures, a respect grows between them.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1972
Episode 1
Pilot
Sun, Sep 17, 1972 26 mins
Anna arrives in Siam to teach the King's children. The King receives a report Sir Edward, a British diplomat referred to Him as a barbarian. With Anna's assistance, the King hosts a dinner party to impress the visiting British.
Episode 2
The Baby
Sun, Sep 24, 1972 30 mins
When Anna learns a poor woman's baby is being sold to Kralahome's wife as a future servant she intervenes. This angers King Mongkut as he feels the governess is disrespecting the customs of his country.
Episode 3
The King or the Tiger?
Sun, Oct 1, 1972 30 mins
Episode 4
Chulalongkorn's Grades
Sun, Oct 8, 1972 30 mins
The king is disappointed when Chulalongkorn's school marks are very low. It is up to governess Anna to convince King Mongkut that even a prince is only human and can have failures.
Episode 5
Anna's Romance
Sun, Oct 15, 1972 30 mins
King Mongkut misunderstands Anna when she explains women need tenderness, assuming she wants to be his wife. Louis hears the rumor and runs away. Anna must extricate herself without hurting the King's ego.
Episode 6
The Bicycle
Sun, Oct 22, 1972 30 mins
The King orders a new invention from America in an attempt to stay up to date. But before anyone learns to ride it the monarch but first assemble it, a task he finds frustrating and nearly impossible.
Episode 7
The Chimes
Sun, Nov 12, 1972 30 mins
Anna announces to the king that she is looking for a new position elsewhere. Mongkut starts to give her valuable gifts and also treats her son Louis well in hopes of getting her to stay.
Episode 8
Louis, the Pawn
Sun, Nov 19, 1972 30 mins
Episode 9
The Haunted Temple
Sun, Nov 26, 1972 30 mins
King Mongkut tells the children an entertaining tale of ghostly spirits and hidden treasure. Taking the story as truth Louis and Prince Chula take off for a nearby temple where they expect to find gold.
Episode 10
The Marriage of Prince Chula
Sun, Dec 10, 1972 30 mins
The King proceeds with arrangements for his son's wedding to a 10-year-old Burmese princess despite Anna's objection that the children are too young.
Episode 11
The King and the Egg
Sun, Dec 17, 1972 30 mins
An egg is thrown at the King during an audience and he decrees death to the culprit. What he doesn't realize is the perpetrator has taken refuge in governess Anna's quarters.
Episode 12
Louis' Love
Sun, Dec 24, 1972 30 mins
Louis finds himself in a dilemma when one of the King's daughters Kai Ling gets a crush on him. Anna advises her son on how to end the infatuation and also not incur Mongkut's wrath.
Episode 13
Serana
Sun, Dec 31, 1972 30 mins
Thirteen year old Princess Serana rebels against the marriage her father the King has arranged for her. The young girl announces she wants to be a schoolteacher like her governess Anna.