Emily of New Moon
Set in Prince Edward Island at the turn of the century, "Emily of New Moon" follows Emily Starr, an imaginative young girl who aspires to be a famous writer. When her beloved father dies, her happy life is turned upside down. Her deceased mother's relatives draw lots to determine who would have the burden of taking Emily into their home. It is decided that Emily would live at New Moon with rigid Aunt Elizabeth, timid Aunt Laura and odd Cousin Jimmy. Helped by her overactive imagination and some new friends, Emily slowly adjusts to life at her new home.
- 1998-2003
- 4 seasons
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
- Drama
- TV-G
Set in Prince Edward Island at the turn of the century, "Emily of New Moon" follows Emily Starr, an imaginative young girl who aspires to be a famous writer. When her beloved father dies, her happy life is turned upside down. Her deceased mother's relatives draw lots to determine who would have the burden of taking Emily into their home. It is decided that Emily would live at New Moon with rigid Aunt Elizabeth, timid Aunt Laura and odd Cousin Jimmy. Helped by her overactive imagination and some new friends, Emily slowly adjusts to life at her new home.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1998
Episode 1
Eye of Heaven
48 mins
After the death of her parents, Emily Byrd Starr is reluctantly taken in by the odd (and scary) collection of relatives of New Moon farm on Prince Edward Island.
Episode 2
Storms of the Heart
48 mins
Emily considers herself "at war" with an evil ogre when cruel Aunt Elizabeth Murray forbids reading and writing and tries to do away with Pandora the cat.
Episode 3
The Book of Yesterday
48 mins
Emily starts school with a teacher more cruel than her Aunt. Cousin Jimmy is ordered by Aunt Elizabeth to drown Pandora, Emily's cat. Jimmy remembers that Elizabeth pushed him into a well when he was a child, causing his brain damage.
Episode 4
The Disapppointed House
48 mins
Miss Brownell continues persecution of select students. Emily has visions involving the mysterious Disappointed House. Perry Miller and Teddy Kent contend for Emily's attention. Laura and Jimmy begin to rebel against Elizabeth's tyranny.
Episode 5
Paradise Lost
48 mins
Emily and Ilse are curious about Lofty John and go searching on his property to find out more. After catching Emily he forces her to eat a 'poison' apple. Despite trying her best to be brave she prays to her father in heaven.
Episode 6
The Enchanted Doll
48 mins
While searching through the attic Emily comes across her mother's doll and Aunt Laura restores it for her. Aunt Laura meets Ian Bowles and falls in love with him...until she finds out the truth which sends her back home in tears.
Episode 7
Falling Angels
48 mins
Oliver, Emily's cousin, announces that New Moon belongs to his father. His girlfriend Maida is pregnant and destitute. After Maida has her baby in the Disappointed House, she leaves and Oliver takes responsibility for his child.
Episode 8
The Tale of Duncan McHugh
48 mins
Young Duncan McHugh blames himself for his mother's poverty and depression. After an embarrassing incident at school, Emily befriends Duncan and brings him to New Moon, but Aunt Elizabeth finds out who he is and sends him packing.
Episode 9
The Wild Rover
48 mins
Miss Brownell leaves her post as teacher and marries the school inspector. Mr. Carpenter, her replacement, encourages the children to find their talents. The only problem is he drinks and has to get clean for his final evaluation.
Episode 10
The Ghost of Whyther Grange
48 mins
Ilse wants to learn about her mother because her father never talks about her. Emily feels sympathy for her and wants to help find some information. While visiting her Great Aunts they tell her what has happened to Ilse's mother.
Episode 11
A Child Shall Lead Them
48 mins
Emily decides to find out the truth about Ilse's mother. Cousin Jimmy and Perry, along with Ilse, break into a warehouse trying to find out if she sailed away or stayed in Blair Water. During a faver the truth is finally reveled.
Episode 12
A Winter's Tale
47 mins
When a raccoon savages Emily's cat Pandora, Aunt Laura takes the cat to Dr. Burnley where they share a bitter-sweet moment. When Ian Bowles asks Laura to marry him, she says yes, but not with her whole heart.
Episode 13
The Sound of Silence
48 mins
Aunt Elizabeth find Emily's treasured 'Letter Bills' hidden in the attic. Laura announces her engagement to the rest of New Moon.