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 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1998 - 1999
Episode 1
Summer of Sorrows
47 mins
Aunt Elizabeth goes missing at sea and the family finds out she had borrowed money from Scottish relatives who now own New Moon.
Episode 2
And So Shall They Reap
47 mins
In the wake of Elizabeth's death, the Murray family starts to fall apart, and Emily tries to find a way to save New Moon.
Episode 3
A Shadow in His Dream
47 mins
Emily misses Aunt Elizabeth, Aunt Laura takes to her bed as her laudanum intake increases, and Uncle Malcolm is coming to New Moon to claim what is his.
Episode 4
Where Angels Fear to Tread
47 mins
Aunt Isabel and Uncle Malcolm Murray arrive from Scotland to take over New Moon, upsetting Emily, Aunt Laura, and Cousin Jimmy.
Episode 5
The Curse of the Poppett
47 mins
Teddy's mother tries to convince her son that Emily and Mad Mad Morrison are involved romantically.
Episode 6
By the Rivers of Babylon
47 mins
New Moon is up for sale and when Aunt Laura's addiction to laudanum worsens Isabel puts her in an asylum without telling the rest of the Murrays.
Episode 7
A Time to Heal
47 mins
Dr. Burnley accepts a position in Massachusetts, leading Emily and Ilse to plan on running away from home.
Episode 8
The Devil's Punchbowl
47 mins
The Rev. Nicholas Pitch arrives to drive the Devil out of Blair Water, whose influence suddenly appears to be everywhere.
Episode 9
Pins and Needles, Needles and Pins, When a Man Gets Married, His Trouble Begins
47 mins
The girls pray to St. Agnes to help them end up happily married, but to everyone's surprise it is Cousin Jimmy who falls in love with Eve Kinch, whose family seeks shelter at New Moon after a fire.
Episode 10
Crown of Thorns
47 mins
Jimmy Murray faces being hung for the murder of Abner Kinch because of the testimony of Mrs. Stuart, who is eager for the opportunity to pay back the Murray clan for their slights.
Episode 11
When the Bough Breaks
47 mins
Oliver Murray leaves his son at New Moon to make his fortune on the Klondike. Perry, Ilse and Emily attempt to find Maida Flynn to return her son to her but are instead tricked by a travelling mystic lady.
Episode 12
Love Knots
47 mins
Emily writes a romance story for a competition. Laura writes a letter to Ian in France.
Episode 13
The Book of Hours
47 mins
In a surprise ending for the season we watch four separate outcomes for Laura's wedding day. Each is seen in the imagination of Emily but which is the real one.