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Moomin: Moomin

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78 episodes · premiered Apr 12, 1990

Moomin Valley is a quiet, peaceful fantasy place somewhere in Finland. In Moomin Valley, eggshells turn into clouds and the rivers are full of Raspberry Juice, giant snow horses come to life and the Queen of the Cold rides across the sky on winters nights... while in Moomin house, Moomin Mama, Moomin Papa, and Moomintroll himself keep an open house for all their friends....

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  1. Episode 1: The Moomin Valley in Spring Apr 12, 1990 · 23m Spring has come to Moominvalley, and Moomin and his family come out of their winter hibernation. Up in Lonely Mountains Moomin, Snufkin, Sniff and Little My find a large top Hat, which…
  2. Episode 2: The Magic Hat Apr 19, 1990 · 23m The Magic Hat is back in Moominvalley! The hat, stuck in a river of raspberry juice is secretly snagged by Moomin, hoping for endless juice. Little My has other plans to turn her string…
  3. Episode 3: The Discovery of a Wrecked Ship Apr 26, 1990 · 23m Moomin and his friends go mountain climbing, encounter a very depressed Hemulen, sunk in gloom because his stamp collection is finally complete and he has nothing more to collect They…
  4. Episode 4: The Moomins Discover the Island May 3, 1990 · 23m Moominfamily and their friends set out for adventure in their new sailboat, and finally arrive at a seemingly uninhabited island. It is, however, populated by some very strange creatures…
  5. Episode 5: The Secrets of the Hattifatteners May 10, 1990 · 23m Our friends have forgotten to tie their boat up in the storm and are attacked by hordes of electrified Hattifatteners, who want their sacred barometer back. Swimming about after the storm…
  6. Episode 6: Tiny Guests May 17, 1990 · 23m One day two very small guests arrive at Moominhouse. They bring a suitcase, so Moominpappa knows they have come to stay and builds a small bed. Everybody is dying to know what's inside the…
  7. Episode 7: The Suitcase May 24, 1990 · 23m After the visit of the Groke, Snorkmaiden finally finds out to whom the contents of the suitcase belong, but this only makes the problem worse, and it is with great misgivings they await…
  8. Episode 8: The Hobgoblin's Magic May 31, 1990 · 23m The Groke has gone, having been given a very special sea-shell which was a gift from Snorkmaiden to Moomin, who is now in trouble. Moominmamma's handbag disappears, and she promises the…
  9. Episode 9: An Invisible Friend Jun 7, 1990 · 23m Too-Ticky brings Ninny to Moominhouse view. Ninny has been frightened so often by her aunt that she has become invisible. Moominmamma concocts an infallible remedy, but will that and…
  10. Episode 10: The Invisible Child Jun 14, 1990 · 23m Very slowly Ninny comes back into view, but her face is still missing. Stinky does his best to stop her from becoming visible, resorting to very nasty tricks when the children play hide…
  11. Episode 11: The Wings Jun 21, 1990 · 23m Snorkmaiden's brother has finished planning his flying ship, and has constructed a pair of wings so he himself can try out his theories, jumping of from the highest cliff in Moominvalley…
  12. Episode 12: The Pirate Jun 28, 1990 · 23m Moominvalley is hit by a terrible storm, and an old sailing ship is wrecked offshore, finally sinking. But, it is no usual ship - she is seen flying a black flag with a skull and…
  13. Episode 13: The Last Dragon on Earth Jul 5, 1990 · 23m After a tremendous downpour Moomin finds a very small dragon in a puddle. Smothering this most exotic of pets with love he expects great devotion in return, but finds that love is a fickle…
  14. Episode 14: Our Neighbour is a Tough Teacher Jul 12, 1990 · 23m One day, Fillyjonk moves into the Moomin Valley with her three children. Although the Moomins hold a welcome party with a lot of unique idea's meant to please them, Fillyjonk just…
  15. Episode 15: Snorkmaiden's Lost Memory Jul 19, 1990 · 23m During a spell of rainy weather Snorkmainden has crammed herself with stories about princesses and chivalrous knights. On the first sunny day she and Moomin climb a mountain, where…
  16. Episode 16: A Close Encounter with Aliens Jul 26, 1990 · 23m One day a flying saucer lands in Moominmamma's vegetable garden. It is apparently unmanned and she and Moomin salvage a strange box-like apparatus which looks rather home-made, but which…
  17. Episode 17: A Change of Air Aug 2, 1990 · 23m Bored stiff with calm, sunny weather and stuck in his memoirs, Moominpappa craves adventure. Stinky decides to comply and provides a set of gigantic footsteps, leading up from the sea to…
  18. Episode 18: The Wooden Crate Aug 9, 1990 · 23m It is hotter than ever before in Moominvalley. The river has run dry and everything is wilting. Going down to swim one day with the other children Little My finds a large wooden crate…
  19. Episode 19: Buried in a Jungle Aug 16, 1990 · 23m Moominfamily and their friends have a great time in the jungle. The Hemulen is botanizing as fast as he can, everyone is eating tropical fruit and Moomin and Snorkmaiden play Tarzan and…
  20. Episode 20: Moomin Saves the Tigers Aug 23, 1990 · 23m Moominfamily have befriended all the wild animals that Stinky let out of the zoo (except the crocodiles and who wants to be friends with a crocodile, anyway?) and when the zoo-keepers come…
  21. Episode 21: Snufkin Leaves Moomin Valley Aug 30, 1990 · 23m Again winter is at the door and Moominpappa and Moomin are collecting wood to keep the house warm during their long hibernation. Moomin is feeling very sad because it is time for Snufkin…
  22. Episode 22: Moomin and Little My's Adventure Sep 6, 1990 · 23m For no special reason Moomin wakes up in the middle of winter and can't go back to sleep. This is quite unheard-of. He is unable to wake the others, and finally, shivering, he makes his…
  23. Episode 23: Visitors in Winter Sep 13, 1990 · 23m Moomin and Little My have finally settled into their wintry existence, living on Too-ticki's fish soup and Moominmamma's jam, of which there fortunately is an awful lot. One day, Mr. Brisk…
  24. Episode 24: Hurry Up Snufkin Sep 20, 1990 · 23m Wintering away from bed can't be very good for Moomins, for when spring comes Moomin has a terrible cold, and takes to bed when all the others get up. This year Snufkin is very late and…
  25. Episode 25: The Lighthouse Sep 27, 1990 · 23m Once again the very fine weather is boring Moominpappa to tears and this time he decides to take the whole family with him and sail for a lighthouse on a small island, not bigger than a…
  26. Episode 26: The Day the Lighthouse Lit Up Oct 4, 1990 · 23m The Moomin's first night in the abandoned lighthouse is haunted by ghosts from the mysterious ghost ship, who finally take off. One of their group is left behind, and the Moomins have to…
  27. Episode 27: Aunt Jane Oct 11, 1990 · 23m One day, Moominpappa gets a very rare thing, a letter! It is from Aunt Jane, a stinkingly rich relative of whom Moominpappa is rather scared. She is great on duty, and particularly on…
  28. Episode 28: The Floating Theatre Oct 25, 1990 · 23m An underwater volcano off the coast threatens Moominvalley. A huge cloud of smoke signals that the volcano is active again, and shortly afterwards a tidal wave sweeps over the land. Only…
  29. Episode 29: The Lost Children Nov 1, 1990 · 23m When Moomin and Snorkmaiden wake up, the floating theater has disappeared. They are alone, surrounded by a vast watery desert. The floating house hits a rock, and the violent jolt causes…
  30. Episode 30: Midsummer Nov 8, 1990 · 23m Moominpappa finds writing plays very difficult. He spends hours writing page after page, only for them to end up in the trash. The lost children have been put behind bars for tearing down…
  31. Episode 31: The Big Explosion Nov 15, 1990 · 23m One day, Muffel shows up in Moominvalley. He claims to be a famous inventor and is looking for his "fellow inventor" Snork to show him his latest invention, a super fuel. However, Snork…
  32. Episode 32: The Golden Fish Nov 22, 1990 · 23m Mr. Hemul tells a mysterious story: somewhere beyond the lonely mountains lies a lake where a legendary fish is said to live—at least, that's what his great-grandmother told him. Moomin…
  33. Episode 33: The Spirit in the Lamp Nov 29, 1990 · 23m Moomin and Snorkmaiden pass the time on the beach looking for shells. Moomin digs up an old oil lamp. He rubs it, just like in the fairy tale about the genie. They are hugely surprised…
  34. Episode 34: The Kite Dec 6, 1990 · 23m After a stormy night, the children find a tattered kite in the branches of a tree. Little Mü is very excited as they repair it. She has secretly come up with a brilliant idea: being small…
  35. Episode 35: The Witch Dec 13, 1990 · 23m In the middle of the forest, the children meet a girl named Alicea, who is sitting on a rock waiting for her grandmother. Alicea tells them that she will be living at her grandmother's…
  36. Episode 36: Christmas is Coming Dec 20, 1990 · 23m The Moomin family is hibernating when one day they are awakened by Mr. Hemul. He is very busy and tells them that they cannot possibly continue sleeping, because after all, "Christmas" is…
  37. Episode 37: The Midwinter Bonfire Dec 27, 1990 · 23m This year, Moomin's hibernation is not as deep as usual. One day, he wakes up. With wide eyes, he discovers the white winter world. Because it looks so enchanting outside, he decides to…
  38. Episode 38: The Spell Jan 1, 1991 · 23m Spring has long since arrived in Moominvalley and Snufkin has returned from his winter trip to the south, but the Moomin family is asleep. All attempts by their friends to wake them up…
  39. Episode 39: Things that Go Bang in the Night Jan 1, 1991 · 23m In the middle of the night, the inhabitants of Moominvalley are awakened by distant explosions. At the same time, a pretty young girl appears in the valley, completely exhausted. Snufkin…
  40. Episode 40: The Secret Fireworks Jan 10, 1991 · 23m The pretty young girl wakes up from her deep sleep and says she is looking for Mr. Hemul. He, however, does not know the girl at all. At the moment, Mr. Hemul has other things on his mind…
  41. Episode 41: Crooks in Moomin Valley Jan 17, 1991 · 23m Life in Moominvalley is far too peaceful for the police inspector. That's why the Moominvalley police station is to be closed down. Of course, Moomin and his friends don't want that to…
  42. Episode 42: The Solar Eclipse Jan 24, 1991 · 23m The Moomins and their friends prepare for the solar eclipse: Moominpappa distributes pieces of glass blackened with candle soot, through which you can look directly at the sun. The witch…
  43. Episode 43: The Prima Donna Jan 31, 1991 · 23m Torrential rains have once again caused massive flooding in Moominvalley. Even a circus was washed away. With their last ounce of strength, an artist and her horse managed to save…
  44. Episode 44: The Birthday Present Feb 7, 1991 · 23m Moominmamma's birthday is approaching, and Moominpappa just can't think of a suitable gift! He turns to Snork for help, because Snork is an inventor. But the hastily constructed dishwasher…
  45. Episode 45: Moomin Builds a House Feb 14, 1991 · 23m The Moomins' house has collapsed because the ten children that Mula's mother brought with her have been running riot. There is no peace and quiet to be found anywhere, and Snufkin…
  46. Episode 46: Dame Elaine Feb 21, 1991 · 23m Moominpappa has inherited a real castle from a distant relative. He doesn't really want to accept the inheritance, but when he learns that ghosts are haunting the castle, he changes his…
  47. Episode 47: The Hot Spring Feb 28, 1991 · 23m Three men, carrying strange tools in their backpacks, are searching for a hot spring in Moominvalley to prepare for the construction of a spa. Sniff is immediately interested and tries to…
  48. Episode 48: The Bubbles Mar 7, 1991 · 23m Snorkfräulein has a secret: her brother, the inventor and airship designer Snork, has developed a liquid that could be groundbreaking in the field of airship construction. When a piece of…
  49. Episode 49: The Giant Pumpkin Mar 14, 1991 · 23m One of the Moomins' favorite foods is pumpkin pie—and when the pumpkin plants in Moominmamma's garden grow bigger leaves than fruit, the family walks around with sad faces. However, Mr…
  50. Episode 50: The Imp Mar 21, 1991 · 23m Hidden deep in the forests of Moominvalley, an old tree stump has stood for more than 500 years. Leaves have not grown on it for as long as anyone can remember, and yet the old tree…
  51. Episode 51: Snorkmaiden Goes Psychic Mar 28, 1991 · 23m Snorkmaiden is caught in a thunderstorm and seeks shelter under a lone tree. This turns out to be a serious mistake, as the tree is promptly struck by lightning. Snorkmaiden faints. When…
  52. Episode 52: The Treasure Hunt Apr 4, 1991 · 23m A treasure hunter wants to find a gold vein. But after several attempts, he realizes that there are no gold deposits in Moominvalley. He decides to move beyond the lonely mountains. But…
  53. Episode 53: The Water Nymph Apr 4, 1991 · 23m One day, in the aftermath of the gold fever, Sniff walks off upstream to look for gold in the river-bed. He gets lost in a thick mist, and suddenly comes upon a small pond, created by a…
  54. Episode 54: Mymble's Diamond Apr 18, 1991 · 23m Mymble has found a ring on the ground with a big, sparkling stone and gives it in to the Inspector. When no one comes forth to claim it he gives it to her and she is very, very happy…
  55. Episode 55: Moominpappa's Second Youth Apr 25, 1991 · 23m One day something remarkable happens in Moominvalley, Moominpappa goes for a walk without his hat. When made aware of this he is greatly distressed, fearing that his forgetfulness is a…
  56. Episode 56: The Secret Dish May 2, 1991 · 23m Is Moominmamma's family really getting tired of her cooking? It seems impossible, but Little My unabashedly claims that she is getting very bored with always having pancakes, and…
  57. Episode 57: Motherly Love May 9, 1991 · 23m Two little waifs - abandoned in the woods by their evil step-mother if one is to believe them - are found on the Moominhouse porch. This sad occurrence might have been handled better if…
  58. Episode 58: Artists in Moominvalley May 16, 1991 · 23m Ever believing in his own ability Moominpappa enters a photo contest for the best nature shot. The spectacular and dramatic results draw a throng of painters to Moominvalley, where the big…
  59. Episode 59: Adventures of Moominpappa: Part 1 May 23, 1991 · 23m As it seems Moominpappa has left his turbulent youth out of his memoirs (with the usual self aggrandizement of autobiographers he thought them too turbulent for print), he one day decides…
  60. Episode 60: The Terrible Little My May 31, 1991 · 23m As we all know, Little My is happily aggressive, with no inhibitions and no hang-ups. She gets very angry at times but never sulks, and always enjoys herself immensely. All in all a very…
  61. Episode 61: Moomin's the Fortune-Teller Jun 6, 1991 · 23m Sniff is at it again; trying to get rich quickly. Unfortunately for Moomin he figures as the short-cut to riches in a dream Sniff has had, and when Sniff drags him off to masquerade as a…
  62. Episode 62: Witch-Walking Jun 13, 1991 · 23m Great things are happening in Moominvalley. Snorkmaiden's brother, the Snork, has finally completed the model of his new flying ship and it seems to work, being a bit more sensibly…
  63. Episode 63: Adventures of Moominpappa: Part 2 Jun 20, 1991 · 23m The Moomins and their friends have gone down to the beach, and looking out over the sea Moominpappa is reminded of his youthful life as an adventurer. The appearance of the Niblings saves…
  64. Episode 64: Moomin and the Birds Jul 4, 1991 · 23m Inspired by the Hemulen, who has temporarily left plants aside for a study of birds, Moomin and his friends go out to study Nature, armed with a book on the subject, and find a lot of…
  65. Episode 65: The Fancy-Dress Ball Jul 11, 1991 · 23m Moominhouse is filled with feverish activity, because everyone in Moominvalley has been invited to a fancy-dress ball in the old Manor, and attics and closets are savoured for suitable…
  66. Episode 66: The Vampire Jul 18, 1991 · 23m Horror strikes Moominvalley when a vampire escapes from the Zoo, and everyone tries to cover himself up in gauze or bandages to keep from being bitten. Not exactly knowing exactly what…
  67. Episode 67: The Chair Jul 25, 1991 · 23m One awful day, Moominpappa's chair breaks. This might not sound irreparable, but creative people are funny - they rely on certain material comforts for their inspiration to run freely…
  68. Episode 68: Adventures of Moominpappa: Part 3 Aug 1, 1991 · 23m Again, Moominpappa is talked into telling the others about his stormy youth - never a difficult task with autobiographers. He tells us about how the Fuddler met the Muddle and how they…
  69. Episode 69: The Phoenix Aug 8, 1991 · 23m Moomin and his friends carry home a wounded bird, which has been brought down by some hunters. The bird is large and very beautiful, quite old, and not to be found in any book on birds…
  70. Episode 70: Moomin's Big Fish Aug 15, 1991 · 23m The Snork has made a new invention; a super-glue that sticks to everything and won't come off easily, either. While his sister Snorkmaiden is out with Moomin and the others trying their…
  71. Episode 71: The Slug-a-Bed Mushrooms Aug 22, 1991 · 23m Moomin and his friends go out to pick mushrooms, and the find even more than can carry home. They seem to be of a very strange species, however - they start glowing and finally they burst…
  72. Episode 72: Moomin and the Dolphin Aug 29, 1991 · 23m Baby dolphin is washed up on the beach one day, and Moomin and Snufkin have a tremendous job getting it down to the water again, because even a baby dolphin is far bigger than a…
  73. Episode 73: The Cave Sep 5, 1991 · 23m One day, when the tide is exceptionally low, Moomin and the others go on an expedition to Circle Island, a round island with a lake in the middle which can be reached by foot. Sniff makes…
  74. Episode 74: A Wonderful Present Sep 12, 1991 · 23m Thingumy and Bob finally decide to go back to Moominvalley for a visit. As usual they lug their - to them enormous suitcase along. Remembering the equally enormous ruby it used to contain…
  75. Episode 75: The Fabulous Emerald Sep 19, 1991 · 23m Moomin is beset by strange, recurrent dreams in which he is urged to go to a far-away waterfall and look for something. At last he sets out with Snufkin, and they make a most unusual find…
  76. Episode 76: Painting a House Sep 26, 1991 · 23m There is no end to the catastrophes that befall the Hemulen - barely has the hailstorm destroyed his beloved plants when a terrible wind makes off with part of his roof, and then Little My…
  77. Episode 77: The Great Race Oct 3, 1991 · 23m Finally the Snork's flying ship is ready for its test flight, but the Snork is beset by trouble. His balloon leaks and when, on top of that, another aviator in a balloon arrives, the Snork…
  78. Episode 78: Going South Oct 3, 1991 · 23m At last the Snork's flying ship is working properly, and everyone is getting a ride in it - some very hazardous ones. Winter is just around the corner, and while the Moomins hibernate as…