Season 1
142 listed episodes · First aired January 7, 1990
Episodes
Tensions rise between Maruko and Sakiko when a new notebook enters the picture. Then, Maruko's peaceful New Year is threatened by responsiblities looming over the horizon.
E2Maruko-chan is still feeling downE3The school tutor arrivesSakiko gets a tutor that doesn't meet Maruko's exacting standards. Then, sick of being late for class, Maruko decides to buy an alarm clock.
E4Maru-chan buys an alarm clockE5Today is the home visitWhile Maruko hopes this year's home visit from her sensei will go smoothly, her capacity for self-sabotage has other ideas. Then, Maruko's hopes for an easy role in class are dashed when she finds out she's paired with …
E6With respect to the biologist, KizanoroE7Maru-chan practices cycling Part 1When all the kids her age become obsessed with riding bicycles, Maruko has no choice but to suffer the trials and tribulations of learning how to ride one.
E8Maru-chan practices cycling Part 2When all the kids her age become obsessed with riding bicycles, Maruko has no choice but to suffer the trials and tribulations of learning how to ride one.
E9Maru-chan receives an awardMaruko is thrilled to be getting a certificate for her submission to an art contest, but complications arise by the time she has to actually go on stage. Then, Maruko's hubris gets the better of her when she's allowed t…
E10Maru-chan catches a coldE11Maruko-chan's Dog Part 1Maruko and Tama-chan find a stray puppy and begin keeping her in a cardboard box behind the school while they try to find a home for her.
E12Maruko-chan's Dog Part 2Maruko and Tama-chan find a stray puppy and begin keeping her in a cardboard box behind the school while they try to find a home for her.
E13Going Out For French CuisineMaruko's family heads to a French restaurant to broaden their palettes, but nobody is quite ready for what they'll encounter there. Then, the dreaded school marathon has finally arrived, much to Maruko's chagrin.
E14Maruko-chan's Unhappy Marathon RunE15Whistle PractiseE16We Would Like To Eat The SnowE17Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 1E18Maruko-chan Goes To The House Of Distant Relatives Part 2E19Citizens Have No Intention To DrillE20Get The Report Card Maruko-chanE21Strange Days At Tsuchinoko Co.E22Maru-chan Is Ready For An ExcursionE23Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 1E24Go On An Excursion Maruko-chan Part 2E25Nosebleed LongingE26Only Two Answering MachinesE27You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 1E28You Finally Run For Class President Election Maruko Part 2E29Maru-chan Becomes BlindE30Maruko-chan Will Be Fortune-tellingE31The Birds Will Want Maruko-chanE32Open: Maruko-chan's Birthday PartyE33Mother's TreasuresE34Maruko-chan's Midnight BanquetE35Mother's Day Part 1E36Mother's Day Part 2E375 Oriental BoysE38Depressing Visiting DayE39Maru-chan Goes To School Part 1E40Maru-chan Goes To School Part 2E41Begin A Correspondence Maruko-chanE42I Love Study PeriodE43Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 1E44Maru-chan Floods The Town Part 2E45Maru-chan, My Tooth HurtsE46Ah! Physical ExaminationE47Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 1E48Stomach-churning School Maruko-chan Part 2E49Opening Of The Pool Part 1E50Opening Of The Pool Part 2E51The Tanabata Wishes Part 1E52The Tanabata Wishes Part 2E53Maru-chan Goes ToThe Bath HouseE54Buy An Automatic Umbrella Maru-chanE55Otchan's Magic CardE56Summer Memories Maruko-chan (Unscrupulous People)E57Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 1E58Maru-chan Will Also Attend Summer School Part 2E59Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 1E60Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 2E61Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 3E62Maru-chan's Islands In The South Part 4E63Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 1E64Maru-chan Goes Into The Haunted House Part 2E65Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 1E66Maru-chan's Savings Homework Part 2E67Episode 67E68Episode 68E69Episode 69E70Episode 70E71Episode 71E72Episode 72E73Episode 73E74Episode 74E75Episode 75E76Episode 76E77Episode 77E78Episode 78E79Episode 79E80Episode 80E81Maruko and the Mysterious Mansion!E82Maru-chan Goes on a Sleepover!E83Maru-chan Despises Radio Calisthenics!E84Maruko is Envious of Twins!E85Maruko Cleans the Shrine!E86The South Island Souvenir Shuffle!E87Maruko and Hamaji, Sitting In A Tree!E88Grandpa's Trip Around The World!E89Maruko Goes to a Theme Park!E90The Household Cultural Classroom!E91Episode 91E92Episode 92E93Episode 93E94Episode 94E95Episode 95E96Episode 96E97Episode 97E98Episode 98E99Episode 99E100Episode 100E101Episode 101E102Episode 102E103Episode 103E104Episode 104E105Episode 105E106Episode 106E107Episode 107E108Episode 108E109Episode 109E110Episode 110E111Episode 111E112Episode 112E113Episode 113E114Episode 114E115Episode 115E116Episode 116E117Episode 117E118Episode 118E119Episode 119E120Episode 120E121Episode 121E122Episode 122E123Episode 123E124Episode 124E125Episode 125E126Episode 126E127Episode 127E128Episode 128E129Episode 129E130Episode 130E131Episode 131E132Tomorrow Summer Vacation Begins!It's the last day before summer vacation, but a never-ending list of chores before school can be let out takes the wind out of Maruko's sails.
E133The Passion of Goldfish Scooping!Maruko, Sakiko, and Grandpa wreak havoc at a nearby fish store when they compete to determine who is the best at scooping goldfish.
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