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Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'Swiss Family Robinson' from 1970-1982:



1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'Swiss Family Robinson':


(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)

September 14, 1975: The Typhoon
Season 1, episode 1
W: William Welch

With Miriama Smith (Princess Moya). A series based on the classic tale of a family forced to battle for survival after being marooned on an uncharted tropical island. The first episode focuses on two of the boys who discover a native ceremonial hut and are captured.

September 21, 1975: Man O' War
Season 1, episode 2
W: William Welch
Lotte and Helga are taken hostage in their treehouse by two British sailors who have escaped from a warship.

September 28, 1975: The Hawk
Season 1, episode 3
W: Arthur Heinemann, William Welch   D: Christian I. Nyby II
The Robinsons' friendship with Jeremiah is endangered when his pet hawk returns and threatens the safety of their livestock, especially Helga's pet goat.

October 5, 1975: Slave Ship
Season 1, episode 4

With Alfred Ryder, Dorian Harewood, Leonard Stone. The family prepares to return to civilization when a ship approaches the island -- until they discover it's a slave ship.

October 12, 1975: The Pit
Season 1, episode 5
W: John Meredyth Lucas, William Welch
Lotte's life is endangered when she is trapped in a tunnel cave-in while searching for Ernie.

October 19, 1975: The Tiki
Season 1, episode 6

With Michael Ansara, Claudio Martinez. Helga and Ernie are captured by natives who suspect them of having deliberately desecrated their ceremonial hut.

October 26, 1975: The Mountain
Season 1, episode 7
Jeremiah comes down with a deadly fever on a long expedition through dangerous terrain.

November 2, 1975: Neptune's Nephew
Season 1, episode 8
The Robinson family is terrorized by a huge beast stalking the jungle just beyond their clearing.

November 9, 1975: The Castaway
Season 1, episode 9
D: Leslie H. Martinson

With Leslie Nielsen (Johnson), Ted Gehring (Dooley). After rescuing a sailor who has killed the captain of his ship, the Robinson family find their hope of reaching civilization threatened.

November 23, 1975: The Chimp
Season 1, episode 10
The family fears for Karl's life after he is bitten by a chimp who may have a deadly disease.

November 30, 1975: The Captain
Season 1, episode 11
W: Worley Thorne

With Andrew Duggan. The Robinson family is endangered by a sea captain whose profound remorse over losing his ship and crew affects his mind.

December 14, 1975: Ernie's Christmas
Season 1, episode 12
W: John Meredyth Lucas
The Robinsons use all their ingenuity to reproduce a typical Swiss Christmas on their uncharted tropical island, but their festive plans are suddenly interrupted by a grave emergency.

January 4, 1976: The Treasure
Season 1, episode 13
Jeremiah's refusal to give up a king's ransom in gold endangers his life and the lives of the Robinsons.

January 11, 1976: The Wild Dog
Season 1, episode 14
The Robinson family is terrorized by a pack of wild dogs which they believe is led by a once-tame dog.

January 18, 1976: The Renegades
Season 1, episode 15
Using their outrigger, Karl and Fred go to explore another island and become embroiled in a dispute between sailors and natives.

January 25, 1976: The Bell
Season 1, episode 16
While exploring their island, the Robinsons and Jeremiah discover a mysterious ancient bell and are threatened by devastating earthquakes.

February 1, 1976: Jean Lafitte (1)
Season 1, episode 17
W: Anthony Lawrence

With Frank Langella, Neville Brand. First of a two-part episode as French pirate Jean Lafitte visits the Robinsons on their uncharted island, landing there to retrieve hidden treasure.

February 8, 1976: Jean Lafitte (2)
Season 1, episode 18
W: Anthony Lawrence
French corsair Jean Lafitte and the Robinsons prepare to leave the island, but his traitorous aide kidnaps Jeremiah and boards an enemy man-of-war with stolen treasure.

March 21, 1976: The Operation
Season 1, episode 19
In order to save Fred's life, Carl must dive to the sunken ship for medical equipment.

March 28, 1976: The Devils
Season 1, episode 20

With Frank DeKova. The Robinsons and Jeremiah are subjected to some terrifying magic phenomena by a native shaman. (Last show of the series.)


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