The Littlest Hobo is a Canadian television series based upon a 1958 American film of the same name directed by Charles R. Rondeau. The series first aired from 1963 to 1965 in syndication, spanning six seasons and was revived for a popular second run on CTV from October 11, 1979 to March 7, 1985. It starred an ownerless dog.
All three productions revolved around a stray German Shepherd, the titular Hobo, who wanders from town to town, helping people in need. Although the concept was perhaps similar to that of Lassie, the Littlest Hobo's destiny was to befriend those who apparently needed help. Despite the attempts of the many people whom he helped to adopt him, he appeared to prefer to be on his own, and would head off by himself at the end of each episode.
Never actually named on-screen, the dog is often referred to by the name Hobo or by the names given by temporary human companions. Hobo's background is also unexplained on-screen. His origins, motivation and ultimate destination are also never explained.
Although some characters appeared in more than one episode, the only constant was the Littlest Hobo himself.
Every message says how much it gives away. You only see what your progress allows — the rest stays hidden, and you can open it if you want. Discussions about an episode live under that episode.
Hobo saves two draft horses from the glue factory. Note: This episode was trailed at the end of #1.21 "Guardian Angel")
S01E06 Silent Witness
1979-11-15 · 30 min
▸ Synopsis▾ Masquer
The Hobo witnesses a drunken hit-and-run and haunts the perpetrator, playing his conscience against him. Hobo pursues a hit-and-run driver.
S01E07 Target For Terror
1979-11-29 · 30 min
▸ Synopsis▾ Masquer
Hobo rescues a politician's son from kidnappers.
S01E08 Heritage
1979-12-06 · 30 min
▸ Synopsis▾ Masquer
Hobo protects an elderly prospector from greedy land-grabbers. Jasper: Leon Ames. Laura: Lynn Griffin. Glenn: J.P. Linton. Cal: Shawn Lawrence. Ralph: Ben Gordon.
S01E09 Little Girl Lost
1979-12-13 · 30 min
S01E10 Boy On Wheels
1979-12-20 · 30 min
▸ Synopsis▾ Masquer
Hobo comes to the aid of a wheelchair-bound boy in rehab.
S01E11 Stand-in
1979-12-27 · 30 min
▸ Synopsis▾ Masquer
A different dog, and then the littlest hobo has to come and stand in for that dog.
S01E12 Second Chance
1980-01-03 · 30 min
S01E13 Big Al and Sam Strawberry
1980-01-13 · 30 min
S01E14 Give My Regards to Broadway
1980-01-31 · 30 min
▸ Synopsis▾ Masquer
A struggling actress resorts to stealing (and writing IOUs) to make ends meet and the Hobo tries to keep her out of trouble.
S01E15 The Last Job
1980-02-07 · 30 min
▸ Synopsis▾ Masquer
An ex-convict has a bright future ahead of him, if he goes straight, but is compelled to perform one last bank robbery.
S01E16 Snapshot
1980-02-28 · 30 min
S01E17 The Million Dollar Fur Heist
1980-03-06 · 30 min
S01E18 Diamonds Are a Dog's Best Friend
1980-03-13 · 30 min
S01E19 Romiet and Julio
1980-03-20 · 30 min
▸ Synopsis▾ Masquer
The Hobo plays matchmaker to a young couple who, in between being separated by their respective parents, find time to bicker among themselves.
S01E20 Escape
1980-03-27 · 30 min
S01E21 Guardian Angel
1980-04-03 · 30 min
S01E22 The Pied Piper
1980-04-10 · 30 min
S01E23 Willie and Kate
1980-05-15 · 30 min
▸ Synopsis▾ Masquer
The Hobo tries to give support and guidance to a couple of quarrelsome human transients--one old man and one young girl.
S01E24 The Further Adventures of Willie and Kate
1980-05-22 · 30 min
▸ Synopsis▾ Masquer
The Hobo journeys onward, trying to keep his transient companions out of trouble, when Kate is captured by the authorities and placed in an orphanage run like a military academy.
