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Road to Avonlea S1E1 — The Journey Begins

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Road to Avonlea•Season 1•Episode 1

The Journey Begins

7.7/10 · 139 votesJan 7, 199057 min

Ranked #13 of 13 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

Sara Stanley is a wealthy child sent to stay with distant relatives on Prince Edward Island, when her father is accused of embezzlement. She finds the life on the small island a challenge, and getting to know her mother's family is not much easier. At

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Cast15

Sarah Polley

Sarah Polley

Sara Stanley

Jackie Burroughs

Jackie Burroughs

Hetty King

Lally Cadeau

Lally Cadeau

Janet King

Cedric Smith

Cedric Smith

Alec King

Gema Zamprogna

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Felicty King

Mag Ruffman

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Olivia King/Olivia Dale

Zachary Bennett

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Felix King

Harmony Cramp

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Cecily King

Patricia Hamilton

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Rachel Lynde

Meg Tilly

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Evelyn Grier

Madeline Kahn

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Pigeon Plumtree

Michael Mahonen

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Gus Pike

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Episode Summary

"The Journey Begins" is episode 1 of Road to Avonlea season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 139 votes, ranking #13 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.0). It aired on January 7, 1990.

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