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The Best Episodes of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

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Tom Sawyer is a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River in the mid 1800s. Along with his best friend Huckleberry Finn, he spends his days ditching school, fishing, climbing trees and having adventures.

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    The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 40 - The lawsuit
    9.2/10(15 votes)

    #1 - The lawsuit

    S1:E40

    Tom and Huck suffer from their guilty consciences and decide to tell the truth. Indian Joe comes to the trial with confidence, but his plan is foiled by Tom's testimony. Joe takes flight and Muff is declared not guilty. Tom is again the children's hero.

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  2. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 47 - The sighs cave
    9.1/10(13 votes)

    #2 - The sighs cave

    S1:E47

    All the children go on a picnic except Sid, who has a cold, and Huck. Tom and Becky get lost while exploring a cave. Trying to find the way out, Tom sees Indian Joe coming in. Huck discovers Joe's friend, killed.

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  3. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 20 - The secrecy of mr. Dobbins
    8.9/10(16 votes)

    #3 - The secrecy of mr. Dobbins

    S1:E20

    Tom and Huck discover that Mr. Dobbins wears a wig. On the last day of school, when the teacher whips every student, even girls, for sleeping during class, Tom hits on a capital idea for revenge.

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  4. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 7 - Competition
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #4 - Competition

    S1:E7

    Tom just can't get along with his new classmate Alfred, and challenges him to a fighting match. On the way home, the boat they are aboard sinks and Tom rescues Alfred, who can't swim at all - winning Becky's praise.

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  5. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 34 - The man who came from the cold
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #5 - The man who came from the cold

    S1:E34

    Mary begins working for Dr. Mitchell, training to be a nurse. A balloon descends in the village, and the people panic, thinking it is a monster. Tom, who knows what it is, lends a hand to Arthur the pilot.

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  6. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 38 - The drama
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #6 - The drama

    S1:E38

    On their way to a haunted house in the middle of the night, Tom and Huck witness a murder. Indian Joe kills Dr. Robinson, then lays the blame on Muff Potter. Tom and Huck exchange a promise to keep their secret, because they fear Indian Joe.

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  7. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 48 - End of Joe the Indian
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #7 - End of Joe the Indian

    S1:E48

    A search party forms to find Tom and Becky. Indian Joe comes upon Tom and scares him, but does no harm. Pursued by the sheriff, Joe falls into a gorge and meets his end. Tom, to his surprise, feels sorry for Joe. Later, Tom and Huck find gold coins.

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  8. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 6 - Huck's house
    8.7/10(20 votes)

    #8 - Huck's house

    S1:E6

    Huck is offended that Tom forgot his promise. The next few days Tom works with Huck, telling Becky he is busy helping his sick aunt. Becky discovers his lie but her anger is replaced with surprise when she sees Huck's newly built tree house.

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  9. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 16 - The pirates crush black
    8.7/10(17 votes)

    #9 - The pirates crush black

    S1:E16

    Ben and Huck miss the village, so Tom proposes that they return on the very day of their funeral. No other village children, Tom decides, have ever become the center of so much attention.

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  10. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 23 - Fishing party
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Fishing party

    S1:E23

    Tom goes fishing with Huck and Becky. They catch a big one, but only after Becky jumps in to lend a hand.

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  11. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 30 - Huck's father
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Huck's father

    S1:E30

    Tom discovers a dead body up the river - it appears to be Huck's father! After the funeral, Huck's father appears alive; come to take his son. Huck doesn't want to go, and hides.

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  12. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 39 - A question of confidence
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #12 - A question of confidence

    S1:E39

    Muff is arrested for the murder, just as Indian Joe planned. Tom and Huck sympathize with Muff and send in food and cigarettes, but keep their silence. Tom is plagued by nightmares.

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  13. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 43 - The white horse
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #13 - The white horse

    S1:E43

    Tom and Huck reach Aunt Sally's ranch safely and hand over the papers. Tom introduces Huck as his brother Sid. While out riding, they spy a white horse.

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  14. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 49 - All is well
    8.7/10(13 votes)

    #14 - All is well

    S1:E49

    The judge divides the gold between Tom and Huck. Mrs. Douglas is chosen as Huck's guardian, and he begins a new life under strict discipline. A new school year begins, and Huck attends with Tom. On day one, the two are in trouble with the new teacher.

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  15. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 4 - The magic spell
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #15 - The magic spell

    S1:E4

    Tom tries to arouse Becky's interest at Sunday School, but is ignored. That night Old Sam shows him a special charm to make wishes come true.

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  16. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 5 - Becky
    8.5/10(20 votes)

    #16 - Becky

    S1:E5

    Tom arrives at school late and finds that Becky is in his class. He finally manages to become friends with her, and promises to visit - forgetting another promise he has made to Huck.

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  17. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 27 - The rising of the curtain
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #17 - The rising of the curtain

    S1:E27

    Tom promises to take Huck to the play. To earn the money he works for his aunt, moving furniture to a friend's ranch quite a distance away. When a wheel comes off the cart, Tom is almost defeated - but manages to run home just in time for the play.

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  18. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 29 - Goodbye Lisette
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #18 - Goodbye Lisette

    S1:E29

    Huck prepares a delicious meal for Lizette's next visit. Suddenly two of the troupers desert, and the group must leave, unable to continue the show. Lizette tells Tom she will be back someday to see Huck.

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  19. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 31 - The candlestick
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #19 - The candlestick

    S1:E31

    On the anniversary of Huck's mother's death, he wants to light a candle in her memory. Though he knows Aunt Polly won't allow it, Tom promises to bring Huck her silver candlestick. Then, with the help of Mary and Sid, he tricks his Aunt.

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  20. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 33 - The escape to freedom
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #20 - The escape to freedom

    S1:E33

    Morris, Jim's friend, runs away from his master. He wants to go north where slaves can be free. Tom makes a raft and helps him leave the village.

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  21. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 46 - The haunted house
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #21 - The haunted house

    S1:E46

    Tom sneaks out to go to the haunted house with Huck. There they learn that Indian Joe has come back to the village in disguise. By chance, Joe and his friend find a box of gold coins. Tom informs the sheriff, but is not believed.

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  22. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 2 - Hand games, evil games
    8.4/10(26 votes)

    #22 - Hand games, evil games

    S1:E2

    Tom is dismayed when Aunt Polly tells him he must spend his Saturday whitewashing the fence. Too long to paint in one day, Tom convinces his friends of the joys of the job, and soon has all the help he needs.

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  23. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 10 - The treasure
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #23 - The treasure

    S1:E10

    The villagers do not like drunken Muff and Indian Joe. Tom and Huck rescue Muff and he, in return, tells them about a treasure buried near St Petersburg. The boys decide they will find the treasure, and Indian Joe joins Muff in his search.

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  24. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 14 - Pirates don't go to school
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #24 - Pirates don't go to school

    S1:E14

    Tom, Huck and Ben enjoy their adventure on the island while everyone in the village worries about their disappearance. A rainstorm washes away their raft, and it is found by a villager broken to pieces.

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  25. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Season 1 Episode 17 - Good old days
    8.4/10(15 votes)

    #25 - Good old days

    S1:E17

    After the funeral Tom is a hero at school, and everyone wants to hear his story. Charlie inks Tom's schoolbook out of jealousy, and Tom is punished. Becky saw what happened and feels guilty that she did not tell the truth.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The lawsuit" is the best rated episode of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer". It scored 9.2/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/26/1980. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The sighs cave".