The Swiss Family Robinson

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  • 1974
  • 1 Season
  • 6.9  (166)

Based on the writings by Swiss pastor Johann Wyss and on one of the most widely published books in history, "Swiss Family Robinson" follows the adventures of a family after being shipwrecked on a remote tropical island. The show chronicles their survival and adaptation in an unfamiliar environment using only indigenous resources.

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Terror on South Island
26. Terror on South Island
March 24, 1975
Strange signals from a nearby island lead the Robinsons into an awesome world of terror. A staggering army of tiny ants devour everything in their path.
The Secret of Shark Island
25. The Secret of Shark Island
March 17, 1975
Franz rows to Shark Island against papa's wishes and discovers that while there was life, there was also a deadly plague.
Deadly Feast
24. Deadly Feast
March 10, 1975
Mother prepares an oyster stew for the family, but they're inedible. As she's tasting the meal while cooking, she consumes enough poison to collapse and fall into a coma.
Rogue
23. Rogue
March 3, 1975
An old bear roams out of the wilderness and makes his last stand in the Robinsons's compound.
Monsoon
22. Monsoon
February 24, 1975
Marie becomes separated from her family during a terrible storm and the little girl must fend for herself in the jungle.
The Mark of Captain Keel
21. The Mark of Captain Keel
February 17, 1975
A pirate who has been in hiding for 30 years on the Robinsons's island sets out to destroy them.
The Weakest Link
20. The Weakest Link
February 10, 1975
Ernest learns a lesson about dependence when his thoughtlessness almost brings disaster to the rest of the Robinsons.
Dead Man's Gold
19. Dead Man's Gold
February 3, 1975
Franz finds an old treasure map and gets a bad case of gold fever as he spends all his time tracking it down.
Lost at Sea
18. Lost at Sea
January 27, 1975
Mama and papa reluctantly let Ernest set sail to see if life exists on the surrounding islands.
Second Honeymoon
17. Second Honeymoon
January 20, 1975
The Robinson children decide to camp in the caves for a few days so that their parents can have some privacy in the treehouse.
Return from Paradise
16. Return from Paradise
January 13, 1975
Once again, Ernest encounters the mysterious young girl, the child of nature, who shares the family's island.
Attack of the Cat
15. Attack of the Cat
January 6, 1975
Marie brings a cougar kitten home, unaware that the mother stalks her every step and brings panic to the treehouse.
The Castaway
14. The Castaway
December 30, 1974
Franz tells his family how he managed to survive the first few days on the island when he thought he had been the only one who reached shore.
Somewhere on this Earth
13. Somewhere on this Earth
November 4, 1974
An anniversary gift for parents would present few problems for most young people. In the wilderness, however, Ernest, Franz and Marie face a difficult task that requires all the imagination that they can summon.
Bruno
12. Bruno
October 28, 1974
A new menace confronts the Robinsons when the ship's dog, which was washed ashore, now seems to be more foe than friend.
The Intruder
11. The Intruder
October 21, 1974
A meteorite lands close to the Robinsons's treehouse home and brings an alien substance that almost drives the family from their island.
Disappearance
10. Disappearance
October 14, 1974
When mama and papa are caught in a storm while fishing in a boat, the children must fend for themselves.
Curse of the Idol
9. Curse of the Idol
October 7, 1974
The family discovers an idol in an old tomb. Mysterious happenings cause them to wonder if it is coincidence.
The Visitor
8. The Visitor
September 30, 1974
Komo, a young African boy, is cast upon the Robinsons's island and believes his three-year search for his father is at last over.
Rescue!
7. Rescue!
September 23, 1974
At last it seems that the Robinsons will be able to leave their island after attracting the attention of a British warship on a mission to find pirates.
Cave of the Tiger
6. Cave of the Tiger
September 16, 1974
A rockslide traps papa and Franz in a cave with the tiger that they were tracking.
Nature's Child
5. Nature's Child
September 9, 1974
Illiterate and friends with a leopard, a young girl steps out of the jungle and meets the Robinsons.
The Animal Kingdom
4. The Animal Kingdom
September 2, 1974
A leopard that Franz befriends causes havoc with the family's livestock. To send it back into the jungle, Franz teaches it how to hunt.
A Time to Live and a Time to Die
3. A Time to Live and a Time to Die
August 26, 1974
The family rescues a nanny goat that is being tracked by a cat. They later share the joys and sorrows at the birth of her kid.
Skeleton Clue
2. Skeleton Clue
August 19, 1974
The children are given a couple of days off from their father's dull school sessions. While digging, they find clues to a treasure trove.
The Arrival
1. The Arrival
August 12, 1974
The only survivors from a shipwreck, the Robinsons wash ashore on a tropical island and reunite, only to find that Franz is missing.
Description
  • Premiere Date
    August 12, 1974
  • IMDB Rating
    6.9  (166)