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Series · 1979 – 1985 · Action & Adventure

The Littlest Hobo

★7.5 1979 – 1985 6 Seasons Dorrell McGowan TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

6 seasons · 114 episodes

Smoke

Episode 01

Smoke

Oct 11, 1979 · 30 min

Hobo saves animals from a forest fire and aids a poisoned child.

Manhunt (1)

Episode 02

Manhunt (1)

Oct 18, 1979 · 30 min

No description available.

Manhunt (2)

Episode 03

Manhunt (2)

Oct 25, 1979 · 30 min

No description available.

The Defector

Episode 04

The Defector

Nov 1, 1979 · 30 min

Hobo rescues a defecting ballerina from kidnappers.

Double Trouble

Episode 05

Double Trouble

Nov 8, 1979 · 30 min

Hobo saves two draft horses from the glue factory. Note: This episode was trailed at the end of #1.21 "Guardian Angel")

Silent Witness

Episode 06

Silent Witness

Nov 15, 1979 · 30 min

The Hobo witnesses a drunken hit-and-run and haunts the perpetrator, playing his conscience against him. Hobo pursues a hit-and-run driver.

Target For Terror

Episode 07

Target For Terror

Nov 29, 1979 · 30 min

Hobo rescues a politician's son from kidnappers.

Heritage

Episode 08

Heritage

Dec 6, 1979 · 30 min

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.

Little Girl Lost

Episode 09

Little Girl Lost

Dec 13, 1979 · 30 min

No description available.

Boy On Wheels

Episode 10

Boy On Wheels

Dec 20, 1979 · 30 min

Hobo comes to the aid of a wheelchair-bound boy in rehab.

Stand-in

Episode 11

Stand-in

Dec 27, 1979 · 30 min

A different dog, and then the littlest hobo has to come and stand in for that dog.

Second Chance

Episode 12

Second Chance

Jan 3, 1980 · 30 min

No description available.

Big Al and Sam Strawberry

Episode 13

Big Al and Sam Strawberry

Jan 13, 1980 · 30 min

No description available.

Give My Regards to Broadway

Episode 14

Give My Regards to Broadway

Jan 31, 1980 · 30 min

A struggling actress resorts to stealing (and writing IOUs) to make ends meet and the Hobo tries to keep her out of trouble.

The Last Job

Episode 15

The Last Job

Feb 7, 1980 · 30 min

An ex-convict has a bright future ahead of him, if he goes straight, but is compelled to perform one last bank robbery.

Snapshot

Episode 16

Snapshot

Feb 28, 1980 · 30 min

No description available.

The Million Dollar Fur Heist

Episode 17

The Million Dollar Fur Heist

Mar 6, 1980 · 30 min

No description available.

Diamonds Are a Dog's Best Friend

Episode 18

Diamonds Are a Dog's Best Friend

Mar 13, 1980 · 30 min

No description available.

Romiet and Julio

Episode 19

Romiet and Julio

Mar 20, 1980 · 30 min

The Hobo plays matchmaker to a young couple who, in between being separated by their respective parents, find time to bicker among themselves.

Escape

Episode 20

Escape

Mar 27, 1980 · 30 min

No description available.

Guardian Angel

Episode 21

Guardian Angel

Apr 3, 1980 · 30 min

No description available.

The Pied Piper

Episode 22

The Pied Piper

Apr 10, 1980 · 30 min

No description available.

Willie and Kate

Episode 23

Willie and Kate

May 15, 1980 · 30 min

The Hobo tries to give support and guidance to a couple of quarrelsome human transients--one old man and one young girl.

The Further Adventures of Willie and Kate

Episode 24

The Further Adventures of Willie and Kate

May 22, 1980 · 30 min

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.

About the series

The Littlest Hobo poster
Audience score
★ 7.5 /10

based on 13 votes

Synopsis

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.

Action & AdventureFamilyDrama

Cast

1 principal cast

London

London

Hobo (as London the Dog)

Where to watch The Littlest Hobo

The Littlest Hobo is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The action & adventure from Dorrell McGowan has 6 seasons and 114 total episodes, rated 7.5/10 by 13 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Littlest Hobo have?

The Littlest Hobo has 6 seasons with 114 episodes in total.

Is The Littlest Hobo still on the air?

The Littlest Hobo has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Littlest Hobo?

The Littlest Hobo airs on CTV.

When did The Littlest Hobo first air?

The Littlest Hobo first aired on October 11, 1979.

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