The Littlest Hobo (Season 3)

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.

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    Photo Finish (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1981-09-17

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for The Secret of Red Hill

    The Secret of Red Hill (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1981-09-24

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: London hears the screams of a girl named Peggy, who says that she is running from a giant ape loose in a forest. In the neighboring small town of Red Hill, rumors are already spreading about "Bigfoot" being in the vicinity.

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    Wolf Hunt (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1981-10-01

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: In a forest, London encounters three wolf-hunters: a crotchety man and his two sons, one intent about the hunt, the other squeamish. The Hobo decoys hunters away from a wounded wolf and her cubs.

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    The Day of the Fugitive (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1981-10-08

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Suspect

    Suspect (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1981-10-29

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for War Games

    War Games (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1981-11-05

    Runtime: 30 min

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    The Hero (Episode 7)

    Air date: 1981-11-12

    Runtime: 30 min

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    Hidden Room (Episode 8)

    Air date: 1981-11-19

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Hobo discovers a man and his mute daughter are being blackmailed into performing fraudulent séances for bereaved victims.

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    Fussin' and Fightin' (Episode 9)

    Air date: 1981-11-26

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for The Locket

    The Locket (Episode 10)

    Air date: 1981-12-03

    Runtime: 30 min

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    Airport (Episode 11)

    Air date: 1981-12-10

    Runtime: 30 min

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    Music Box (Episode 12)

    Air date: 1981-12-24

    Runtime: 30 min

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    Mail Order Bride (Episode 13)

    Air date: 1982-01-21

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for The Clown

    The Clown (Episode 14)

    Air date: 1982-01-28

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: London finds a wallet dropped by a man leaving a park, picks up the wallet, follows the man to the man's home, and gives the wallet to the man.

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    Once Upon a Tyme (Episode 15)

    Air date: 1982-02-04

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for A Special Friend

    A Special Friend (Episode 16)

    Air date: 1982-02-25

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Forget Me Not

    Forget Me Not (Episode 17)

    Air date: 1982-03-04

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Rex Badger P.I.

    Rex Badger P.I. (Episode 18)

    Air date: 1982-03-11

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Hobo helps a bungling investigator.

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