The Littlest Hobo (Season 5)

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.

  • Poster for Rookie

    Rookie (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1983-09-15

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Scavenger Hunt (1)

    Scavenger Hunt (1) (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1983-09-22

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Scavenger Hunt (2)

    Scavenger Hunt (2) (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1983-09-29

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Second Sight

    Second Sight (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1983-10-06

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Trucker

    Trucker (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1983-10-13

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Born To Run

    Born To Run (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1983-10-20

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Tempest Probe

    Tempest Probe (Episode 7)

    Air date: 1983-10-27

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: A criminal steals a secret laser.

  • Poster for Lumberjacks

    Lumberjacks (Episode 8)

    Air date: 1983-11-03

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: A bookie tries to fix a lumberjack competition using extreme methods.

  • Poster for Passage

    Passage (Episode 9)

    Air date: 1983-11-10

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Sartech (1)

    Sartech (1) (Episode 10)

    Air date: 1983-11-17

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Sartech (2)

    Sartech (2) (Episode 11)

    Air date: 1983-12-01

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Dragonslayer

    Dragonslayer (Episode 12)

    Air date: 1984-01-19

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for The Genesis Tapes (1)

    The Genesis Tapes (1) (Episode 13)

    Air date: 1984-01-26

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for The Genesis Tapes (2)

    The Genesis Tapes (2) (Episode 14)

    Air date: 1984-02-02

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Ghost Station

    Ghost Station (Episode 15)

    Air date: 1984-02-23

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Indian Summer

    Indian Summer (Episode 16)

    Air date: 1984-03-01

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Applejack

    Applejack (Episode 17)

    Air date: 1984-03-08

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Sheep in Wolf's Clothing

    Sheep in Wolf's Clothing (Episode 18)

    Air date: 1984-03-15

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Hobo is mistaken for a sheep-killing wolf.

The Littlest Hobo

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