Malgudi Days - Season 1
Season 1
13 episodes broadcast on Doordarshan National in 1986. The first episode filmed as a pilot was "Old Man in the Temple" (Mandir ka Budda), though it was the seventh episode aired.
Network
Episodes54
DatesMar 18, 1987 - Mar 23, 1988
Episodes
Season 1Episode 130 min
Swamy And Friends I
In episode 1 of Malgudi Days, meet Swami, a nine-year-old son of a traditional Hindu Lawyer, studying in a Mission School. His best friends are Somu, Shankar and Mani. Rajam joins their class and is admired by everyone. But, Mani hates Rajam and wants to humble him.
Mar 18, 1987
Season 1Episode 230 min
Swamy And Friends II
In episode 2 of Malgudi Days, Swami's father insists that he prepares well for his exams. Swami's friends make fun of him when he invites Rajam to his house. This results in a quarrel between Swami and Mutter. Things take a turn when they receive an invitation from Rajam.
Mar 25, 1987
Season 1Episode 330 min
Swamy And Friends III
In episode 3 of Malgudi Days, with just a week left for the examination, a confused Mani tries to get the clerk's help. The children finish the exam and are happy as they have two months of holidays. But, Swami’s father tells him to study the lessons of next year’s syllabus.
Apr 1, 1987
Season 1Episode 430 min
Swamy And Friends IV
In episode 4 of Malgudi Days, Swami wishes to play the hoop and asks a cartman for a spare cycle wheel. The greedy cartman manages to cheat Swami, who plans a revenge. Will his plan work?
Apr 8, 1987
Season 1Episode 530 min
Swamy And Friends V
In episode 5 of Malgudi Days, after listening to a speech, Swami is possessed by the patriotic fever to liberate India from the British. He joins some protesters and throws stones at the principal’s window. On being punished for his deed, he decides to never go back to that school.
Apr 15, 1987
Season 1Episode 630 min
Swamy And Friends VI
In episode 6 of Malgudi Days, Swami finds his new school scarier, with a lot of homework and the drill class, which interferes with his new found passion, Cricket. Swami and his friends start a cricket team named, Malgudi Cricket Club, and challenges the Young Man’s Union cricket team for a match.
Apr 22, 1987
Season 1Episode 730 min
Swamy And Friends VII
In episode 7 of Malgudi Days, with only a week left for the match, Swami could not come to the practice on time due to the drill class. After his attempts to make more time for cricket fails, he grumbles all the way and gets lost in a forest.
Apr 29, 1987
Season 1Episode 830 min
Swamy And Friends VIII
In episode 8 of Malgudi Days, a cartman finds Swami and takes him to the forest officer. Rajam’s team loses the match and Swami is blamed for it. Swami learns that Rajam will leave Malgudi the next day, following his father's transfer.
May 6, 1987
Season 1Episode 930 min
Vendor of Sweets (मिठाईवाला) - I
In episode 9 of Malgudi Days, meet Jagan, a sweetmeat shop owner, is a strict follower of Gandhian principles. Jagan is in for a shock when Mali, his son, decides to discontinue his education.
May 13, 1987
Season 1Episode 1030 min
Vendor Of Sweets (मिठाईवाला) - II
In episode 10 of Malgudi Days, Jagan recollects his wife's memories. Mali tells his friends about his decision to fly to America. Jagan learns about Mali's decision to become a writer. He is eager to know about Mali’s plans and enquires him about the same.
May 20, 1987
Season 1Episode 1130 min
Vendor Of Sweets (मिठाईवाला) III
In episode 11 of Malgudi Days, Jagan is disturbed after reading Mali's letter, in which he compares life in America and Malgudi. He also learns about Mali's marriage and his decision to return to India. Jagan recollects the day he first met his wife.
May 27, 1987
Season 1Episode 1230 min
Vendor Of Sweets (मिठाईवाला) - IV
In episode 12 of Malgudi Days, Mali returns to India and introduces his wife, Grace to Jagan. Mali avoids Jagan. Jagan develops an affection for his daughter-in-law even though she is an American. He shares the stories from his good old days with her.
Jun 3, 1987
Season 1Episode 1330 min
Vendor Of Sweets (मिठाईवाला) - V
In episode 13 of Malgudi Days, Grace tells Jagan about her education and tells him how she met Mali. Jagan tells Grace about the abolition of untouchability in India. Mali discusses his plan to start a factory with Jagan.
Jun 10, 1987
Season 1Episode 1430 min
Vendor Of Sweets (मिठाईवाला) - VI
Jun 14, 1987
Season 1Episode 1530 min
Vendor Of Sweets (मिठाईवाला) - VII
In episode 15 of Malgudi Days, Mali is angry with Jagan for his lack of interest in his proposal of starting a factory. He plans to send Grace back to her country.
Jun 24, 1987
Season 1Episode 1630 min
Vendor of Sweets (मिठाईवाला) - VIII
In episode 16 of Malgudi Days, Jagan intends to get Mali and Grace married according to Hindu customs and rituals. Will Mali agree to this?
Jul 1, 1987
Season 1Episode 1730 min
The Watch Man (चौकिदार)
Jul 8, 1987
Season 1Episode 1830 min
Leela's Friend (सिद्धा)
Jul 15, 1987
Season 1Episode 1930 min
Gateman's Gift (गोविंद सिंह की भेंट)
Jul 22, 1987
Season 1Episode 2030 min
The Gold Belt (सोने का कमरबंद)
Jul 29, 1987
Season 1Episode 2130 min
The Edge (धारा)
Aug 5, 1987
Season 1Episode 2230 min
Nitya (नित्या)
Aug 12, 1987
Season 1Episode 2330 min
Performing Child (अभिनेत्री)
Aug 19, 1987
Season 1Episode 2430 min
The Snake Song (साँप का राग)
Aug 26, 1987
Season 1Episode 2530 min
The Antidote (अंधविश्वास)
Sep 2, 1987
Season 1Episode 2630 min
Dodu (दोड़ू)
Sep 9, 1987
Season 1Episode 2730 min
Minister Without Portfolio & Korean Grass
Sep 16, 1987
Season 1Episode 2830 min
Iswaran (इश्वरन)
Sep 23, 1987
Season 1Episode 2930 min
The Missing Mail (डाकिया)
Sep 30, 1987
Season 1Episode 3030 min
Sweets For Angels (काली)
Oct 7, 1987
Season 1Episode 3130 min
The Roman Image (रोम की मूर्ति)
Oct 14, 1987
Season 1Episode 3230 min
Trail of the Green Blazer (पाकिट मार)
Oct 21, 1987
Season 1Episode 3330 min
Engine Trouble (कहानी इंजन की)
Oct 28, 1987
Season 1Episode 3430 min
Carrer (रामजी की लीला)
Nov 4, 1987
Season 1Episode 3530 min
The Seventh House (सातवाँ घर)
Nov 11, 1987
Season 1Episode 3630 min
Neighbour's Help (पड़ौसी की मदद)
Nov 18, 1987
Season 1Episode 3730 min
Salt & Saw Dust (नमक और चीनी) – Part 1
Nov 25, 1987
Season 1Episode 3830 min
Salt & Saw Dust (नमक और चीनी) – Part 2
Dec 2, 1987
Season 1Episode 3930 min
Naga (नागा) - Part I
Dec 9, 1987
Season 1Episode 4030 min
Naga (नागा) - Part II
Dec 16, 1987
Season 1Episode 4130 min
A Willing Slave (आया)
Dec 23, 1987
Season 1Episode 4230 min
A Horse and Two Goats (मुनि)
Dec 30, 1987
Season 1Episode 4330 min
A Hero (हीरो)
Jan 6, 1988
Season 1Episode 4430 min
The Lawley Road (लॉली रोड) – Part 1
Jan 13, 1988
Season 1Episode 4530 min
The Lawley Road (लॉली रोड) – Part 2
Jan 20, 1988
Season 1Episode 4630 min
Cat Within (पाप का घड़ा)
Jan 27, 1988
Season 1Episode 4730 min
Astrologer's Day (कपट ज्योतिषी)
Feb 3, 1988
Season 1Episode 4830 min
Doctor's Word (आख़िरी बात)
Feb 10, 1988
Season 1Episode 4930 min
Forty Five A Month (45 रुपये)
Feb 17, 1988
Season 1Episode 5030 min
Four Rupees (चार रुपये)
Feb 24, 1988
Season 1Episode 5130 min
Annamalai (अन्नामलई) – Part 1
Mar 2, 1988
Season 1Episode 5230 min
Annamalai (अन्नामलई) – Part 2
Mar 9, 1988
Season 1Episode 5330 min
The Hoard (महाकंजूस)
Mar 16, 1988
Season 1Episode 5430 min
Old Man of the Temple (मंदिर का बुद्धा)
Mar 23, 1988
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