Little Men
When two homeless boys from Boston find themselves at Plumfield, a rural boarding school, the boys learn both academic and life lessons they won't ever forget.
Changes
Jo's husband, Friedrich Bhaer, has died, and everyone expects Jo to close the school. When she hires sailor Nick Riley as caretaker for the grounds, things begin to change.
Quarantine
A student brings a case of the measles back to Plumfield, so the doctor quarantines the school.
Thanksgiving
Amy reluctantly agrees to send her daughter to Plumfield after Jo enrolls the school's first girl, and Nick plans on returning to the sea.
Tough Choices
Dan is overjoyed when a friend from Boston shows up at Plumfield, but Nat is none too thrilled.
Emancipation
When Nat discovers a poor black family camping within the Plumfield grounds, everyone learns that prejudice can take many forms.
The Christmas Angel
While out looking for the perfect Christmas tree, Nick and the boys come upon a severely injured woman. Everyone offers to help her, but they struggle with their 1st Christmas without certain loved ones.
Philanthropy
Laurie donates a library's worth of books and inspires Franz to assign a project on philanthropy, which reveals Nick's illiteracy. Jo's beloved horse falls ill, and chances of recovery look grim.
Bluffing
Laurie takes a fancy to poker and Nan steals ideas from Nat for their creative writing assignment.
Coming Attractions
Meg is taken with an associate of Laurie's while Dan and Bess are at each other's throats as they're paired up for a science project.
Blame
Jo's carriage breaks down, stranding her in an upcoming storm. Nick goes out in search of her, leaving Franz in charge of the children.
The Living Years
Asia's father arrives in Concord for an unbidden reunion while Nick takes a temporary job at Mr. Gerson's general store, where he finds some unbidden attention of his own.
Father Figure
Nat asks Nick to enter a father-son ski tournament with him, so Jo must teach Nick how to ski. Laurie offers to be Dan's father for the day, which gives Nan an interesting idea.
Looking Forward
Amy commandeers Plumfield for an evening in order to impress a high society lady while Dan goes on a vision quest to find his identity.