Season 1 (1965)
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Episodes 13
Episode 1
September 16 1697 - Englishman Robinson Crusoe is washed up on a sandy beach unaware that he is the sole survivor of the Esmerelda, a doomed ship caught in a violent storm bound for Guyana from Brazil. He soon discovers that he is also the sole inhabitant of a tropical island and begins a search for vital resources.
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Robinson discovers hidden treasure aboard the wreck of the Esmerelda, cooks his first meal and recalls how his first sea voyage ended with a serious bout of sea sickness. After thorough exploration of the island he discovers a cave which he makes his new home.
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Crusoe arranges a banquet for himself and his animal companions to celebrate the third anniversary of his landing. He returns to the stricken vessel in a drunken state for more rum. After passing out, he awakes to find the ship has drifted into new waters overnight.
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After the discovery of footprints, Robinson has to defend his paradise following the arrival of cannibals. He rescues one of their prisoners and names him 'Friday'.
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Crusoe teaches Friday the difference between right and wrong, with varying success, and adopts him as his manservant. Friday, however, has other ideas.
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Friday returns to the shelter to the relief of Crusoe, who believed that his own thoughtlessness had driven away his only companion. More unwelcome visitors arrive on the island.
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Crusoe and Friday, fend off the mutineers one by one and finally make their escape from the island. Back in England they start to write about their adventures.
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