Emily of New Moon (TV series) facts for kids

Emily of New Moon is a Canadian television series. It was shown on CBC Television from 1998 to 2000. The show was also broadcast in the United States. Later, it aired in Canada on channels like Viva, Bravo!, and Vision TV. This series was made by Salter Street Films. It is based on the Emily of New Moon books by Lucy Maud Montgomery. There were 46 episodes in total, spread across four seasons.

The Story of Emily

The show tells the story of a young orphan girl named Emily Starr. She goes to live at New Moon Farm on Prince Edward Island. This happens after her father passes away from a serious illness. Emily lives with her aunts, Elizabeth and Laura Murray, and her cousin Jimmy.

Emily quickly makes new friends. Her friends are Ilse Burnley, Teddy Kent, and Perry Miller. Perry is a boy who works on the farm. Aunt Elizabeth, Emily's aunt, doesn't always approve of Perry. This is because he comes from a poorer part of town.

Special Talents and Family Challenges

Each of Emily's friends has a special talent:

• Emily loves to write and wants to be a writer.
• Teddy is a very talented artist.
• Ilse is good at speaking and performing.
• Perry has the skills to become a great politician.

However, they all face some challenges with their families. Emily finds it hard to get along with Aunt Elizabeth. Her aunt doesn't understand Emily's passion for writing. Ilse's father, Dr. Burnley, often ignores her. This is due to a sad secret about Ilse's mother. Teddy's mother is worried that his friends and art will make him love her less. Because of this, she doesn't like Emily or Teddy's drawings. Perry comes from a less wealthy family. His Aunt Tom once tried to make Emily promise to marry Perry. She said she wouldn't pay for Perry's schooling otherwise.

Other Important Characters

You'll also meet other interesting characters:

• Dean "Jarback" Priest is a quiet and mysterious person.
• Mr. Carpenter is a strict but fair schoolteacher. He helps Emily with her stories and poems.
• "Simple" Cousin Jimmy often recites his own poetry.
• Aunt Laura is the kind and gentle aunt.
• Aunt Elizabeth seems strict and suspicious. But she can be a helpful ally when things get tough.

Cast Members

Main Cast

• Martha MacIsaac as Emily Byrd Starr
• Stephen McHattie as Cousin Jimmy Murray
• Sheila McCarthy as Aunt Laura Murray
• Susan Clark as Aunt Elizabeth Murray (main in season 1; guest in seasons 2-3)
• Linda Thorson as Cousin Isabel Murray (seasons 2-3)
• John Neville as Uncle Malcolm Murray (seasons 2-3)
• Jessica Pellerin as Ilse Burnley (main in season 4; recurring in seasons 1-3)

Recurring Cast

• Shawn Roberts as Teddy Kent
• Kris Lemche as Perry Miller
• Chip Chuipka as Mr. Francis Carpenter
• Peter Donaldson as Ian Bowles
• Richard Donat as Dr. Allan Burnley
• Marlene O'Brien as Mrs. Velma Stuart
• Emily Cara Cook as Rhoda Stuart
• Carroll Godsman as Mildred Kent
• Aaron Ashmore as Harrison Bowles

Episodes

Season 1 (1998)

• "Eye of Heaven" (January 4th, 1998)
• "Storms of the Heart" (January 11th, 1998)
• "The Book of Yesterday" (January 18th, 1998)
• "The Disappointed House" (January 25th, 1998)
• "Paradise Lost" (February 1st, 1998)
• 'The Enchanted Doll" (March 8th, 1998)
• "Falling Angels" (March 15th, 1998)
• "The Tale of Duncan McHugh" (March 22nd, 1998)
• "The Wild Rover" (March 29th, 1998)
• "The Ghost of Whyther Grange" (April 5th, 1998)
• "A Child Shall Lead Them" (April 12th, 1998)
• "A Winter's Tale" (April 12th, 1998)
• "The Sound of Silence" (April 19th, 1998)

Season 2 (1998–99)

• "Summer of Sorrows" (October 4th, 1998)
• "And So They Shall Reap" (October 11th, 1998)
• "A Shadow in His Dream" (October 18th, 1998)
• "Where Angels Fear to Tread" (October 25, 1998)
• "The Curse of the Poppet" (November 8th, 1998)
• "By the Rivers of Babylon" (November 15th, 1998)
• "A Time to Heal" (November 29th, 1998)
• "The Devil's Punchbowl" (December 6th, 1998)
• "Pins and Needles, Needles and Pins, When a Man Gets Married, His Trouble Begins" (December 13th, 1998)
• "Crown of Thorns" (December 20th, 1998)
• "When the Bough Breaks" (December 27th, 1998)
• "Love Knots" (January 3rd 1999)
• "The Book of Hours" (January 10th, 1999)

Season 3 (1999)

• "Ask Me Questions, I'll Tell You No Lies" (September 28th, 1999)
• "The Return of Maida Flynn" (September 29th, 1999)
• "Under the Wishing Moon" (September 30th, 1999)
• "Bridge of Dreams" (October 1st, 1999)
• "Bred to the Bone" (October 4th, 1999)
• "The Return of Malcolm Murray" (October 5th, 1999)
• "In the Valley of the Shadow of Death" (October 6th, 1999)
• "The Plague" (October 6th, 1999)
• "Had a Wife and Couldn't Keep Her" (October 7th, 1999)
• "A Fall from Grace" (October 8th, 1999)
• "The Bequest" (October 11th, 1999)
• "Command Performance" (October 12th, 1999)
• "A Man May Work from Sun to Sun, But a Woman's Work is Never Done" (October 13th, 1999)
• "A Weaver of Dreams" (October 14th, 1999)

Season 4 (2000)

• "Rites of Passage" (May 29th, 2000)
• "The Taming of Isle Burnley" (May 30th, 2000)
• "A Bill of Divorcement" (May 31st, 2000)
• "Too Close to the Sun" (June 1st, 2000)
• "Weight of the World" (June 4th, 2000)
• "Away" (June 5th, 2000)
• "A Seller of Dreams" (June 6th, 2000)

Where to Watch

Since 2017, you can watch the show for free online. It is available on the Encore+ YouTube page from the Canada Media Fund.