Ep. 24: Anne accepts a perilous dare from Josie Pye to walk the Barry house ridgepole.
Aired on June 24, 1979

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A dare game has become popular among the girls in Avonlea. To protect her pride from Josie Pye, Anne accepts an extremely dangerous challenge. She must walk along the ridgepole of the Barry family house. This risky act serves as her response to the social pressure and competition within the group. The episode focuses on Anne's decision to undertake this hazardous task to maintain her dignity against the taunts of her peer.
Episodes
- Ep. 20 · Anne embraces the spring season and assumes household duties while Marilla suffers from a headache.
- Ep. 21 · Anne Meets the New Minister and His Wife After Mr. Phillips Leaves
- Ep. 22 · Anne loses her sense of taste and uses the wrong ingredient in a cake for Mrs. Allen.
- Ep. 23 · Anne attends a tea gathering with the newly appointed minister and his spouse.
- Ep. 24 · Anne accepts a perilous dare from Josie Pye to walk the Barry house ridgepole.
- Ep. 25 · Anne Reflects on Friendship After Diana Falls Ill in a Distant Town
- Ep. 26 · Anne returns to school where a new teacher plans a concert to fund a school flag
- Ep. 27 · Matthew visits a clothing store to buy Anne a dress with puffed sleeves for Christmas
- Ep. 28 · Anne receives her Christmas presents as the concert eve approaches