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Candy shares chocolates while war news and Terry's Broadway success distract from the conflict
Mar 17, 1978Candy offers chocolates from Alistear and Archibald to classmates, but Franny rejects them and expresses hatred for girls like Candy. Although Candy sees Franny resembles Merry Jane, she cannot comprehend the animosity. Simultaneously, the assassination of Austrian prince Franz Ferdinand in Serbia triggers Austria's occupation and Great Britain's declaration of war on Austria and Germany, marking the start of World War I. Candy’s summer plans with Patricia and the Cornwell brothers vanish. She reads positive reviews of Terry as a rising star, pushing the war from her mind. Terry performs in Macbeth on Broadway but ignores the acclaim. His thoughts remain on World War I, worrying for Candy’s safety and regretting his absence, realizing his inability to help.
- 74EP 74
Candy and Franny navigate hospital transitions and learn teamwork at Saint Joanna Hospital
Mar 24, 1978On their final day at Joseph Hospital, Franny forces Candy to announce their departure, causing friction with patients and colleagues who favor Franny. Candy realizes that effective medical care requires collaboration between doctors and nurses. The students are surprised by a farewell party organized by the patients and staff, which moves even the stoic Franny. Upon arriving at the large Saint Joanna Hospital in Chicago, Candy is repulsed by the bureaucratic environment and objects when a nurse dismisses a distressed child as a minor emergency. To her surprise, Franny supports Candy in defending Merry Jane. The five students then treat the boy’s wound together, leading Candy and Franny to recognize that they must complement each other’s weaknesses to succeed.
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Candy visits her grandfather's mansion and confronts her great-aunt Elroy.
Mar 31, 1978Candy and four Merry Jane students enjoy two days off before surgical training in Chicago. Archibald and Alistear spot Candy, and the Cornwell brothers drive the five nurses. Franny learns Candy is adopted into the wealthy Ardley family and rejects her, prompting Judy, Natalie, and Elanor to follow. Candy asks the brothers to take her to William’s mansion, where Neil, Eliza, and great-aunt Elroy are present. Candy apologizes for past behavior and explains her nursing studies. Elroy opposes an Ardley working, so Candy threatens to abdicate her adoption. Elroy’s health declines during the argument. Candy tends to the sleeping Elroy despite the animosity. When Eliza wakes Elroy and claims credit, Archibald reveals Candy’s care. Elroy acknowledges her debt and refuses to oust Candy when Eliza demands it.
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The girls seek refuge in a treehouse after being expelled from the mansion due to family politics.
Apr 7, 1978Following permission from Great-aunt Elroy, Alistear and Archibald introduce Candy and Annie to their treehut hideaway. While reminiscing about childhood, the group acknowledges the looming war, noting Patricia’s impending move to Chicago as London’s safety declines. Candy attempts to lighten the mood by focusing on the present. Meanwhile, Eliza objects to the orphans from Pony's Home staying at the Ardley mansion. When her initial plan fails, she enlists her mother, Mrs. Leagan, who orders the girls out since Great-aunt Elroy is too exhausted to decide. The brothers defend the girls, causing Annie distress. Frustrated by the Ardley family politics, Candy asks the brothers to stop the disputes and suggests they sleep in the treehouse, a humble place where love reigns. There, Annie and Candy declare themselves sisters.
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Annie's missing suitcase leads Candy into a dangerous tower trap during a garden party.
Apr 14, 1978Annie finds her rope ladder gone, but Alistear provides a spare. The Cornwell brothers and the girls enjoy brunch before swimming and viewing Alistear's invention, which Great-aunt Elroy accidentally destroys. Eliza hosts a dinner garden party, but Annie's missing suitcase forces the girls to wear common dresses. Candy discovers the suitcase is in a high tower room and climbs up, only to trigger Neil's trap. She must rappel down dangerously while holding the bag. Meanwhile, French military physician Michael loses interest in the cold Eliza and admires Candy's nursing ambitions. However, an urgent telegram summons Michael back to France for the battle front. He drops Candy off at Saint Joanna Hospital, where she remains determined to become a nurse.
- 78EP 78
Candy's Night Shift Prevents Her from Seeing Terry's Performance in Chicago
Apr 28, 1978Candy attempts to convince Franny of her nursing ambitions, but Franny’s prejudice persists, leading the group to shun her. Alistear and Annie inform Franny that Terry will perform in Chicago the next night. However, Candy is assigned her first night shift, which the head nurse refuses to change. Unable to abandon her patients, Candy accepts she cannot attend. Unaware to her, Eliza bribes Nathalie to stop Candy from going. Disgusted by this corruption, Nathalie volunteers for the shift despite her dislike of Candy. Meanwhile, Terry struggles with his emotions during the train ride to Chicago. He passes the station near Pony's Home and refuses to perform, rejecting the hypocrisy of charity shows with unaffordable ticket prices.
- 79EP 79
Candy seeks Terry at Elmore Theatre after rejection, leading to a frantic search for her.
May 5, 1978Candy reaches the Elmore Theatre late and is denied entry to the Ardley theatre box by great-aunt Elroy due to her previous decision to abdicate her adoption. She secures a seat in the unused upper-level but fails to meet Terry backstage or as he departs with Susanna. Although Terry briefly hears what he believes is Candy’s voice, he dismisses the possibility and leaves. Crushed by the rejection and Eliza’s gossip regarding Terry and Susanna, Candy wanders the streets alone. At the play’s reception, Terry encounters Eliza and learns that the Cornwell brother, Eliza, and Neil are in Chicago, reinforcing his suspicion that he heard Candy. When Susanna gives him a handkerchief with his initials, which Candy left behind in the upper booth, Terry recognizes it as a gift he gave her in London to treat a wound. Realizing the truth, he rushes to find Candy before he must depart the following morning.
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Terry searches for Candy at a hospital while she seeks his hotel and a missed train connection.
May 12, 1978Terry seeks Candy, learning she works at Saint Joanna Hospital from Annie and the Cornwell brothers. At the hospital, Franny ejects him after discovering Natalie covered Candy’s shift, so Terry waits outside until morning. Meanwhile, Candy looks for Terry’s hotel and meets Susanna, who falsely claims Terry is sleeping to hide her own feelings. Candy returns to the hospital to apologize to Franny and Natalie, missing a letter Terry left at her door. Upon finding it, she rushes to the train station. A coachman drives ahead to intercept the train, allowing Candy to run down hills and jump fences. She catches a final glimpse of Terry on the train as it passes, leaving their reunion incomplete.
- 81EP 81
Candy faces professional ruin as she navigates the deception of a fugitive impersonating a patient.
May 19, 1978A severe trauma patient arrives after falling from a train, identified as Terry Grandchester, leaving Candy distressed by his unresponsiveness. Eliza restricts Candy to the medical section and monopolizes care, while Franny blocks Eliza from interfering. Natalie encourages Candy to visit Terry, who is revealed to be Charlie Sanders, a gang leader who escaped prison by jumping from the train to avoid capture. Charlie seeks to join the army and redeem his past. Eliza discovers the truth during a night visit and demands Candy leave Chicago in exchange for silence. Candy refuses to abandon her career and attempts to persuade Charlie to surrender. Eliza contacts the police, leading to Charlie’s arrest and placing Candy’s position in jeopardy due to suspicion of aiding a fugitive.
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Candy crafts flowers to pay Charlie's hospital bill while Terry resolves the Chicago situation.
May 26, 1978Dr. Robson keeps Charlie in a private hospital room with Candy as his sole caretaker due to infection risks. Eliza demands payment for the bill, threatening Pony's Home if Candy cannot pay. To raise funds, Candy learns to make fake flowers from another patient. Charlie confronts her, revealing his mother made similar flowers to support him before he ran away. Meanwhile, a reporter alerts Terry to events in Chicago regarding his double. Since Charlie is a friend from his past, Terry sends a check to cover the medical costs. Upon her next visit, Candy finds Charlie missing, leaving behind two flowers he crafted, mirroring his mother's past actions. He has been transferred to the prison infirmary.
- 83EP 83
Candy encounters Tony Charles, a mysterious boy claiming to be a patient, during a night watch shift.
Jun 2, 1978Candy meets Tony Charles, who claims to be a patient of the Internal Medical Department and challenges him to poker. Investigation reveals Tony may be a ghost of a boy who died a month ago or not a patient at all. When Dr. Robson joins Candy for their mutual night watch, Candy leaves Tony alone. Tony enters the apothecary to steal expensive heart medicine for his sick mother, risking danger with doses over half-gram. A security guard recognizes Candy’s cards and recalls Tony from his mother’s hospital stay. They locate Tony’s mother and pump her stomach. Dr. Robson plays poker with Tony, staking hospital and medicine bills, and ultimately loses the game.
- 84EP 84
Candy and Franny Volunteer for War Duty at Saint Joanna Hospital
Jun 16, 1978Saint Joanna Hospital must send nurses to the front line, causing fear among staff. Candy cares for Marsha, a former nurse who lost her leg in the war and resents receiving care meant for soldiers. Merry Jane arrives to select one of her five students for service in France. Reflecting on Marsha’s battlefield memories and her own connections, Candy volunteers alongside Franny. Merry Jane chooses Franny, who appears more decisive. Candy feels guilty that Franny, who has parents, risks death while she, having none, stays safe. After a heart-to-heart, Candy learns Franny’s family is dysfunctional and would not mourn her death. Franny realizes Candy’s interference stems from genuine concern. Though too proud to call Candy a friend, Franny acknowledges Candy’s potential to become an excellent nurse.
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Candy visits Franny's family in France while Albert arrives as a war casualty
Jun 30, 1978After learning Franny is in France, her former patients pray for her, prompting Candy to visit Franny's family on her day off. Alistear drives Candy to Franny's hometown, where they narrowly avoid being hit by Franny's brother on a motorcycle. Franny's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, are depicted as heavy drinkers. Mrs. Hamilton speaks harshly about Franny abandoning her family for strangers, but her attitude shifts when a package of gifts arrives. Candy explains that Franny used her earnings to support her family rather than letting them be lost on the battlefield. Mrs. Hamilton then realizes the gravity of Franny's situation in France. Upon returning to the hospital, war casualties are brought in, including a rumored spy. Poupe the skunk confirms Candy's worst fear when Albert is revealed to be among the injured patients.
- 86EP 86
Albert remains unidentified at St Joanna Hospital while Candy struggles with his amnesia and spy suspicions.
Jul 7, 1978Dr. Leonard keeps Albert in a poor room at St Joanna Hospital because his identity is unknown. He lost his memory after a train bomb in Italy, where he protected Poope and a spy was present. He repeatedly mentions America and Chicago, leading to his admission. Candy defends him against spy accusations but feels helpless without his family details. The Cornwell brothers and Annie distract her with Patricia, whose comments on London trigger Candy to explain Albert’s situation. Although they wish to help, they can do little. When Candy returns to improve Albert’s comfort, he is awake but does not recognize her, Poope, or even his own name.
- 87EP 87
Candy studies hard while Terry auditions for Broadway roles
Jul 14, 1978Candy supports Albert as he struggles with memory loss, prompting Dr. Leonard to warn her about her student status and exam requirements. Motivated by Albert's feelings of isolation, she dedicates herself to her studies. Meanwhile, Susanna visits Terry in New York to announce an audition for Romeo and Juliet, hoping they will star together. Terry remains distant, though he sends Candy a letter about his upcoming audition and plans to invite her to Broadway. At the audition, Eleanor Baker watches her son Terry perform opposite Karen Kreiss as Juliet, while Susanna must audition for the same role against Cary Grant. Both Terry and Candy realize they must focus on proving their professional capabilities rather than daydreaming.
- 88EP 88
Terry secures Romeo while students graduate and Alistear’s flight ends in emergency
Jul 21, 1978Terry lands the lead role of Romeo, prompting envy from peers who accuse him of nepotism due to his mother Eleanor’s presence at the audition. Susanna defends him, and Terry confronts the director, who insists that only talent matters. Terry resolves to surpass his mother’s career and writes to Candy. Meanwhile, Merry Jane Nursing School students pass their exams, including Franny. Merry Jane awards diplomas to Candy, Natalie, Judy, and Eleanor, taking the latter three back while wishing Candy luck in Chicago with Albert. Alistear celebrates with a maiden biplane flight that suffers mechanical failure, forcing an emergency parachute jump. Upon returning to St. Joanna's Hospital, Candy discovers that Albert has vanished.
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Candy searches for Albert in the park while he hides to avoid being a burden
Jul 28, 1978Worried about Albert's safety, Candy enlists Alistear and Archibald to help her search. Remembering his love for nature, she heads to the city park. Albert, fearing he is a burden, stays silent when he hears her calling, though Poope reveals her concern. He insists she should not care for a stranger, but Candy explains their shared past and declares she loves him like a brother. She argues that since he helped her often, she must now help him. Upon returning to the hospital, Dr. Leonard informs them that Albert is healthy aside from his memory loss and cannot stay. As a temporary measure, Alistear offers his van for Albert to sleep in the park.
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Candy lies to secure housing for Albert while Susanna intercepts her letter to Terry.
Aug 11, 1978Candy and Albert struggle to find an apartment because they are not married, leading landlords and Dr. Leonard to view their cohabitation as sinful. With assistance from the Cornwell brothers, Candy rents a room at Mr. Thomas's house but must deceive Dr. Leonard about her living situation. Annie worries about Terry's reaction, so Candy writes him a letter explaining the necessity of the arrangement. Susanna Marlowe delivers the mail to Terry and discovers their correspondence. Initially, Susanna hides the letter after Terry rejects her romantic advances, but her conscience compels her to reveal it when she sees him pining for Candy. Terry responds that he has no issue with Candy helping Albert and wishes he could assist personally. However, Dr. Leonard discovers Candy with Albert after work and fires her from the hospital unless she gives up Albert, a sacrifice she refuses to make.
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Candy seeks work at St. Joanna's and defends Neil while Albert plans a Broadway gift
Aug 18, 1978Candy returns to St. Joanna's to plead with Dr. Leonard, who cites war nurse Catherine in his refusal. She secures a cleaning job instead, prompting nurses to defend her and reveal Catherine died in battle. Exempted from night watches while caring for Albert, Candy finds him absent and intervenes to stop thugs from attacking Neil. Neil initially resists but later acknowledges her sincere intent. Returning home empty-handed, she finds Albert has secured work and intends to buy her a gown for her Broadway visit to Terry. Meanwhile, Susanna interrupts Terry’s rehearsal, overwhelmed by thoughts of Candy. After he dismisses her, she breaks down, cursing Candy and declaring her love for Terry.
- 92EP 92
Susanna’s Confession and the Therapy Plan for Albert’s Memory Recovery
Aug 25, 1978Susanna admits she deceived Candy in Chicago to stop her from meeting Terry, claiming love at first sight. Terry realizes he likes Susanna but loves Candy, whom he met on the boat to Southampton. Meanwhile, Patricia asks for Candy’s help because Alistear wants to volunteer for the war, feeling useless due to his failed inventions. Both Candy and Alistear attempt shock and simulation therapy to make Albert remember, hoping he will intervene in their respective personal matters. The plan fails until Patricia breaks down during a picnic, revealing her daily prayers for Alistear, which helps him understand her feelings. When Mr. Thomas shares his traumatic past regarding the fire that killed his wife and son, Candy realizes forcing Albert to remember could cause severe emotional trauma, suggesting time is the better remedy.
- 93EP 93
Marsha orchestrates a matchmaking scheme while overworking herself across three jobs
Sep 1, 1978Annie, Patricia, and Candy learn that grandmother Marsha holds three jobs at a hospital, restaurant, and construction site. Although wealthy, Marsha enjoys working for the first time. Upon hearing that Candy has an unseen boyfriend in New York, Marsha attempts to play Cupid by sending Patricia to Pittsburgh to retrieve Terry. Patricia and Candy agree if Marsha limits her work to one job. However, Marsha collapses from exhaustion before Patricia departs, requiring an urgent telegram recall. The Cornwell brothers rescue Patricia by car in Pittsburgh. Marsha recovers upon Patricia's return, along with her construction co-workers. Patricia fails to reach New York but brings back a poster of Terry performing as Romeo and Juliet. Candy initially focuses on Terry but notices Susanna in Terry's arms on the poster.
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Candy Travels to Florida and Assists a Doctor on a Train
Sep 8, 1978Dr. Leonard grants Candy five days off, requiring her to deliver documents to Dr. Kreis in Florida. A woman asks Candy to watch her son, Gilbert, who harbors resentment toward medical staff due to his father's death from cancer. Gilbert steals the documents to avenge his father, claiming he discarded them. Candy prepares to jump from the train, but a conductor requests medical aid for a sick child, Carrie. Suspecting appendicitis, Candy assists a doctor aboard the train, who is an old rival of Dr. Leonard, in saving Carrie. Realizing his error, Gilbert returns the hidden documents to Candy.
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Candy faces Karen's jealousy and Susanna's injury during Romeo and Juliet rehearsals.
Sep 15, 1978Upon arriving in Florida, Candy discovers her visit will be prolonged due to Dr. Kreis and his daughter Karen. Karen is furious that Susanna secured the role of Juliet, believing she is superior and that Susanna manipulated the casting. While Candy listens, Karen decides to keep her in Florida but attacks her insecurities, claiming Candy has already lost to Susanna because Romeo and Juliet actors often marry. During rehearsals, falling lights cause Susanna to save Terry, resulting in the amputation of her leg. The following day, Dr. Kreis informs Candy she must return to Dr. Leonard, as Karen is leaving for New York to replace Susanna. Candy is finally free to depart.
- 96EP 96
Candy receives a Broadway invitation from Terry while Susanna struggles with her injury and career loss.
Sep 22, 1978Candy returns from Florida with oranges and discovers a train ticket and invitation to a Broadway production of Romeo and Juliet sent by Terry. Overjoyed, she obsesses over him, revealing to Albert that her first love was the hilltop prince, not Anthony. Susanna’s mother holds Terry responsible for Susanna’s lost leg, demanding he stay with her forever. Terry visits the hospital daily, but Susanna refuses to see anyone until Karen replaces her in the show. Candy enjoys a farewell dinner with the Cornwell brothers, Patricia, and Annie, where she meets Eliza and Neil. Despite Eliza’s attempts to disparage her, Candy remains happy. Terry finally comforts a depressed Susanna, who learns Candy is visiting. Overwhelmed by her lost career and Candy’s arrival, Susanna urges Terry to focus on his role and make Candy happy.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Candy Candy have?
- Candy Candy has 115 episodes.
- When did Candy Candy come out?
- Candy Candy came out in 1976.
- Which studio made Candy Candy?
- Candy Candy was produced by Toei Animation.
- Who directed Candy Candy?
- Candy Candy was directed by Tetsuo Imazawa.
- Is Candy Candy finished?
- Current status of Candy Candy: Finished.