Ep. 9: The Robinsons Settle on the Island with John and Couscous
Aired on March 1, 1981
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The Robinson family, accompanied by the captain's dog John, arrives on the island and establishes their camp. During the first night, Franz maintains an uneasy watch and shoots a possum named Couscous. The orphaned baby possum quickly becomes a favorite pet for the family as they begin their new life on the island.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Flone Intervenes in Emily's Family Dispute to Prevent Her Departure
- Ep. 6 · Violent storm interrupts Christmas pageant, leaving Franz missing and Robinsons stranded
- Ep. 7 · Franz survives a near-drowning incident and the family constructs a raft to reach a distant island.
- Ep. 8 · The narrative centers on the journey and events related to the island destination.
- Ep. 9 · The Robinsons Settle on the Island with John and Couscous
- Ep. 10 · Franz is deeply moved by his captain's sacrifice after finding his drowned master on the beach.
- Ep. 11 · Franz and Ernest climb mountains while the family searches for food in the woods
- Ep. 12 · Franz and his father are delayed while Anna defends Flone and Jack from forest beasts
- Ep. 13 · Franz loses hope on a deserted island after a poisonous insect bite endangers his vision.