Ep. 4: John and Lassie search for Sam's lost paycheck before Melissa's birthday
Aired on February 4, 1996
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Months after John began caring for Lassie, his mother Melissa’s birthday approached. The day prior, her father Sam apologized to the family for losing his paycheck. To resolve the issue, John and Lassie traveled to town to locate the missing money. This effort aimed to rectify Sam's mistake and ensure the family could celebrate Melissa’s upcoming special day without financial worry.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Lonely boy John Carraclough resides in Greenall Bridge while parents work
- Ep. 2 · John leaves puppy at home while at school and it causes chaos
- Ep. 3 · John and Colin investigate the riverbank where they found Lassie, discovering a labeled puppy collar in a boat.
- Ep. 4 · John and Lassie search for Sam's lost paycheck before Melissa's birthday
- Ep. 5 · John travels six miles to Deerford Swamp for Melissa's birthday feast with Lassie and Sandy
- Ep. 6 · John and Lassie encounter a storm while visiting the stone tower on the Moore
- Ep. 7 · Colin stays home with a cold while Lassie visits and receives a protective scarf
- Ep. 8 · John feels overlooked while villagers praise Lassie for his daily school pickups