Ep. 5: John travels six miles to Deerford Swamp for Melissa's birthday feast with Lassie and Sandy
Aired on February 11, 1996

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On the day of Melissa's birthday, John embarks on a six-mile journey to Deerford Swamp accompanied by Lassie and Sandy. The group's objective is to prepare a special birthday feast for Melissa. This outing takes place specifically on the occasion of her birthday, requiring the characters to travel the specified distance to the swamp location to gather resources or complete preparations for the meal.
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
- Ep. 9 · Mine manager Doohan visits Sam to prepare for Duke of Radling's inspection