Episode 1
Episode 1
3h 14m
Episode credits
Directed by Leo PennGuest stars Richard Gilliland, Cliff Potts, William Schallert, John de Lancie, Virginia Gregg, Carlene Watkins, Christian Vance, Greer Garson
TV series
Little Women
1978NR1 season6.3 / 10
The two part miniseries chronicles the lives and loves of the four March sisters – Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth – growing up during the American Civil War. While their father leaves for battle, the sisters must rely on each other for strength in the face of tragedies both large and small.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
The two part miniseries chronicles the lives and loves of the four March sisters – Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth – growing up during the American Civil War. While their father leaves for battle, the sisters must rely on each other for strength in the face of tragedies both large and small.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
3h 14mfinale
Episode credits
Directed by Gordon HesslerGuest stars Richard Gilliland, Cliff Potts, William Schallert, John de Lancie, Virginia Gregg, Carlene Watkins, Greer Garson, William Shatner
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Cast
Meredith BaxterMeg March
Susan DeyJo March
Ann DusenberryAmy March
Eve PlumbBeth March
Dorothy McGuireMarmee March
Robert YoungMr. Laurence
Richard GillilandTheodore 'Laurie' Laurence
Cliff PottsJohn BrookeCredits
- Written by
- Suzanne Clauser, Louisa May Alcott
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 2
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
NBCUnited States
Universal TelevisionUnited States
Themes
19th centurybased on novel or bookcoming of ageminiseriesromancesibling relationshipsisterwriter