Once Upon a Time... Life - Season 1
1 - The Planet Cell
Air Date: September 13, 1987
The world of cells is incredible! Activating enzymes, stopping viruses, and managing the body’s police force: it’s all in a day’s work for Teacher.
2 - Birth
Air Date: September 20, 1987
After the first cell is fertilized, division and diversification take place to create the 60 trillion cells of the human body.
3 - The Body Sentinels
Air Date: September 27, 1987
The body’s police force is taught to neutralize its enemies (microbes and viruses), which reproduce at an alarming rate! It’s a very complex task.
4 - The Bone Marrow
Air Date: October 4, 1987
Red blood cells, the body’s police force, are created in the bone marrow but sometimes, the factory breaks down and wayward policemen come out. Uh oh!
5 - The Blood
Air Date: October 11, 1987
The steadfast red blood cells have come down with the flu! Pedrito and Psi get some help from the Teacher’s antibodies to beat the enemy.
6 - The Tiny Platelets
Air Date: October 18, 1987
Pedrito cuts his finger with a dirty knife. While the platelets try to cure the wound, the white blood cells fight off the filthy invaders.
7 - The Heart
Air Date: October 25, 1987
Globus takes Hemo and Globina on a tour through the human body’s cathedral: the heart and circulatory system. It’s an impressive adventure.
8 - Breathing
Air Date: November 1, 1987
Air bubbles travel from the nose to the lungs. In the swampy, mucus-filled areas, they meet the red blood cells that transport them around the body.
9 - The Brain
Air Date: November 8, 1987
Teacher introduces Hemo and Globina to the most mysterious organ: the brain. They learn about behavior, the senses, and much more.
10 - The Neurones
Air Date: November 15, 1987
The body’s messengers run around sending and receiving information about feelings like hunger and cold. They work day and night and never take breaks.
11 - The Eye
Air Date: November 22, 1987
Eyes are magical! They break down and transmit images to the brain. What happens if a speck of dust gets into one? It’s tear enzymes to the rescue.
12 - The Ear
Air Date: November 29, 1987
The ear is composed of cells that sense vibrations and transmit them to the brain. Then, the brain transforms them into words and sounds.
13 - The Skin
Air Date: December 6, 1987
Skin is the first barrier against external aggression and helps eliminate waste. From cuts and scrapes to bug bites, it stays pretty busy.
14 - The Mouth and the Teeth
Air Date: December 13, 1987
Yum! Candy! But sugar strengthens the bacteria around the gums and attacks the tooth enamel, which can cause cavities.
15 - The Digestion
Air Date: December 20, 1987
After a tasty meal the food starts its journey to the stomach where it will be broken down depending on what properties it has. But don’t overdo it!
16 - The Liver Factory
Air Date: December 27, 1987
The liver is fundamental. It doesn’t weigh a lot but it uses almost as much oxygen as the heart! It makes proteins, corpuscles, and helps heal cuts.
17 - The Kidneys
Air Date: January 3, 1988
Toxic elements head to the kidneys where they are categorized. The good ones are salvaged but the bad ones are sent to the bladder. Have a good trip!
18 - The Lymphatic System
Air Date: January 10, 1988
The huge lymph network transports everything to the body’s factories. Infectious intruders beware! This place is well protected.
19 - The Bones and the Skeleton
Air Date: January 17, 1988
The architecture that protects the body’s organs is magnificent! However, even the slightest fracture can cause significant damage.
20 - The Muscles and the Fat
Air Date: January 24, 1988
Muscles account for almost half the weight of the human body. They also need a ton of energy to do their jobs correctly.
21 - Toxin Wars
Air Date: January 31, 1988
Combat teams act as preventative barriers and are prepared to defend the cell’s nucleus against toxic gases and contaminants.
22 - The Vaccination
Air Date: February 7, 1988
Vaccines bring us so many benefits! People who don’t get vaccinated run the risk of contracting a disease that is stronger than our natural defenses.
23 - The Hormones
Air Date: February 14, 1988
At the heart of the hypothalamus, Teacher shows us how this region sends out orders to satisfy all the body’s needs.
24 - The Chain Of Life
Air Date: February 21, 1988
A walk in the forest is the perfect way to learn about the extraordinary food chain that exists between the sun, vegetation, animals, and man.
25 - Repairs and Changes
Air Date: February 28, 1988
Pedrito is 8 years old and is tired after a long day. When he goes to bed, Teacher and his helpers observe the activity that continues during sleep.
26 - And life goes on...
Air Date: March 13, 1988
Pedrito wants to know why his grandpa can’t play ball anymore, so he tells Pedrito an old story about a sphinx.