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Series · 1994 · Animation

Free Willy

★5.0 1994 1 Season Tedd Anasti TV-MA

Free Willy is an animated television series, inspired by the 1993 film of the same name. This television series was produced by Warner Bros. Television, Regency Enterprises and the Canadian company Nelvana for Warner Bros. Studios. The show, which aired for one season on American Broadcasting Company, continues the adventures of the orca Willy and Jesse, the boy who freed him from captivity as shown in the film. In retrospect, the series also anticipates multiple plot elements of the film sequel, Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, released the following summer. The overarching conflict is reminiscent of Moby-Dick: a powerful oil baron, known to the main characters only as a cyborg called "The Machine" until the final episodes, loses his arm and part of his face to Willy while committing an environmental atrocity and wants revenge upon "that rotten whale... and his boy".

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 21 episodes

Truth Talker

Episode 01

Truth Talker

Sep 24, 1994 · 30 min

Jesse begins his new job at Misty Island Park. However, just as he meets Mr. Naugle, Randolph, and Marlene—the crew of the rescue center—he quickly becomes unpopular. His friend Willy, the orca, eats all the fish intended for the sick and injured animals. Shortly after, Jesse has a confrontation with Mr. Naugle, the center's director, and decides to quit his job abruptly. Then something extraordinary occurs: Jesse suddenly realizes that he can understand Willy, and the whale seems to understand him as well. Randolph, a Native American, explains to Jesse that there are children who can communicate with animals. Are Willy and Jesse soul brothers?

Cry of the Dolphin

Episode 02

Cry of the Dolphin

Oct 1, 1994 · 30 min

The parents of a baby dolphin have died because of barrels of toxic waste dumped in the sea. He is taken in at the station, and Marlene decides to name the clever little fellow Einstein. Einstein quickly wins everyone's hearts and soon becomes a full-fledged member of the Misty Island family. Meanwhile, Jesse and Willy are busy solving the case of the toxic waste dumps. They soon discover that the crooked Machine is behind it once again.

Stone

Episode 03

Stone

— · 30 min

Rockland Stone, also known as Machine, has devised a particularly cruel scheme this time: he uses sonar to disorient the whales. The crew from Misty Island attempts to assist a stranded whale, but their efforts quickly become nearly impossible. Suddenly, Rockland Stone arrives and offers his help with the rescue operation. Everyone is excited about his offer—except for Willy, who suspects the true intentions behind Stone's facade as an environmentalist.

Defenders of the Deep

Episode 04

Defenders of the Deep

— · 30 min

Annie is writing an article about environmental protection. She, along with Jesse and Marlene, has arranged to meet on Rockland Stone's new research vessel to gather more information. However, Jesse soon realizes that something is wrong on board. Why doesn’t Captain Frye want her there? Is the captain using the ship to dump toxic waste into the ocean?

The Eel Beast

Episode 05

The Eel Beast

— · 30 min

Jesse and Willy's trip takes an unexpected turn when Jesse encounters a giant eel while exploring underwater caves. When the eel threatens him, Jesse attempts to communicate with it and discovers that its anger stems from the radioactive waste that has transformed this once ordinary eel into a monstrous creature. Jesse quickly informs his friends at the Oceanographic Institute about the situation.

Cepholopod

Episode 06

Cepholopod

— · 30 min

Machine remains fixated on eliminating Willy. This time, it deploys a giant squid to attack him. However, the creature poses a threat not just to Willy but to all the animals at the Oceanographic Institute. Together, Jesse, Marlene, and Randolph work to ensure the animals' safety while strategizing to outsmart the enormous squid.

Sealed Fate

Episode 07

Sealed Fate

— · 30 min

Lucille, the lovable seal, admires everything that humans do and tries to imitate them. When some unscrupulous characters come to the area and attempt to recruit her for a circus, she eagerly agrees. However, after a short time, Lucille realizes how awful it is to be a prisoner. She becomes even more delighted when Jesse and Willy arrive, promising to help her escape.

Shark Masters

Episode 08

Shark Masters

— · 30 min

Misty Island is in turmoil: more and more sharks have been sighted recently, and they are even attacking people. Randolph, Marlene, and Jesse try to help, but only Jesse can truly make a difference. He manages to communicate with one of the sharks and discovers that Machine has stationed his submarine nearby. By attracting the sharks, he plans to drive the people out of the area so he can build his oil rigs without any disturbances. However, the unscrupulous villain hasn't accounted for Jesse and Willy.

Hope

Episode 09

Hope

— · 30 min

Lucille, the seal, reaches out to Jesse for assistance because there is an issue in Pelican Bay. For a while now, the birds have been laying eggs with such thin shells that they break before the chicks can survive. Jesse speaks with the pelicans and learns that DDT is being stored nearby in an old cannery. This herbicide poses a serious threat to wildlife. In response, Jesse informs his friends at the Oceanographic Institute about the situation.

Milestones

Episode 10

Milestones

— · 30 min

Machine's greatest ambition remains to destroy his arch-enemy, Willy. This time, he is targeting the salmon, which play a crucial role in Willy's diet. Fortunately, Marlene, who has been working for years to help protect the endangered salmon, notices the impending danger in time. Without hesitation, Machine begins cutting down the old-growth trees in a nature reserve to pollute the rivers.

The Catch

Episode 11

The Catch

— · 30 min

No description available.

The Treasure of Misty Cove

Episode 12

The Treasure of Misty Cove

— · 30 min

No description available.

Ghost Ship

Episode 13

Ghost Ship

— · 30 min

No description available.

Voyage of the Eco Ranger II

Episode 14

Voyage of the Eco Ranger II

— · 30 min

No description available.

Tip of the Iceberg

Episode 15

Tip of the Iceberg

— · 30 min

No description available.

The Hunted

Episode 16

The Hunted

— · 30 min

No description available.

Paradise Found

Episode 17

Paradise Found

— · 30 min

No description available.

Pier Pressure

Episode 18

Pier Pressure

— · 30 min

No description available.

Live and Let Dive

Episode 19

Live and Let Dive

— · 30 min

No description available.

Turmoil

Episode 20

Turmoil

— · 30 min

No description available.

Yule Tide and Red Tide

Episode 21

Yule Tide and Red Tide

— · 30 min

No description available.

About the series

Free Willy poster
Audience score
★ 5.0 /10

based on 10 votes

Synopsis

Free Willy is an animated television series, inspired by the 1993 film of the same name. This television series was produced by Warner Bros. Television, Regency Enterprises and the Canadian company Nelvana for Warner Bros. Studios. The show, which aired for one season on American Broadcasting Company, continues the adventures of the orca Willy and Jesse, the boy who freed him from captivity as shown in the film. In retrospect, the series also anticipates multiple plot elements of the film sequel, Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, released the following summer. The overarching conflict is reminiscent of Moby-Dick: a powerful oil baron, known to the main characters only as a cyborg called "The Machine" until the final episodes, loses his arm and part of his face to Willy while committing an environmental atrocity and wants revenge upon "that rotten whale... and his boy".

AnimationKidsSci-Fi & Fantasy

Cast

8 principal cast

Zachary Bennett

Zachary Bennett

Jesse (voice)

Paul Haddad

Willy (voice)

Alyson Court

Alyson Court

Lucille (voice)

Rachael Crawford

Rachael Crawford

Marlene (voice)

Gary Krawford

Gary Krawford

The Machine (a.k.a. Rockland Stone) (voice)

Michael Fletcher

Randolph (voice)

Neil Crone

Neil Crone

Mr. Naugle (voice)

James Kidnie

James Kidnie

Amphonoids (voice)

Where to watch Free Willy

Free Willy is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The animation from Tedd Anasti, Stephen Hodgins has 1 season and 21 total episodes, rated 5.0/10 by 10 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Free Willy have?

Free Willy has 1 season with 21 episodes in total.

Is Free Willy still on the air?

Free Willy has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Free Willy?

Free Willy airs on Global TV.

When did Free Willy first air?

Free Willy first aired on September 24, 1994.

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