Popular opinion turns against Jo when a boy breaks his leg.

An older boy is attracted to Bess; Nick's hesitation leads Jo to accept a date with an old nemesis.

Nick and Dan track a lion that escaped from a traveling circus; Nat plays violin in a talent competition.

Franz is smitten with a brassy boarding house maid.

Meg assumes control of Plumfield. Asia considers dropping out to run a restaurant.

Jo becomes withdrawn after being robbed. Franz receives disturbing news from Isabel.

Nick's charming brother is pursued by gamblers to whom he owes money.

Nan, Nat and Tommy seek the grave of the legendary ghost, the Lantern Man.

Jo becomes a suffragist; Dr. Pierce urges Nan to become a nurse.

Nan and Nat find saddlebags full of money on the banks of a stream.

An overnight trip ruins relations among Amy, Jo and Meg.

Melancholy Jo awaits her birthday, questioning the choices she has made.

Nick is accused of killing a gambler to whom Ben owes money.