Little WomenMiniseriesSeason 1 · 1970 · 9 episodesFour sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.MoreEpisodes1Part 1The four March sisters prepare for Christmas without their father.2Part 23Part 3Beth has become the adored friend of Mr Laurence. Amy has met with an accident for which Jo is morally responsible.4Part 4Mrs March has gone to Washington to nurse her husband.5Part 5Beth has recovered from a serious illness. Jo resents Meg's engagement to John Brooke as it means breaking up the family.6Part 6Jo has been asked to write her first novel. Meg and John, now married, have their first quarrel.7Part 7Amy has gone to Europe with Aunt March. Jo, to avoid the persistently amorous Laurie, has taken a job as a governess in New York. At home, Beth's health is causing concern.8Part 8Jo has returned from New York to find Beth gravely ill. Laurie, heartbroken that Jo can never return his love, has gone to Europe with his grandfather.9Part 9Beth has died and in France, Laurie has gone to Amy to comfort her. Jo has embarked on an important literary undertaking.