About this season
Follow the adventures of fireman Sam and his colleagues as they protect the citizens of the Welsh town of Pontypandy. Whenever the alarm sounds, brave Sam and his co-workers can be counted on to jump into a fire engine, hop onto a helicopter, or even launch an inflatable lifeboat to battle blazes, mount rescue missions, or provide medical attention to those in need.
Episodes (8)
1. Treasure Hunt
Aired 1 September 1988 • 10 min
Sam introduces Sarah and James to his new metal detector, and they get hooked on looking for treasure. Unfortunately, they manage to burst a water pipe in the park while searching for Bella's keys! Meanwhile, Norman's game of 'Knights Of The Round Table' backfires when his saucepan helmet gets stuck on his head. Overall, it's a busy day for Sam and the crew...
2. Sam's Day Off
Aired 8 September 1988 • 10 min
Sam's popcorn machine is just the ticket for the cinemas, until it suffers from a touch of flumbustication!
3. Thief in Pontypandy
Aired 15 September 1988 • 10 min
Sam's mislaid his watch, Bella's necklace has disappeared and Dilys' earrings have gone missing! Can Sam solve the mystery?
4. Chemistry Set
Aired 22 September 1988 • 10 min
Norman's dream of making the pongiest stink bomb in the world backfires when Dilys walks into the laboratory.
5. The Wishing Well
Aired 29 September 1988 • 10 min
Trevor organises a search party when Norman doesn't come back from picking strawberries.
6. The Great Inventor
Aired 6 October 1988 • 10 min
Sam is all set to win the Best Inventor in Wales competition, until ...
7. Safe With Sam
Aired 19 December 1988 • 10 min
There is a fireworks display being held to celebrate the anniverary of Pontypandy fire station opening. But there are many valuable lessons to be learned about safety.
8. Snow Business
Aired 22 December 1988 • 10 min
It's Christmas Eve, and Pontypandy's got four inches of festive snow to keep the kids entertained. They're playing snowballs, and everyone around town is enjoying the cold snap, except for Dylis Price. She's not happy shovelling snow from her shop front and ducking the great hanging icicles above her head. She wonders why the Christmas tree isn't up in the park yet. Why, the Council have been a bit late this year. She suspects they couldn't afford one. Her comments give Fireman Sam a jolly idea...