Episode 1
The Planet Cell
1987-09-13 • 24 min
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.
TV season
1987-09-13
Buckle up for a head-to-toe adventure through the human body as this animated series explores the workings of our cells, hearts, brains and more.
Episode 1
1987-09-13 • 24 min
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.
Episode 2
1987-09-20 • 24 min
After the first cell is fertilized, division and diversification take place to create the 60 trillion cells of the human body.
Episode 3
1987-09-27 • 26 min
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.
Episode 4
1987-10-04 • 26 min
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!
Episode 5
1987-10-11 • 25 min
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.
Episode 6
1987-10-18 • 24 min
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.
Episode 7
1987-10-25 • 26 min
Globus takes Hemo and Globina on a tour through the human body’s cathedral: the heart and circulatory system. It’s an impressive adventure.
Episode 8
1987-11-01 • 26 min
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.
Episode 9
1987-11-08 • 26 min
Teacher introduces Hemo and Globina to the most mysterious organ: the brain. They learn about behavior, the senses, and much more.
Episode 10
1987-11-15 • 26 min
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.
Episode 11
1987-11-22 • 26 min
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.
Episode 12
1987-11-29 • 26 min
The ear is composed of cells that sense vibrations and transmit them to the brain. Then, the brain transforms them into words and sounds.
Episode 13
1987-12-06 • 26 min
Skin is the first barrier against external aggression and helps eliminate waste. From cuts and scrapes to bug bites, it stays pretty busy.
Episode 14
1987-12-13 • 26 min
Yum! Candy! But sugar strengthens the bacteria around the gums and attacks the tooth enamel, which can cause cavities.
Episode 15
1987-12-20 • 26 min
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!
Episode 16
1987-12-27 • 26 min
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.
Episode 17
1988-01-03 • 27 min
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!
Episode 18
1988-01-10 • 26 min
The huge lymph network transports everything to the body’s factories. Infectious intruders beware! This place is well protected.
Episode 19
1988-01-17 • 26 min
The architecture that protects the body’s organs is magnificent! However, even the slightest fracture can cause significant damage.
Episode 20
1988-01-24 • 26 min
Muscles account for almost half the weight of the human body. They also need a ton of energy to do their jobs correctly.
Episode 21
1988-01-31 • 26 min
Combat teams act as preventative barriers and are prepared to defend the cell’s nucleus against toxic gases and contaminants.
Episode 22
1988-02-07 • 26 min
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.
Episode 23
1988-02-14 • 26 min
At the heart of the hypothalamus, Teacher shows us how this region sends out orders to satisfy all the body’s needs.
Episode 24
1988-02-21 • 26 min
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.
Episode 25
1988-02-28 • 26 min
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.
Episode 26
1988-03-13 • 27 min
Pedrito wants to know why his grandpa can’t play ball anymore, so he tells Pedrito an old story about a sphinx.