Il était une fois... la vie - Season 1

Il était une fois... la vie - Season 1

Season 1

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.
Network
Episodes26
DatesJun 17, 1987 - Jun 17, 1987

Episodes

The Cell Planet
Season 1Episode 124 min

The Cell Planet

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.
Jun 17, 1987
Birth
Season 1Episode 224 min

Birth

After the first cell is fertilized, division and diversification take place to create the 60 trillion cells of the human body.
Jun 17, 1987
The Body Sentinels
Season 1Episode 324 min

The Body Sentinels

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.
Jun 17, 1987
The Bone Marrow
Season 1Episode 424 min

The Bone Marrow

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!
Jun 17, 1987
The Blood
Season 1Episode 524 min

The Blood

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.
Jun 17, 1987
The Tiny Platelets
Season 1Episode 624 min

The Tiny Platelets

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.
Jun 17, 1987
The Heart
Season 1Episode 724 min

The Heart

Globus takes Hemo and Globina on a tour through the human body’s cathedral: the heart and circulatory system. It’s an impressive adventure.
Jun 17, 1987
Breathing
Season 1Episode 824 min

Breathing

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.
Jun 17, 1987
The Brain
Season 1Episode 924 min

The Brain

Teacher introduces Hemo and Globina to the most mysterious organ: the brain. They learn about behavior, the senses, and much more.
Jun 17, 1987
The Neurones
Season 1Episode 1024 min

The Neurones

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.
Jun 17, 1987
The Eye
Season 1Episode 1124 min

The Eye

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.
Jun 17, 1987
The Ear
Season 1Episode 1224 min

The Ear

The ear is composed of cells that sense vibrations and transmit them to the brain. Then, the brain transforms them into words and sounds.
Jun 17, 1987
The Skin
Season 1Episode 1324 min

The Skin

Skin is the first barrier against external aggression and helps eliminate waste. From cuts and scrapes to bug bites, it stays pretty busy.
Jun 17, 1987
The Mouth and the Teeth
Season 1Episode 1424 min

The Mouth and the Teeth

Yum! Candy! But sugar strengthens the bacteria around the gums and attacks the tooth enamel, which can cause cavities.
Jun 17, 1987
The Digestion
Season 1Episode 1524 min

The Digestion

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!
Jun 17, 1987
The Liver Factory
Season 1Episode 1624 min

The Liver Factory

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.
Jun 17, 1987
The Kidneys
Season 1Episode 1724 min

The Kidneys

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!
Jun 17, 1987
The Lymphatic System
Season 1Episode 1824 min

The Lymphatic System

The huge lymph network transports everything to the body’s factories. Infectious intruders beware! This place is well protected.
Jun 17, 1987
The Bones and the Skeleton
Season 1Episode 1924 min

The Bones and the Skeleton

The architecture that protects the body’s organs is magnificent! However, even the slightest fracture can cause significant damage.
Jun 17, 1987
The Muscles and the Fat
Season 1Episode 2024 min

The Muscles and the Fat

Muscles account for almost half the weight of the human body. They also need a ton of energy to do their jobs correctly.
Jun 17, 1987
Toxin Wars
Season 1Episode 2124 min

Toxin Wars

Combat teams act as preventative barriers and are prepared to defend the cell’s nucleus against toxic gases and contaminants.
Jun 17, 1987
The Vaccination
Season 1Episode 2224 min

The Vaccination

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.
Jun 17, 1987
The Hormones
Season 1Episode 2324 min

The Hormones

At the heart of the hypothalamus, Teacher shows us how this region sends out orders to satisfy all the body’s needs.
Jun 17, 1987
The Chain of Life
Season 1Episode 2424 min

The Chain of Life

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.
Jun 17, 1987
Repairs and Changes
Season 1Episode 2524 min

Repairs and Changes

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.
Jun 17, 1987
And Life Goes On...
Season 1Episode 2624 min

And Life Goes On...

Pedrito wants to know why his grandpa can’t play ball anymore, so he tells Pedrito an old story about a sphinx.
Jun 17, 1987

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