By Way of the Stars

Season 1

Overview

Young Lukas Bienman, an indentured servant in 19th century Prussia, witnesses a murder by the ruthless Count who frames Lukas's father for the crime. After helping his father escape, Lukas flees with the Count's sister and her beautiful daughter, Ursula to Canada - the home of his estranged grandfather.

Episodes

1. Episode 1

December 26, 1992

50 min

Lukas's life is changed when he witnesses the murder of a local in his Prussian village.

2. Episode 2

December 27, 1992

50 min

After his father's arrest, Lukas is cared for by the Baron's family while waiting to hear from his grandfather in Canada.

3. Episode 3

December 28, 1992

50 min

Lukas and the Baroness fight smallpox on the voyage to America, while Karl experiences racism in the American South.

4. Episode 4

December 29, 1992

50 min

Running from Otto, Lukas and Ursula are rescued by some natives who help the children reach Niagara Falls.

5. Episode 5

December 30, 1992

50 min

After surviving a Sioux attack, Lukas and Ursula arrive at a western settlement with the wagon train. Both Karl and the Baron keep looking for their children.

6. Episode 6

January 1, 1993

50 min

After returning White Feather to the Sioux, Lukas finds that the Sioux remember his presence at the battle and debate his fate. Karl continues westward looking for Lukas.