Escrava Isaura - Season 1

First aired: 10/11/1976 100 episodes

The plot addresses the abolitionist struggle in Brazil through the lens of Leôncio's obsessive passion for Isaura, an enslaved woman raised as a court lady by her family.

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Episodes

1. Chapter 1

Aired: 10/11/1976

Ester suffers from missing her son. Almeida and Fontoura go to a slave auction. Malvina is enchanted by Isaura. Ester finds out that Leôncio is returning home.

2. Chapter 2

Aired: 10/12/1976

Almeida orders Ester to treat Isaura as a slave. Henrique insists on meeting Isaura. Isaura asks Januária to tell her about her past. Leôncio reunites with Isaura.

3. Chapter 3

Aired: 10/13/1976

Leôncio becomes fascinated by Isaura. Malvina gives a gift to Santa. André challenges Francisco and is punished. Isaura questions Ester about her past. Almeida confronts Leôncio.

4. Chapter 4

Aired: 10/14/1976

Almeida is outraged by a revelation from Leôncio. Francisco asks Rosa to find out who helped André. Leôncio gives orders to Isaura. Almeida makes a decision about Leôncio.

5. Chapter 5

Aired: 10/15/1976

Leôncio harasses Isaura, who runs away. Almeida argues with Leôncio after being humiliated by his son. Ester decides to take Isaura and Januária far away.

6. Chapter 6

Aired: 10/16/1976

Leôncio promises his father that he will arrange a meeting with his suitor. Francisco puts André to work in the plantation. Januária goes to the farm to find Miguel and cheers him up with some news.

7. Chapter 7

Aired: 10/18/1976

Januária accepts Miguel's proposal. Commander Almeida makes an offer to Lucíola. Isaura helps André. Isaura makes a confession to Januária. Tobias meets Isaura during a walk.

8. Chapter 8

Aired: 10/19/1976

Tobias schedules a meeting with Isaura. Rosa seduces Leôncio. Isaura catches Rosa with Leôncio. Isaura misses her meeting with Tobias and receives an unexpected visitor at the farm.

9. Chapter 9

Aired: 10/20/1976

Ester invites Tobias for lunch at the farm. Isaura lies to avoid Tobias. Tobias asks to speak with Francisco. Miguel delivers the letter to Leôncio. Isaura meets Tobias.

10. Chapter 10

Aired: 10/21/1976

Isaura sets a condition for Tobias and schedules a new meeting. Ester asks Leôncio for a favor. Isaura screams and throws Leôncio out of her room. Isaura makes a confession to Januária.

11. Chapter 11

Aired: 10/22/1976

Leôncio tries to get closer to Taís. Fontoura gives exciting news to his children. Januária saves Isaura from Leôncio's harassment. Januária decides to tell Isaura the truth.

12. Chapter 12

Aired: 10/23/1976

Januária tells Isaura the truth about her origins. Isaura tries to escape from Tobias. Miguel asks Januária not to reveal his secret to Isaura. Isaura makes a bold request to Ester.

13. Chapter 13

Aired: 10/25/1976

Ester tells Isaura she will think about her request. Tobias confronts Leôncio's pro-slavery ideals. Miguel tells Januária he has a condition before presenting himself to Isaura.

14. Chapter 14

Aired: 10/26/1976

Tobias criticizes Leôncio for the way he treats the slaves. Januária tells Miguel about Isaura's request. Tobias decides to report Leôncio. Tobias and Isaura meet again.

15. Chapter 15

Aired: 10/27/1976

Tobias insists on knowing the truth about Isaura. Rosa is rude to Isaura. Leôncio embarrasses Almeida once again. Fontoura and his children arrive at the farm. Almeida confronts Leôncio.

16. Chapter 16

Aired: 10/28/1976

Leôncio resumes harassing Isaura. He becomes enchanted by Malvina upon meeting his suitor. Ester makes an unexpected request to Commander Almeida regarding Isaura.

17. Chapter 17

Aired: 10/29/1976

Commander Almeida refuses Ester's request. Malvina is concerned about Isaura. Tobias receives an invitation to dine with Commander Almeida. Miguel asks to speak with Isaura.

18. Chapter 18

Aired: 10/30/1976

Commander Almeida decides to forgive Tobias. Januária covers for Isaura’s plan. Leôncio delivers news to Commander Almeida. Taís is charmed upon meeting Henrique.

19. Chapter 19

Aired: 11/1/1976

Henrique becomes fascinated by Taís. Isaura makes an emotional confession to Santa. Ester tells Isaura she will return to the court. Leôncio intimidates Isaura by mentioning the engagement.

20. Chapter 20

Aired: 11/2/1976

Isaura says goodbye to Tobias and gives him a keepsake. Miguel receives a reward from Tobias. Tobias comes up with an idea to find Isaura. Isaura receives an unexpected visitor.

21. Chapter 21

Aired: 11/3/1976

Miguel reveals something surprising to Isaura and makes her a promise. Commander Almeida makes a tempting offer to Leôncio. Tobias discovers a shocking truth about Isaura.

22. Chapter 22

Aired: 11/4/1976

Taís questions Tobias's decision. Rosa tries to uncover Isaura's secret. Malvina invites Isaura to the theater. Almeida prepares a surprise for Carmem. Tobias visits Leôncio.

23. Chapter 23

Aired: 11/5/1976

Tobias leaves Leôncio stunned by asking about Isaura. Henrique helps Tobias find Isaura. Isaura is moved by the play. Tobias surprises Isaura at the theater.

24. Chapter 24

Aired: 11/6/1976

Isaura runs away from Tobias after being confronted by him. Tobias suspects Leôncio's interest in Isaura. Taís complains about Henrique. Madame Besançon is impressed by Isaura.

25. Chapter 25

Aired: 11/8/1976

Leôncio confronts Tobias. Henrique flirts with Lucíola at the tavern. Leôncio accepts Almeida's offer and is shocked by his father's decision. Madame Besançon makes a proposal to Isaura.

26. Chapter 26

Aired: 11/9/1976

Isaura makes a decision after receiving Madame Besançon's proposal. Tobias comforts Isaura about the future. Ester is shocked by her husband's decision. Januária is devastated by Ester.

27. Chapter 27

Aired: 11/10/1976

Isaura asks Tobias to postpone the offer. Rosa tries to give advice to André. Ester thanks Isaura for her kindness. Ester asks to move to the plantation after her son's wedding.

28. Chapter 28

Aired: 11/11/1976

Ester shares her premonition with Malvina. Isaura expresses her excitement to Januária. André asks Rosa for help to escape the abuse. Tobias surprises Isaura with a visit.

29. Chapter 29

Aired: 11/12/1976

Malvina praises Leôncio's farm. Tobias agrees to Isaura's requests. Miguel helps André escape. Santa becomes worried about André. Leôncio makes a decision regarding André.

30. Chapter 30

Aired: 11/13/1976

Malvina is worried about Santa. Leôncio tries to force a confession from André. Malvina and Ester plead with Leôncio for mercy. Henrique is concerned about his sister. Ester asks Malvina for a favor.

31. Chapter 31

Aired: 11/15/1976

Ester makes a request to Malvina. Henrique hires the gardener Beltrão. Santa laments André's indifference. Almeida agrees to guarantee Isaura's freedom.

32. Chapter 32

Aired: 11/16/1976

Ester makes another plea to Almeida. Isaura suffers a devastating loss. Almeida informs Leôncio of his decision. Malvina makes a revelation to Henrique.

33. Chapter 33

Aired: 11/17/1976

Isaura tells Malvina about Ester's promise. Leôncio questions Almeida about a safe. Isaura and Tobias meet again. Rosa becomes interested in Malvina's gift.

34. Chapter 34

Aired: 11/18/1976

Henrique gives Malvina bad news. Isaura shares her suspicion with Tobias. Leôncio questions Francisco about the safe. Malvina leaves Leôncio outraged with a request.

35. Chapter 35

Aired: 11/19/1976

Malvina questions Leôncio's change in behavior. Rosa reveals she has a plan against Isaura. Leôncio confronts Isaura. Tobias makes an offer to buy Isaura.

36. Chapter 36

Aired: 11/20/1976

Leôncio questions Tobias's intentions toward Isaura. Taís invites Henrique to lunch at the farm. Leôncio forbids Isaura from going out. Miguel becomes worried about Isaura.

37. Chapter 37

Aired: 11/22/1976

Leôncio decides to burn the letter meant for Malvina. Tobias returns frustrated from his trip. Malvina makes a request to Leôncio. Fontoura asks to speak with Leôncio.

38. Chapter 38

Aired: 11/23/1976

Fontoura warns Leôncio about Commander Almeida's libertine behavior. André opens his heart to Isaura. Rosa catches Isaura talking to one of Tobias's enslaved women.

39. Chapter 39

Aired: 11/24/1976

Rosa tries to find proof that Isaura received the note. Leôncio is concerned about Commander Almeida’s wedding. Taís comes up with an idea to deliver Tobias’s letter to Isaura.

40. Chapter 40

Aired: 11/25/1976

Taís schemes to deliver the letter to Isaura. Tobias is frustrated after reading Isaura’s reply. Carmem agrees to marry Commander Almeida. Tobias asks Taís for help.

41. Chapter 41

Aired: 11/26/1976

Tobias devises a plan to find Isaura. Santa feels jealous of Isaura’s closeness with André. Henrique returns from Europe. Almeida introduces Carmem to Leôncio.

42. Chapter 42

Aired: 11/27/1976

Carmem embarrasses Almeida in front of the family. Almeida makes a surprising proposal to Leôncio. José prepares Aninha for dinner with Henrique. Isaura meets Tobias.

43. Chapter 43

Aired: 11/29/1976

Almeida leaves the plantation with Carmem. Henrique invites Aninha and José to lunch. Carmem finds Isaura’s manumission papers. Isaura decides to accept André’s proposal.

44. Chapter 44

Aired: 11/30/1976

Carmem reveals to Lucíola that she might help Isaura. Santa makes a confession to Isaura. Rosa puts her scheme against Isaura into action. Malvina raises the alarm at the plantation after a theft.

45. Chapter 45

Aired: 12/1/1976

José becomes suspicious of Henrique. Tobias makes a confession to Henrique and receives crucial information. Isaura rejects André’s proposal. Francisco finds the stolen ring.

46. Chapter 46

Aired: 12/2/1976

Henrique suspects Leôncio. Malvina vents to Isaura about her marriage. Tobias asks Miguel for help. Leôncio shocks Malvina. Isaura is surprised by Malvina.

47. Chapter 47

Aired: 12/3/1976

Henrique tells Malvina the truth. Malvina confronts Leôncio about Isaura’s manumission. Leôncio decides to punish Isaura for the stolen ring. Malvina has an unexpected encounter.

48. Chapter 48

Aired: 12/4/1976

Isaura pleads with Malvina to show mercy to Santa. Malvina rebels against Leôncio. Rosa buys Rita’s silence. Henrique travels to the court. Leôncio becomes suspicious of Henrique’s trip.

49. Chapter 49

Aired: 12/6/1976

Malvina tells Santa that André proved the slave's innocence. Alba offers support to Tobias. Henrique visits Commander Almeida and asks for Isaura’s freedom.

50. Chapter 50

Aired: 12/7/1976

Henrique receives Isaura’s manumission letter. Isaura makes Miguel promise not to get into trouble. Leôncio suffers over his father's marriage. Francisco tries to intercept Henrique.

51. Chapter 51

Aired: 12/8/1976

Isaura discovers she has been freed. Leôncio does not oppose the marriage between Tobias and Isaura. Tobias disappears on his way to the court. Leôncio thwarts Isaura’s plans.

52. Chapter 52

Aired: 12/9/1976

Leôncio threatens Tobias. Isaura is desperate over her beloved’s disappearance. Santa grows suspicious of Leôncio. Malvina tries to rescue Tobias. A tragedy strikes the mill.

53. Chapter 53

Aired: 12/10/1976

Francisco realizes his mistake and tells Leôncio. Isaura loses control upon discovering what happened to Tobias and Malvina. Francisco threatens Santa. Almeida returns to the plantation.

54. Chapter 54

Aired: 12/11/1976

Leôncio asks Francisco for help. Leôncio manages to divert Henrique’s suspicion about the fire. Januária celebrates Isaura’s freedom. Francisco thwarts Miguel’s plan.

55. Chapter 55

Aired: 12/13/1976

Miguel is threatened by Francisco. Rosa confronts Isaura. Isaura is given a new role on the plantation. Januária advises Santa and Isaura. Carmem decides to confront Leôncio.

56. Chapter 56

Aired: 12/14/1976

Carmem asks Leôncio to approve her relationship with Commander Almeida. Santa confronts Francisco. Isaura is exploited by Francisco. Isaura confesses a troubling fear to Santa.

57. Chapter 57

Aired: 12/15/1976

Henrique invites Taís. André makes a confession to Santa. Leôncio intimidates Isaura with a request. Taís makes a request to Henrique. Rosa plots against Isaura.

58. Chapter 58

Aired: 12/16/1976

Henrique asks to accompany Taís on a trip. Isaura writes a letter to Madame Besançon. Rosa sets a trap and makes Leôncio believe he will have a meeting with Isaura.

59. Chapter 59

Aired: 12/17/1976

Januária suspects Leôncio. Rosa manages to deceive Isaura. André confesses his feelings to Santa. Leôncio tries to kiss Isaura. Isaura is punished for rejecting Leôncio.

60. Chapter 60

Aired: 12/18/1976

Miguel decides to ask Henrique for help to get Isaura off the whipping post. Henrique confronts Leôncio. Isaura receives threats from Leôncio. Santa is prevented from leaving the plantation.

61. Chapter 61

Aired: 12/20/1976

Francisco threatens Santa. André tries to uncover Santa’s secret. Leôncio is outraged by Isaura’s coldness. Aninha makes a confession to Matoso. Taís makes an important sacrifice.

62. Chapter 62

Aired: 12/21/1976

Henrique confesses his love to Taís. Leôncio has a breakdown after being confronted by Miguel and Henrique. José is outraged by Fontoura’s revelation. Leôncio makes an unexpected request to Isaura.

63. Chapter 63

Aired: 12/22/1976

Isaura rejects Leôncio’s proposal and is severely punished. André threatens Leôncio and is punished. Santa asks Miguel for help. Miguel tries to convince Isaura to escape.

64. Chapter 64

Aired: 12/23/1976

Miguel organizes the escape of Isaura, André, and Santa from the plantation. Santa fights with Rosa. Leôncio mobilizes resources to find the fugitives. Miguel decides to seek out Carmem.

65. Chapter 65

Aired: 12/24/1976

Carmem offers help to the fugitives. Henrique makes a proposal to Taís. Francisco confronts Leôncio. Carmem asks Almeida for a vote of confidence. Álvaro becomes interested in Isaura.

66. Chapter 66

Aired: 12/25/1976

Álvaro is enchanted by Isaura. Miguel shares the next steps with Isaura. Isaura comes up with an idea to earn money. Álvaro visits Isaura’s home.

67. Chapter 67

Aired: 12/27/1976

Álvaro leaves a message with Santa. Isaura is eager for Álvaro’s visit. Fontoura is concerned about Henrique’s marriage. Leôncio thinks about Isaura. Miguel feels threatened.

68. Chapter 68

Aired: 12/28/1976

Álvaro continues his search for Isaura. Fontoura surprises Taís with a gift. Leôncio places a new ad in the newspaper. Isaura leaves home and has an unexpected encounter.

69. Chapter 69

Aired: 12/29/1976

Isaura treats Álvaro harshly. Henrique discovers that José has a large debt. Álvaro talks with Miguel. Isaura makes a confession to Santa. Henrique confronts José.

70. Chapter 70

Aired: 12/30/1976

Januária thinks about Isaura. Taís asks Alba to accept Tobias’s death. Álvaro discovers Carmem’s whereabouts. André receives exciting news. Miguel extends an invitation to Álvaro.

71. Chapter 71

Aired: 12/31/1976

Isaura is surprised by Álvaro’s revelation. Álvaro asks Martinho to investigate Carmem. Henrique confronts Fontoura. Miguel is outraged after reading the new newspaper ad.

72. Chapter 72

Aired: 1/1/1977

Henrique and Taís invite Almeida and Carmem to the wedding. Miguel goes to Andrada’s house to retrieve the ad about the fugitive slaves. Álvaro frightens Isaura with his behavior.

73. Chapter 73

Aired: 1/3/1977

José chooses a new suitor for Aninha. Álvaro declares his love to Isaura. Fontoura apologizes to Almeida. Álvaro makes a discovery about Isaura’s past.

74. Chapter 74

Aired: 1/4/1977

Santa advises Isaura to accept Álvaro’s gift. Carmem tells Almeida the truth about Barbacena. Álvaro confesses his love for Isaura to Miguel. Carmem goes to Barbacena.

75. Chapter 75

Aired: 1/5/1977

Miguel reassures Carmem. Taís looks for Januária. Álvaro gives Isaura a gift. José questions Aninha about Leôncio. Geraldo makes a confession to Álvaro. Carmem confronts Álvaro.

76. Chapter 76

Aired: 1/6/1977

Álvaro confesses his feelings for Elvira to Carmem. José offers Aninha’s hand to Leôncio. Carmem encourages Isaura to marry Álvaro. Santa makes a confession about Leôncio.

77. Chapter 77

Aired: 1/7/1977

Isaura is frightened by Santa’s account. Geraldo confesses his feelings for Lúcia. Andrada is furious with Álvaro. Leôncio returns to the plantation. Álvaro questions Isaura.

78. Chapter 78

Aired: 1/8/1977

Álvaro offers to help Isaura. Leôncio is disturbed upon returning to the plantation. Andrada confronts Álvaro. Santa gives birth to her child. Leôncio gets excited after receiving a letter.

79. Chapter 79

Aired: 1/10/1977

Leôncio increases the reward for Isaura. Santa invites Isaura. Isaura praises Álvaro’s attitude. Geraldo asks Andrada for Lúcia’s hand in marriage. Isaura makes a request to Miguel.

80. Chapter 80

Aired: 1/11/1977

Miguel warns Isaura about a danger. Commander Almeida makes a confession to Carmem. André becomes worried after finding an ad in the newspaper. Isaura makes a confession to Álvaro.

81. Chapter 81

Aired: 1/12/1977

Henrique decides to go to the court. Isaura decides to attend the ball with Álvaro. Rosa gets excited about Francisco’s news. Miguel makes an important announcement. Leôncio receives a letter.

82. Chapter 82

Aired: 1/13/1977

Martinho suffers from rejection. Álvaro and Isaura surprise everyone at the ball. Henrique visits José and Matoso. Martinho and Andrada come to a conclusion about Isaura.

83. Chapter 83

Aired: 1/14/1977

José insults Henrique. Martinho plots against Santa and André. Álvaro makes Isaura uncomfortable. Isaura is exposed at the ball. Isaura makes an important decision.

84. Chapter 84

Aired: 1/15/1977

Geraldo offers help to Isaura. Leôncio and Aninha arrive at the plantation. Januária receives troubling news. Isaura gives Álvaro valuable information. Martinho goes to the plantation.

85. Chapter 85

Aired: 1/17/1977

Álvaro gives Geraldo an idea. Leôncio is suspicious of Martinho’s information. Almeida blames himself for Leôncio’s upbringing. Francisco advises Leôncio. Álvaro meets Januária.

86. Chapter 86

Aired: 1/18/1977

Andrada congratulates Martinho on the mission. Álvaro offers money for Francisco’s testimony. Isaura becomes worried about Álvaro. Leôncio gets excited after receiving a new letter.

87. Chapter 87

Aired: 1/19/1977

Januária talks with Taís and Henrique about Isaura. Matoso confesses a regret to Aninha. Henrique decides to help Isaura. Isaura takes action to protect Álvaro.

88. Chapter 88

Aired: 1/20/1977

Álvaro decides to find Isaura. Henrique admires the gesture of Carmem and Commander Almeida. Carmem scolds Isaura. Álvaro makes an offer to Martinho. Martinho visits Leôncio.

89. Chapter 89

Aired: 1/21/1977

Martinho leaves Leôncio frustrated. Álvaro makes a surprising proposal to Isaura. Martinho demands payment from Álvaro. Aninha threatens Leôncio. Leôncio gets excited upon receiving a visitor.

90. Chapter 90

Aired: 1/22/1977

Leôncio becomes suspicious of Eneida. Miguel confesses to Isaura his concern about Álvaro. Andrada harasses Isaura. Álvaro prepares to travel. Isaura is surprised by a visitor.

91. Chapter 91

Aired: 1/24/1977

Álvaro tries to negotiate with Leôncio. Matoso becomes suspicious of Leôncio. Miguel is sent to jail. Isaura, Santa, and André are punished. Álvaro visits Henrique.

92. Chapter 92

Aired: 1/26/1977

Taís devises a plan for Henrique and Álvaro to go to the plantation. Beltrão intervenes on Isaura’s behalf. Leôncio realizes something important about Beltrão. Henrique and Álvaro help Isaura.

93. Chapter 93

Aired: 1/27/1977

Álvaro and Henrique help the slaves escape. Leôncio thwarts the slaves’ escape. Henrique decides to go to court to fight against Leôncio. Leôncio receives an unexpected visitor.

94. Chapter 94

Aired: 1/28/1977

Eneida suffers a blow from Leôncio. Januária and Rita help the slaves. Leôncio makes a confession to Francisco. Henrique returns from court with new information about Leôncio.

95. Chapter 95

Aired: 1/29/1977

Henrique gives Álvaro directions. Matoso tries to intervene on behalf of the slaves. Leôncio assigns hard labor to Isaura, Santa, and André. Carmem is shocked upon receiving news about Isaura.

96. Chapter 96

Aired: 1/31/1977

Commander Almeida confronts Leôncio about Isaura’s situation. Carmem attacks Leôncio. Matoso gives Leôncio an ultimatum. Leôncio plots to punish Isaura again.

97. Chapter 97

Aired: 2/1/1977

Francisco questions Leôncio’s plans. Rita thanks Aninha for her gesture. Lúcia confronts Andrada. Leôncio threatens Miguel. Beltrão receives a surprising offer from Leôncio.

98. Chapter 98

Aired: 2/2/1977

Isaura worries about Miguel’s debt. Isaura feels sad after reading Álvaro’s letter. Leôncio makes a proposal to Isaura. Isaura surprises Beltrão. Francisco threatens André and Santa.

99. Chapter 99

Aired: 2/3/1977

Lúcia expels Eneida from the wedding. Matoso refuses to help José. André plans to tell Isaura the truth. Isaura prepares for the wedding. Álvaro shows up at Leôncio’s plantation.

100. Episode 100

Aired: 2/4/1977

Álvaro makes a revelation about Leôncio. Leôncio tries to escape from the plantation. Álvaro surprises the slaves with news. Rosa plots against Isaura. Álvaro and Isaura celebrate their wedding.