Episodes
Count Your Chickens
January 1, 1991
Meena wishes to go to school, but her parents see no purpose to this because she is a girl. To overcome this problem, Meena enlists the help of her parrot, Mithu, who memorizes the school lesson and relays it to her after class. As a result, Meena learns how to count in twos. She counts her family's chickens and realizes that one is missing. It turns out that a thief has stolen the chicken. The villagers chase the thief and recover the chicken. As a result of this incident, Meena's parents realize the value of education and allow her to attend school along with her brother, Raju.[8]
Dividing the Mango
January 8, 1991
Meena's mother feeds her younger brother, Raju, a bigger portion than Meena because he is a boy. Meena believes this is unfair so she and Raju switch places for a day to see what it is like. Raju has to do all of Meena's household chores such as feeding the chickens, sweeping the floors and drawing water. Meena has to do Raju's chores; however, there is less work to do and Meena spends a lot of the day playing. Raju comes home at the end of the day and tells his parents how difficult it was to do all of Meena's chores. The episode ends with Raju and Meena receiving the same meal portions.
Will Meena Leave School?
January 12, 1991
Meena's father is worried because the family has run out of money. Meena and her father have to go to the shopkeeper to get a loan of rice. The shopkeeper tries to cheat them by increasing the amount of the debt, but Meena stops him due to her ability to read. Meanwhile, the mother is looking for ways to earn money. The school teacher visits their home and tells the mother that she can work from home. The family buys a cow, as well as a bike so the father can sell the milk in the village. The shopkeeper tells them that if the family cannot repay the debt, then he will take the cow, the calf and Mithu. Meena's father gets a fever so he is unable to sell the milk in the village. Meena and Raju go instead, but their bike crashes, which delays their ability to repay the debt to the shopkeeper. Mithu carries the money back home instead so that the debt is repaid in time.
Who Is Afraid of the Bully!
January 22, 1991
Meena and her friends teach Dipu who insults girls a lesson.
Saving a Life
January 22, 1991
Meena saves her sister Rani's life when she has diarrhea by giving saline.
Meena's Three Wishes
January 26, 1991
Meena have a dream and she makes it come true.
Say No to Dowry
January 29, 1991
Too Young to Marry
February 2, 1991
Episode 9
February 5, 1991
I Love School
February 9, 1991
A good teacher makes all the difference. Along with practical learning methods. In this episode, Meena focuses on the need for a friendly classroom environment to ensure proper learning.
Episode 11
February 12, 1991
Episode 12
February 16, 1991
Episode 13
February 19, 1991
Episode 14
February 23, 1991
Episode 15
February 26, 1991
Episode 16
March 2, 1991
Episode 17
March 5, 1991
Episode 18
March 9, 1991
19. We'll protect ourselves
March 12, 1991
Meena focuses on what to do in the event of a flood—illustrating the importance of maintaining unity and helping each other during times of flood.
Episode 20
March 16, 1991
Episode 21
March 19, 1991
Episode 22
March 23, 1991
Episode 23
March 26, 1991
Episode 24
March 30, 1991
Episode 25
April 2, 1991
Episode 26
April 6, 1991
Episode 27
April 9, 1991
Episode 28
April 13, 1991
Episode 29
April 16, 1991
Episode 30
April 20, 1991
Episode 31
April 23, 1991
Episode 32
April 27, 1991
Episode 33
April 30, 1991
Episode 34
May 4, 1991
Episode 35
May 7, 1991
Episode 36
May 11, 1991
Episode 37
May 14, 1991
