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Maya the Bee

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The adventures of a young and happy bee who is sent by her queen to search for pollen, and in doing so she finds a new world that surrounds her, making friends with various forest creatures.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 104 episodes
Season 152 ep. · 1975–1976

  1. Episode 1: Maya Is Born

    Apr 1, 1975 · 25 min

    A great excitement reigns in the hive, Cassandra, arrives home just in time to experience the birth of the new bees. A bee slips through one of the honeycombs: Maya.

  2. Episode 2: Maya Learns To Fly

    May 8, 1975 · 25 min

    Maya and Willy still have a lot to learn about the weather, wasps, spiders, flowers... When the first flying lesson comes, Maya is enthusiastic but unaware of the dangers that await her...

  3. Episode 3: Maya and The Dragonfly Shnuck

    May 15, 1975 · 25 min

    Miss Cassandra will be missing for a few weeks from the beehive, so Maya indulges in an unscheduled trip into nature. Getting into a fine mess in a pond, she is rescued by a kind dragonfly who has taken a liking to her. Soon after, it is Maya’s turn to rescue her from the clutches of a dragonfly-hunting boy.

  4. Episode 4: Maya and The Ants

    May 22, 1975 · 25 min

    For one day, Maya wants to be the captain of an ant army. After all, she has helped ants come ashore on her floating leaf. This wish can be granted, and Maya holds her own as captain. She does guide the ants through the water and has trouble climbing up a tree trunk, but in the end it is she who helps the ants escape the dreaded ant lion.

  5. Episode 5: Maya and The Housefly Puck

    May 29, 1975 · 25 min

    Maya meets Puck, a fly with a very bad temper. Puck can report all kinds of situations, food and, above all, people. Maya wants to meet humans and convinces Puck to show her a house.

  6. Episode 6: Maya and The Spider Thekla

    Jun 5, 1975 · 25 min

    Maya marvels at the world: the dandelions, the sun, the water. On her journey she meets the pink beetle, who invites her to eat. Unfortunately, they can't stay to eat, they have to keep flying. During a trip with a Willy, he gets caught in the web of the spider Thekla.

  7. Episode 7: The Forest Fire

    Jun 12, 1975 · 25 min

    Danger in the garden. It burns! The insects are at a loss. Only the violin spider finds the fire good. She loves everything that distracts the insects. Maybe someone will get into her web. The excitement increases. The fire spreads more and more. Already the first floor of the plant house is burned. The insects need help.

  8. Episode 8: Willy With The Ants

    Jun 19, 1975 · 25 min

    The fly knows a wonderful vacation spot - in the middle of a horse's back. She just forgot to warn Willy and Maya about the horse's tail. One powerful swipe of the tail, and Willy falls unconscious to the ground. Of course, the ants clear him away: everything lying around is cleared away. With the ants, Willy comes to again, at the last moment - and from now on thinks he is an ant.

  9. Episode 9: Maya and The Earthworm Max

    Jun 26, 1975 · 25 min

    Max, the earthworm is slightly depressed. The culprit is the eternal rain. Maya and Willy try to cheer him up.

  10. Episode 10: Maya and The Frog

    Jul 3, 1975 · 25 min

    Maya and Willy meet a cute little green frog, however this frog has only one thing on his mind: he wants Maya and Willy for breakfast.

  11. Episode 11: Maya and Iffi In The Rain

    Jul 10, 1975 · 25 min

    It has been raining all day. At first it is quite funny, the insects press themselves under a safe mushroom and tell each other what they have experienced - until Iffi appears. Iffi, the bark beetle in love. He confuses everything with his crush, and when his beloved turns up, the good mood is soon over. Just at this moment, the water rises. The small group is in danger.

  12. Episode 12: Maya and The Firefly Jimmy

    Jul 17, 1975 · 25 min

    Maya and Willy learn for the first time in their lives about the luminosity of fireflies, and immediately, of course, Maya has an idea. She has always wanted to see the mysterious underground passages of the earth beetles. Everything under the ground is strangely alien, and Willy feels anything but comfortable in his skin. Where is the exit?

  13. Episode 13: Maya and The Locust

    Jul 24, 1975 · 25 min

    One day, Maya and Willy discover a strange old locust in the garden. She has lost connection with the large group of locusts and is now sitting quite discouraged and unhappy with herself in the garden. Maya and Willy build her a stretcher and help her... although the old locust soon turns out to be very vigorous...

  14. Episode 14: The Jumping Competition

    Jul 31, 1975 · 25 min

    A big jumping competition is scheduled for today. Flip is showing off tremendously. He thinks he's the best, the fastest, the farthest and, above all, the most elegant jumper. But he has to learn that sometimes there are even better ones.

  15. Episode 15: Maya and The Larva

    Aug 7, 1975 · 25 min

    Maya and Willy have found a small caterpillar that they think is homeless. They take the caterpillar to themselves and raise it. They nurture it and begin to like the caterpillar. But one day they experience that their little caterpillar first becomes a monster and then a beautiful butterfly.

  16. Episode 16: The Beetles

    Aug 14, 1975 · 25 min

    Maya has promised a pair of beetles to look after their brood. Poor Willy! If he had known how difficult it is to herd a wild bunch of little beetles. He certainly wouldn't have gotten up that morning at all.

  17. Episode 17: Maya and The Centipede Jerome

    Aug 21, 1975 · 25 min

    Maya meets a sick centipede. But the centipede doesn't know what exactly is wrong with him. One of his many legs is no longer working properly.

  18. Episode 18: Flip Is Trapped

    Aug 28, 1975 · 25 min

    Flip is in trouble. While training for the Grasshopper Wide Hopping Championship, he has fallen into the clutches of a carnivorous plant.

  19. Episode 19: Maya and Kurt’s Rescue

    Sep 4, 1975 · 25 min

    The evil spider Thekla has caught Maya and wants to eat her. But Kurt, the dung beetle, frees her. Thekla vows revenge and gets her chance when Kurt is knocked down on his back and can't get up. Maya won't let the evil spider do it and comes to Kurt’s rescue with her friend Willy.

  20. Episode 20: Shelter From the Wind

    Sep 11, 1975 · 25 min

  21. Episode 21: Cicada

    Sep 18, 1975 · 25 min

  22. Episode 22: Jama the Ant

    Sep 25, 1975 · 25 min

  23. Episode 23: Cricket

    Oct 2, 1975 · 25 min

  24. Episode 24: Where is the Wood

    Oct 9, 1975 · 25 min

  25. Episode 25: Tiger Longicorn Beetle

    Oct 16, 1975 · 25 min

  26. Episode 26: Cousin Franz

    Oct 23, 1975 · 25 min

  27. Episode 27: Flower Sprite

    Oct 30, 1975 · 25 min

  28. Episode 28: Hiccup

    Nov 6, 1975 · 25 min

  29. Episode 29: What Kind of House

    Nov 13, 1975 · 25 min

  30. Episode 30: Colonel Weaver

    Nov 20, 1975 · 25 min

  31. Episode 31: Harold the Hawk

    Nov 27, 1975 · 25 min

  32. Episode 32: Maja Wishes To Be a Bird-Sized Bee

    Dec 4, 1975 · 25 min

  33. Episode 33: Pursuit by a Sparrow and a Frog

    Dec 11, 1975 · 25 min

  34. Episode 34: Willard the Strong

    Dec 18, 1975 · 25 min

  35. Episode 35: Twin Flap

    Dec 25, 1975 · 25 min

  36. Episode 36: Kitty the Flea

    Jan 1, 1976 · 25 min

  37. Episode 37: Maja in the Snow

    Jan 8, 1976 · 25 min

  38. Episode 38: Spring has Come

    Jan 15, 1976 · 25 min

  39. Episode 39: Chipper the Moth

    Jan 22, 1976 · 25 min

  40. Episode 40: Duel At Ant’s Ranch

    Jan 29, 1976 · 25 min

  41. Episode 41: Fake Holes

    Feb 5, 1976 · 25 min

  42. Episode 42: Clide the Cockroach

    Feb 12, 1976 · 25 min

  43. Episode 43: New Friends

    Feb 19, 1976 · 25 min

  44. Episode 44: The Lonely Champion

    Feb 26, 1976 · 25 min

  45. Episode 45: Eggs, Eggs, and Still More Eggs

    Mar 4, 1976 · 25 min

  46. Episode 46: Burt the Honey Bee

    Mar 11, 1976 · 25 min

  47. Episode 47: Anthony the Ant

    Mar 18, 1976 · 25 min

  48. Episode 48: Thekla and the Violin Contest

    Mar 25, 1976 · 25 min

  49. Episode 49: Beauty Contest

    Apr 1, 1976 · 25 min

  50. Episode 50: Maja on the Sea

    Apr 8, 1976 · 25 min

  51. Episode 51: Maja in a Big Pinch

    Apr 15, 1976 · 25 min

  52. Episode 52: Welcome Home Maja

    Apr 22, 1976 · 25 min

Season 252 ep. · 1982–1983

  1. Episode 1: Maya Meets Alexander the Great

    Oct 12, 1982 · 25 min

  2. Episode 2: The Wait-Lifting Competition

    Oct 19, 1982 · 25 min

  3. Episode 3: The Outdoor Concert

    Oct 26, 1982 · 25 min

  4. Episode 4: Home Sweet Home

    Nov 2, 1982 · 25 min

  5. Episode 5: The Mysterious Cheese Thief

    Nov 9, 1982 · 25 min

  6. Episode 6: Fleas in the Field

    Nov 16, 1982 · 25 min

  7. Episode 7: The Marathon

    Nov 23, 1982 · 25 min

  8. Episode 8: Panic In The Meadow

    Nov 30, 1982 · 25 min

  9. Episode 9: Queen Maya

    Dec 7, 1982 · 25 min

  10. Episode 10: The Mouse In The Bottle

    Dec 14, 1982 · 25 min

  11. Episode 11: City-Slickers

    Dec 21, 1982 · 25 min

  12. Episode 12: Willi Stands Guard

    Dec 28, 1982 · 25 min

  13. Episode 13: The Guest From Outer Space

    Jan 4, 1983 · 25 min

  14. Episode 14: Doctor Snail

    Jan 11, 1983 · 25 min

  15. Episode 15: The Flying Mouse

    Jan 18, 1983 · 25 min

  16. Episode 16: Big Fight In The Air

    Jan 25, 1983 · 25 min

  17. Episode 17: Brother Melvin

    Feb 1, 1983 · 25 min

  18. Episode 18: The Army Ants Are Coming

    Feb 8, 1983 · 25 min

  19. Episode 19: Hooray for Soccer

    Feb 15, 1983 · 25 min

  20. Episode 20: A Windy Adventure

    Feb 22, 1983 · 25 min

  21. Episode 21: A Rainy Day

    Mar 1, 1983 · 25 min

  22. Episode 22: The Great Flying Contest

    Mar 8, 1983 · 25 min

  23. Episode 23: Lucky Beetle

    Mar 15, 1983 · 25 min

  24. Episode 24: Little Green Creatures

    Mar 22, 1983 · 25 min

  25. Episode 25: Ugly Emil

    Mar 29, 1983 · 25 min

  26. Episode 26: The Uninvited Guest

    Apr 5, 1983 · 25 min

  27. Episode 27: Who Am I

    Apr 12, 1983 · 25 min

  28. Episode 28: An Accident At A Picnic

    Apr 19, 1983 · 25 min

  29. Episode 29: Willie In Captivity

    Apr 26, 1983 · 25 min

  30. Episode 30: The Alexandrophone

    May 3, 1983 · 25 min

  31. Episode 31: Where Can Flip and Willie Be

    May 10, 1983 · 25 min

  32. Episode 32: Professor Alexander

    May 17, 1983 · 25 min

  33. Episode 33: Willie In A Pinch

    May 24, 1983 · 25 min

  34. Episode 34: Princess Beatrice

    May 31, 1983 · 25 min

  35. Episode 35: Mr. Know-It-All

    Jun 7, 1983 · 25 min

  36. Episode 36: Marvin, The Mole

    Jun 14, 1983 · 25 min

  37. Episode 37: The Wrong Bridegroom

    Jun 21, 1983 · 25 min

  38. Episode 38: The Tarantula

    Jun 28, 1983 · 25 min

  39. Episode 39: No More Water In The Field

    Jul 5, 1983 · 25 min

  40. Episode 40: Hoodlums Of The Meadow

    Jul 12, 1983 · 25 min

  41. Episode 41: Good Manners, Bad Manners

    Jul 19, 1983 · 25 min

  42. Episode 42: The Queens Visit

    Jul 26, 1983 · 25 min

  43. Episode 43: Kidnapping In The Mist

    Aug 2, 1983 · 25 min

  44. Episode 44: The Great Grass Skiing Competion

    Aug 9, 1983 · 25 min

  45. Episode 45: Bon Voyage

    Aug 16, 1983 · 25 min

  46. Episode 46: Willie's Gigantic Statue

    Aug 23, 1983 · 25 min

  47. Episode 47: Fantasy In The Sky

    Aug 30, 1983 · 25 min

  48. Episode 48: From The Meadow With Love

    Sep 6, 1983 · 25 min

  49. Episode 49: You Need Exercise

    Sep 13, 1983 · 25 min

  50. Episode 50: Lovely, Lovely Ice

    Sep 20, 1983 · 25 min

  51. Episode 51: Jacob's Paradise

    Sep 23, 1983 · 25 min

  52. Episode 52: The Flower Festival

    Sep 27, 1983 · 25 min