Friends and Heroes
Overview
Friends and Heroes offers an engaging blend of traditional and computer animation, captivating young audiences with tales set between 69 and 71 AD. The program, airing on TBN and Smile of a Child TV, along with a stint on BBC TV, consists of three series, each featuring 13 episodes. Series 1 transports viewers to Alexandria, Egypt; Series 2 explores Jerusalem; and Series 3 unfolds in Rome. Created by Brian D. Brown and Eric J. Danenberg, who previously collaborated on The Storykeepers, this Christian children's show aims to impart valuable lessons through its vibrant storytelling.
Episodes
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1
Long Journey
In the lively streets of Alexandria, Samuel and Macky cross paths with two young refugee girls who have secretly boarded a ship from Galilee and are n...
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2
A Friend in High Places
Macky saves a haughty Roman girl named Portia from a wild horse, and she becomes intrigued by him and the vibrant life in Alexandria’s Delta Quarte...
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3
Leviathan
A massive warship arrives at Alexandria's harbor, and Macky discovers from Portia that its purpose is to launch an attack on the rebels fighting again...
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4
False Heroes
Macky and his family decide to take a bold step by hiding two men they believe to be rebel fugitives, brothers Caleb and Aaron. Inspired by Rahab's s...
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5
True Heroes
Caleb and Aaron are on a mission to break free from Alexandria. At the same time, Tiberius, alarmed by reports of rebel refugees arriving by sea, comm...
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6
Sweet Freedom
Macky and his friends are determined to free enslaved workers confined in the Roman granary, but their community is apprehensive about the potential ...
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7
Lost in Alexandria
Portia continues her efforts to bond with Macky’s relatives, while Diana discovers the tale of Ruth and Naomi, inspiring her to connect with other...
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8
The One That Got Away
While Macky and the girls are watching over Samuel’s shop, a thief snatches a crucial piece of jewelry. This silver fish holds essential informati...
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9
Doing Our Part
During Purim, while Macky, Sollie, and the children reenact the inspiring tale of Esther, Diana demonstrates her own courage by guiding vulnerable re...
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10
Horseplay
Leah takes Macky’s horse for a spin without permission and swiftly outpaces Caius, a spoiled Roman boy eager to restore his pride through a race. R...
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11
Exodus
During Macky’s family’s Passover celebration, Portia introduces her Roman tutor, Lydia, to the gathering. Leah instantly recognizes Lydia from a p...
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12
No Way Out
Macky and his family have fled Alexandria, seeking refuge among ancient desert ruins. He confronts his father about abandoning their duties, prompting...
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13
No Turning Back
With Samuel locked away and Caleb nursing his injuries, Nathan tries to uplift a downcast Macky by recounting the tale of Elijah and the Prophets of B...
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1
One Of Us
Macky makes his way into Jerusalem under the guise of one of Portia's attendants, where he encounters familiar foes as well as new allies. Enchanted b...
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2
Over Walls
Macky has become a reliable messenger navigating the routes between Jerusalem and the outside realm. However, he faces a daunting task that could tes...
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3
The Ram
The Romans are approaching Jerusalem with a massive battering ram intended to breach its defenses. Macky is determined to intervene and lend a hand. ...
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4
Rescue Strangers
Macky, feeling cocky after his victory over the battering ram, is brimming with confidence. Isaac tries to remind him of how firmly Paul and Barnabas ...
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5
Prince for a Day
In this episode, Macky is determined to save the true Daniel, but his new strategy proves to be just as perilous as his previous attempts. He decides ...
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6
Unwilling Guests
After a crushing defeat at the hands of Macky, Toadie persuades General Tiberius to permit him to seize hostages from the surrounding villages. Toadi...
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7
Aid and Comfort
Toadie falls seriously ill, leaving him in desperate need of medicine to survive. The only person who can retrieve it is Macky. Initially hesitant, Ma...
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8
Hostages
Haunted by the tale of the Slaughter of the Innocents, Portia devises a daring scheme aimed at compelling her uncle and the Roman forces to grant free...
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9
The Big Lift
As hunger grips the people of Jerusalem, Macky discovers a stash of grain that Toadie has pilfered and concealed within the Roman camp. Inspired by th...
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10
Home
As the Romans demolish houses on the outskirts of Jerusalem to gather resources, Isaac's daughter, Rachel, grows anxious about their own home’s fat...
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11
Desperate Measures
In a bid to strengthen their position in talks, the extremists opt to abduct General Tiberius. Macky grapples with the morality of this plan, reflect...
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1
Gladiator School
Macky and Portia reach Rome, but their circumstances couldn't be more different. Portia is greeted as the beloved niece of the renowned General Tiberi...
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2
School's Out
When Macky declines to take the life of a fellow trainee during their practice session, the manager of the gladiator school resolves to throw him into...
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3
Friends, Romans and Mystery Men
Macky finds himself enslaved in the household of Senator Antonius. To soothe the Senator's children during a fierce storm, he shares the tale of Jesus...
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4
Sowing the Seeds
Toadie embarks on a new career as a gladiator manager but soon falls back into his old dishonest ways. Meanwhile, Macky shares the tale of David and M...
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5
Senators Only
Marcus is hatching a wicked scheme and has brought Toadie into the fold. At the same time, Antonius shares with Macky the tale of Abraham and three en...
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6
Senators First
Macky manages to flee the warehouse alongside Portia, though he sustains serious injuries. As they make their way home, Portia encourages Macky to sta...
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7
Rome Alone
Believing he has figured out the identity of the Masked Rebel, Marcus instructs Toadie to keep an eye on Antonius. Meanwhile, Felix listens to the tal...
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8
Give and Take
Macky and the Masked Rebel save a group of slaves from imminent danger in the Circus Maximus. As the frightened captives take cover from their hunters...
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9
Spies and Lies
Macky pushes Antonius to confront Marcus in the Senate, yet Antonius hesitates, recalling the significance of integrity through the tale of Jesus ent...
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10
Conflict
Toadie seeks validation and a reward by revealing to Antonius that Marcus is plotting to steal from Rome's treasury. In response, Antonius shares The ...
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11
Betrayal
Felix finds himself in a predicament, and soon after, Antonius is taken into custody. As we delve into the narratives of Jesus washing the feet of His...
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12
Trials and Tribulations
Portia pleads with the Emperor for assistance in securing Antonius’s freedom, but the Emperor chooses to remain uninvolved. Meanwhile, the group ref...
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13
The Road Ahead
Macky reaches a pivotal moment and chooses to depart from Rome. This leaves Portia at a crossroads, as she contemplates her own aspirations for the fu...
