Set in 19th-century Brazil during the waning years of slavery, Escrava Isaura tells the story of Isaura, a white-skinned enslaved woman raised with the manners and education of a noble lady. Though treated with affection by her mistress, Isaura remains legally enslaved and becomes the object of obsessive desire by Leôncio Almeida, the cruel heir to the plantation. After the death of her protector, Isaura falls under Leôncio’s control. Despite his attempts to seduce and dominate her, she resists, determined to preserve her dignity and freedom. Her father, Miguel, helps her escape to Recife, where she adopts a new identity and meets Álvaro, a wealthy and principled abolitionist who falls in love with her. Leôncio eventually tracks her down, leading to dramatic confrontations. In the end, Álvaro rescues Isaura by purchasing Leôncio’s debts, securing her freedom and affirming the story’s central themes of justice, love, and resistance against oppression.
DirectorsHerval Rossano, Milton Gonçalves
WritersGilberto Braga, Bernardo Guimarães
Chapter 1
Oct 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.
Chapter 2
Oct 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.
Chapter 3
Oct 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.
Chapter 4
Oct 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.
Chapter 5
Oct 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.
Chapter 6
Oct 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.
Chapter 7
Oct 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.
Chapter 8
Oct 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.
Chapter 9
Oct 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.
Chapter 10
Oct 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.
Chapter 11
Oct 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.
Chapter 12
Oct 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.
Chapter 13
Oct 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.
Chapter 14
Oct 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.
Chapter 15
Oct 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.
Chapter 16
Oct 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.
Chapter 17
Oct 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.
Chapter 18
Oct 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.
Chapter 19
Nov 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.
Chapter 20
Nov 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.
Chapter 21
Nov 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.
Chapter 22
Nov 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.
Chapter 23
Nov 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.
Chapter 24
Nov 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.
Chapter 25
Nov 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.
Chapter 26
Nov 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.
Chapter 27
Nov 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.
Chapter 28
Nov 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.
Chapter 29
Nov 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.
Chapter 30
Nov 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.
Chapter 31
Nov 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.
Chapter 32
Nov 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.
Chapter 33
Nov 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.
Chapter 34
Nov 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.
Chapter 35
Nov 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.
Chapter 36
Nov 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.
Chapter 37
Nov 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.
Chapter 38
Nov 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.
Chapter 39
Nov 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.
Chapter 40
Nov 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.
Chapter 41
Nov 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.
Chapter 42
Nov 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.
Chapter 43
Nov 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.
Chapter 44
Nov 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.
Chapter 45
Dec 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.
Chapter 46
Dec 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.
Chapter 47
Dec 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.
Chapter 48
Dec 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.
Chapter 49
Dec 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.
Chapter 50
Dec 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.
Chapter 51
Dec 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.
Chapter 52
Dec 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.
Chapter 53
Dec 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.
Chapter 54
Dec 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.
Chapter 55
Dec 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.
Chapter 56
Dec 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.
Chapter 57
Dec 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.
Chapter 58
Dec 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.
Chapter 59
Dec 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.
Chapter 60
Dec 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.
Chapter 61
Dec 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.
Chapter 62
Dec 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.
Chapter 63
Dec 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.
Chapter 64
Dec 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.
Chapter 65
Dec 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.
Chapter 66
Dec 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.
Chapter 67
Dec 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.
Chapter 68
Dec 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.
Chapter 69
Dec 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.
Chapter 70
Dec 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.
Chapter 71
Dec 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.
Chapter 72
Jan 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.
Chapter 73
Jan 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.
Chapter 74
Jan 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.
Chapter 75
Jan 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.
Chapter 76
Jan 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.
Chapter 77
Jan 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.
Chapter 78
Jan 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.
Chapter 79
Jan 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.
Chapter 80
Jan 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.
Chapter 81
Jan 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.
Chapter 82
Jan 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.
Chapter 83
Jan 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.
Chapter 84
Jan 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.
Chapter 85
Jan 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.
Chapter 86
Jan 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.
Chapter 87
Jan 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.
Chapter 88
Jan 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.
Chapter 89
Jan 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.
Chapter 90
Jan 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.
Chapter 91
Jan 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.
Chapter 92
Jan 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.
Chapter 93
Jan 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.
Chapter 94
Jan 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.
Chapter 95
Jan 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.
Chapter 96
Jan 31, 1977
Commander Almeida confronts Leôncio about Isaura’s situation. Carmem attacks Leôncio. Matoso gives Leôncio an ultimatum. Leôncio plots to punish Isaura again.
Chapter 97
Feb 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.
Chapter 98
Feb 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.
Chapter 99
Feb 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.
Episode 100
Feb 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.
