Episode 1 focuses on Lachhman’s core conflict: his grandmother is sick, and the winter is approaching. He needs wood to build a proper roof and fire to keep her warm. However, the Thakur’s men have blocked access to the forest.

The premiere introduces the underlying tension between the "warring cousins"—Zaamin Miya and the more manipulative, vengeful Muslim Miya (S.M. Zaheer). Production Highlights The Title Track:

For years, the show was considered lost media. Doordarshan didn't release VHS tapes, and reruns were rare. However, with the rise of YouTube and nostalgia channels, "Neem Ka Ped Episode 1" has resurfaced.

The episode ends with Ghaus’s first day of school—sitting under the neem tree, away from others, but his eyes full of determination.

That night, Chhoti wakes up thirsty. She walks to the courtyard and sees her father sitting under the neem tree, his head in his hands. He doesn't see her. He whispers to the tree, "You are bitter, Neem, but your bitterness cures fevers. This dowry... it is a poison with no cure."