Episode 1

José Arcadio Buendía and Úrsula Iguarín, who were cousins, married against the wishes of their families.Úrsula initially refused to consummate the marriage, fearing that their child would have birth defects.After José Arcadio Buendía kills Prudencio Aguilar in a duel, Prudencio's ghost haunts him and Úrsula, and they are forced toLeave town and find a new home.

When José Arcadio Buendía, Úrsula and several friends were trekking in the wilderness, Úrsula gave birth to a boy named José Arcadio.Eventually they founded the town of Macondo, where they were visited by Melquíades and his band of gypsies. Due to Melquíades' inventions, Buendía became immersed in scientific exploration and became increasingly withdrawn.At the same time, Úrsula gave birth to her second son, Aureliano Buendía.