Around the World in 79 Days
Season 1
1969 · 17 episodes
It tells the adventures of a balloonist, Phineas, and two teenagers, photographer Jenny and reporter Hoppy, who set off on adventures around the world to get around him in 79 days and break the record. The trio also competes for a $1 million prize against the sinister Chickpeade, who was supposed to be Phineas's butler, who is aided by his disruptive chauffeur and pet monkey Simon.

1. The Race Is On
1969-09-06 · 10m
The race is on, with Phineas' first destination being in Paris, but Crumden has a sneaky scheme to try and get Phineas locked up at Paris.

2. Swiss Mis-Adventure
1969-09-13 · 10m
Phineas and his friends are forced to make an emergency landing in the Swiss Alps when Crumden's monkey, Smikry, douses their hot air balloon with freezing water.

3. Arabian Daze
1969-09-20 · 10m
Crumden lures Phineas and his friends away from their hot air balloon, leaving them stranded in the middle of the Arabian Desert.

4. Madrid or Busted
1969-09-27 · 10m
While taking a break from their 'round the world journey in Madrid, Spain, the trio has their balloon and map stolen by Crumden, resulting in a desperate chase through the ancient city to recover their property and get back in the race.

5. Mr. Bom-Bom
1969-10-04 · 10m

6. India or Bust
1969-10-11 · 10m

7. Snow Slappy
1969-10-18 · 10m

8. Finney, Finney Fun, Fun
1969-10-25 · 10m

9. The Argentiney Meany
1969-11-01 · 10m

10. The Tree Man
1969-11-08 · 10m

11. Saucy Aussie
1969-11-15 · 10m

12. Crumden's Last Stand
1969-11-22 · 10m

13. Egyptian Jinx
1969-11-29 · 10m

14. Border Disorder
1969-12-06 · 10m

15. Troubles in Dutch
1969-12-13 · 10m

16. The Fiji Weegees
1969-12-20 · 10m

17. Hawaiian Hangup
1969-12-27 · 10m
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