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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 5. Mr. Bom-Bom

    1969-10-04 · 10m

  6. 6. India or Bust

    1969-10-11 · 10m

  7. 7. Snow Slappy

    1969-10-18 · 10m

  8. 8. Finney, Finney Fun, Fun

    1969-10-25 · 10m

  9. 9. The Argentiney Meany

    1969-11-01 · 10m

  10. 10. The Tree Man

    1969-11-08 · 10m

  11. 11. Saucy Aussie

    1969-11-15 · 10m

  12. 12. Crumden's Last Stand

    1969-11-22 · 10m

  13. 13. Egyptian Jinx

    1969-11-29 · 10m

  14. 14. Border Disorder

    1969-12-06 · 10m

  15. 15. Troubles in Dutch

    1969-12-13 · 10m

  16. 16. The Fiji Weegees

    1969-12-20 · 10m

  17. 17. Hawaiian Hangup

    1969-12-27 · 10m

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