TV Series
★5.5(2 votes)
19691 Season17 EpisodesEndedAround the World in 79 Days
AnimationComedyKids
This is a story involving balloonist Phinny Fogg. He and reporter teenagers Jenny and Hoppy set out on a globetrotting adventure to travel around the world in 79 days and beat the original record set by Phinny's father. The trio are in competition for both the record and a £1,000,000 prize against the sinister Crumden. Crumden is aided by his idiotic chauffeur Bumbler and his pet monkey Smirky.
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Season 1
17 EpisodesIt 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.
EP 01
01.The Race Is On
10m
1969-09-06
01.The Race Is On
10m
Aired 1969-09-06
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.
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EP 02
02.Swiss Mis-Adventure
10m
1969-09-13
02.Swiss Mis-Adventure
10m
Aired 1969-09-13
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.
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EP 03
03.Arabian Daze
10m
1969-09-20
03.Arabian Daze
10m
Aired 1969-09-20
Crumden lures Phineas and his friends away from their hot air balloon, leaving them stranded in the middle of the Arabian Desert.
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EP 04
04.Madrid or Busted
10m
1969-09-27
04.Madrid or Busted
10m
Aired 1969-09-27
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.
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EP 05
05.Mr. Bom-Bom
10m
1969-10-04
05.Mr. Bom-Bom
10m
Aired 1969-10-04
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EP 06
06.India or Bust
10m
1969-10-11
06.India or Bust
10m
Aired 1969-10-11
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EP 07
07.Snow Slappy
10m
1969-10-18
07.Snow Slappy
10m
Aired 1969-10-18
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EP 08
08.Finney, Finney Fun, Fun
10m
1969-10-25
08.Finney, Finney Fun, Fun
10m
Aired 1969-10-25
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EP 09
09.The Argentiney Meany
10m
1969-11-01
09.The Argentiney Meany
10m
Aired 1969-11-01
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EP 10
10.The Tree Man
10m
1969-11-08
10.The Tree Man
10m
Aired 1969-11-08
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EP 11
11.Saucy Aussie
10m
1969-11-15
11.Saucy Aussie
10m
Aired 1969-11-15
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EP 12
12.Crumden's Last Stand
10m
1969-11-22
12.Crumden's Last Stand
10m
Aired 1969-11-22
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EP 13
13.Egyptian Jinx
10m
1969-11-29
13.Egyptian Jinx
10m
Aired 1969-11-29
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EP 14
14.Border Disorder
10m
1969-12-06
14.Border Disorder
10m
Aired 1969-12-06
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EP 15
15.Troubles in Dutch
10m
1969-12-13
15.Troubles in Dutch
10m
Aired 1969-12-13
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EP 16
16.The Fiji Weegees
10m
1969-12-20
16.The Fiji Weegees
10m
Aired 1969-12-20
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EP 17
17.Hawaiian Hangup
10m
1969-12-27
17.Hawaiian Hangup
10m
Aired 1969-12-27
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