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Around the World with Willy Fog — Miniseries
- Aug 1, 1983First aired
- 26 episodesin this season
- 26mavg. runtime
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
01
26mThe WagerFollowing the dismissal of his butler the day before, Willy Fog engaged Rigodon, a man with a past in the circus, to fill the vacancy. Unbeknownst to him, this same day he also brought on Tico, Rigodon's friend. Later, at a gathering of his associates at London’s Reform Club, Fog announced he had encountered an article proposing a circumnavigation of the globe in eighty days. To dispel the doubts of his skeptical companions, he wagered half of his £40,000 fortune on the very possibility of suchAug 1, 19836.3Aug 1, 198326m6.302
26mBon VoyageWith Fog, Rigodon, and Tico embarking on their voyage, Mr. Sullivan – one of those who had wagered against Fog’s success – engaged a master of disguise named Transfer to disrupt the expedition. Simultaneously, Inspector Dix and Constable Bully of Scotland Yard learned that Fog bore a striking resemblance to the suspect in a recent robbery at the Bank of England, prompting their assignment to follow him.Aug 2, 19836.0Aug 2, 198326m6.003
26mThe Mysterious MademoiselleUnder the guise of a Frenchwoman, Transfer sought to mislead Fog and his companions within Paris. Her efforts to divert them were ultimately foiled by Rigodon and Tico, who were waiting for them in the woods bordering the city. Consequently, Fog discovered Tico’s presence among his group.Aug 3, 19836.0Aug 3, 198326m6.004
26mThe Temple of DoomIn Suez, during a brief port call, Transfer pilfers Fog's passport, leading the travelers toward a crumbling temple. It is in this episode that Tico’s sun-clock first appears, a recurring device featured in nearly every adventure to follow.Aug 4, 19836.0Aug 4, 198326m6.005
26mThe CounterfeitAs the ship charted a course for India, Fog and his companions encountered Brigadier Corn, en route to rejoin his regiment in Benares. The Brigadier became a constant presence throughout their subsequent escapades in the subcontinent. Simultaneously, Transfer was hatching a new plot: to impersonate Fog, with the intention of gaining access to his cabin.Aug 5, 19836.0Aug 5, 198326m6.006
26mBombay AdventureHaving failed in his earlier deception, Transfer attempts to impersonate Fog once more upon the travelers’ arrival in Bombay. His disguise proves remarkably effective, however, and Dix and Bully, convinced they have apprehended the genuine article, take him into custody. Separately, Tico and Rigodon’s inquisitive nature draws them into conflict with a local religious order.Aug 6, 19836.0Aug 6, 198326m6.007
26mThe End of the LineA thick fog descended upon Fog and his companions as they learned the railway line connecting Bombay and Calcutta remained unfinished. Their journey was thus diverted, compelling them to traverse the dense jungle toward Allahabad. A shrewd opportunist named Transfer quickly recognized this circumstance. Assuming the guise of a local guide, he began leading Fog and the others into the wilderness atop a stolen elephant.Aug 7, 19836.0Aug 7, 198326m6.008
26mThe Deadly JungleTransfer sought to abandon Fog and his companions – those he had misled so thoroughly – deep within the jungle. He envisioned leaving them stranded, a consequence of their misguided journey. However, his plans were undone by the very elephant he had pilfered.Aug 8, 19836.0Aug 8, 198326m6.009
26mThe Remarkable Rescue of RomyThe travelers found themselves face to face with Princess Romy, a vision of loveliness destined for a funeral pyre. Fog resolved to save her, though the path to rescue demanded a perilous gamble: they would have to risk capture and death themselves.Aug 9, 19836.0Aug 9, 198326m6.010
26mA Present For ParsiEmerging from the dense jungle, the travelers encountered the elephant’s true owner, who readily agreed to transport them to Allahabad. Separately, Romy began to recover from her harrowing experience. Apprehensive of being pursued should she remain in India, she consented to depart the country with Fog and his companions.Aug 10, 19836.0Aug 10, 198326m6.011
26mGuilty As ChargedUpon their arrival in Calcutta, Rigodon and Tico are swiftly apprehended, accused of desecrating a temple from which they had been driven out in Bombay. Fog now faces a desperate race against time, compelled to exert every effort to secure their release before the Rangoon, the vessel carrying the travelers onward, sets sail.Aug 11, 19836.0Aug 11, 198326m6.012
26mShipwreckRomy sought out the uncle and aunt she had not seen in years, eventually discovering they resided in Hong Kong. However, as she and her companions sailed toward the city, they found themselves unexpectedly caught in the path of a typhoon.Aug 12, 19836.0Aug 12, 198326m6.013
26mThe Butler's DilemmaNews of her uncle and aunt’s deaths finds Romy consumed by grief, yet she agrees to accompany Fog and his companions to England. As Hong Kong represents the final foothold of the British Empire before Fog's return, Dix resolves to delay him at every turn, seeking Rigodon’s assistance in his efforts. Adding further complexity to the situation, Transfer assumes Dix’s identity in a calculated deception.Aug 13, 19836.0Aug 13, 198326m6.014
26mEn Route For YokohamaA haze of narcotics recedes, and Transfer, Rigodon, and Tico stir to find themselves aboard the steamship Carnatic. They are adrift, subject to the will of the master of disguise, who has assumed the identity of the ship's stoker. Elsewhere, in Hong Kong, Fog and Romy seek passage on another vessel to carry them to Japan, their efforts compounded by the desperate search for their vanished companions.Aug 14, 19836.0Aug 14, 198326m6.015
26mAkita's CircusStranded in Yokohama, Rigodon and Tico find themselves seeking employment with a local circus, hoping to earn the funds necessary for their journey home. Meanwhile, Fog and Romy, having also arrived in Japan, persist in their search for them.Aug 15, 19836.0Aug 15, 198326m6.016
26mHawaiian PartyFog and his companions journey across the Pacific aboard the steamship General Grant, bound for San Francisco. Their voyage is disrupted by an unexpected call at Hawaii, where they discover a princess is gravely ill. Romy offers to attempt a cure, but the fate of the entire group rests on the success of her efforts. Failure means certain death for all.Aug 16, 19836.0Aug 16, 198326m6.017
26mA Trip In A BalloonA fire crippled the General Grant’s sails, compelling the vessel to seek repairs in a Mexican port. Soon after, a hot-air balloon crashed onto the ship, and Fog acquired it from the pilot. As the travelers prepared for launch, Dix, seeking to earn Fog's trust, and Bully joined them.Aug 17, 19836.5Aug 17, 198326m6.518
26mThe ShowdownUpon reaching San Francisco, the travelers encountered their initial glimpse of frontier existence, as Transfer sought the assistance of the Dingo Kid and his band of outlaws to provoke a confrontation with Fog.Aug 18, 19836.0Aug 18, 198326m6.019
26mMoment of TruthAcross America, as Fog and his companions journey by rail, Transfer seeks to exploit the untamed landscape. His sabotage of the bridge spanning Medicine Bow Gorge forces Fog into a desperate maneuver: he must attempt to guide the train across the chasm at full speed.Aug 19, 19836.0Aug 19, 198326m6.020
26mWarpaint In The WestAn attack by Native Americans halts the train's progress, but Fog, Rigodon, Dix, and Bully manage to repel the assault. Yet, a short time later, Transfer, disguised amongst the attackers, strikes at the engine crew, sending the train spiraling out of control. Rigodon and Tico, dispatched to ascertain the cause, are captured by the Indians. Though the train is eventually regained, Fog refuses to proceed without their return.Aug 20, 19836.0Aug 20, 198326m6.021
26mA Very Special TrainReunited, the travelers now face a daunting journey across more than a hundred miles of unforgiving land to reach Omaha. Meanwhile, Transfer leads a band of outlaws in an ambush against a stagecoach. The coachman, having spotted the travelers on the prairie, has agreed to transport them to their destination.Aug 21, 19836.0Aug 21, 198326m6.022
26mBelow ZeroThe railway line between Chicago and Buffalo lay impassable, choked by heavy snow. Consequently, Fog and the others resolved to traverse the Great Lakes in an ice-boat. However, mid-journey, Tico fell ill, compelling them to seek refuge in a log cabin until he regained his health.Aug 22, 19836.0Aug 22, 198326m6.023
26mDestination LiverpoolHaving missed the vessel they intended for their return, the travelers secured passage on the Henrietta, a cargo ship bound for Bordeaux. Though this indirect route risked delaying their arrival, they had little choice. Fate intervened when Captain Andrew Speedy fell victim to one of Transfer’s snares and required immediate medical attention. He directed Fog to the nearest port, a stroke of fortunate circumstance, as that port happened to be Liverpool – Fog's very destination.Aug 23, 19836.0Aug 23, 198326m6.024
26mFire Down BelowAs the Henrietta battled the hurricane, her coal dwindled to nothing. Fog, recognizing an opportunity, purchased the vessel with the intention of utilizing its timber as fuel. By the episode's conclusion, only a skeletal metal frame remained where the ship had once been.Aug 24, 19836.5Aug 24, 198326m6.525
26mLast Train To LondonIn Liverpool, Dix informs Fog that he is being taken into custody. Fortunately, Fog is quickly released—the actual bank robber is already in police custody. However, with only a few hours remaining, Fog and the others must reach London, and the only conveyance available is a freight train.Aug 25, 19836.5Aug 25, 198326m6.526
26mWhat A Difference A Day MakesFog had come close to losing the wager, and with it, the bulk of his remaining wealth, depleted by the journey's costs. But then Romy asked him to marry her, a proposal he accepted. While Rigodon and Tico busied themselves with preparations, they discovered a crucial oversight: they had miscalculated the crossing of the International Date Line, believing the date to be a day later than it truly was. This sparked a frantic race against time to reach the Reform Club before the deadline passed.Aug 26, 19836.5Aug 26, 198326m6.5
