7.1/10120 votes#1 - Part 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/16/1989
Fogg and his French manservant Passepartout face many obstacles. The boat to France is waiting for actress Sarah Bernhardt, France is in a chaotic state after the fall of Napoleon III and deadly Thuggee cult awaits in India.
Director: Buzz Kulik
Writer: John Gay
7.3/10111 votes#2 - Part 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/17/1989
Near Burma, bandits kidnap the local prince along with Fogg, Passepartout and their new companion, Princess Aouda. In Hong Kong, Fogg and Auoda lose track of Passepartout, but sneaky detective Fix joins them. Japan's next.
Director: Buzz Kulik
Writer: John Gay
7.4/10109 votes#3 - Part 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/18/1989
After finding an old friend, Fogg and Aouda, who are falling in love, head for the USA. Fogg confronts outlaw Jesse James and the Sioux raid his train. He buys a boat to England, but gets arrested by Fix. The time is pretty much up.
Director: Buzz Kulik
Writer: John Gay
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The plot centres around Phileas Fogg making a £20,000 wager with three members of the Reform Club that he can circumnavigate the world in 80...
Genres:DramaAction & Adventure
Network:NBC
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Part 1" is the best rated episode of "Around the World in 80 Days" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 120 votes. Directed by Buzz Kulik and written by John Gay, it aired on 4/16/1989. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Part 2".