The Best Episodes of Around the World in 80 Days Season 1
Every episode of Around the World in 80 Days Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Around the World in 80 Days Season 1!
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 days. He takes with him his newly employed French valet Passepartout, and is pursued by Detective Wilbur Fix who mistakenly thinks Fogg robbed the Bank of England and is using the wager as a cover to escape capture.
Season 1 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Around the World in 80 Days" season 1 is "Part 1", rated 7.1/10 from 118 user votes. It was directed by Buzz Kulik and written by John Gay. "Part 1" aired on 4/16/1989 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Part 2".
7.1/10 118 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
7.3/10 109 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
7.4/10 108 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