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Back to 1989

Season 1

2016 · 34 episodes · 24h 53m in all · 5.5/10

A young man who's learned nothing about his father from his single mom has a freak accident that sends him back to 1989, the year before he was born.

Episodes

  1. 1. Episode 1

    22 Jan 2016 · 44 min · 5.5/10

    Securities analyst Chen Che has an accident after arguing with his mother over his father's identity and wakes up in 1989, a year before his birth.

  2. 2. Episode 2

    29 Jan 2016 · 43 min

    Che begins to adapt to his new situation. After being rejected for a job at the firm where Zhen-zhen works, he makes an impossible bet with a client.

  3. 3. Episode 3

    5 Feb 2016 · 44 min

    Zhen-zhen insists Che rents a room in her parents' house. Che has to deal with seeing his mother as a happy young woman. Jian gets a new job pitch.

  4. 4. Episode 4

    12 Feb 2016 · 44 min

    Jian gives Zhen-zhen another chance, but Che's new position in the company causes problems for her. Ya-juan finds Che's behavior a little strange.

  5. 5. Episode 5

    19 Feb 2016 · 44 min

    Li-jing accuses Zhen-zhen of making a huge mistake. Che thinks about his youth and wonders what changed Ya-juan. A club brawl leads to a revelation.

  6. 6. Episode 6

    26 Feb 2016 · 44 min

    Che is touched when Zhen-zhen's family learns about her debt. Mr. Wang settles the score in the bowling alley. Che shoots hoops with Jin-qin.

  7. 7. Episode 7

    4 Mar 2016 · 44 min

    After Che happily bonds with Jin-qin, he begins to suspect that someone else is his dad. Ya-juan's mother disapproves of Jin-qin. Che misses a call.

  8. 8. Episode 8

    11 Mar 2016 · 45 min

    Xiao-long has a photo shoot that leaves him second best to Che. Ya-juan's mother has an ulterior motive for inviting her friends over for a party.

  9. 9. Episode 9

    18 Mar 2016 · 43 min

    Che and Zhen-zhen get closer during a thunderstorm. Zhen-zhen and Ya-juan nurse Che through a bad cold that stirs up his childhood memories.

  10. 10. Episode 10

    25 Mar 2016 · 44 min

    Che saves the day for Ya-juan when a delinquent account holder puts her job at risk. Meanwhile, Zhong-en and Jin-qin are both pining for Ya-juan.

  11. 11. Episode 11

    1 Apr 2016 · 44 min

    A month after arriving in 1989, Che worries about his identity. Zhen-zhen tries magic to see her future husband. Xiao-long discovers something odd.

  12. 12. Episode 12

    8 Apr 2016 · 44 min

    Che fills in onstage for Jin-qin at Zhong-en's café. Xiao-long is getting more suspicious of Che. Ya-juan's mother arranges a blind date for her.

  13. 13. Episode 13

    15 Apr 2016 · 44 min

    Jin-qin tells Ya-juan his future plans. Che accidentally runs into his grandfather, a physicist who has a theory about time, space and wormholes.

  14. 14. Episode 14

    22 Apr 2016 · 43 min

    Mr. Jian takes the office on a weekend retreat in the country, where some hidden feelings are revealed and others take a path to a new direction.

  15. 15. Episode 15

    29 Apr 2016 · 44 min

    When an infection sends Zhen-zhen to the hospital, Xiao-long and Che vie for her attention. Che reveals who he is to the only person who can help him.

  16. 16. Episode 16

    6 May 2016 · 45 min

    Xiao-long tries to tell Zhen-zhen about his suspicions. A shady new client gives Xiao-long some advice. Mr. Ye is still confused about Che's suit.

  17. 17. Episode 17

    13 May 2016 · 44 min

    Guo-zhang explains the butterfly effect to Che, who realizes even small changes now can affect the future. Wan-ling and Ya-juan have a huge quarrel.

  18. 18. Episode 18

    20 May 2016 · 44 min

    Xiao-long's drunken call to Zhen-zhen leads to a confrontation. Guo-zhang worries about his own butterfly effect. Che warns Zhen-zhen about Sheng-tai.

  19. 19. Episode 19

    27 May 2016 · 43 min

    Xiao-long becomes the firm's top seller. Zhen-zhen and Che hide their feelings from her parents. A worried Guo-zhang pressures Che about the future.

  20. 20. Episode 20

    3 Jun 2016 · 44 min

    Che wonders if changing Ya-juan's future will alter his own. Guo-zhang encourages Ya-juan. An angry Wan-ling arrives at the club at the wrong moment.

  21. 21. Episode 21

    10 Jun 2016 · 44 min

    Ya-juan and her mother grow further apart. Xiao-long plans a lavish Christmas party. Zhen-zhen overhears Che and Guo-zhang talking about time travel.

  22. 22. Episode 22

    12 Jun 2016 · 45 min

    Zhen-zhen comes up with a dangerous idea to keep her and Che together. Xiao-ling challenges Che to a drinking duel. Zhong-en lashes out at Jin-qin.

  23. 23. Episode 23

    13 Jun 2016 · 44 min

    Jin-qin misunderstands when he sees Zhong-en comforting Ya-juan. Zhen-zhen's family is happy about Che. Ya-juan makes a decision, and a conclusion.

  24. 24. Episode 24

    14 Jun 2016 · 44 min

    Xiao-long won't take no for an answer. Che finally tells Zhen-zhen about his connection to Ya-juan, who later reveals what happened on Christmas Eve.

  25. 25. Episode 25

    15 Jun 2016 · 45 min

    A stock market crisis leads to financial problems for both the Ye and the Chen families. Guo-zhang comforts Ya-juan, who gets life-changing news.

  26. 26. Episode 26

    16 Jun 2016 · 43 min

    Jin-qin writes to Ya-juan. Che blames himself for Ya-juan's unhappiness. Guo-zhang warns that the butterfly effect will also impact Che's life.

  27. 27. Episode 27

    17 Jun 2016 · 44 min

    Che supports Ya-juan's drastic decision, no matter the cost. Ya-juan has a change of heart. Zhong-en reveals a shocking secret to Che and Jin-qin.

  28. 28. Episode 28

    18 Jun 2016 · 44 min

    Che helps Ya-juan and Jin-qin. Xian-long feels left out by the Golden Team of Five. Che enjoys a New Year's Eve family feast for the first time.

  29. 29. Episode 29

    19 Jun 2016 · 44 min

    Che and Zhen-zhen find things that will last through time. Xiao-long makes a terrible financial decision. A clue is uncovered that solves a mystery.

  30. 30. Episode 30

    20 Jun 2016 · 44 min

    Sheng-tai has a proposition for Che that turns violent. Zhen-zhen goes to Guo-zhang for time travel advice. Ya-juan is having a hard time coping.

  31. 31. Episode 31

    21 Jun 2016 · 44 min

    Ya-juan comes to a decision about Jin-qin. Che and Guo-zhang wonder if the future really can be changed. Li-jing stands up for Jian at the office.

  32. 32. Episode 32

    22 Jun 2016 · 44 min

    Che and Zhen-zhen spend a romantic evening together as they realize their time together is growing short. Ya-juan goes into labor prematurely.

  33. 33. Episode 33

    23 Jun 2016 · 44 min

    Che goes to the tree and finds the time capsule. Ya-juan tells him about something traumatic from his childhood. Guo-zhang starts to remember 1989.

  34. 34. Episode 34

    24 Jun 2016 · 42 min

    Che discovers the butterfly effect from 1989 created some positive changes. Jin-qin comes to see Ya-juan. A diary leads to a clue about Zhen-zhen.

Back to 1989 Season 1: quick answers

How many episodes are in Back to 1989 Season 1?

Season 1 of Back to 1989 has 34 episodes, about 25 hours in total.

When did Back to 1989 Season 1 come out?

Season 1 premiered on 22 Jan 2016.

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