Season 1

1969 · 17 episodes · 2h 50m in all

It 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.

1. The Race Is On
6 Sept 1969 · 10 min
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.
2. Swiss Mis-Adventure
13 Sept 1969 · 10 min
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.
3. Arabian Daze
20 Sept 1969 · 10 min
Crumden lures Phineas and his friends away from their hot air balloon, leaving them stranded in the middle of the Arabian Desert.
4. Madrid or Busted
27 Sept 1969 · 10 min
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.
5. Mr. Bom-Bom
4 Oct 1969 · 10 min
6. India or Bust
11 Oct 1969 · 10 min
7. Snow Slappy
18 Oct 1969 · 10 min
8. Finney, Finney Fun, Fun
25 Oct 1969 · 10 min
9. The Argentiney Meany
1 Nov 1969 · 10 min
10. The Tree Man
8 Nov 1969 · 10 min
11. Saucy Aussie
15 Nov 1969 · 10 min
12. Crumden's Last Stand
22 Nov 1969 · 10 min
13. Egyptian Jinx
29 Nov 1969 · 10 min
14. Border Disorder
6 Dec 1969 · 10 min
15. Troubles in Dutch
13 Dec 1969 · 10 min
16. The Fiji Weegees
20 Dec 1969 · 10 min
17. Hawaiian Hangup
27 Dec 1969 · 10 min