Around the World with Willy Fog backdrop
Animation•Comedy•Action & Adventure

The Best Episodes of Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1

Every episode of Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1!

Binge this in 10h 50m•Peaking at 7.7/10

Willy Fog is a British millionaire who bets that he will be able to go around the world in only eighty days.

Airs on
La 1
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons1

All1

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 1 - The Wager
    7.5/10(83 votes)

    #1 - The Wager

    S1:E1

    Willy Fog hires Rigodon, a former circus performer, to replace the butler he dismissed the previous day and, unknowingly, hires Rigodon's friend, Tico, at the same time. Later, Fog tells his fellows at London's Reform Club that he has read an article which suggests one can travel around the world in eighty days. To prove to his skeptical colleagues that this is possible, he wagers half his £40,000 fortune that he can make the journey.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 2 - Bon Voyage
    7.6/10(72 votes)

    #2 - Bon Voyage

    S1:E2

    As Fog, Rigodon and Tico begin their journey, Mr Sullivan (one of the four who bet against Fog) hires a cunning master of disguise known as Transfer to sabotage the expedition. Meanwhile, Inspector Dix and Constable Bully of Scotland Yard discover that Fog matches the description of the suspect in a recent robbery at the Bank of England and are sent to trail him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 3 - The Mysterious Mademoiselle
    7.6/10(66 votes)

    #3 - The Mysterious Mademoiselle

    S1:E3

    Transfer, disguised as a French lady, attempts to lead Fog and his party astray in Paris, only to be thwarted by Rigodon and Tico in the woods on the outskirts of the city. As a result, Fog learns of Tico's presence in his party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 4 - The Temple of Doom
    7.1/10(62 votes)

    #4 - The Temple of Doom

    S1:E4

    During a stopover in Suez, Transfer steals Fog's passport and lures the travellers to a ruined temple. This episode marks the first appearance of Tico's sun-clock, which features in all but one of the subsequent episodes.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 5 - The Counterfeit
    7.0/10(62 votes)

    #5 - The Counterfeit

    S1:E5

    While sailing to India, Fog and his party meet Brigadier Corn, who is on his way to rejoin his regiment in Benares and travels with them throughout most of their adventures in India. Meanwhile, Transfer's latest scheme involves disguising himself as Fog, in order to break into the latter's cabin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 6 - Bombay Adventure
    6.2/10(62 votes)

    #6 - Bombay Adventure

    S1:E6

    His previous attempt to pose as Fog thwarted, Transfer tries again when the travellers arrive in Bombay. However, his disguise is so convincing that Dix and Bully arrest him, thinking he is the real Fog. Meanwhile, Tico and Rigodon's curiosity lands them in trouble with a local religious order.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of Around the World with Willy Fog

    READ
  7. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 7 - The End of the Line
    7.1/10(60 votes)

    #7 - The End of the Line

    S1:E7

    Fog and his party learn that the railway linking Bombay and Calcutta is still under construction, forcing them to trek through the jungle to Allahabad. Transfer quickly takes advantage of the situation and, posing as a local guide, starts leading Fog and his party into the jungle on a stolen elephant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 8 - The Deadly Jungle
    7.3/10(62 votes)

    #8 - The Deadly Jungle

    S1:E8

    Transfer tries to leave Fog and his party (whom he has been leading in the wrong direction) stranded in the jungle, only to be thwarted by the elephant he stole.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 9 - The Remarkable Rescue of Romy
    7.3/10(65 votes)

    #9 - The Remarkable Rescue of Romy

    S1:E9

    The travellers encounter the beautiful Princess Romy, who is due to be burned on her late husband's funeral pyre. Fog is determined to save her, but, in order to do so, he and the others must risk being captured and killed themselves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 10 - A Present For Parsi
    7.3/10(60 votes)

    #10 - A Present For Parsi

    S1:E10

    The travellers escape from the jungle and cross paths with the elephant's rightful owner, who agrees to take them to Allahabad. Meanwhile, Romy recovers from her ordeal and, fearing she will be hunted down if she stays in India, agrees to leave the country with Fog and his party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 11 - Guilty As Charged
    7.3/10(58 votes)

    #11 - Guilty As Charged

    S1:E11

    Shortly after arriving in Calcutta, Rigodon and Tico are arrested and charged with desecrating the temple they were chased out of in Bombay. Fog must now do everything in his power to free them before the Rangoon, the ship which will take the travellers on the next leg of their journey, sets sail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 12 - Shipwreck
    7.2/10(59 votes)

    #12 - Shipwreck

    S1:E12

    Romy is searching for the uncle and aunt she has not seen for several years and traces them to Hong Kong. But, while she and the others are sailing there, they find themselves in the path of a typhoon.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 13 - The Butler's Dilemma
    7.2/10(59 votes)

    #13 - The Butler's Dilemma

    S1:E13

    Learning that her uncle and aunt have died, a grief-stricken Romy agrees to travel to England with Fog and his party. Meanwhile, since Hong Kong is the last outpost of the British Empire Fog will pass through before returning to England, Dix is determined to detain him as long as possible and tries to enlist Rigodon's help to do so. Then, to further complicate matters, Transfer diguises himself as Dix.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 14 - En Route For Yokohama
    7.0/10(59 votes)

    #14 - En Route For Yokohama

    S1:E14

    Drugged by Transfer, Rigodon and Tico awaken to find themselves on the steamship Carnatic, at the mercy of the master of disguise, who is impersonating the ship's stoker. Meanwhile, left behind in Hong Kong, Fog and Romy search for another ship to take them to Japan, in addition to searching for their missing companions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 15 - Akita's Circus
    7.2/10(59 votes)

    #15 - Akita's Circus

    S1:E15

    Finding themselves stranded in Yokohama, Rigodon and Tico seek work in a local circus to raise the money they need to get home, while Fog and Romy (who have also arrived in Japan) continue to search for them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 16 - Hawaiian Party
    7.0/10(60 votes)

    #16 - Hawaiian Party

    S1:E16

    Fog and his party are sailing across the Pacific for San Francisco on the steamship General Grant. When they are forced to make an unscheduled stop in Hawaii, the travellers learn that an island princess is dangerously ill. Romy volunteers to try and save the princess, but the travellers will all be killed if her attempts fail.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 17 - A Trip In A Balloon
    7.6/10(60 votes)

    #17 - A Trip In A Balloon

    S1:E17

    Transfer sets fire to the General Grant's sails, forcing the ship to dock in Mexico while repairs are carried out. Shortly afterwards, a hot-air balloon crashes into the ship and Fog (who must cover more than 400 miles in one day) buys it from the pilot. But, as the travellers prepare to take off, Dix (who has a plan to gain Fog's confidence) and Bully hitch a ride.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 18 - The Showdown
    7.4/10(61 votes)

    #18 - The Showdown

    S1:E18

    Arriving in San Francisco, the travellers experience their first taste of life in the Wild West, while Transfer enlists the help of the Dingo Kid and his gang of outlaws to lure Fog into a fight.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 19 - Moment of Truth
    7.4/10(61 votes)

    #19 - Moment of Truth

    S1:E19

    As Fog and the others travel across America by train, Transfer attempts to use the wild terrain against them. When he sabotages the bridge across Medicine Bow Gorge, Fog is forced to take a desperate gamble by attempting to direct the train across the bridge at maximum speed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 20 - Warpaint In The West
    7.4/10(59 votes)

    #20 - Warpaint In The West

    S1:E20

    The train is attacked by American Indians, but Fog, Rigodon, Dix and Bully manage to drive them off. Shortly afterwards, however, Transfer (disguised as one of the Indians) attacks the train's driver and stoker, sending the train careering out of control. Rigodon and Tico, sent to investigate, end up being captured by Indians and, though the train is eventually brought back under control, Fog is not prepared to continue travelling without them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 21 - A Very Special Train
    7.2/10(61 votes)

    #21 - A Very Special Train

    S1:E21

    The travellers are reunited and must now travel across over 100 miles of rough terrain to reach Omaha. Transfer leads a gang of outlaws in an ambush on a stage-coach whose driver has found the travellers on the prairie and agreed to take them to their destination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 22 - Below Zero
    7.4/10(59 votes)

    #22 - Below Zero

    S1:E22

    With the railway system linking Chicago and Buffalo closed due to heavy snow, Fog and the others plan to cross the Great Lakes in an ice-boat. But, during the trip, Tico is taken ill, forcing the travellers to seek shelter in a log cabin until he has recovered.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 23 - Destination Liverpool
    7.1/10(60 votes)

    #23 - Destination Liverpool

    S1:E23

    Having just missed the ship in which they had planned to sail home, the travellers book passage on the Henrietta, a cargo ship bound for Bordeaux, even though, by not sailing directly to England, they risk missing their deadline. But, when the ship's captain, Andrew Speedy, falls victim to one of Transfer's traps and needs medical attention, he orders Fog to head for the nearest port. As luck would have, the nearest port is Liverpool, Fog's intended destination.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 24 - Fire Down Below
    7.7/10(60 votes)

    #24 - Fire Down Below

    S1:E24

    When the Henrietta's coal supply is exhausted fighting a hurricane, Fog buys the ship, intending to use the wood on board as fuel. By the end of the episode, nothing remains of the ship except a metal framework.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  25. Around the World with Willy Fog Season 1 Episode 25 - Last Train To London
    7.4/10(61 votes)

    #25 - Last Train To London

    S1:E25

    On arriving in Liverpool, Dix tells Fog he is under arrest. Though Fog is soon freed (since the real bank-robber is already in custody) he and the others have only a few hours to reach London - and the only train available is a freight train.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Wager" is the best rated episode of "Around the World with Willy Fog" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 83 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/1/1983. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Bon Voyage".