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The Best Episodes of Journey to the West Season 1

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Journey to the West is a Hong Kong television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. Starring Dicky Cheung, Kwong Wah, Wayne Lai and Evergreen Mak, the series was produced by TVB

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 3 - Wukong’s Death Approaches
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E3

    Wukong trains for decades to master immortality and learns the seventy-two transformations. He escapes the underworld by tricking the King of Hell and alters the Book of Life and Death.

    Director:Lenseng Lou
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 1 - The Stone Monkey Breaks Free from the Rock
    7.5/10(9 votes)

    S1:E1

    The stone monkey is born from a magic rock and disturbs the heavens with his power. The Jade Emperor imprisons him under the Five-Finger Mountain to atone for his arrogance.

    Director:Lenseng Lou
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 2 - Tian Peng and Wu Gang Compete for Chang’e
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E2

    Tian Peng and Wu Gang both fall for the moon goddess Chang’e, leading to jealousy and chaos in heaven. Meanwhile, the monkey learns from a great master and becomes Sun Wukong.

    Director:Lenseng Lou
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 4 - Wukong Is Punished
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E4

    Wukong becomes keeper of the heavenly stables but grows rebellious when mocked by other immortals. He quits heaven in anger, leading the Jade Emperor to declare him an outlaw.

    Director:Lenseng Lou
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 5 - Wukong Cannot Escape the Buddha’s Five-Finger Mountain
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E5

    Wukong wreaks havoc in heaven and steals the peaches of immortality. The Buddha traps him beneath a mountain for five hundred years as punishment.

    Director:Lenseng Lou
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 6 - Tian Peng Falls into the Realm of Beasts
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E6

    Tian Peng is banished to earth and accidentally reincarnates into the body of a pig. Rescued by Guanyin, he becomes Zhu Bajie, destined to help the future scripture pilgrim.

    Director:Wong Gin-Dung
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 7 - Tripitaka Takes Wukong and Bajie as Disciples
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E7

    The monk Tang Sanzang begins his pilgrimage and frees Wukong from his mountain prison. He also recruits Bajie and the river demon Sha Wujing to aid his holy mission.

    Director:Wong Gin-Dung
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 8 - Wukong Fails to Borrow the Fan
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E8

    The pilgrims face the Fiery Mountain and Wukong seeks the magic fan to extinguish the flames. His first attempt to borrow it from Princess Iron Fan ends in failure.

    Director:Wong Gin-Dung
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 9 - The Dream Demon Causes Trouble
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E9

    While Wukong searches for the fan, a Dream Demon attacks the sleeping monks. Wukong allies with the Bull Demon King to outsmart the demons and retrieve the fan.

    Director:李健和
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 10 - Red Boy Is Manipulated by the Dream Demon
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E10

    The Dream Demon manipulates Red Boy into turning against his parents and attacking Wukong. Red Boy’s misuse of his fire powers brings ruin until he learns the demon’s deceit.

    Director:李健和
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 11 - Wukong Nears Death
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E11

    Wukong is blinded and gravely wounded in a trap set by Red Boy and the Dream Demon. Through Tang Sanzang’s compassion and prayer, he miraculously recovers.

    Director:李健和
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 12 - Red Boy Reaches Enlightenment
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E12

    Guanyin heals Wukong and guides him to subdue Red Boy. Seeing his parents’ suffering, Red Boy repents and becomes the child Buddha Sudhana.

    Director:李健和
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 13 - Tang Sanzang Is Ambushed
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E13

    The travelers rest at a manor run by Lady Mo, who secretly tests their purity. Wukong exposes her illusions, saving his master from moral temptation.

    Director:Gordon
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 14 - Wukong Is Expelled by His Master
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E14

    Wukong kills a disguised White-Bone Spirit, but Tang Sanzang mistakes it for murder. Heartbroken, Wukong is banished from the group while the real demon captures his master.

    Director:Gordon
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 15 - The White-Bone Demon Is Defeated
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E15

    Wukong returns to defeat the White-Bone Spirit and rescues Tang Sanzang. The group reconciles and continues westward, while Bajie’s vanity causes new trouble.

    Director:Gordon
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 16 - Bajie’s Mortal Desires Remain
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E16

    Bajie marries a princess and forgets his vows, living in luxury as a prince. Tang Sanzang and Wukong remind him of his duty, and he repents his earthly desires.

    Director:Gordon
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 17 - Bajie Attempts to Hang Himself
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E17

    Bajie is deceived by a vengeful demon and believes he has killed Tang Sanzang. Overcome with guilt, he tries to hang himself but is saved by Guanyin’s mercy.

    Director:Gordon
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 18 - Wukong Bets with the Three Demons
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E18

    In a drought-stricken kingdom ruled by false Taoist priests, Wukong challenges three demons posing as holy men. Through cunning miracles he exposes their deceit.

    Director:李健和
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 19 - The Three Demons Are Defeated and Killed
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E19

    Wukong outwits the tiger, deer, and ram demons in a series of deadly wagers. Each is slain after their magic fails, restoring peace to the kingdom.

    Director:李健和
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 20 - Tang Sanzang Meets the Spider Spirits
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E20

    Tang Sanzang is captured by seductive spider demons, but one named Shishi shows compassion. Wukong rescues his master and senses Shishi’s tragic past.

    Director:陈湘娟
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 21 - Shishi’s Past Love Story
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E21

    Shishi recalls her former life as a woman in love with a scholar who died saving her. Moved by her sorrow, Wukong and Tang Sanzang help her seek redemption.

    Director:陈湘娟
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 22 - En’en Falls in Love with Wukong
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E22

    Shishi’s sister En’en falls in love with Wukong during their travels. Her affection tests his spiritual discipline as the group continues west.

    Director:陈湘娟
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 23 - Shishi Willingly Lets Herself Be Used
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E23

    Deceived by the centipede demon Yushu, Shishi sacrifices herself to protect Tang Sanzang. Her love and guilt drive her to tragic submission.

    Director:陈湘娟
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 24 - The Real and Fake Tang Sanzang
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E24

    The centipede demon disguises himself as Tang Sanzang, causing confusion among the pilgrims. Wukong relies on Shishi’s guidance to reveal the true monk and defeat the impostor.

    Director:陈湘娟
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Journey to the West Season 1 Episode 25 - En’en Sacrifices Herself for Love
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E25

    The demon lures En’en from safety, and she dies saving Wukong. Wukong and his allies destroy the demon, mourning En’en’s devotion.

    Director:陈湘娟
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Wukong’s Death Approaches" is the best rated episode of "Journey to the West" season 1. It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Lenseng Lou and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/20/1996. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "The Stone Monkey Breaks Free from the Rock".