• Air date: 06 Sep '69 17 episodes
      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.
  • List of Episodes (17)
    • 1. The Race Is On

      06 Sep '69
      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 Sep '69
      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 Sep '69
      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 Sep '69
      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

      04 Oct '69
    • 6. India or Bust

      11 Oct '69
    • 7. Snow Slappy

      18 Oct '69
    • 8. Finney, Finney Fun, Fun

      25 Oct '69
    • 9. The Argentiney Meany

      01 Nov '69
    • 10. The Tree Man

      08 Nov '69
    • 11. Saucy Aussie

      15 Nov '69
    • 12. Crumden's Last Stand

      22 Nov '69
    • 13. Egyptian Jinx

      29 Nov '69
    • 14. Border Disorder

      06 Dec '69
    • 15. Troubles in Dutch

      13 Dec '69
    • 16. The Fiji Weegees

      20 Dec '69
    • 17. Hawaiian Hangup

      27 Dec '69