Journey to the West
Four pilgrims. One epic.
TV-Y1986•45m•8.4/10
Action & AdventureDrama
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Journey to the West is a Chinese television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on CCTV in China on 1 October 1986. The series became an instant classic in China and is still being praised as the best and most authentic interpretation of the novel. Unadapted portions of the original story were later covered in the second season, which was released in 1999.
Production
China Television Production Center 中国电视剧制作中心 (CTPC), CCTV
Language
ZH
Status
Ended
First Aired
February 9, 1986
Last Aired
February 23, 2000
Networks
CCTV-1
Created By
Jie Yang
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Birth of Monkey King
Air date: 1986-02-09
E2
Monkey King the Charge of Horses
Air date: 1986-02-10
E3
Monkey King Wreaks Havoc in the Palace of Heaven
Air date: 1986-02-11
E4
Monkey King Imprisoned in Wuhang Mountain
Air date: 1986-02-12
E5
Monkey King Becomes the Body Guard of Monk Tang
Air date: 1986-02-13
E6
Disaster in Kwan-yin Temple
Air date: 1986-02-14
E7
Getting Ba Jie with Strategy
Air date: 1986-02-15
E8
Facing Three Adversities during the Rough Journey
Air date: 1986-02-16
E9
Stealing the Ginseng Fruit
Air date: 1986-02-17
E10
Beating the Dead Bones Spirit Three Times
Air date: 1986-02-18
E11
Stimulating the Monkey King Wisely
Air date: 1986-02-19
E12
Seizing Treasures in Lotus Flower Cave
Air date: 1986-02-20
E13
Killing the Devils in the Wuji Country
Air date: 1986-02-21
E14
A Battle with the Red Boy
Air date: 1986-02-22
E15
Defeating the Three Monsters with Magic
Air date: 1986-02-23
E16
The Funny Advantage in the Women Nation
Air date: 1986-02-24
E17
Getting the Palm-leaf Fan for Three Times
Air date: 1986-02-25
E18
Cleaning the Tower and Clarifying the Injustice
Air date: 1986-02-26
E19
Getting in the Little Thunder Temple Accidentally
Air date: 1986-02-27
E20
Doctor Monkey King
Air date: 1986-02-28
E21
Falling in the Spider Silk Cave Accidentally
Air date: 1986-03-01
E22
Visiting the Abyss for Four Times
Air date: 1986-03-02
E23
Teaching in Yuhua Continent
Air date: 1986-03-03
E24
Getting the Rabbit Spirit in India
Air date: 1986-03-04
E25
Arriving in the Pure Land
Air date: 1986-03-05
Cast
Zhang Jinlai
孙悟空
Cui Jingfu
猪八戒
Liu Dagang
沙僧
Chi Zhongrui
唐僧/井龙王
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