Kwong Wa
Tang Sanzang
Series
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Synopsis
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 and was first broadcast on TVB Jade in Hong Kong in November 1996. A sequel, Journey to the West II, was broadcast in 1998, but the role of the Monkey King was played by Benny Chan instead, due to contract problems between Dicky Cheung and TVB. Cheung later reprised the role in another television series The Monkey King: Quest for the Sutra, which was broadcast on TVB but not produced by the station.
Episodes
Season 1
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1. The Stone Monkey Breaks Free from the RockNow viewing1996-11-1847m7.5The 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.
2. Tian Peng and Wu Gang Compete for Chang’e1996-11-1947m7.0Tian 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.
3. Wukong’s Death Approaches1996-11-2047m8.0Wukong 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.
4. Wukong Is Punished1996-11-2147mWukong 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.
5. Wukong Cannot Escape the Buddha’s Five-Finger Mountain1996-11-2247mWukong wreaks havoc in heaven and steals the peaches of immortality. The Buddha traps him beneath a mountain for five hundred years as punishment.
6. Tian Peng Falls into the Realm of Beasts1996-11-2547mTian 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.
7. Tripitaka Takes Wukong and Bajie as Disciples1996-11-2647mThe 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.
8. Wukong Fails to Borrow the Fan1996-11-2747mThe 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.
9. The Dream Demon Causes Trouble1996-11-2847mWhile 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.
10. Red Boy Is Manipulated by the Dream Demon1996-11-2947mThe 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.
11. Wukong Nears Death1996-12-0247mWukong 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.
12. Red Boy Reaches Enlightenment1996-12-0347mGuanyin heals Wukong and guides him to subdue Red Boy. Seeing his parents’ suffering, Red Boy repents and becomes the child Buddha Sudhana.
13. Tang Sanzang Is Ambushed1996-12-0447mThe travelers rest at a manor run by Lady Mo, who secretly tests their purity. Wukong exposes her illusions, saving his master from moral temptation.
14. Wukong Is Expelled by His Master1996-12-0547mWukong 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.
15. The White-Bone Demon Is Defeated1996-12-0647mWukong returns to defeat the White-Bone Spirit and rescues Tang Sanzang. The group reconciles and continues westward, while Bajie’s vanity causes new trouble.
16. Bajie’s Mortal Desires Remain1996-12-0947mBajie 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.
17. Bajie Attempts to Hang Himself1996-12-1047mBajie 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.
18. Wukong Bets with the Three Demons1996-12-1147mIn a drought-stricken kingdom ruled by false Taoist priests, Wukong challenges three demons posing as holy men. Through cunning miracles he exposes their deceit.
19. The Three Demons Are Defeated and Killed1996-12-1247mWukong 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.
20. Tang Sanzang Meets the Spider Spirits1996-12-1347mTang Sanzang is captured by seductive spider demons, but one named Shishi shows compassion. Wukong rescues his master and senses Shishi’s tragic past.
21. Shishi’s Past Love Story1996-12-1647mShishi 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.
22. En’en Falls in Love with Wukong1996-12-1747mShishi’s sister En’en falls in love with Wukong during their travels. Her affection tests his spiritual discipline as the group continues west.
23. Shishi Willingly Lets Herself Be Used1996-12-1847mDeceived by the centipede demon Yushu, Shishi sacrifices herself to protect Tang Sanzang. Her love and guilt drive her to tragic submission.
24. The Real and Fake Tang Sanzang1996-12-1947mThe 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.
25. En’en Sacrifices Herself for Love1996-12-2047mThe demon lures En’en from safety, and she dies saving Wukong. Wukong and his allies destroy the demon, mourning En’en’s devotion.
26. Tang Sanzang Collapses1996-12-2347mExhausted in the desert, Tang Sanzang collapses under the blazing sun. Wukong risks his life to carry him onward, and they are saved by the general Feihu.
27. Tang Sanzang Is Crowned Queen1996-12-2447mThe pilgrims reach the Women’s Kingdom where Tang Sanzang is mistaken for a handsome queen-to-be. Despite royal temptation, he remains faithful to his vows.
28. The Master and Disciples Become Pregnant1996-12-2547mAfter drinking the Mother-Child Spring, all four pilgrims become magically pregnant. Wukong seeks Guanyin’s help to find a cure before it’s too late.
29. Do the Four Disciples Have a Child?1996-12-2647mA mischievous goddess tricks the pilgrims into thinking they have given birth to children. The chaos reveals lessons about attachment and illusion.
30. Tang Sanzang Enlightens the Flying Tiger1996-12-2747mTang Sanzang enlightens the warrior Feihu about the emptiness of desire. The monk and his disciples continue their sacred journey toward the West.
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FAQ
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Is Journey to the West available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for Journey to the West in this region.
How many seasons does Journey to the West have?
Journey to the West has 2 seasons and 72 episodes.
When did Journey to the West first air?
Journey to the West first aired in 1996.
Is Journey to the West still running?
Journey to the West's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Journey to the West?
Journey to the West is classified as Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.