The Fantastic Journey

The Fantastic Journey (1977)

EndedScripted showAction, Adventure, Science-Fiction

The Fantastic Journey is an American science fiction television series about a family and their associates who charter a boat for a scientific expedition into the Caribbean. After an encounter in the area of the Bermuda Triangle with an unnatural green cloud, the group find themselves shipwrecked on a mysterious uncharted island from which they are unable to escape.

They encounter Varian, initially disguised as an Arawak native, who is later revealed to be from the year 2230. A 23rd-century pacifist, musician and healer, Varian explains to the travelers that, like he and many before them, they have been caught in a space/time continuum where people from the past, present, future and from other worlds are trapped, co-existing on the island in a series of timezones. The only way home can be found in a place called "Evoland", which lies "far to the rising sun". The only way to travel between time zones is via invisible gateways that instantaneously transport individuals or groups from one zone to another.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E10The Innocent PreyJun 16, 1977
S01E09RiddlesApr 21, 1977
S01E08TurnaboutApr 7, 1977
S01E07FunhouseMar 31, 1977
S01E06An Act of LoveMar 24, 1977
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Fantastic Journey' premiere?

'The Fantastic Journey' premiered on February 3, 1977.

Who created 'The Fantastic Journey'?

'The Fantastic Journey' was created by Bruce Lansbury.

What was the premise of 'The Fantastic Journey'?

'The Fantastic Journey' followed a group of people who become lost in the Bermuda Triangle and end up on a mysterious island where they encounter various dangers and supernatural phenomena.

Who were the main characters in 'The Fantastic Journey'?

The main characters in 'The Fantastic Journey' were Dr. Fred Walters, Willaway, Varian, Liana, Scott Jordan, and Katie.

Who played Dr. Fred Walters in 'The Fantastic Journey'?

Jared Martin played Dr. Fred Walters in 'The Fantastic Journey'.

Who played Willaway in 'The Fantastic Journey'?

Roddy McDowall played Willaway in 'The Fantastic Journey'.

Who played Varian in 'The Fantastic Journey'?

Carl Franklin played Varian in 'The Fantastic Journey'.

Who played Liana in 'The Fantastic Journey'?

Katie Saylor played Liana in 'The Fantastic Journey'.

Who played Scott Jordan in 'The Fantastic Journey'?

Ike Eisenmann played Scott Jordan in 'The Fantastic Journey'.

Who played Katie in 'The Fantastic Journey'?

Leif Erickson played Katie in 'The Fantastic Journey'.

What kind of obstacles did the characters face in 'The Fantastic Journey'?

The characters in 'The Fantastic Journey' face various supernatural phenomena, dangerous creatures, and challenging terrain on their journey to find a way back home.

Was 'The Fantastic Journey' a critical success?

While 'The Fantastic Journey' had a cult following, it was not a critical success and was canceled after one season.

Did 'The Fantastic Journey' have a memorable theme song?

'The Fantastic Journey' had a memorable theme song composed by Dominic Frontiere.

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Also known as

  • Fantastic Journey (United States)
  • Le Voyage extraordinaire (France)

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