Bailey's Bird

S1 · E1 · Apr 15, 1979

Hijack Episode 1

Bailey has money problems which are not helping someone try to hijack his plane. Pilot Bailey confronts an unscrupulous businessman.

S1 · E2 · Apr 22, 1979

Friend Or Foe Episode 2

A stranger arrives at the base and claims to Nick that he is a friend of the seaplane owner. While Bailey is absent, a stranger shows up at the house, asserting to Nick that he is an old acquaintance of his father —however, he is revealed to be far from it.

S1 · E3 · Apr 29, 1979

When The Band Begins To Play Episode 3

Bailey accompanies a general to the unveiling of a monument. The general, named Kelvin, goes back to dedicate a war monument that Bailey believes is best left forgotten. However, it appears that General Kelvin has unresolved matters to deal with. The ceremony faces jeopardy as the general is charged with taking treasure from the villagers many years ago.

S1 · E4 · May 6, 1979

A Funny Kind Of Hero Episode 4

Nick ends up in the water while on a fishing trip and is rescued by two elderly Chinese individuals. He overturns his boat, and Loki and a lively old Chinese man named Lintang pick him up. Bailey's son, Nick, is rescued after his boat overturns and is taken captive.

S1 · E5 · May 13, 1979

The Ghost With Gold Bangles Episode 5

Nick joins Bailey in the sea-plane charter business but when he meets an Indian girl, he is convinced he has seen a ghost. Nick returns home after leaving school in Australia. One night, he spots what he initially thinks is a ghost but turns out to be an Indian girl in a sari. Later, he encounters her in the city and decides to chase after her to uncover her motives.

S1 · E6 · May 20, 1979

Faded Tiger Episode 6

The woman doctor wants to fly up country for research purposes. But her destination is the territory of a notorious old bandit called "The Tiger." Flying into the one-time territory of a notorious old bandit poses a semiserious question: is he still in business?

S1 · E7 · May 27, 1979

Burning Bright Episode 7

A killer tiger terrorizes schoolchildren and pilot Bailey is torn between staying to protect them and transporting an injured man to hospital in his seaplane.

S1 · E8 · Jun 3, 1979

Open and Shut Episode 8

Bailey's struggling airline suddenly receives two offers it cannot reject. Bailey accepts a job to transport goods for a woman, unaware that she is actually a gunrunner. A dubious businessman attempts to seize the aircraft.

S1 · E9 · Jun 10, 1979

The Chinese Coffin Episode 9

Bailey foolishly signs a contract to deliver a package that happens to be a carved coffin leading to ensuing complications.

S1 · E10 · Jun 17, 1979

Outpost Of Empire Episode 10

Tension on a decaying rubber plantation. Emily Carruthers and faithful retainer, Imbi, live alone on a decaying rubber plantation, which was founded and managed by her late husband. Carl is landed with the unsavory task of handing her umpteenth eviction notice —the estate is now the property of the Sabai government and people and should long ago have been handed back.

S1 · E11 · Jul 5, 1979

The Fishermen Episode 11

Bailey and his plane becomes the target of angry fishermen.'

S1 · E12 · Jul 12, 1979

Double Trouble Episode 12

Bailey (Hu Pryce) finds two young stowaways hidden in his plane when he makes a trip to a remote island.

S1 · E13 · Jul 19, 1979

The Binatang Man Episode 13

Hashan and Nick ask the Sultan for help. It concerns a Japanese soldier abandoned after the World War II, who is leading now the life of a hermit in the middle of the jungle.

S1 · E14 · Jul 26, 1979

Garland Of Tears Episode 14

Adventure series about an airplane— Bailey's Bird—in south-East Asia. A daring robbery takes place while Nick and Bailey are flying a priceless sapphire necklace known as the Garland of Tears to Singapore.

S1 · E15 · Aug 2, 1979

The Gift Horse Episode 15

Nick and Hashan discover a first class horse that has been imported secretly for the local race. Bailey and the villagers are confident of victory.

S1 · E16 · Aug 9, 1979

The Old Monk Episode 16

Bailey has to pick up a Buddhist monk from the other side of the border and fly him to freedom.

S1 · E17 · Aug 16, 1979

Blow The Man Down Episode 17

Waste water from a tin mine is contaminating the river. The local fishermen attempt to destroy the mining machines.

S1 · E18 · Aug 23, 1979

The Birthday Present Episode 18

Bailey, Nick and his friends fly to Georgetown. Bailey is going to meet up with a somewhat shady businessman and the children are intent on buying a birthday present for Carl. Two envelopes end up in wrong hands.

S1 · E19 · Aug 30, 1979

Bailey's Big Deal Episode 19

Series set in South-east Asia about a freelance pilot and his seaplane. A group of gorgeous models appearing in a soft drinks commercial cause Bailey, Nick and Hashan more trouble than they bargained for.

S1 · E20 · Sep 6, 1979

The Archeologist Episode 20

Professor Carl Mueller (Hagen) is an old archaeologist willing to return an ancient statue, the goddess of fortune, to the temple where he stole it years before. Bailey helps a conscience-stricken archaeologist return a statue to its place.

S1 · E21 · Sep 13, 1979

Mayday Episode 21

Bailey (Hu Pryce) is in trouble when one of his deadly cargo of snakes escapes and bites him.

S1 · E22 · Sep 20, 1979

The Man From Mars Episode 22

A famous author and waterfinder is abducted. The daughter of a wealthy local needs his services. She wants to awaken once flourishing gardens back to life.

S1 · E23 · Sep 27, 1979

Touchdown Episode 23

S1 · E24 · Oct 4, 1979

Men Of Property Episode 24

This week a surveyor arrives to map out the site for a new hotel. Not only would the hotel take in the ancient 'tree house' and spoil the view, it would also affect Bailey's freelance activities.

S1 · E25 · Oct 11, 1979

The Search Episode 25

Nick and his pals follow an old path in the jungle and get stranded in their scouting journey. Bailey must find them before nightfall.

S1 · E26 · Oct 18, 1979

The Otterman Episode 26

Bailey receives a letter from his long-time friend, Susan Dempster, investigating on the whereabouts of her husband and asking Bailey, at the same time, to fly her along with her small daughter, Jennifer, to Saibai.