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Big Crazy Family Adventure

2015 1 season 9 eps TV-G

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Season 1

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Season 1

42 min

S1 · E1 · Jun 14, 2015

Leg 1: Storms and Stuffies Episode 1

The Kirkby's first leg of a 13,000 mile journey from their home in British Columbia to India, involves canoes, a train, and taking a container ship to South Korea. Storms, life vests, and a run-in with Russians create challenges.

42 min

S1 · E2 · Jun 14, 2015

Leg 2: How to Get to Beijing Without a Plane Episode 2

The Kirkbys take their first-ever bullet train in South Korea, chow on butterfly larvae snacks and sail the Yellow Sea.

60 min

S1 · E3 · Jun 14, 2015

Leg 3: Trains, A Wild Wall and Yaks at Altitude Episode 3

The Kirkbys start off in Beijing, where they dine on Peking duck and walk the Great Wall. Later, Tibetan permits and Taj's health are up in the air.

60 min

S1 · E4 · Jun 14, 2015

Leg 4: Barley Beer, Everest and Expiring Visas Episode 4

The Kirkbys enter Tibet after a 27-hour railway ride; Bodi shows a curiosity in Buddhism; a breathtaking view is experienced at Mount Everest; and time is ticking as the family race to reach the Nepal border before their Tibetan visas expire.

60 min

S1 · E5 · Jun 14, 2015

Leg 5: Child Princess, Leaches and Chocolate Cake Episode 5

The Kirkbys meet a Hindu goddess in Nepal; Bodi exhibits excellent bargaining skills; and the family ride elephants in the jungle. Also: Bruce gets to photograph rhinos; and Christine celebrates her birthday on the trail of the elusive Bengal tiger.

60 min

S1 · E6 · Jun 14, 2015

Leg 6: Sailing the Ganges, Lassis and Burning Ghats Episode 6

The Kirkbys encounter scorching heat, spicy food, snake charmers and burning gnats while in India, where they take a private boat ride on the holy Ganges River. Other highlights include learning to make a lassi and racing to catch a train to the Taj Majal.

60 min

S1 · E7 · Jun 14, 2015

Leg 7: Swimming in Luxury, Beggars and Bollywood Episode 7

The kids learn about poverty and take a Bollywood dance class, while Christine cooks an authentic Indian dinner for her family. Other highlights include a trip to the Taj Mahal and an adventure park.

42 min

S1 · E8 · Jun 14, 2015

Episode 8 Episode 8

Bruce digs into his family history while in the town of Shimla, India. Also: The Kirkbys encounter monkeys at Jakhu Temple; and have to call a doctor when Taj develops a fever.

43 min

S1 · E9 · Jun 14, 2015

Episode 9 Episode 9

The family near their final stop, but must trek 100 miles of rugged terrain to get there. Along the way, they deliver school supplies to children in remote villages; and Bodi overcomes another fear when his rides a pony for the first time.

9 episodes in Season 1

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Bruce Kirkby, Christine Pitkanen and their 2 young sons — Bodi and Taj — take the road less traveled. From container ship to tuk tuk, these explorers have tried it all. "Big Crazy Family Adventure", Travel Channel’s newest show, tracks the epic journey of the Kirkby family. Without taking a single airplane, they travel more than 13,000 miles, from Kimberley, British Columbia, to the Himalaya. Together, they discover untouched landscapes, unique cultures and life’s simple pleasures. Whether it’s encountering challenging climates or navigating obscure villages, this family manages to disconnect from the barrage of daily technology and information overload to enjoy quality time with one another.

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Cast

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Total runtime 9h 0m · Episode length 60 min · Country United States

Show info

Premiered

June 14, 2015

Final episode

August 9, 2015

Status

Canceled

Network

Travel Channel

Country

United States

Type

Scripted

Episode length

60 min

Total runtime

9h 0m

Original language

English

Production

W

WD Entertainment Group

Production

D

Dick Clark Productions

Production

Languages

Spoken on screen

English

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