Season 1 (1996)
Release date: 1996-11-18
User rating:
10 / 10
Writer: Cheung Wa-Biu
Episodes (30):
1. The Stone Monkey Breaks Free from the Rock
The 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.
Release date: 1996-11-18
2. Tian Peng and Wu Gang Compete for Chang’e
Tian 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.
Release date: 1996-11-19
3. Wukong’s Death Approaches
Wukong 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.
Release date: 1996-11-20
4. Wukong Is Punished
Wukong 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.
Release date: 1996-11-21
5. Wukong Cannot Escape the Buddha’s Five-Finger Mountain
Wukong wreaks havoc in heaven and steals the peaches of immortality. The Buddha traps him beneath a mountain for five hundred years as punishment.
Release date: 1996-11-22
6. Tian Peng Falls into the Realm of Beasts
Tian 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.
Release date: 1996-11-25
7. Tripitaka Takes Wukong and Bajie as Disciples
The 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.
Release date: 1996-11-26
8. Wukong Fails to Borrow the Fan
The 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.
Release date: 1996-11-27
9. The Dream Demon Causes Trouble
While 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.
Release date: 1996-11-28
10. Red Boy Is Manipulated by the Dream Demon
The 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.
Release date: 1996-11-29
11. Wukong Nears Death
Wukong 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.
Release date: 1996-12-02
12. Red Boy Reaches Enlightenment
Guanyin heals Wukong and guides him to subdue Red Boy. Seeing his parents’ suffering, Red Boy repents and becomes the child Buddha Sudhana.
Release date: 1996-12-03
13. Tang Sanzang Is Ambushed
The travelers rest at a manor run by Lady Mo, who secretly tests their purity. Wukong exposes her illusions, saving his master from moral temptation.
Release date: 1996-12-04
14. Wukong Is Expelled by His Master
Wukong 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.
Release date: 1996-12-05
15. The White-Bone Demon Is Defeated
Wukong returns to defeat the White-Bone Spirit and rescues Tang Sanzang. The group reconciles and continues westward, while Bajie’s vanity causes new trouble.
Release date: 1996-12-06
16. Bajie’s Mortal Desires Remain
Bajie 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.
Release date: 1996-12-09
17. Bajie Attempts to Hang Himself
Bajie 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.
Release date: 1996-12-10
18. Wukong Bets with the Three Demons
In a drought-stricken kingdom ruled by false Taoist priests, Wukong challenges three demons posing as holy men. Through cunning miracles he exposes their deceit.
Release date: 1996-12-11
19. The Three Demons Are Defeated and Killed
Wukong 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.
Release date: 1996-12-12
20. Tang Sanzang Meets the Spider Spirits
Tang Sanzang is captured by seductive spider demons, but one named Shishi shows compassion. Wukong rescues his master and senses Shishi’s tragic past.
Release date: 1996-12-13
21. Shishi’s Past Love Story
Shishi 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.
Release date: 1996-12-16
22. En’en Falls in Love with Wukong
Shishi’s sister En’en falls in love with Wukong during their travels. Her affection tests his spiritual discipline as the group continues west.
Release date: 1996-12-17
23. Shishi Willingly Lets Herself Be Used
Deceived by the centipede demon Yushu, Shishi sacrifices herself to protect Tang Sanzang. Her love and guilt drive her to tragic submission.
Release date: 1996-12-18
24. The Real and Fake Tang Sanzang
The 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.
Release date: 1996-12-19
25. En’en Sacrifices Herself for Love
The demon lures En’en from safety, and she dies saving Wukong. Wukong and his allies destroy the demon, mourning En’en’s devotion.
Release date: 1996-12-20
26. Tang Sanzang Collapses
Exhausted 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.
Release date: 1996-12-23
27. Tang Sanzang Is Crowned Queen
The 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.
Release date: 1996-12-24
28. The Master and Disciples Become Pregnant
After 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.
Release date: 1996-12-25
29. Do the Four Disciples Have a Child?
A mischievous goddess tricks the pilgrims into thinking they have given birth to children. The chaos reveals lessons about attachment and illusion.
Release date: 1996-12-26
30. Tang Sanzang Enlightens the Flying Tiger
Tang Sanzang enlightens the warrior Feihu about the emptiness of desire. The monk and his disciples continue their sacred journey toward the West.
Release date: 1996-12-27
Cast
Dicky Cheung Wai-Kin
as Sun Wukong
Kwong Wa
as Tang Sanzang
Wayne Lai Yiu-Cheung
as Zhu Bajie
Evergreen Mak Cheung-Ching
as Sha Wujing
Joe Ma Tak-Chung
as
Martin Tong
as
Lee Lung-Kei
as
Angelina Lo
as
Chung Nam Wah
as
Cheung Ying-Tsoi
as
He Meitian
as
Liu Chun-Hung
as
Kwok Tak-San
as
Wong Man-Biu
as
Yoe Biu
as
Marco Lo
as
Ben Wong Tin-Dok
as
Chor Yuen
as
Mimi Kung
as
Ng Wai-San
as
Andy Shiu Cheuk-Yiu
as
Doi Siu-man
as
Chan Wing-Chun
as
Mak Ka Lun
as
Jerry Koo Ming-Wah
as
Sam Leung Kin-Ping
as
Lee Hoi-Sang
as
Wong Wai-Tak
as
Wong Fung-King
as
Alan Chan Kwok-Kuen
as
Cheng Ka-Sang
as
Tang Yu-Chiu
as
Lee Tin-Cheung
as
Tin Wai Yu
as
Cho Chai
as
Dicky Cheung Wai-Kin
as 孙悟空
Angie Cheung
as Shishi (Spider Demon)
Crew - click here to expand
Sze Yu Lau - Executive Producer, Cheung Wa-Biu - Writer