Journey to the West

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.

Nov 18, 1996

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.

Nov 19, 1996

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.

Nov 20, 1996

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.

Nov 21, 1996

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.

Nov 22, 1996

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.

Nov 25, 1996

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.

Nov 26, 1996

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.

Nov 27, 1996

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.

Nov 28, 1996

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.

Nov 29, 1996

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.

Dec 2, 1996

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.

Dec 3, 1996

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.

Dec 4, 1996

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.

Dec 5, 1996

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.

Dec 6, 1996

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.

Dec 9, 1996

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.

Dec 10, 1996

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.

Dec 11, 1996

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.

Dec 12, 1996

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.

Dec 13, 1996

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.

Dec 16, 1996

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.

Dec 17, 1996

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.

Dec 18, 1996

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.

Dec 19, 1996

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.

Dec 20, 1996

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.

Dec 23, 1996

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.

Dec 24, 1996

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.

Dec 25, 1996

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.

Dec 26, 1996

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.

Dec 27, 1996

Episode 31

Dec 30, 1996

Episode 32

Dec 31, 1996

Episode 33

Jan 1, 1997

Episode 34

Jan 2, 1997

Episode 35

Jan 3, 1997

Episode 36

Jan 6, 1997

Episode 37

Jan 7, 1997

Episode 38

Jan 8, 1997

Episode 39

Jan 9, 1997

Episode 40

Jan 10, 1997