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This is a list of all the episodes of Adventures in Odyssey , a Christian animated radio drama series produced by Focus on the Family. It has aired on the radio since its debut on November 21, 1987, and has been one of the longest-running radio programs still in production. Almost all the episodes, sorted into a series of albums, have been available, originally on cassette tape, but also on CD, digital download, and through Focus on the Family's online subscription service, the Adventures in Odyssey Club.
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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First aired | Last aired | |||
1 | 6 | November 21, 1987 | December 26, 1987 | |
2 | 49 | January 2, 1988 | December 31, 1988 | |
3 | 44 | January 7, 1989 | December 30, 1989 | |
4 | 39 | January 20, 1990 | December 29, 1990 | |
5 | 40 | January 5, 1991 | December 28, 1991 | |
6 | 38 | January 4, 1992 | December 26, 1992 | |
7 | 37 | January 2, 1993 | December 18, 1993 | |
8 | 42 | January 8, 1994 | December 31, 1994 | |
9 | 44 | January 7, 1995 | December 2, 1995 | |
10 | 32 | January 6, 1996 | December 26, 1996 | |
11 | 15 | September 6, 1997 | December 20, 1997 | |
12 | 31 | January 3, 1998 | November 28, 1998 | |
13 | 22 | March 6, 1999 | December 25, 1999 | |
14 | 30 | March 4, 2000 | December 16, 2000 | |
15 | 21 | February 3, 2001 | December 22, 2001 | |
16 | 22 | January 5, 2002 | November 30, 2002 | |
17 | 32 | January 11, 2003 | November 22, 2003 | |
18 | 23 | January 24, 2004 | December 11, 2004 | |
19 | 26 | January 15, 2005 | December 17, 2005 | |
20 | 25 | January 28, 2006 | December 23, 2006 | |
21 | 23 | February 3, 2007 | December 15, 2007 | |
22 | 15 | March 1, 2008 | June 7, 2008 | |
23 | 9 | September 19, 2009 | November 14, 2009 | |
24 | 24 | March 6, 2010 | December 18, 2010 | |
25 | 24 | March 12, 2011 | December 17, 2011 | |
26 | 24 | March 3, 2012 | December 22, 2012 | |
27 | 12 | August 10, 2013 | October 26, 2013 | |
28 | 26 | January 1, 2014 | December 6, 2014 | |
29 | 18 | January 1, 2015 | December 1, 2015 | |
30 | 24 | January 1, 2016 | December 3, 2016 | |
31 | 25 | January 1, 2017 | December 1, 2017 | |
32 | 24 | January 1, 2018 | December 1, 2018 | |
33 | 24 | January 1, 2019 | December 1, 2019 |
Episodes 1-19 were originally aired under the name "Odyssey USA".
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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1 | 1 | "Whit's Flop" | Steve Harris Phil Lollar | Steve Harris Phil Lollar | November 21, 1987 | |
Davey Holcomb, a young boy with a reputation for making mistakes, learns there's a positive side to failure. Note: The series debuted as Odyssey USA. | ||||||
2 | 2 | "The Life of the Party" | Steve Harris Phil Lollar | Paul McCusker | November 28, 1987 | |
Craig Moorhead's middle school friends like having him around because he makes them laugh. But then Craig faces a problem that isn't funny at all, and his friends aren't so friendly anymore. | ||||||
3 | 3 | "Lights Out at Whit's End" | Steve Harris Phil Lollar | Steve Harris Phil Lollar | December 5, 1987 | |
A huge power failure leaves Odyssey without any light. Several kids stranded at Whit's End find out what life without electricity is all about — and how much fun it can be. | ||||||
4 | 4 | "Connie Comes to Town" | Steve Harris Phil Lollar | Steve Harris Phil Lollar | December 12, 1987 | |
Even though teenager Connie Kendall has just moved into Odyssey, she can hardly wait to go back to California . . . and 10-year-old Bobby has secretly made up his mind that he's going with her. | ||||||
5 | 5 | "Gifts for Madge and Guy" | Steve Harris Phil Lollar | Steve Harris Phil Lollar | December 19, 1987 | |
Mr. Whittaker tells the kids his own "fractured" version of a famous Christmas story, starring an unusual couple named Madge and Guy. | ||||||
6 | 6 | "The Day After Christmas" | Steve Harris Phil Lollar | Paul McCusker | December 26, 1987 | |
The morning after Christmas, a young girl who's already bored with her presents wanders into Whit's End looking for something to do. |
End of Odyssey USA title
Start of Adventures in Odyssey title
71: "The Return of Harley, Part 2" (Withdrawn from use) (remade as episode 255)
At the end of the 1996 season, the AIO team took a nine-month break, with no new episodes until September 1997. According to the "Adventures in Odyssey HQ" website, "the hiatus" means the time from December 1996 to September 1997 where no episodes were produced. The writers, producers, actors, and production engineers needed a break from the daily pressure of the program and after ten years of production decided it was time. Many things have changed from "old Odyssey" before the hiatus to "new Odyssey" after the hiatus. None of the children (unless you count Rodney Rathbone) from old Odyssey have been carried over to new Odyssey. Nearly all of the storylines from old Odyssey were finished off in the final album of that era (Welcome Home) and the show has in general had a different "flavor" than before."
During this season, the series experimented with a "split-episode" format for some episodes. The concept was not particularly popular and the format was ultimately discontinued.
Originally, the first few albums included every episode in chronological order exactly as it aired on the radio. The 3rd album release (#2) would have featured the episodes starting with the 19th episode "Recollections" and ending around the 30th episode "Honor Thy Parents", but it was shelved when the controversy surrounding the character Officer David Harley (voiced by veteran voice actor Will Ryan) occurred. The following album, Grins, Grabbers, and Great Getaways (1988) was then released, continuing where the unreleased album would have left off. After those releases, future albums no longer followed the exact chronological order, and starting with the 5th album release, Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes (1989), many episodes were often edited to remove references to product promotions and upcoming episodes. The original 1987 four-cassette package containing all the episodes of Family Portraits, the test pilot series, was later phased out, and the 1st album release was re-released several times, first with simply a title change and the same tapes, and in 1992 with all references to the Officer Harley character and Odyssey USA removed.[ citation needed ]
Family Portraits (1987)
The Officer Harley Collection (Adventures in Odyssey Club exclusive) (2014)
The Lost Episodes (2002)
1 -The Adventure Begins (1988)
2 -The Wildest Summer Ever (1988)
3 - Heroes (1988)
4 - FUN-damentals (1989)
5 - Daring Deeds, Sinister Schemes (1989)
6 - Mission: Accomplished (1989)
7 - On Thin Ice (1989)
8 - Beyond Expectations (1990)
9 - Just In Time (1990)
10 - Other Times, Other Places (1991)
11 - It's Another Fine Day..."
12 - At Home and Abroad (1991)
13 - It All Started When... (1992)
14 - Meanwhile, In Another Part of Town (1992)
15 - A Place of Wonder (1992)
16 - Flights of Imagination (1993)
17 - On Earth As It Is In Heaven (1993)
18 - A Time of Discovery (1993)
19 - Passport To Adventure (1994)
20 - A Journey of Choices (1994)
21 - Wish You Were Here (1994)
22 - The Changing Times (1995)
23 - Twist and Turns (1995)
24 - Risks and Rewards (1995)
25 - Darkness Before Dawn (1995)
26 - Back on the Air (1996)
27 - The Search For Whit (1996)
28 - Welcome Home (1996)
29 - Signed, Sealed & Committed (1997)
30 - Through Thick & Thin (1997)
31 - Days To Remember (1998)
32 - Hidden Treasures (1998)
33 - Virtual Realities (1999)
34 - In Your Wildest Dreams (2000)
35 - The Big Picture (2000)
36 - Danger Signals (2001)
37 - Counter Moves (2002)
38 - Battle Lines (2002)
39 - Friends, Family and Countrymen (2003)
40 - Out of Control (2003)
41 - In Hot Pursuit (2003)
42 - No Way Out (2004)
43 - Along For the Ride (2005)
44 - Eugene Returns! (2005)
45 - Lost & Found (2005)
46 - A Date with Dad (and Other Calamities) (2006)
47 - Into the Light (2006)
48 - Moment of Truth (2007)
49 - The Sky's the Limit (2007)
50 - The Best Small Town (2008)
The Truth Chronicles (2008)
Passages: Darien's Rise (2009)
51 - Take It From the Top (2010)
52 - Cause and Effect (2010)
53 - The Green Ring Conspiracy (2011)
54 - Clanging Cymbals... and the Meaning of God's Love (2011)
55 - The Deep End (2012)
56 - The Grand Design (2012)
57 - A Call to Something More (2013)
Odyssey Adventure Club, Season 1 (2014)
58 - The Ties That Bind (2014)
Odyssey Adventure Club, Season 2 (2015)
59 - Taking the Plunge (2015)
60 - Head Over Heels (2015)
Odyssey Adventure Club, Season 3 (2016)
61 - Without a Hitch (2016)
62 - Let's Put on a Show (2016)
Adventures in Odyssey Club, Season 4 (2017)
63 - Up in the Air (2017)
64 - Under the Surface (2017)
Adventures in Odyssey Club, Season 5 (2018)
65 - Expect the Unexpected (2018)
66 - Trial by Fire (2018)
Adventures in Odyssey Club, Season 6 (2019)
67 - More Than Meets the Eye (2019)
68 - Out of the Blue (2019)
Adventures in Odyssey Club, Season 7 (2020)
69 - Best Kept Secrets (2020)
70 - Finding A Way (2021)
Adventures in Odyssey Club, Season 8 (2021)
71 - A Slippery Slope (2021)
72 - The Long Road Home (2022)
Adventures in Odyssey Club, Season 9 (2022)
73 - 28 Hours (2022)
74 - Buckle Up! (2023)
Adventures in Odyssey Club, Season 10 (2023)
75 - The Best Is Yet To Come (2023)
76 - Keep It Together (2024)
Adventures in Odyssey Club, Season 11 (2024)
77 - A New Perspective (2024)
78 - At Face Value (2025)
Unreleased episodes
a first 15 albums were originally released on audio cassette tape only. Starting in 2003, Focus on the Family updated and re-released those albums as part of the Gold Audio series. In the process, these albums, which were digitally remastered, were released on compact disc for the first time. Not only did these releases contained remastered episodes, but they also contained behind-the-scenes material from the cast and crew as bonus features. In addition, a ll number of episodes that never appeared in the original cassette albums made their debut in the discs.
As mentioned above, all episodes that originally contained Officer Harley have been replaced with edited versions of the original episodes or with other unrelated episodes, carrying over the changes first made in The Early Classics when it was released in 1992. The openings to many episodes have been removed or replaced, sometimes with newly recorded openings with Whit voiced by Paul Herlinger rather than Hal Smith. Other changes include the reordering of the episodes (or, in the case of albums 12 and 13, entire albums) to make the chronological listening experience more accurate, and the removal of references to cassettes at the end of multi-part episodes (e.g., "For the rest of the adventure, please turn over the tape."). The changes are most noticeable in the chronologically earliest albums, while albums 8 onwards feature comparatively fewer changes. Most albums were also renamed, by suggestions from listeners as well other means. Re-releases of these albums have dropped the Gold Audio label.
The sixteenth album, The Lost Episodes, contained an additional 100 episodes that were not included in any of the other Gold Audio releases. Most of these episodes were previously available as individual cassettes from Focus on the Family.
AIO released a series of animated videos starting on September 24, 1991, and ending on June 3, 2003. Each are now available on both VHS and DVD formats, in English and Spanish.
Episode # | Title | Original airdate | Prod. code |
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1 | "The Knight Travellers" | September 24, 1991 | 101 |
Dylan learns that "stuff" isn't the most important thing in life. | |||
2 | "A Flight to the Finish" | October 29, 1991 | 102 |
The Tri-County Junior Grand Prix has come to Odyssey, and Dylan and his dog, Sherman, are ready to put the wheel to the road! Taunted by their new neighbors--Holly and her mischievous cat, Jasper--our heroes are determined to beat them to the checkered flag. It's an exciting story about caring for others and a rocket ride to the edge of adventure! When Dylan's car explodes into action, and Holly's car careens out of control, Dylan faces a dilemma. He can help Holly or win the race. When he chooses to save Holly, she goes on to win the race and Dylan and Sherman end up in the hospital, and Holly and Jasper look at the sky it was raining. In the end, Holly gives her trophy to Dylan, and they become friends. When Mr. Whittaker, Eugene Meltsner, and Dylan's parents come in to see the kids, Eugene bumps Mr. Whittaker, and causes the crutches to knocked into Eugene Meltsner and rides the wheelchair backwards which opens the door, and accidentally falls down the stairs and Eugene got hurt as the episode ends. | |||
3 | "A Fine Feathered Frenzy" | November 3, 1992 | 103 |
After mowing down Mrs. Harcourt's rose garden, Dylan Taylor is forced to pay the consequences--which include "parrotsitting" her beloved Napoleon. But when Whit accidentally lets the bird escape, the chase is on! Can Whit and Dylan recapture Napoleon before Mrs. Harcourt returns home? It's fun and excitement that shows the importance of taking responsibility for one's own actions. | |||
4 | "Shadow of a Doubt" | April 13, 1993 | 104 |
There's a cat burglar on the prowl in Odyssey, one who looks a lot like . . . John Avery Whittaker! Could it be? The evidence against Whit is overwhelming. But Dylan isn't so sure. And when he sets out to prove Whit's innocence, he gets more than he bargained for. By combining edge-of-your-seat suspense and comic antics, this episode teaches children the importance of faith and friendship. | |||
5 | "Star Quest" | November 2, 1993 | 105 |
Dylan and his buddy Sal learn that their favorite TV show, Star Quest, is filming in Odyssey, they're determined to get in on the lights, camera and action. When Mr. Whittaker builds an enormous robot for the show, our heroes discover this robot has a mind of his own and have to learn a valuable lesson about jealousy and friendship. | |||
6 | "Once Upon an Avalanche" | August 9, 1994 | 106 |
It's thrills, spills and ch-ch-chills when a lightning-speed, branch-breaking toboggan ride lands Dylan, Jesse, and Carter at the bottom of Avalanche Canyon. Will their cries for help cause a thunderous snow slide of catastrophic proportions? In this epic adventure, our heroes must learn an important lesson about kindness and brotherly love. | |||
7 | "Electric Christmas" | November 1, 1994 | 107 |
It's Christmastime, and all Dylan Taylor wants is an XR-7 limited edition speedster. However, his hopes are zapped when he discovers its extravagant price tag. That is, until he hears that the titanium turbo bike is the grand prize of Odyssey's Christmas yard decorating contest! But Dylan's scheming neighbor, Doug, has other plans. What follows is a powerful reminder of true meaning of Christmas. NOTE: This video was dedicated to the memory of Hal Smith. | |||
8 | "Go West, Young Man" | August 8, 1995 | 108 |
Strap on yer chaps, grab yer hat and git ready for a rip-roarin' ride to the Wild West, where Dylan and Eugene face off with the Dalton gang. John Avery Whittaker has just completed the new Imagination Station! Dylan and Eugene jump in and take off on the maiden voyage to the Old West to save the town of Tuttleville. Rustle up the whole family for this galloping adventure of courage and integrity. | |||
9 | "Someone to Watch Over Me" | October 29, 1996 | 109 |
Dylan and Jesse are on a smashing safari in the Imagination Station until a glitch in the computer program causes it to end prematurely. But when Dylan goes aboard to retrieve a forgotten backpack, he's catapulted into a series of bizarre events that would amaze even inventor John Avery Whittaker. Gather the whole family for a rousing tale of faith, courage and mystery. | |||
10 | "In Harm's Way" | May 20, 1997 | 110 |
When the new kid in town isn't exactly cool, what's a guy to do? Being nice is one thing, but letting him hang around with you . . . well, that's another thing entirely. Can Dylan see past Elliot's "nerdy" actions to his inner value? A critical choice and a powerful lesson await in this exciting tale of friendship and love. NOTE: This is the last episode distributed by Word Kids!. | |||
11 | "A Twist in Time" | October 7, 1997 | 111 |
Whit is working on a secret new invention--but Dylan and his friend Sal can't stand the suspense of not knowing what it is. When they sneak into his workshop, the boys trigger a surprising series of events that could lead to disaster for Whit's End! Through their ordeal, the boys discover a powerful truth: every action, no matter how insignificant it seems, can have dramatic consequences. NOTE: This is the first episode distributed by Tommy Nelson. | |||
12 | "A Stranger Among Us" | July 7, 1998 | 112 |
Thunder! Lightning! Mystery! Mystery?! Well, it shouldn't be, but Connie and Dylan have gotten caught up in a mystery movie and suddenly every visitor to Whit's End looks suspicious to them. It's all downhill from there as the misguided duo learns a valuable lesson about the power of things we put into our minds. | |||
13 | "Baby Daze" | October 20, 1998 | 113 |
An evil scientist! Runaway robots! And kidnapping? Oh, my! When a baby shows up on the doorstep of Whit's End, the place becomes a flurry of splattered food, dirty diapers, and talking sock-puppets! Eugene wants to study the child's behavior in the name of "science." But events force Eugene to decide which is more valuable--the advance of science or a life made in the image of God. NOTE: This is the last episode of the original series, and distributed by Tommy Nelson. |
The opening credit has been changed while the end credit remain the same for episodes 1, 2 and 4.
Episode # | Title | Original airdate | Prod. code |
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14 | "The Last Days of Eugene Meltsner" | September 12, 2000 | 114 |
Through Whit's new invention, the Micro-stimulator, Eugene takes a fantastic voyage through his own circulatory system and makes an alarming discovery. Forced to reevaluate how he'll spend the remaining days of his life, he sets in motion a chain of action-packed events. Don't miss this supercharged show with a powerful lesson about trusting God and living each day as if it were your last. | |||
15 | "Escape from the Forbidden Matrix" | January 30, 2001 | 115 |
Is it "Game Over" for Dylan? Dylan can't get enough of the action-packed video game Insectoids. When he and his friend Sal get the chance to play Insectoids "for real" in the virtual-reality Room of Consequence, they enter the dangerous "forbidden matrix" and may never escape! Join Dylan and Sal as they learn the dangers of wasting time and discover what's really important in life. | |||
16 | "The Caves of Qumran" | April 23, 2002 | 116 |
When a mysterious old treasure map shows up in Odyssey, Mr. Whittaker, Dylan, Connie, and Eugene embark on a perilous, action-packed journey that leads them to the caves of Qumran in Palestine. Will it be gold and riches--or tragedy? Travel with the Odyssey gang to the ancient caves of Qumran, where mystery, intrigue, and excitement abound in this high-action adventure in Odyssey. | |||
17 | "Race to Freedom" | June 3, 2003 | 117 |
Dylan, with the help of some friends and an abolitionist named Andrew, wants to help Carter and two other slaves escape through the Underground Railroad. But that's before angry slave owners chase them as they try to cross into the North and certain freedom. Have they come so far only to be disappointed? This powerful Adventures in Odyssey video teaches a valuable lesson about the cost of freedom. |
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