The episode opens with Willy Fog, a lion gentleman living in London, beginning his precisely scheduled day only to discover he dismissed his previous butler for failing to adhere to his strict routine. He interviews a replacement, a former circus-performing cat named Rigodon, who arrives with his small friend, Tico, secretly hidden in his travel bag. Despite being a few minutes late, Rigodon is hired and instructed to prepare for an immediate departure. Fog then proceeds to the Reform Club, where the members are discussing a recent substantial bank robbery. The bank's governor, Mr. Sullivan, arrives and steers the conversation away from the theft, prompting Lord Guinness to mention a newspaper article asserting that modern transportation now allows one to travel around the world in eighty days. When the other club members ridicule the idea, Fog accepts the challenge to defend his and Lord Guinness's honor, wagering half of his £40,000 fortune—a total of £20,000 from four members including Sullivan—that he can accomplish the feat. He declares he will depart that very evening and return to the club by 8:45 p.m. on December 21st, 1872. Rigodon is dismayed upon learning of the journey, having sought a stable, non-traveling position, yet he faithfully agrees to accompany his new master. The episode concludes by establishing two antagonistic forces who will pursue the travellers: Inspector Dix and Constable Bully of Scotland Yard, who suspect Fog is the bank robber, and a saboteur named Transfer, secretly hired by Mr. Sullivan to obstruct Fog's progress by any means necessary. The core conflict is thus set, with Fog's journey immediately complicated by both a false accusation and a deliberate plot to make him fail.

The episode begins with Willy Fog, Rigodon, and Tico having arrived in France, where they seek transportation to the port of Brindisi to board the steamship Mongolia. Their efforts to secure a horse-drawn carriage are complicated by the machinations of their adversary, Transfer, who is disguised as a woman. Transfer offers the group a ride in his carriage, but he deliberately takes a route in the wrong direction, attempting to lead them astray and delay their journey. A struggle for control of the carriage ensues, forcing the travelers to fight against Transfer's deception to get back on course. Their determination allows them to overcome this obstacle and continue their progress toward the Italian port. Upon reaching Brindisi, Fog and his companions successfully board the Mongolia, the vessel scheduled to take them on the next leg of their voyage. Unbeknownst to them, their departure is closely observed by Inspector Dix and his assistant Bully, who also board the ship to continue their surveillance of Fog, whom they suspect of being a bank robber. Transfer, the master of disguise hired to sabotage the expedition, is also present on the ship, setting the stage for further conflicts at sea. The episode establishes the ongoing chase, with both the law and a dedicated saboteur now sharing the same confined space as Fog, Rigodon, and Tico. The motivations of the pursuers are clear: Dix seeks an arrest, while Transfer aims to ensure Fog fails in his quest. The immediate consequence is a heightened state of tension aboard the Mongolia, as the travelers are now surrounded by hidden enemies, unaware of the threats that accompany them on their voyage.

The steamship Mongolia makes a scheduled stop at the port of Suez before continuing its voyage toward Bombay. Willy Fog, accompanied by his companions Rigodon and Tico, disembarks with the intention of having their passports stamped at the consulate. The villainous Transfer, who has been shadowing the party, seizes this opportunity to steal their passports, creating a significant obstacle for the journey. Fog and his friends quickly notice the theft and acquire camels to pursue the culprit across the desert landscape. The chase leads them to a ruined temple, where Transfer attempts to evade capture. During the pursuit, the group encounters a pair of German twins who are conducting archaeological excavations in the area. The twins show the travelers their findings and present Tico with a sun-clock, a device that will appear in subsequent episodes as a recurring prop. Fog manages to recover the stolen passports from Transfer, foiling the villain's latest scheme to delay the circumnavigation attempt. Having resolved the immediate crisis, the entire party returns to the port of Suez. They successfully re-embark on the Mongolia, which resumes its course toward Bombay as planned. The episode reinforces Transfer's persistent motivation to sabotage Fog's journey, while demonstrating Fog's determination to overcome each new challenge. The stop in Suez ultimately causes no significant delay, allowing the travelers to continue their race against the clock.

The episode finds the party traveling aboard the steamship Mongolia as it navigates the Red Sea. During the voyage, the antagonist Transfer devises a new scheme to hinder Fog's progress, disguising himself as the protagonist in an attempt to infiltrate his bedroom and steal his money. This plot point creates a direct physical threat to Fog's ability to finance the remainder of his journey, introducing a conflict centered on theft and deception rather than the previous challenges of transportation and terrain. The central conflict arises from Transfer's impersonation, which is observed by Bully, one of the inspectors following Fog. Bully mistakes the disguised Transfer for an apparition, leading to confusion aboard the ship. The turning point hinges on whether Transfer can successfully breach Fog's cabin and whether the inspectors will intervene. The episode focuses on the escalating tactics of Fog's adversaries, demonstrating a shift from merely following him to actively attempting to sabotage his resources. Transfer's motivation is clearly to ensure Fog loses his wager, driving him to take on greater personal risk. The immediate consequence of this attempted theft is the continued presence of multiple threats—Transfer and the inspectors—in close proximity to Fog, raising the tension for the remainder of the sea voyage. The episode sets the stage for future complications by showing Transfer's willingness to use elaborate disguises and direct confrontation to achieve his goals.

The steamship Mongolia reaches the port of Bombay, marking the travellers' arrival on the Indian subcontinent. Immediately upon disembarkation, the antagonist Transfer, still employing his mastery of disguise, attempts another scheme to impede Willy Fog's progress. Posing as Fog, he approaches Rigodon with false information, claiming their connecting train will be delayed by an hour. This deception is designed to create confusion and separate the party from their schedule. However, the disguise proves so effective that it misleads not only Rigodon but also Inspector Dix and Constable Bully, who are surveilling the area. The Scotland Yard inspectors, convinced they have finally apprehended the bank robber, arrest Transfer instead, mistaking him for the real Willy Fog. While the antagonists are preoccupied with this case of mistaken identity, Rigodon and his companion Tico decide to explore the bustling city. Their curiosity leads them to a local pagoda, a sacred religious site. Unaware of the customs and the seriousness of their transgression, the pair inadvertently desecrate the temple. Their actions violate local religious laws and offend the priests and worshippers present. This intrusion forces them to flee from the site to avoid immediate capture and punishment by the angry guardians of the temple. The episode thereby splits its focus between Transfer's failed machinations and the unintended trouble caused by Fog's companions. The consequences of their actions are set to follow the group, as the desecration of the pagoda establishes a future conflict with the local religious order. Meanwhile, the confusion created by Transfer's disguise momentarily removes him as a direct threat, though it does nothing to alleviate the suspicion Inspector Dix holds against Fog. The travellers remain unaware of the repercussions awaiting them as they prepare to continue their journey.

The episode begins with Willy Fog, Rigodon, and Tico traveling by train across the Indian continent toward Calcutta. During the journey, Rigodon observes that the railway tracks ahead are unfinished, forcing the group to disembark and seek an alternate route to Allahabad in order to continue their circumnavigation. The incomplete railway presents a significant obstacle to Fog's tightly scheduled itinerary, heightening the tension of the bet. Seizing the opportunity to sabotage Fog's progress, the antagonist Transfer disguises himself as a local guide and offers his services to lead the party through the jungle. Transfer's true motivation is to deceive the travelers and lead them into danger, thereby delaying their journey and potentially causing them to lose the wager. He procures an elephant under false pretenses, effectively stealing it, and begins guiding Fog and his companions into the dense wilderness. The group, unaware of Transfer's treachery, places their trust in him out of necessity, believing he will deliver them safely to Allahabad. Their reliance on Transfer marks a critical turning point, as they venture deeper into the jungle under his manipulative control. The immediate consequence of this decision is that the travelers become increasingly vulnerable to the perils of the jungle and to Transfer's hidden agenda. This development sets the stage for the escalating dangers and confrontations that will unfold in the subsequent episode, "Danger in the Jungle."

Continuing their journey across the Indian subcontinent, Willy Fog and his companions traverse a dense and treacherous jungle on the back of an elephant. The group remains under constant threat from the pursuing antagonists Dix, Buly, and Parsi, who are determined to thwart Fog's progress. As they navigate the perilous environment, they encounter a local tribe on the verge of carrying out a sacrificial ritual involving a princess. Motivated by a sense of justice, Fog and his friends intervene in an attempt to rescue the imperiled royal. This act of heroism introduces a new conflict with the tribe, forcing the travelers to flee deeper into the jungle with the princess in tow. Meanwhile, the villainous Transfer actively works to sabotage the expedition, attempting to mislead the group and leave them stranded in the wilderness. His schemes are momentarily thwarted by the very elephant he had stolen, which plays a role in aiding Fog's party. The successful rescue of the princess adds a new member to their travelling party and creates an immediate debt of gratitude. The episode concludes with the group, now including the princess, continuing their urgent quest to reach Allahabad and make their next connection, having overcome another significant obstacle.

During their overland journey through the Indian jungle, the travellers encounter a procession preparing for a ceremonial ritual. Princess Romy, a young widow, is destined to be immolated on her late husband's funeral pyre against her will. Witnessing the situation, Willy Fog determines to intervene and prevent the ceremony from proceeding. The rescue plan requires careful execution, as any misstep would lead to the entire party being captured or killed by the guards. Rigodon and Tico employ an intelligent strategy to distract the procession and create an opportunity to free the princess. Fog extracts Romy from the ceremonial grounds, and the group makes a swift escape into the surrounding wilderness. The successful rescue results in Romy joining Fog's expedition, initially seeking safety and later hoping to locate her relatives. Meanwhile, Inspector Dix, his assistant Buly, and their guide Parsi continue their pursuit, following the tracks of the elephant that carried Fog's party. The episode establishes Romy as a central figure in the ongoing journey, with her integration into the group introducing new dynamics and objectives for the travellers. The parallel narrative of Dix's investigation maintains the underlying tension of potential capture as Fog continues his race against the eighty-day deadline.

Following their rescue of Princess Romy from a ritual sacrifice, the group continues their eastward journey through the Indian jungle on the elephant provided by their guide, Parsi. Their immediate destination is the railway station at Allahabad, where they aim to resume their journey by train. Upon reaching the station, the travellers must part ways with their guide, Corn, who is returning to his regiment. The narrative reaches a resolution for Parsi when his elephant is returned to him and he receives the payment promised by Willy Fog for its use, concluding the transaction that began when the animal was borrowed in the previous episode. As the group boards the train, a significant character development unfolds. Princess Romy, recovering from her ordeal, confides in Fog and his companions, sharing the story of her life and the circumstances that led to her being targeted for the deadly ritual. Facing certain death if she remains in India, Romy makes the critical decision to accept Willy Fog's offer of protection and agrees to leave the country with them. This decision introduces a new, permanent member to the travelling party and adds a personal mission to Fog's original goal of circumnavigating the globe: escorting Romy to safety with her relatives in Hong Kong. The immediate consequence of this chapter is a solidified group dynamic, now including Romy, as they continue their rail journey. However, the shadow of their pursuers, Inspector Dix and his assistant Bully, who are still mistakenly hunting Fog for a bank robbery, persists in the background, setting the stage for future complications in the next leg of the voyage.

The travellers' arrival in Calcutta marks a significant turning point as the consequences of their previous actions in Bombay finally catch up with them. Shortly after stepping off the train, Rigodon and Tico are immediately apprehended by local police and taken into custody. They are formally charged with desecrating a temple, an incident that occurred during their earlier stop in Bombay when their curiosity led them into a restricted area. The situation is dire, as a courtroom full of priests waits to testify against them, underscoring the serious religious and cultural transgression they are accused of committing. Willy Fog is compelled to put his journey on hold and use his resources and wits to navigate the Indian legal system. His primary motivation shifts from strictly adhering to his schedule to ensuring the freedom of his companions. Princess Romy, now traveling with the group after being rescued from a forced ritual, is present as this new challenge unfolds in her home country. The episode establishes a clear and urgent conflict between Fog's need to maintain his timeline for the bet and his duty to his friends. The immediate consequence is the introduction of a significant delay that threatens the entire voyage, as their scheduled ship, the Rangoon, is set to depart Calcutta imminently. Fog must now secure their release before the vessel sails, or risk being stranded and losing the wager entirely.

The episode commences with Willy Fog and his companions having successfully resolved the legal matters in Calcutta and boarding the steamship Rangoon. Their new destination is Hong Kong, a voyage that takes them through the China Sea. A central motivation for Princess Romy during this leg of the journey is her personal quest to locate her aunt and uncle, whom she believes reside in Hong Kong after many years without contact. The initial part of the sea voyage includes a scheduled stopover in Singapore, which the travellers reach without major incident. However, the atmosphere on board shifts dramatically as the Rangoon continues its journey. The primary conflict of the episode arises from a natural threat, as the ship sails directly into the path of a powerful typhoon. The narrative focus turns entirely to the group's struggle for survival against the storm. The high winds and rough seas endanger the vessel and its passengers, creating a perilous situation that tests their resilience. The turning point of the episode is the ship successfully navigating through the typhoon, allowing the journey to proceed. The immediate consequence of this ordeal is the safe, though undoubtedly weathered, arrival of the party in Hong Kong. This arrival sets the stage for the next phase of their adventure, as Romy is now in the city where she hopes to find her long-lost relatives. Meanwhile, the antagonistic forces of Transfer and Inspector Dix remain active subplots, with their schemes continuing to develop in the background as the travellers reach this new destination.

The primary conflict in this episode centers on the antagonists' attempt to detain Willy Fog in Hong Kong, the last British-controlled port before his return to England. Dix devises a scheme to delay the journey and enlists the help of Rigodon, Fog's trusted butler, by appealing to his personal doubts and fears. This creates a significant internal conflict for Rigodon, placing him in a difficult position regarding his loyalty to his employer. Simultaneously, the narrative advances a major subplot involving Romy, who receives devastating news about the death of her aunt and uncle. Overcome with grief and now alone, she makes the pivotal decision to accept Fog's offer and continue the journey with the party to England. This turning point transforms her status from a rescued individual to a permanent member of the expedition. To further complicate matters, the villain Transfer adopts the disguise of Dix to execute their obstructive plans, introducing an element of deception and mistaken identity. The episode's plot progression relies on the convergence of these emotional and antagonistic forces. Romy's personal tragedy provides a strong character motivation for her to change her life's direction. Meanwhile, the pressure applied to Rigodon tests his character and threatens the group's cohesion from within. The villains' determination to exploit any weakness, including Rigodon's potential disloyalty, raises the stakes for the remainder of the journey. The immediate consequence is that the party's unity is compromised just as they face a new, deceptive threat in the form of a disguised Transfer.

Following Transfer's successful deception in Hong Kong, the episode opens with Rigodon and Tico regaining consciousness aboard the steamship Carnatic, having been drugged and smuggled on board before its departure. The two companions quickly discover that Transfer, the master of disguise, is also present on the ship, impersonating a stoker to maintain his surveillance and continue his sabotage of Willy Fog's journey. Their predicament leaves them trapped at sea, bound for Yokohama without their employer or any means to alert him. Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, Willy Fog and Princess Romy realize their friends are missing and frantically search for them, but the Carnatic has already sailed. The pair must now locate an alternative vessel to continue their circumnavigation while also attempting to reunite with their lost companions. Transfer's motivation remains clear: by separating Fog from his servants, he aims to create delays and complications that will cause Fog to lose his wager. The episode establishes a dual narrative, tracking both the separated parties as they contend with the consequences of Transfer's interference. Rigodon and Tico, now unwilling passengers, must find a way to survive in Yokohama without funds or connections. Fog and Romy face the challenge of securing passage on another ship, likely the Captain Grant, which will take them across the Pacific. This forced separation tests the group's cohesion and places their entire schedule in jeopardy, as every lost hour brings Fog closer to failure. The episode sets the stage for their eventual reunion in Japan, while underscoring the persistent threat posed by Transfer's schemes.

The episode begins with the group separated following the events in Hong Kong. Rigodon and Tico arrive in Yokohama alone, unsure of the whereabouts of Willy Fog and Princess Romy. Concerned for their friends and in need of funds, the duo seek employment and find work at a local circus. Tico takes on the role of a cannonball, while Rigodon becomes an assistant to a knife thrower, highlighting their resourcefulness and determination to survive independently. Unbeknownst to them, Willy Fog and Princess Romy have also arrived in Yokohama, having traveled on the "Captain Grant". Their primary motivation upon arrival is to reunite with their missing companions, leading them to search the city. A significant turning point occurs when Fog and Romy encounter the owner of the Akita circus, Akita, and his fiancée. Fog, acting as a gentleman, accompanies Akita's fiancée to visit the captain of their ship. This action inadvertently sparks jealousy in Princess Romy, who is further upset because Fog appears to have forgotten her birthday. The personal conflict adds a layer of emotional tension to the logistical challenge of reuniting the group. The episode's climax shifts from the search to a social gathering, as the captain invites the party to a gala dinner. During this dinner, Fog surprises Romy by producing a birthday cake, prepared by Akita's fiancée, and presents her with a ring, successfully resolving their personal misunderstanding. The immediate consequence of the episode is the impending reunion of the entire party, as Fog and Romy's presence in Yokohama sets the stage for them to inevitably cross paths with Rigodon and Tico at the circus.

The episode finds the travellers continuing their Pacific crossing aboard the steamship 'General Grant'. A scheme by the villain Transfer forces the ship to make an unscheduled stop in the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii). During their time on the island, the group discovers a native named Mani who has been imprisoned. They free Mani, and he informs them of the dire situation on the island: a volcano is erupting and Princess Kaula, the daughter of King Pay-Pay, has fallen gravely ill. The local population is in a state of fear due to these concurrent crises. Princess Romy learns of the young princess's illness and makes the consequential decision to intervene. Romy volunteers her assistance, offering to try and save the ailing Princess Kaula. This decision carries immense risk, as the travellers are explicitly warned that they will all be put to death should Romy's efforts to cure the princess prove unsuccessful. The episode establishes this high-stakes situation, shifting the focus from a simple unscheduled stop to a life-or-death challenge for the entire party. The motivation for Romy is clear, driven by compassion for the sick princess, while the group's immediate consequence is a unified gamble with their lives dependent on the outcome of her medical intervention.

Willy Fog and his companions are aboard the steamship General Grant, sailing across the Pacific toward San Francisco with a two-day lead on their schedule. The antagonist Transfer, determined to sabotage the journey, sets fire to the ship's sails, leaving it disabled and adrift. The ocean current carries the vessel off course, forcing it to dock in Tijuana, Mexico, for repairs. While in Tijuana, a hot-air balloon carrying a pilot named Manolo crash-lands nearby. Fog, facing the urgent need to cover over 400 miles to reach San Francisco and maintain his tight timeline, negotiates with Manolo to purchase the balloon. The party, including Fog, Rigodon, Romy, and Tico, prepares to ascend and continue their voyage by air. Unbeknownst to them, Inspector Dix and his assistant Bully, who have been pursuing Fog under the mistaken belief that he is a bank robber, secretly climb into the balloon's basket. Dix's motivation is to gain Fog's confidence by hitching a ride and staying close to his quarry. The balloon lifts off, carrying the entire group skyward and leaving Transfer's latest scheme temporarily thwarted. The episode concludes with the balloon airborne, the travelers now heading for San Francisco but accompanied by the stowaway detectives.

The episode begins with Willy Fog and his companions concluding their balloon voyage, which crash-lands in the streets of San Francisco after being shot at by cowboys. Inspector Dix and his assistant Buly, who had been holding onto a rope beneath the balloon, fall into the sea before the final descent. Upon arrival, the group is immediately greeted by the local sheriff, who escorts them to the Consulate to have their passports officially sealed, a necessary formality for their journey. Following this administrative task, the travelers proceed to a hotel to rest and have a meal, experiencing their first taste of the American Wild West. Meanwhile, their adversary Transfer arrives in the city as well and quickly allies himself with a local outlaw known as the Dingo Kid and his gang. Transfer's motivation remains to impede Fog's progress, and he devises a new plan, enlisting the gang's help to provoke a confrontation. The antagonist's scheme involves luring Fog into a dangerous fight with the Dingo Kid, hoping to delay or permanently stop the journey. This sets up a direct threat, shifting the conflict from travel obstacles to a more personal and physical danger in the lawless frontier. The episode establishes the new setting of San Francisco while immediately introducing the fresh peril orchestrated by Transfer. Fog and his friends, unaware of this new plot, proceed with their journey, preparing to board the Pacific Railway for the next leg of their trip.

The journey across the United States by rail continues, with the group making their way toward New York. The primary conflict arises not from a buffalo herd, as the title might suggest, but from the machinations of their antagonist, Transfer. He attempts to use the American landscape as a tool to finally stop Willy Fog and his companions. Transfer sabotages the railroad tracks at a critical point, specifically the bridge crossing Medicine Bow Gorge. His motivation remains consistent throughout the series: to ensure Fog loses his wager by any means necessary, fulfilling his contract with Mr. Sullivan. The sabotage forces the travellers into a perilous situation where their progress is completely halted by the damaged infrastructure. With the clock ticking on their 80-day deadline, a simple delay is not an option. The episode reaches its turning point when Fog is compelled to make a high-stakes decision. To overcome the obstacle created by Transfer, he chooses to direct the train to cross the compromised bridge at maximum speed. This desperate gamble is the only way to potentially traverse the gorge before the structure gives way. The immediate consequence is a tense sequence where the entire party's fate hinges on the success of this risky maneuver. The episode focuses on the direct confrontation between Fog's determination and the physical danger created by his enemy's plot, highlighting the constant pressure of the journey's tight schedule.

The transcontinental train continues its journey across the American West when it comes under attack by a group of American Indians. Willy Fog, Rigodon, Inspector Dix, and Constable Bully successfully drive off the attackers, restoring a temporary sense of safety on board. However, the antagonist Transfer, who had been disguised among the Native Americans, remains on the train and executes the next phase of his sabotage. He assaults the train's driver and stoker, rendering them unconscious and leaving the locomotive unmanned and accelerating out of control. Fog dispatches Rigodon and the mouse Tico to investigate the situation at the front of the train. During their reconnaissance, Rigodon and Tico are discovered and captured by the same band of Indians from the earlier attack. Meanwhile, the remaining passengers and crew work to bring the runaway train back under control, a task they eventually manage to accomplish. Despite the train being secured and the immediate physical danger passed, Fog faces a critical decision. His motivation to complete his journey around the clock is strong, but his loyalty to his companions proves paramount. Consequently, Fog declares he is not prepared to continue the voyage without Rigodon and Tico, bringing the group's progress to a halt. This choice leaves the party separated, with their friends now captives and their meticulously planned schedule in jeopardy.

Following their separation in the previous episode, the travellers are reunited and must continue their journey eastward across the American prairie. Their immediate objective is to reach the city of Omaha, which lies over 100 miles away across difficult terrain. The destruction of the Medicine Bow Bridge has rendered the railway useless, forcing the group to seek alternative means of travel across the rugged landscape. A stage-coach driver encounters the party on the prairie and agrees to transport them toward their destination, providing a temporary solution to their transportation problem. Meanwhile, the antagonist Transfer assembles a gang of outlaws with the intention of staging an ambush against the travellers. Transfer's motivation remains consistent with his ongoing mission to sabotage Willy Fog's attempt to circumnavigate the globe within eighty days, acting on behalf of the club members who bet against Fog. The episode builds toward the impending confrontation as the stage-coach carries the unsuspecting party across the open terrain. The travellers' primary motivation is the preservation of their schedule, as any significant delay could cost Fog the wager. Inspector Dix continues to accompany the group, though his pursuit of Fog based on the mistaken bank robbery accusation adds an underlying tension to their interactions. The episode concludes with the travellers still en route to Omaha, unaware of the danger preparing to intercept them on the prairie ahead.

Stranded in Chicago due to heavy snowfall blocking the railway to Buffalo, the group must find an alternate route to reach New York within their tight schedule. They acquire an ice-boat to cross the frozen Great Lakes, a decision driven by the necessity of maintaining their circumnavigation deadline. Their antagonist Transfer observes their departure, steals a similar craft from a child, and gives pursuit across the ice, continuing his pattern of sabotage. During the crossing, the harsh weather conditions take a toll on the smallest member of the party, Tico, who falls dangerously ill with a fever from the cold. This illness forces Willy Fog to abandon the direct crossing and seek immediate shelter in a remote log cabin to care for his companion. The severity of Tico's condition introduces a significant emotional turning point, as the urgency of the bet is momentarily superseded by the well-being of a friend. Even the pursuing Inspector Dix is moved by the sight of Tico's plight, momentarily showing tears before composing himself with Bully to face the situation with stoic resolve. The travellers remain in the cabin, providing care and allowing Tico to gradually recover from his fever, suspending their journey for his health. This delay directly endangers Fog's wager, creating a conflict between the rigid timeline of his bet and the human needs of his travelling party. The episode concludes with Tico's condition improving, but the time lost in the cabin stands as an immediate consequence, adding further pressure to the final leg of their journey.

The episode opens with the travellers arriving at the dock only to watch their intended steamer to Liverpool depart without them, a direct consequence of the delays incurred during the North American leg of the journey. Facing the likely failure of their endeavour, the group secures passage on the Henrietta, a cargo vessel whose captain, Andrew Speedy, is initially bound for Bordeaux. The decision to book passage on a ship not sailing directly to England represents a calculated risk, prioritising any forward momentum over an indefinite wait for the correct connection. Unknown to Willy Fog and his companions, the antagonistic Transfer is also present on the Henrietta and executes another scheme to sabotage the journey. Transfer's trap directly incapacitates Captain Speedy, leaving the ship in need of immediate medical attention and without its commanding officer. With the captain incapacitated and the vessel requiring direction, the decision is made to alter course for the nearest port to seek aid. The nearest port is determined to be Liverpool, the very destination the travellers had originally been making for. This unforeseen consequence of Transfer's malicious act inadvertently corrects their course and places them back on schedule to reach England. The episode concludes with the Henrietta steaming towards Liverpool, restoring the group's hope of winning the wager while leaving Transfer unaware that his latest interference has actually aided his targets. The immediate consequence is a redirected voyage that bypasses the intended stop in Bordeaux and heads straight for British soil, setting the stage for the final leg of the journey.

With the transatlantic crossing underway, the steamship Henrietta encounters a powerful hurricane, a confrontation that places the journey in immediate jeopardy. The ship and its passengers endure the tempest, but the battle against the storm comes at a critical cost: the vessel's coal supply is completely exhausted. This leaves the Henrietta dead in the water, incapable of continuing its voyage under steam power, and threatens to derail Willy Fog's increasingly tight schedule. Fog's primary motivation at this juncture is the relentless pursuit of his wager, forcing him to devise an immediate and radical solution to the propulsion crisis. He negotiates directly with the incapacitated Captain Speedy and purchases the Henrietta outright. This acquisition is not for its value as a ship, but for its potential as fuel. Fog's intention is to dismantle the vessel's wooden superstructure and burn it in the boilers to generate the necessary steam. The crew and passengers, including a bewildered Rigodon and Tico, witness the systematic deconstruction of the ship they are traveling on. This drastic measure, born of necessity and Fog's single-minded determination, becomes the episode's central conflict and turning point. As the journey resumes, the Henrietta is progressively consumed, its decks and cabins fed into the furnaces to maintain headway toward the English coast. By the time the ship nears its destination, the process is complete; nothing remains of the original vessel but its metal framework, a stark skeleton of its former self. The immediate consequence of this decision is that Fog and his companions successfully continue their maritime passage, though at the complete expense of the ship itself.

The steamship Henrietta arrives in Liverpool, bringing the travellers back to English soil. With the end of the journey in sight, the group prepares to board a train for the final leg to London, believing they are on the verge of winning the wager. However, Inspector Dix, who has pursued Fog across the globe, finally has the jurisdiction to act and places the gentleman under arrest for the robbery of the Bank of England. Fog and his companions are taken to the bank in London to verify the accusation. At the bank, they discover that the actual perpetrator of the crime has already been apprehended, and Fog is immediately cleared of all charges. Dix offers a formal apology for the misunderstanding, but the delay caused by the arrest has had a critical consequence: the travellers have missed the connection that would have taken them directly to London. This turn of events places the entire expedition in jeopardy, as the group now faces the prospect of failing their self-imposed deadline despite having successfully circumnavigated the globe. The immediate consequence of the wrongful arrest is a new, unexpected obstacle on the home front, forcing them to find an alternative mode of transport. Their only remaining option to reach London in time is a freight train, a much slower and less direct means of travel. The episode concludes with the group confronting this final, ironic complication to their monumental journey.

Following his arrest in Liverpool, Willy Fog is released after learning the real bank robber has confessed, clearing him of all suspicion. Despite this, Fog believes he has arrived in London too late, having missed the 8:45 pm deadline at the Reform Club by several minutes. He concludes that he has lost the wager and, as a consequence, forfeits most of his remaining fortune after deducting the considerable travel expenses. In the wake of this apparent failure, Princess Romy proposes marriage to Fog, an offer he accepts, bringing a personal consolation to the group after their arduous journey. While Rigodon and Tico begin making preparations for the wedding, they make a critical discovery using Tico's sun-clock. They realize that in their eastward circumnavigation, they failed to account for crossing the International Date Line, meaning they believe it to be a day later than the actual date. The travellers understand that they are, in fact, a full day ahead of schedule and still have time to meet the original deadline. This revelation transforms their defeat into a race against the clock to reach the Reform Club before the true expiration of the 80 days. The group hurries through the streets of London, driven by the sudden reinstatement of the wager they thought was lost. Their motivation shifts from accepting defeat to seizing an unexpected, final opportunity for victory. The episode culminates in their arrival at the club, where they present themselves to the astonished members just before the deadline expires.