Series synopsis
Around the World for Free is an American action & adventure television series that premiered on WGN America on April 16, 2009. It ended on October 14, 2011. It was created by Alex Boylan, Burton Roberts, Zsolt Luka. It stars Parvati Shallow, Alex Boylan and Jeff Schroeder.
An online/broadcast hybrid reality series based on the concept of whether a person can circle the globe without any money. The show follows a reality star, as they attempt to travel around the world without any money on hand. They travel with one cameraman and rely on local guides and inhabitants for basic needs.
Premise
An online/broadcast hybrid reality series based on the concept of whether a person can circle the globe without any money. The show follows a reality star, as they attempt to travel around the world without any money on hand. They travel with one cameraman and rely on local guides and inhabitants for basic needs.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Parvati Shallow as Self - Host
- Alex Boylan as Self - Host
- Jeff Schroeder as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 117 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | April 16, 2009 | June 22, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 56 | July 23, 2010 | November 4, 2010 |
| Season 3 | 50 | July 10, 2011 | October 14, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
An All-American Launch The Around The World For Free adventure starts with penniless traveler Alex and solitary crew member Zsolt leaving a TV studio in downtown New York to begin their uncharted trip across the globe. With just a backpack of clothes and gear on his back, Alex finds himself alone on the streets of the Big Apple without any means of getting out of town, never mind trying to leave the US mainland. |
April 16, 2009 |
| 2 |
Caribbean: Bliss & Extreme Alex arrives in the Caribbean where he helps out as a motivational speaker as a way to earn his keep and keep moving. After island hops in the USVI's and BVI's, he lands in raw, undiscovered Dominica where rappelling down waterfalls into undiscovered cave pools is the new normal. Getting off the blissful islands, though, proves a lot more difficult than expected. |
April 23, 2009 |
| 3 |
South American Reality Check Alex arrives in dangerous Venezuela armed with a few words of Spanish and nothing more. After navigating the jaw-dropping social disparities of the capital, Caracas, and pitching in to feed the hungry in its shantytowns, Alex's new friends put him on a 'scenic' bus ride through the Andes towards Peru. Bus breakdowns, human smuggling and persistent hunger accompany Alex's interminable journey. |
April 30, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Around The World, For Free Big Brother contestant Jeff Schroeder will begin the adventure of a lifetime taking part in the second installment of the live, online, interactive CBS series "Around The World For Free." |
July 23, 2010 |
| 2 |
Day 2-3 Jeff arrives in Charlotte, NC for a whirlwind of activities with his girlfriend Jordan |
July 24, 2010 |
| 3 |
Episode 3: Day 4-5 Jeff sets off on his worldwide trek from the CBS Early Show in New York - and gets a quick lift to Boston en route to a lobster boat! |
July 26, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Parvati Hits The Road Parvati exits CBS studios after taping The Talk and finds a ride and a place to stay on her first night of her adventure! |
July 10, 2011 |
| 2 |
Riding High in Norco On her way to Phoenix, Arizona, Parvati detours to a small town where she charms her way into an equestrian competition. |
July 11, 2011 |
| 3 |
Sky High Above the Southwest Parvati scores a "co-piloting" gig to get from Phoenix to El Paso, but runs into a roadblock on her way on towards Austin. |
July 12, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | WGN America |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 16, 2009 |
| Last aired | October 14, 2011 |
| Runtime | 6 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |