An Idiot Abroad poster
8.2/10 (631 votes)
#1

China

S1:E1

Karl Pilkington's journey begins in the Far East. As well as casting his verdict on The Great Wall of China, he immerses himself in the culture with laugh-out-loud results.

8.2/10 (446 votes)
#2

Mexico

S1:E4

Karl travels to Mexico where he pays a visit to Chichen Itza. He also tries his hand at wrestling, learns how to become a cowboy, and hunts for a Mexican jumping bean.

8.0/10 (365 votes)
#3

Karl Comes Home: The Debrief

S1:E8

Reluctant globetrotter Karl Pilkington is reunited with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant to reflect on his journeys to the seven wonders of the modern world, considering whether travel has truly broadened his mind.

7.9/10 (511 votes)
#4

India

S1:E2

Karl travels to India and gives own unique verdict on its ancient customs and vibrant culture.

7.9/10 (470 votes)
#5

Jordan

S1:E3

This week, Karl Pilkington's voyage takes him to Petra in Jordan, by way of Israel. What will he make of the 'rose-red city half as old as time'?

7.8/10 (400 votes)
#6

Brazil

S1:E6

Tag along with Karl Pilkington as he takes up temporary residence in Rio de Janeiro. On his way to Christ the Redeemer, he experiences a back wax and Brazil's famous beaches.

7.8/10 (382 votes)
#7

Peru

S1:E7

Reluctant explorer Karl Pilkington visits Peru, where he is unhappy with the Amazon jungle's toilet arrangements, and fails to impress a local tribe with his hunting skills. Arming himself with oxygen, the Mancunian then sets off on a high-altitude, eight-hour trek to witness Machu Picchu, the fortress city of the ancient Incas.

7.7/10 (413 votes)
#8

Egypt

S1:E5

Karl Pilkington's journey continues in Egypt, where Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have arranged for him to sample the local culture. He tastes delicacies including rabbit meat, takes a boat ride down the Nile and is entertained by a belly dancer, before visiting the pyramids

7.7/10 (413 votes)
#1

Egypt

S1:E5

Karl Pilkington's journey continues in Egypt, where Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have arranged for him to sample the local culture. He tastes delicacies including rabbit meat, takes a boat ride down the Nile and is entertained by a belly dancer, before visiting the pyramids

7.8/10 (400 votes)
#2

Brazil

S1:E6

Tag along with Karl Pilkington as he takes up temporary residence in Rio de Janeiro. On his way to Christ the Redeemer, he experiences a back wax and Brazil's famous beaches.

7.8/10 (382 votes)
#3

Peru

S1:E7

Reluctant explorer Karl Pilkington visits Peru, where he is unhappy with the Amazon jungle's toilet arrangements, and fails to impress a local tribe with his hunting skills. Arming himself with oxygen, the Mancunian then sets off on a high-altitude, eight-hour trek to witness Machu Picchu, the fortress city of the ancient Incas.

7.9/10 (511 votes)
#4

India

S1:E2

Karl travels to India and gives own unique verdict on its ancient customs and vibrant culture.

7.9/10 (470 votes)
#5

Jordan

S1:E3

This week, Karl Pilkington's voyage takes him to Petra in Jordan, by way of Israel. What will he make of the 'rose-red city half as old as time'?

8.0/10 (365 votes)
#6

Karl Comes Home: The Debrief

S1:E8

Reluctant globetrotter Karl Pilkington is reunited with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant to reflect on his journeys to the seven wonders of the modern world, considering whether travel has truly broadened his mind.

8.2/10 (631 votes)
#7

China

S1:E1

Karl Pilkington's journey begins in the Far East. As well as casting his verdict on The Great Wall of China, he immerses himself in the culture with laugh-out-loud results.

8.2/10 (446 votes)
#8

Mexico

S1:E4

Karl travels to Mexico where he pays a visit to Chichen Itza. He also tries his hand at wrestling, learns how to become a cowboy, and hunts for a Mexican jumping bean.

8.2/10 (631 votes)

China

S1:E1

Karl Pilkington's journey begins in the Far East. As well as casting his verdict on The Great Wall of China, he immerses himself in the culture with laugh-out-loud results.

7.9/10 (511 votes)

India

S1:E2

Karl travels to India and gives own unique verdict on its ancient customs and vibrant culture.

7.9/10 (470 votes)

Jordan

S1:E3

This week, Karl Pilkington's voyage takes him to Petra in Jordan, by way of Israel. What will he make of the 'rose-red city half as old as time'?

8.2/10 (446 votes)

Mexico

S1:E4

Karl travels to Mexico where he pays a visit to Chichen Itza. He also tries his hand at wrestling, learns how to become a cowboy, and hunts for a Mexican jumping bean.

7.7/10 (413 votes)

Egypt

S1:E5

Karl Pilkington's journey continues in Egypt, where Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have arranged for him to sample the local culture. He tastes delicacies including rabbit meat, takes a boat ride down the Nile and is entertained by a belly dancer, before visiting the pyramids

7.8/10 (400 votes)

Brazil

S1:E6

Tag along with Karl Pilkington as he takes up temporary residence in Rio de Janeiro. On his way to Christ the Redeemer, he experiences a back wax and Brazil's famous beaches.

7.8/10 (382 votes)

Peru

S1:E7

Reluctant explorer Karl Pilkington visits Peru, where he is unhappy with the Amazon jungle's toilet arrangements, and fails to impress a local tribe with his hunting skills. Arming himself with oxygen, the Mancunian then sets off on a high-altitude, eight-hour trek to witness Machu Picchu, the fortress city of the ancient Incas.

8.0/10 (365 votes)

Karl Comes Home: The Debrief

S1:E8

Reluctant globetrotter Karl Pilkington is reunited with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant to reflect on his journeys to the seven wonders of the modern world, considering whether travel has truly broadened his mind.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
1 ★ 7.9 8
★ 8.2 China
★ 7.7 Egypt
2 ★ 7.9 8
★ 8.2 Meet a Gorilla
★ 7.6 Desert Island
3 ★ 7.6 3
★ 7.8 The Short Way Round: China
★ 7.5 The Short Way Round: Venice