Crusoe
2008–2009 · NBC · 60 min · 1 season
S01E13 · Hour 13 - The Return
Sun, 1 Feb, 4:00 am
Crusoe and Friday defend themselves against Blackthorn and his men in the first-season finale. While Blackthorn looks for Crusoe's personal effects, Crusoe corners Samuel Tuffley and demands information.
About
After exhausting all of his business ventures in London, Crusoe is forced to leave his family and travel to the new world in hopes of getting out his impending debt. After almost being killed by an assassin on the ship, Crusoe awakens to find himself stranded on a deserted island. Crusoe then saves a native man from the jaws of cannibals and makes a friend for life. Crusoe and his faithful friend Friday then struggle to survive on a deserted island with a little more than their wits. They must overcome marauding militias, hungry cannibals, pirates and starvation, Crusoe dreams of the day he will be reunited with his beloved family. Crusoe constantly is reminded of his wife Susannah and children left behind in England and their love story will unfold from meeting to marriage, as will his relationship with his mentor and patron, the mysterious Jeremiah Blackthorn.
Episodes
- E01
Hour 1 - Rum and Gunpowder (1)
Sat, 18 Oct· 60 minIn the premiere episode of this adaptation of Daniel Defoe's classic novel, Crusoe contends with treasure-seeking pirates while Friday plots to rescue him.
- E02
Hour 2 - Rum and Gunpowder (2)
Sat, 18 Oct· 60 minCrusoe contends with treasure-seeking pirates while Friday plots to rescue him.
- E03
Hour 3 - Sacrifice
Sat, 25 Oct· 60 minCrusoe loses his wedding ring while making repairs. Later, Friday asks Crusoe for help returning a woman's spirit to the sea.
- E04
Hour 4 - The Mutineers
Sat, 1 Nov· 60 minMutineers look for supplies on the island, forcing Crusoe and Friday to defend their home by scaring the group away. Meanwhile, Crusoe hopes to strike a deal with the captain that could send him back to England.
- E05
Hour 5 - High Water
Sat, 8 Nov· 60 minCrusoe and Friday find a boat stuck in a tree. After retrieving it, they begin making repairs and find a working compass.
- E06
Hour 6 - Long Pig
Sat, 15 Nov· 60 minCrusoe has a crisis of conscience when he considers stealing a boat from cannibals who brought captives to the island.
- E07
Hour 7 - Bad Blood
Sat, 22 Nov· 60 minFriday develops an illness that causes him to act out violently, so Crusoe and Olivia search the island for a rare plant that can cure him.
- E08
Hour 8 - Heroes and Villains
Sun, 7 Dec· 60 minThe mutineers plan to leave the island, so Crusoe and Friday plot to free the captain and steal the mutineers' boat. But the plan hits a snag because of a traitor in the captain's crew.
- E09
Hour 9 - Name of the Game
Sun, 21 Dec· 60 minCrusoe and Friday reenact tribal challenges from Friday's youth, which bring up painful memories for the tribesman.
- E10
Hour 10 - Smoke and Mirrors
Sun, 11 Jan· 60 minCrusoe is happy but uneasy when Susannah arrives. Later, the pair look for Friday and discover they aren't alone on the island.
- E11
Hour 11 - The Hunting Party
Sun, 18 Jan· 60 minThree warriors hunt Crusoe after stealing a lock of his hair. Friday tries to protect his friend but is soon overwhelmed with the task.
- E12
Hour 12 - The Traveler
Sun, 25 Jan· 60 minCrusoe and Friday rescue men from a capsized boat and discover Mr. Blackthorn is among the group, which raises Friday's suspicions.
- E13
Hour 13 - The Return
Sun, 1 Feb· 60 minCrusoe and Friday defend themselves against Blackthorn and his men in the first-season finale. While Blackthorn looks for Crusoe's personal effects, Crusoe corners Samuel Tuffley and demands information.
Cast
Anna Walton
Susannah Crusoe
Philip Winchester
Robinson Crusoe
Sam Neill
Jeremiah Blackthorn
Tongayi Chirisa
Friday
Mia Maestro
Olivia