Adventures in Odyssey (1991)

Name: Adventures in Odyssey
Rating: 7.0

Rating: 7.0

Synopsis

Welcome to Adventures in Odyssey! Created for ages 8-12 and enjoyed by the whole family, Adventures in Odyssey® award-winning audio dramas teach lasting truths and bring biblical principles to life, with just the right balance of fun, faith and imagination.

First Air Date: 1991-08-27

Last Air Date: 2003-06-10

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 17

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Top Cast

Hal Smith as John Avery Whitaker (voice)
Will Ryan as Eugene Meltzner (voice)
Katie Leigh as Connie Kendall (voice)
Victor DiMattia as Dylan Taylor (voice)
Janna Michaels as Jesse Taylor (voice)
Tony Jay as Fredrich J Faustus (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (1991)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Knight Travellers (1991-08-27)

Young Dylan Taylor gets more adventure than he bargained for when he saves a mangy mutt named Sherman from an early demise - and winds up in the company of the remarkable John Avery Whittaker. They set out to retrieve Whit's Imagination Station, an amazing one-of-a-kind contraption that allows kids to see historical events first hand. The diabolical Faustus and his henchmen have stolen the Imagination Station for their own evil purposes - to change it into a Manipulation Station! In this exciting story, a young boy makes an unforgettable discovery about what is truly important in life, but is it too late to stop Faustus?
Ep. 2: A Flight to the Finish (1991-11-26)

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!
Ep. 3: A Fine Feathered Frenzy (1992-11-25)

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.
Ep. 4: Shadow of A Doubt (1993-01-12)

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.
Ep. 5: Star Quest (1993-08-01)

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.
Ep. 6: Once Upon an Avalanche (1993-05-01)

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.
Ep. 7: Electric Christmas (1994-10-29)

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.
Ep. 8: Go West Young Man (1995-05-23)

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.
Ep. 9: Someone to Watch Over Me (1996-04-16)

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.
Ep. 10: In Harm's Way (1997-03-11)

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.
Ep. 11: A Twist in Time (1997-10-07)

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.
Ep. 12: A Stranger Among Us (1998-04-14)

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.
Ep. 13: Baby Daze (1998-09-22)

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.
Ep. 14: The Last Days of Eugene Meltsner (2000-09-12)

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.
Ep. 15: Escape from the Forbidden Matrix (2001-01-23)

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.
Ep. 16: The Caves of Qumran (2002-04-09)

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.
Ep. 17: Race to Freedom (2003-06-10)

Dylan, with the help of some friends and an abolitionist named Reverend Andrew, wants to help Carter Williams 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.