Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father

Synopsis

Comic Jack Whitehall invites his stodgy, unadventurous father to travel with him to odd locations and events in an attempt to strengthen their bond.

First Air Date: 2017-09-22

Last Air Date: 2021-09-14

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 18

Created By: Jack Whitehall

Networks: Netflix

Season 1 (2017) - (6 Episodes)

Season 2 (2018) - (5 Episodes)

Season 3 (2019) - (2 Episodes)

Season 4 (2020) - (2 Episodes)

Season 5 (2021) - (3 Episodes)

Jovial comic Jack Whitehall invites his stuffy father, Michael, to travel with him through Southeast Asia in an attempt to strengthen their bond.

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2017-09-22)

Jack and Michael begin their journey in Bangkok and immediately clash over accommodations, then visit an odd temple and attend an elephant polo match.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2017-09-22)

In Bangkok, the Whitehalls patronize an unusual doll shop. An annoyed Michael needs time away from Jack, so Jack goes off on his own to try parkour.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2017-09-22)

In Phuket, Jack tries to get his dad to loosen up at a full moon party, then seeks his emotional support in a floating football match.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2017-09-22)

Now in Cambodia, Jack and Michael take a primitive train ride. Jack obsesses over finding food his dad would enjoy, and they visit Angkor Wat.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2017-09-22)

In Siem Reap, Jack upsets Michael at a puppet show, then Jack observes rats that help clear minefields. Later, the pair seeks some peace in Vietnam.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2017-09-22)

Jack and Michael honor Michael's parents in a ritual and visit a performance artist in Hanoi, then reflect on the impact of their journey.