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Monkey

8.119782 seasonsPGTV SeriesAction & AdventureComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

Buddhist priest Tripitaka and his three disciples Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy, travel from China to India to fetch the Buddhist scriptures. They have been sent by Buddha, and getting these scriptures will bring peace to the people of the world.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Pigsy's Ten Thousand Ladies
Nov 11, 1979
E2
The Dogs of Death
Nov 18, 1979
E3
You Win Some, You Lose Some
Nov 25, 1979
E4
Pigsy Learns a Lesson
Dec 2, 1979
E5
The Land with Two Suns
Dec 9, 1979
E6
The House of the Evil Spirit
Dec 16, 1979
E7
Am I Dreaming?
Dec 23, 1979
E8
The Tormented Emperor
Dec 30, 1979
E9
Between Heaven and Hell
Jan 7, 1980
E10
The Foolish Philosopher
Jan 13, 1980
E11
Who Am I?
Jan 20, 1980
E12
What is Wisdom?
Jan 27, 1980
E13
The Fountain of Youth
Feb 3, 1980
E14
Better The Demon You Know
Feb 10, 1980
E15
A Shadow So Huge
Feb 17, 1980
E16
Keep on Dancing
Feb 24, 1980
E17
Give and Take
Mar 2, 1980
E18
Such a Nice Monster
Mar 9, 1980
E19
The Fake Pilgrims
Mar 16, 1980
E20
Pretty as a Picture
Mar 28, 1980
E21
Mothers
Mar 30, 1980
E22
The Tenacious Tomboy
Apr 6, 1980
E23
Stoned
Apr 13, 1980
E24
Hungry Like The Wolf
Apr 20, 1980
E25
Monkey's Yearning
Apr 27, 1980
E26
At the Top of the Mountain
May 4, 1980

Cast

Masaaki Sakai
Masaaki Sakai
Monkey
Masako Natsume
Masako Natsume
Tripitaka
Shiro Kishibe
Shiro Kishibe
Sandy
Tonpei Hidari
Tonpei Hidari
Pigsy
Shunji Fujimura
Shunji Fujimura
Horse/Yu-Lung
Takayuki Akutagawa
Takayuki Akutagawa
Narrator
David Collings
David Collings
Voice of Monkey
Gareth Armstrong
Gareth Armstrong
Voice of Sandy
Peter Woodthorpe
Peter Woodthorpe
Voice of Pigsy
Andrew Sachs
Andrew Sachs
Voice of Horse / Yu-Lung
Maria Warburg
Maria Warburg
Tripitaka (voice)

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Monkey — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Monkey?

Monkey is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Monkey on Netflix?

No, Monkey is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Monkey on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Monkey is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Monkey for free?

Monkey is available on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Monkey?

Monkey has 2 seasons in total (52 episodes). The series concluded in 1980.

Are all episodes of Monkey out yet?

Yes — all 52 episodes across 2 seasons of Monkey are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of Monkey?

No — Monkey ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.

What book is Monkey based on?

Monkey is based on Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en.