The BEST episodes of Banged Up Abroad (2007) season 1

Every episode of Banged Up Abroad (2007) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Banged Up Abroad (2007) season 1!

Terrifying tales of every traveler's worst fear - imprisonment abroad. From gruesome jails to chilling kidnappings, live through the panic, tears and desperation as each dreadful story unfolds.

Last Updated: 5/28/2026Network: National GeographicStatus: Ended
Venezuela/Margarita Island (Denis and Donald's Story)
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8.05
22 votes

#1 - Venezuela/Margarita Island (Denis and Donald's Story)

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/14/2008

Two Britons, Donald MacNeil and Denis Wale were arrested off the island of Margarita, Venezuela after being pressured to collect an enormous shipment of cocaine worth £30 million.

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Australia (Mark's Story)
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7.78
23 votes

#2 - Australia (Mark's Story)

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/7/2008

Mark Knowles is arrested in Sydney after attempting to smuggle cocaine from the U.S. to Australia.

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Thailand (The Sandra Gregory Story)
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7.57
23 votes

#3 - Thailand (The Sandra Gregory Story)

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/21/2008

Sandra Gregory is arrested in Thailand trying to smuggle heroin into Japan.

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Costa Rica/Mexico (Scott and Lucy's Story)
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7.42
36 votes

#4 - Costa Rica/Mexico (Scott and Lucy's Story)

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/31/2008

Scott Campbell and Lucy Baker are British travellers who were arrested in Mexico trying to sneak cocaine from Costa Rica into Amsterdam.

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