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: 12/12/2024Network: National GeographicStatus: Continuing
Venezuela (James & Pauls Story)
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7.93
102 votes

#1 - Venezuela (James & Pauls Story)

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/22/2007

Jim Miles and Paul Loseby, two British teenagers, are arrested in Venezuela for trying to smuggle drugs back to the UK.

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Colombia (Glen's Story)
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7.64
75 votes

#2 - Colombia (Glen's Story)

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/25/2007

Colombia, the kidnapping capital of the world, is where Glen Heggstad was taken captive by the National Liberation Army. After five weeks of torture, beatings and marches, Glen was released and sits down to tell his story.

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Nepal (Piers' Story)
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7.59
75 votes

#3 - Nepal (Piers' Story)

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/12/2007

Piers Hernu, a dual British-French traveller, is arrested trying to smuggle 28 kilos of gold bullion from Hong Kong to Nepal.

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Peru (Krista and Jennifer's Story/Peruvian Prison Nightmare)
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7.09
89 votes

#4 - Peru (Krista and Jennifer's Story/Peruvian Prison Nightmare)

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/24/2007

Krista Barnes and Jennifer Davis are two American women arrested for trying to smuggle cocaine out of Peru.