Backpackers

Seasons

2013

4.2

In an attempt to get over a serious case of cold feet, Backpackers finds recently engaged Ryan (Noah Reid, Titanic) and Beth (Meghan Heffern, Almost Heroes) embarking on separate European adventures leading up to their wedding. While traveling they are free to act single, adopting the mantra "what happens in Europe, stays in Europe." But hours into Ryan's adventure with his party animal and womanizing best friend Brandon (Dillon Casey, Nikita), he realizes he's made a huge mistake and sets off in search of her. The only problem is he has no idea where she could be - they never exchanged itineraries. This marks the start of a wild adventure that takes the duo to the Amalfi coast, Rome, Berlin, Prague and Paris as they search for Beth, try to avoid an annoying Aussie, dodge a homicidal maniac and fit in a little action on the way.

Episode List

"It's Like, 'ow You Say, the Crazy Love"

S1 • E1

"It's Like, 'ow You Say, the Crazy Love"

Best friends Ryan and Brandon are living la belle vie in Paris, following Ryan and his fiancée Beth's mutual decision to embark on separate European adventures before taking the big marital leap. The pair dodges lifelong Aussie backpacker Mitchell in order to get closer with les belles femmes Cleo and Emmanuelle, only for Ryan to realize he's made a huge mistake, and must find Beth ASAP. The only question is - where? And can Brandon finish up his ménage à trois first?

S1 • E2

Trans-Europe Express

On their way to the Amalfi coast based on a rough idea of Beth's itinerary, Ryan and Brandon abandon their train after walking in on some gangsters in a frightening situation. Luckily, they are saved from wandering aimlessly through the French countryside by Maya and Jessica, two young women on an adventure of their own who have unfortunately picked up Mitchell along the way. After a magical afternoon of picnics and playing dodge-the-Aussie, Brandon and Ryan are dropped off on the Amalfi coast - with no clear idea of where to go next.

S1 • E3

A MILF-ey Coast

Ryan and Brandon find themselves shipwrecked on the Amalfi coast, direction-less and with no leads on how to find Beth - though life isn't so hard on a beach. In a flash of brilliance, Ryan calls Beth's parents to find out her itinerary, only to speak with her 12-year-old brother Randall, who quickly strikes a deal to his advantage. The eye candy on the Italian beach includes an aging Italian screen siren who takes the boys back to her place for a surprise.

S1 • E4

Balls

Despite satisfying Randall's demands, the duo is given no new information to work with. Frustrated, but realizing that Ryan is being mistaken in Rome for famous footballer Spaniardo, the pair decides to roll with it and see what living the high life is like. Unfortunately, Ryan discovers that fame has its drawbacks and they barely escape with their lives - and groins - intact. It all seems worth it, though, when they finally discover a clue to Beth's whereabouts - with a very recognizable face.

S1 • E5

Futuro Musica Meccanica

Brandon and Ryan arrive at the musical festival Beth was at, only to find it over and full of frighteningly high ravers. Dodging that bullet, they run into familiar faces Mitchell and Maya. While Mitchell confirms Ryan's worst fears, Brandon has his mind blown once again by Maya. With a new destination in mind, Ryan is ready to set out on the road again when he's waylaid by an overzealous music-fan-turned-wizard.

S1 • E6

Ich Bin Ein Backpacker

Brandon and Ryan arrive in Berlin just in time to catch up with Beth's new friend (and Ryan's immediate worst enemy) Jurgen, who tells them that Beth has left for Prague. Having survived a run-in with gangster Sid, Ryan decides he needs to take advantage of his time in Berlin, since Beth clearly has, and pairs up with a German hedonist at a club. The evening gets weirder as Brandon speaks with Beth for love advice, and Ryan wakes up in a compromising position.

S1 • E7

Prague Is for Lovers

The duo is touring Prague's sites as Ryan struggles to remember what happened the night before. They are pleasantly surprised to run into Maya and Jessica, only for Brandon to accidentally reveal that he has spoken to Beth. After an explosive (and awkward) argument in the bathroom, the couples split up - Brandon and Maya, and Ryan and Jessica. After some individual soul-searching, the boys decide they have one more stop to make - the Eiffel Tower.

S1 • E8

Sexy Boys Forever

Ryan decides to meet Beth on his own at the Eiffel Tower to determine their fate, and Brandon takes off to pursue his own destiny. Unfortunately, Brandon's destiny includes another run-in with omnipresent Aussie Mitchell, and suspected murderer Sid. Both friends reconsider what they want out of life, and ultimately decide to take a leap.