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3 episodes • 2005
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris: The Crazy Years | Feb 1, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Berlin: Metropolis of Vice | Feb 8, 2005 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Shanghai: Paradise for Adventurers | Feb 15, 2005 | 0.0 |