The 14th season of the international television game showJeux sans frontières was held in the summer of 1978. Broadcasters from Belgium, France, Italy, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, West Germany, and Yugoslavia participated in the competition coordinated by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). The different heats were hosted by each of the participant broadcasters in locations in their countries such as Verbania (Italy), Rochefort (Belgium), Grömitz (West Germany), Zemun (Yugoslavia), Bourgoin-Jallieu (France), Arosa (Switzerland), and Lincoln (United Kingdom). The grand final was held in Montecatini Terme (Italy). The head international referee in charge of supervising the competition were Gennaro Olivieri and Guido Pancaldi [it].[1][2]
The season was won by the team from Abano Terme, Italy, being the runner-up the team from Sandwell, United Kingdom.[3]