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Tarzán

Tarzán

★ 5.8/10•1991•23m•16•Action & Adventure
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Tarzán was a half-hour syndicated series that aired 1991–1994. In this version of the show, Tarzan was portrayed as a blond environmentalist, with Jane turned into a French ecologist. Ron Ely, famous for playing Tarzan in the original series, played a character named Gorden Shaw in the first season episode “Tarzan the Hunted”.

StatusEnded
Runtime23m
LanguageEN
First Air DateOct 6, 1991

Episodes

Episode 1 - Tarzan and the Poisoned WatersE123m

Tarzan and the Poisoned Waters

Tarzan discovers his animal friends are sick or dying and with Jane's help they learn the river suddenly contains mercury. Tarzan heads upstream, putting his life in peril after encountering rogue miners.

Oct 6, 1991

Episode 2 - Tarzan and the Silent ChildE223m

Tarzan and the Silent Child

Tarzan and Simon rescue an injured father and daughter after a fiery plane crash. They discover the cargo included cocaine thanks to Cheetah but the pilot dad declares his innocence and blames a nefarious man named Hauser.

Oct 13, 1991

Episode 3 - Tarzan Tames the BronxE323m

Tarzan Tames the Bronx

Tarzan takes Carlos, an angry young teen from New York City, whose mother had given up on him and whose father died from a fall on a construction job, under his wing with a trip into the jungle.

Oct 20, 1991

Episode 4 - Tarzan and the Picture of DeathE423m

Tarzan and the Picture of Death

Kendra, a spoiled model, arrives at the camp, with her pushy photographer. She offends Tarzan with her furs and fake helplessness, then endangers their lives when she heads into the jungle with her cameraman. Will Tarzan arrive in time to rescue them?

Oct 27, 1991

Episode 5 - Tarzan and the Unwelcome GuestE523m

Tarzan and the Unwelcome Guest

Roger Sr., who funds Jane's research, arrives in camp to end the project and bring Roger Jr. back home. But on a jungle trek with Tarzan, he experiences several revelations concerning the value of the project and his son's part in it.

Nov 3, 1991

Episode 6 - Tarzan and the Caves of DarknessE623m

Tarzan and the Caves of Darkness

Tarzan captures a notorious elephant poacher Winslow who than escapes. He tracks down Jane and Roger, who are visiting caves where he has hidden some ivory and takes them hostage.

Nov 10, 1991

Episode 7 - Tarzan and the Woman of SteelE723m

Tarzan and the Woman of Steel

Jane's extremely fit cousin Patrice comes to visit and shows an interest in Tarzan, making Jane jealous. As Tarzan and Patrice explore the jungle, Jane discovers a bottle of steroids, leading her to confront her relative about endangering her health.

Nov 17, 1991

Episode 8 - Tarzan and the River of DoomE823m

Tarzan and the River of Doom

Tarzan discovers the river has oil traces in it, jeopardizing wildlife and Jane suggests it is coming from upstream. Tarzan locates the source, a man named Hauser criminally dumping toxic waste. He vows even Tarzan won't make him stop.

Dec 1, 1991

Episode 9 - Tarzan and the Killer LionE923m

Tarzan and the Killer Lion

Tarzan rescues a young woman from her crashed plane and it turns out she has a hidden connection to the jungle's past.

Dec 8, 1991

Episode 10 - Tarzan's ChristmasE1023m

Tarzan's Christmas

Jane is ready to get away from the jungle and spend a traditional Christmas with her sister. She delays her departure when Tarzan needs her help as his elderly chimpanzee friend Maya is sick. In the end the holiday brings sadness but also stronger bonds between Tarzan and his friends.

Dec 15, 1991

Episode 11 - Tarzan and the OrphanE1123m

Tarzan and the Orphan

Tarzan and Jane try to find a family for an orphaned lion cub; Roger teaches Cheetah to play chess; and Simon anticipates a large inheritance.

Jan 19, 1992

Episode 12 - Tarzan and the Mystic CavernE1223m

Tarzan and the Mystic Cavern

Jane is angry at Roger, asking for space until she's calmer. Roger heads into the jungle to find a rare specimen to redeem himself but locates a hidden cave. After falling into a cavern filling with water, Roger hopes Cheetah can find Tarzan in time.

Jan 26, 1992

Episode 13 - Tarzan and the Pirate TreasureE1323m

Tarzan and the Pirate Treasure

Jane's scoundrel ex-boyfriend Jack returns, claiming to be a changed man but she and Tarzan are doubtful. Their suspicions are correct as Jack has located a long hidden trove of riches but needs Cheetah's help to get them.

Feb 2, 1992

Episode 14 - Tarzan in the Sacred CaveE1423m

Tarzan in the Sacred Cave

Tarzan encounters Winslow and his henchman who are intent on robbing valuable relics that were entrusted to Tarzan as a boy. They set off an explosion that leaves Tarzan dazed and gives the men time to complete their theft.

Feb 9, 1992

Episode 15 - Tarzan and the Killer's RevengeE1523m

Tarzan and the Killer's Revenge

An evil rhino poacher Tarzan sent to prison escapes, and, vowing revenge, kidnaps Roger and Simon to lure Tarzan.

Feb 16, 1992

Episode 16 - Tarzan's Journey to DangerE1623m

Tarzan's Journey to Danger

A storm damages the radio and airplane leaving Jane's life in peril after she is bitten by a deadly spider. Tarzan must seek out a native healer he knew as a child as the only way to save Jane.

Feb 23, 1992

Episode 17 - Tarzan and the Extra-TerrestrialsE1723m

Tarzan and the Extra-Terrestrials

Edmund Hampton, a retired schoolteacher, arrives at the jungle camp believing it is near an alien landing site. After the concept is explained to Tarzan, a walk in the jungle disillusions Edmund. Yet a mystical experience by Tarzan leads to questions about his special senses.

Mar 1, 1992

Episode 18 - Tarzan the HuntedE1823m

Tarzan the Hunted

Gordon Shawn, a noted hunter, comes to the jungle camp and he craves the ultimate experience. Tarzan becomes the hunted.

Mar 8, 1992

Episode 19 - Tarzan and the Enemy WithinE1923m

Tarzan and the Enemy Within

Suffering from recurring nightmares of the plane crash that killed his parents and left him in the jungle, Tarzan returns to the crash site to make peace with his past.

Mar 15, 1992

Episode 20 - Tarzan's Eleventh HourE2023m

Tarzan's Eleventh Hour

Tarzan must step in to prevent a tragedy when Cheetah runs away from home, leaving Tantor the elephant heartbroken, and leading Roger to risk his life to reunite the two jungle friends.

Apr 12, 1992

Episode 21 - Tarzan and the Deadly GiftE2123m

Tarzan and the Deadly Gift

Blake returns to the jungle intent on romancing Jane and Tarzan tries not be jealous. Blake also give a ferret as a gift but the animal is a transmitter of a deadly disease and it gets loose. Tarzan must capture it before it threatens the native wildlife.

Apr 19, 1992

Episode 22 - Tarzan and the Savage StormE2223m

Tarzan and the Savage Storm

Tarzan and his friends listen to Simon tell stories as they wait out a severe storm when Jane's ex-boyfriend Jack shows up seeking refuge. Jack promises again he has changed but Tarzan learns he is involved in animal trafficking.

Apr 26, 1992

Episode 23 - Tarzan and the Golden EggE2323m

Tarzan and the Golden Egg

Pesticides are weakening the eggshells of the endangered hawks Jane is studying. She and Tarzan embark on a journey to save some eggs, while traveling their friendship deepens.

May 3, 1992

Episode 24 - Tarzan and the Test of FriendshipE2423m

Tarzan and the Test of Friendship

Roger Sr shows up and offers Jane the job of her dreams but it means moving away from the jungle. Jane takes time to reflect on her work, her relationships with friends and animals but most importantly, Tarzan.

May 10, 1992

Episode 25 - Tarzan in the Eye of the HurricaneE2523m

Tarzan in the Eye of the Hurricane

Roger has written a book detailing some of the adventures that have occurred and during the storm's lull, Jane starts to read it aloud. It seems the way Roger has portrayed events and his heroics differ from everyone else's recollections.

May 17, 1992

Actors

Wolf Larson

Wolf Larson

Tarzan

Sean Roberge

Roger Taft jr.

Lydie Denier

Lydie Denier

Jane Porter

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