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Return to the Planet of the Apes

Return to the Planet of the Apes

★ 6.8/10•1975•30m•TV-G•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Animation
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While on a mission, three astronauts in their spaceship get caught in a time vortex. They return to Earth in the year 3979 A.D. and discover that intelligent apes are now the highest form of life.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 6, 1975

Episodes

Episode 1 - Flames of DoomE130m

Flames of Doom

A trio of astronauts are thrust forward in time. They find themselves fugitives after crash-landing on the Planet of the Apes.

Sep 6, 1975

Episode 2 - Escape from Ape CityE230m

Escape from Ape City

After nearly dying in an attack on the humanoids' caves by General Urko's gorilla army, Jeff is able to hide with Nova and avoid being captured.

Sep 13, 1975

Episode 3 - The Unearthly ProphecyE330m

The Unearthly Prophecy

Urko and his army search the desert for the entrance to the Under-dwellers' caverns.

Sep 20, 1975

Episode 4 - Tunnel of FearE430m

Tunnel of Fear

Bill and Jeff move the humans from the warpath of General Urko and his army.

Sep 27, 1975

Episode 5 - Lagoon of PerilE530m

Lagoon of Peril

The Simian Senate is holding a top-secret session debating the possibility of intelligent humans after one of Urko's soldiers returns, delirious from the Forbidden Zone.

Oct 4, 1975

Episode 6 - Terror on Ice MountainE630m

Terror on Ice Mountain

During an archeological dig, Cornelius uncovers an ancient, human-made book entitled 'A Day at the Zoo'.

Oct 11, 1975

Episode 7 - River of FlamesE730m

River of Flames

Bill and Jeff discuss the best means of eluding Urko's troops when Judy insists that the laser previously rescued from the ship be used as a source of escape.

Oct 18, 1975

Episode 8 - Screaming WingsE830m

Screaming Wings

Bill, Jeff and Judy head for the human settlement across the plain between the mountain ranges when they spy human shapes far below. A WWII Curtiss P-40 appears in the sky...

Oct 25, 1975

Episode 9 - Trail to the UnknownE930m

Trail to the Unknown

Bill, Jeff and Judy begin building rafts to help the human tribes reach New Valley. As always, Urko is in pursuit. I wonder if he gets paid overtime...

Nov 1, 1975

Episode 10 - Attack from the CloudsE1030m

Attack from the Clouds

During the night, Ape City is awakened by the sounds of huge, flying objects.

Nov 8, 1975

Episode 11 - Mission of MercyE1130m

Mission of Mercy

As a result of a dog fight with the flying monster, most of the plane's fuel is gone leaving only a two to three-hour supply.

Nov 15, 1975

Episode 12 - Invasion of the UnderdwellersE1230m

Invasion of the Underdwellers

Reports pour in to the police that burglars are striking all over Ape City.

Nov 22, 1975

Episode 13 - Battle of the TitansE1330m

Battle of the Titans

Urko has been relieved of his duties for three months because of his recent negligence involving his leadership and the failed attempts at capturing Blue Eyes and the rest of the humans.

Nov 29, 1975

Actors

Austin Stoker

Austin Stoker

Jeff Allen (voice)

Philippa Harris

Dr. Zira (voice)

Henry Corden

Henry Corden

General Urko (voice)

Richard Blackburn

Richard Blackburn

Dr. Zaius (voice)

Edwin Mills

Dr. Cornelius (voice)

Claudette Nevins

Claudette Nevins

Nova / Judy Franklin (voice)

Tom Williams

Bill Hudson (voice)

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