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The Herculoids

The Herculoids
★ 7.4/10•1967•11m•L•Animation•Action & Adventure•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Somewhere out in the deep space live the Herculoids. Humanoid Zandor, along with his wife Tara and son Dorno, lead a group of unique creatures: Zok the flying dragon, powerful simian Igoo, rhinoceros hybrid Tundro and two protoplasmic wonders named Gloop and Gleep. Together, they use their diverse super strengths to defend their utopian planet against attack from sinister invaders.

David Scott · Writer

Joe Ruby · Writer

Ken Spears · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime11m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 9, 1967

Episodes

Episode 1 - The PiratesE111m

The Pirates

After killing two creatures with a treasure chest, pirates bury it on Amzot. When the Herculoids approach, Dorno is captured and held hostage.

Sep 9, 1967

Episode 2 - Sarko the ArkmanE211m

Sarko the Arkman

Sarko captured Igoo for unknown reasons, attacked Zandor with sleeping gas, and captured Dorno and Tundro as well.

Sep 9, 1967

Episode 3 - The Pod CreaturesE311m

The Pod Creatures

An alien spacecraft hovers over Amzot, dropping mechanical pods onto the planet. Meanwhile, Dorno, Igoo and Gleep, on a mission to get firewood, see the robotic pod creatures as the pods open up and start attacking the trio.

Sep 16, 1967

Episode 4 - MekkorE411m

Mekkor

A group of powerful robots, led by a larger robot, attack the Herculoids.

Sep 16, 1967

Episode 5 - The Beaked PeopleE511m

The Beaked People

Krokar, leader of the Beaked People, stages an invasion on the Winged Monkeys, purposely letting one escape so he can capture Zandor and rule Amzot.

Sep 23, 1967

Episode 6 - The RaidersE611m

The Raiders

Sta-Lak flew over Amzot; upon seeing Zandor and Zok, Sta-Lak turned his ship invisible to avoid detection, with the intent of taking Tara prisoner.

Sep 23, 1967

Episode 7 - The Mole MenE711m

The Mole Men

After being woken up by a bird, Zandor investigates Marcon and the Mole Men's plans to invade the surface world, saving a condemned prisoner in the process. Meanwhile, other Mole Men are attacking the Herculoids.

Sep 30, 1967

Episode 8 - The Lost DargyteE811m

The Lost Dargyte

Zandor rescues a young boy from a vulture; the Herculoids then take the boy back to his heavily-shadowed home because he can not live in sunlight. The insect-looking creatures attack the Herculoids on their way out.

Sep 30, 1967

Episode 9 - The Spider MenE911m

The Spider Men

A group of spider-like creatures kidnap Dorno, then try doing the same with Tara. Gloop saves her while Gleep blows a horn beckoning the Herculoids to action. Zandor briefly frees Dorno with his shield but is soon captured with Dorno. After a stalemate, Zandor calls the Herculoids to action for one concentrated attack.

Oct 7, 1967

Episode 10 - The Android PeopleE1011m

The Android People

Zandor was captured by Gorvac, leader of the Android People, and created a giant evil clone of Zandor with plans to create an army of Zandor clones.

Oct 7, 1967

Episode 11 - Defeat of OgronE1111m

Defeat of Ogron

Andropon and his robots invade Amzot, where the Herculoids easily defeat them. After Andropon continuously threatens to build replacement robot armies (and Zandor continuously vows to defeat said armies), Andropon pits his top warrior Ogron against Zandor and Zok.

Oct 14, 1967

Episode 12 - Prisoners of the BubblemenE1211m

Prisoners of the Bubblemen

Brotak and his Bubblemen kidnap Zandor and Tara for the purpose of using them as scientific experiments.

Oct 14, 1967

Episode 13 - Mekkano, the Machine MasterE1311m

Mekkano, the Machine Master

Trained machines break Mekkano out of an intergalactic prison, where he vows to destroy the ones who put him in prison: Zandor and the Herculoids.

Oct 21, 1967

Episode 14 - Tiny World of TerrorE1411m

Tiny World of Terror

Torrak shrinks the Herculoids down to microscopic size for the purpose of destroying them with his super-powered microorganisms and then enslaving the galaxy.

Oct 21, 1967

Episode 15 - The Gladiators of KyaniteE1511m

The Gladiators of Kyanite

After destroying the last wild creature of Kyanite, Neron and his gladiators capture Tundro. Zandor and Zok, followed by the rest of the Herculoids, arrive at the arena to rescue Tundro and fight the gladiators.

Oct 28, 1967

Episode 16 - Temple of TraxE1611m

Temple of Trax

The unnamed high priest of Trax kidnaps Tara in order to use her as a sacrifice for the idol Trax, cutting off the Herculoids in their rescue attempt. Can Zandor and Zok, who are miles away, get to Trax in time?

Oct 28, 1967

Episode 17 - The Time CreaturesE1711m

The Time Creatures

Oton, leader of the Time Creatures, has determined that in order to rule Amzot in the future, he has to change its past, starting with destroying the Herculoids and altering time in his favor.

Nov 4, 1967

Episode 18 - The Raider ApesE1811m

The Raider Apes

Gotron and his Raider Apes burn a village in search of gold. The Herculoids come to the villagers' aid.

Nov 4, 1967

Episode 19 - The ZorbotsE1911m

The Zorbots

A terrible wind storm is raging on Amzot. However, Zandor notices that winds on the left side of a canyon are aiming right, while winds travel in the opposite direction on the right side. Zandor and the Herculoids investigate, and discover Konar is destroying Amzot's atmosphere to replace it with his own. Konar sends his henchmen, who are either killed or injured by the Herculoids. As Zandor confronts Konar, Konar brings out the giant Zorbots to take on the Herculoids. Zandor chooses to surrender in order to destroy the wind machine from within and, when successful, battle the Zorbots.

Nov 11, 1967

Episode 20 - Invasion of the Electrode MenE2011m

Invasion of the Electrode Men

Volton and his Electrode Men fly into a volcanic crater, setting up a dome headquarters to take over Amzot. The Herculoids are easily defeating them until Volton takes Tara and Dorno prisoner. Zandor and the Herculoids have to wait until nightfall, when the Electrode Men's power is weakened.

Nov 11, 1967

Episode 21 - Destroyer AntsE2111m

Destroyer Ants

A lightning storm causes a nest of giant ant eggs to hatch. The giant ants cause havoc and destruction and Zandor and the Herculoids must put an end to them.

Nov 18, 1967

Episode 22 - Swamp MonsterE2211m

Swamp Monster

A hideous monster emerges from a swamp and goes on a rampage, destroying anything it comes in contact with by its radioactive touch. It eventually traps Dorno and Gleep in a cave, and it is up to Zandor and the rest of the Herculoids to rescue them and defeat the creature.

Nov 18, 1967

Episode 23 - Mission of the AmatonsE2311m

Mission of the Amatons

Amak and the Amatons come to the planet and place control collars on some animals. When their efforts to enslave the Herculoids fail, Amak tries to kill them. Gloop and Gleep save the day by turning Amak's stun turret on him, causing his ship to crash.

Nov 25, 1967

Episode 24 - Queen SkorraE2411m

Queen Skorra

Queen Skorra unleashes a mud/lava creature which they eventually defeat, but Skorra plans to force them into exile by sending her drones to capture Gleep, Gloop, Tara, and Dorno. They defend themselves long enough for Zandor and the others to return and drive off the drones. Skorra launches a mega-shield missile and closes the mega-circle to destroy everyone, but Tundro creates a smokescreen while the others make a tunnel to escape and then send Skorra running.

Nov 25, 1967

Episode 25 - Laser LancersE2511m

Laser Lancers

The story starts with Zandor knocked out by the Laser Lancers and the Herculoids coming to the rescue. Magoth and the Lancers send a new wave of attackers which the Herculoids repel, but it is a ploy to take Dorno and Tara hostage. With Gleep's help, they seal off the tunnel the Lancers used to sneak up and repel them once and for all.

Dec 2, 1967

Episode 26 - Attack of the Faceless PeopleE2611m

Attack of the Faceless People

The princess Serena of the Sun People arrives on Amzot, being pursued by Darkon of the Faceless People. Darkon wants Serena so he can control her people. The Herculoids successfully drive him off, but not before he captures Tara. Zandor agrees to a trade, but substitutes a berobed Gleep for Serena and they destroy Darkon's palace from the inside.

Dec 2, 1967

Episode 27 - The MutoidsE2711m

The Mutoids

A ship crash-lands on Amzot with a sole occupant on board. Zandor offers assistance and the passenger turns out to be a Mutoid, a race who can change their appearance to anything. The Mutoids plan to use Amzot as a launching site for their missiles to fool their enemies. Can Zandor and the Herculoids stop them in time?

Dec 9, 1967

Episode 28 - The CrystalitesE2811m

The Crystalites

A meteor crash-lands on Azmot and transforms into a giant crystalline object. Zandor investigates and is attacked by the Crystalites, while Tara and Dorno are captured in crystal cells. Zandor, Gloop, and Gleep steal uniforms, sneak into the fortress and free Dorno and Tara. Gloop and Zok destroy Kryton's ship and he is defeated.

Dec 9, 1967

Episode 29 - Return of Sta-LakE2911m

Return of Sta-Lak

Sta-Lak returns to Amzot seeking vengeance and equipped with robot duplicates of Igoo, Zok, and Tundro. He captures Dorno, Tara and Zandor and the others are forced to go into his volcano lair. The robot duplicates prove no match to the originals, even though the robot Igoo can spin at high speeds and has multiple arms, and the robot Tundro can fly. Sta-Lak enters a bubble and flees into a volcanic lavahole.

Dec 16, 1967

Episode 30 - Revenge of the PiratesE3011m

Revenge of the Pirates

The pirate captain and his crew from "The Pirates" return. Using an image transmitter, the captain immobilizes Zandor and the Herculoids and takes Dorno and Tara prisoner. Zok uses his neutralizing eye beams to free them, then Gloop finds the real Dorno and Tara from the transmitted images and the Herculoids launch a new assault. The captain tries to escape, but Gloop blocks his escape missile tube, causing the ship to explode.

Dec 16, 1967

Episode 31 - Ruler of the ReptonsE3111m

Ruler of the Reptons

Tara is captured by the Reptons, who place her in a mind control device to make her their evil queen. She orders her people to destroy Zandor and the Herculoids, who beat them and go to rescue Tara. The Reptons send the Destructo Bats after them, but they escape, recover Tara, free her from the machine's influence, and destroy the Reptons' underground lair.

Dec 23, 1967

Episode 32 - The AntidoteE3211m

The Antidote

While investigating panic among the Monkey People, Zandor confronts a giant spider and is bitten and poisoned. Dorno must go to the six-legged mustachioed Spider People within the Endless Caves with the Herculoids to get the only known antidote. The Spider People capture Dorno to hold him hostage. The Herculoids eventually stage a rescue, get the antidote, and block the Spider People's caves to cover their escape.

Dec 23, 1967

Episode 33 - Attack from SpaceE3311m

Attack from Space

Amzot is being bombarded by the planet Luvanuum. Zaygot and his henchmen are trying to destroy Azmot. The Herculoids travel to Luvanuum in a ship captured from Sarco. When they land, their ship is destroyed and they are attacked by winged sentries with deadly laser beams. The Herculoids destroy Zaygot's base and he escapes - they use Zaygot's ship to return to Amzot.

Dec 30, 1967

Episode 34 - The Return of TorrakE3411m

The Return of Torrak

Torrak returns and sends out a giant fly to capture Tara. The Herculoids follow and discover that Torrak's warrior microorganisms are now larger and more formidable, but defeat them anyway.

Dec 30, 1967

Episode 35 - The Island of the GravitesE3511m

The Island of the Gravites

Zandor and Dorno rescue a man floating in the river who says he is from Gravite Island and tells them that a villain has taken over the island. The Herculoids go to investigate and are attacked by giant gravite creatures. The creatures are being created by Lotak, who wants the village because of its large deposits of gravite. Zok destroys the machine Lotak uses to make his creatures and Lotak is destroyed when his energy ray backfires.

Jan 6, 1968

Episode 36 - Malak and the Metal ApesE3611m

Malak and the Metal Apes

Malak sends his Metal Apes to attack the Sea People. Dorno is shot off of Zok by one of the creatures. Zandor and the Herculoids destroy the Metal Apes. A damaged Metal Ape returns to Malak's headquarters and is followed by the Herculoids. The Herculoids destroy the remaining Metal Apes and Zok causes a steel beam to fall on Malak and his assistant.

Jan 6, 1968

Actors

Don Messick

Don Messick

Gloop / Gleep

Virginia Gregg

Virginia Gregg

Tarra

Mike Road

Mike Road

Zandor

Sparky Marcus

Sparky Marcus

Ted Cassidy

Ted Cassidy

Ted Eccles

Ted Eccles

Dorno

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