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Return to the Planet of the Apes

★6.8 1975 1 Season Friz Freleng TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

Flames of Doom

Episode 01

Flames of Doom

Sep 6, 1975 · 30 min

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

Escape from Ape City

Episode 02

Escape from Ape City

Sep 13, 1975 · 30 min

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.

The Unearthly Prophecy

Episode 03

The Unearthly Prophecy

Sep 20, 1975 · 30 min

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

Tunnel of Fear

Episode 04

Tunnel of Fear

Sep 27, 1975 · 30 min

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

Lagoon of Peril

Episode 05

Lagoon of Peril

Oct 4, 1975 · 30 min

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.

Terror on Ice Mountain

Episode 06

Terror on Ice Mountain

Oct 11, 1975 · 30 min

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

River of Flames

Episode 07

River of Flames

Oct 18, 1975 · 30 min

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.

Screaming Wings

Episode 08

Screaming Wings

Oct 25, 1975 · 30 min

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...

Trail to the Unknown

Episode 09

Trail to the Unknown

Nov 1, 1975 · 30 min

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...

Attack from the Clouds

Episode 10

Attack from the Clouds

Nov 8, 1975 · 30 min

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

Mission of Mercy

Episode 11

Mission of Mercy

Nov 15, 1975 · 30 min

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.

Invasion of the Underdwellers

Episode 12

Invasion of the Underdwellers

Nov 22, 1975 · 30 min

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

Battle of the Titans

Episode 13

Battle of the Titans

Nov 29, 1975 · 30 min

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.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 6.8 /10

based on 69 votes

Synopsis

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.

Sci-Fi & FantasyAnimation

Cast

7 principal cast

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)

Where to watch Return to the Planet of the Apes

Return to the Planet of the Apes is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The sci-fi & fantasy from Friz Freleng, David H. DePatie has 1 season and 13 total episodes, rated 6.8/10 by 69 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Return to the Planet of the Apes have?

Return to the Planet of the Apes has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.

Is Return to the Planet of the Apes still on the air?

Return to the Planet of the Apes has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Return to the Planet of the Apes?

Return to the Planet of the Apes airs on NBC.

When did Return to the Planet of the Apes first air?

Return to the Planet of the Apes first aired on September 6, 1975.

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