Return to the Planet of the Apes

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.

First Air Date: 1975-09-06

Last Air Date: 1975-11-29

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 13

Created By: Friz Freleng, David H. DePatie, Pierre Boulle

Networks: NBC

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Top Cast

Austin Stoker as Jeff Allen (voice)
Philippa Harris as Dr. Zira (voice)
Henry Corden as General Urko (voice)
Richard Blackburn as Dr. Zaius (voice)
Edwin Mills as Dr. Cornelius (voice)
Claudette Nevins as Nova / Judy Franklin (voice)
Tom Williams as Bill Hudson (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (1975)

Astronaut's from Earth's past deal with an advanced technological Ape society that is debating the destiny of the remnants of the Human race in a not too distant future

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Flames of Doom (1975-09-06)

A trio of astronauts are thrust forward in time. They find themselves fugitives after crash-landing on the Planet of the Apes.
Ep. 2: Escape from Ape City (1975-09-13)

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.
Ep. 3: The Unearthly Prophecy (1975-09-20)

Urko and his army search the desert for the entrance to the Under-dwellers' caverns.
Ep. 4: Tunnel of Fear (1975-09-27)

Bill and Jeff move the humans from the warpath of General Urko and his army.
Ep. 5: Lagoon of Peril (1975-10-04)

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.
Ep. 6: Terror on Ice Mountain (1975-10-11)

During an archeological dig, Cornelius uncovers an ancient, human-made book entitled 'A Day at the Zoo'.
Ep. 7: River of Flames (1975-10-18)

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.
Ep. 8: Screaming Wings (1975-10-25)

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...
Ep. 9: Trail to the Unknown (1975-11-01)

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...
Ep. 10: Attack from the Clouds (1975-11-08)

During the night, Ape City is awakened by the sounds of huge, flying objects.
Ep. 11: Mission of Mercy (1975-11-15)

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.
Ep. 12: Invasion of the Underdwellers (1975-11-22)

Reports pour in to the police that burglars are striking all over Ape City.
Ep. 13: Battle of the Titans (1975-11-29)

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.