Tarzan: The Epic Adventures

Synopsis

Tarzan: The Epic Adventures is a syndicated series that aired for one season. It focuses on the character of Tarzan in his early years, after his first exposure to civilization, but before his marriage to Jane. The series uses much of the mythology of Edgar Rice Burroughs' books as background material. This version of Tarzan was filmed in the Sun City resort in South Africa, making it one of the few Tarzan productions to actually film on that continent. The character of Nicholas Rokoff, and the fact that Tarzan is not yet married, set this series in-between the two halves of The Return of Tarzan. R. A. Salvatore wrote an authorized Tarzan novel based on pilot script which was published as a trade-paperback in 1996, and a mass-market paperback in 1997.

First Air Date: 1996-08-28

Last Air Date: 1997-05-28

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 22

Created By: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Networks: Syndication

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Top Cast

Joe Lara as Tarzan
Aaron Seville as Timba
Lydie Denier as Olga de Coude
Andrew Divoff as Nicholas Rokoff
Dennis Christopher as Paul D’Arnot
Ralph Wilcox as Mugambi
Angela Harry as La
Somizi Mhlongo as N/A

Seasons

Season 1 (1996)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Tarzan's Return (1) (1996-08-28)

In this two hour movie that reintroduces us to John Clayton, the Lord of Greystoke. We find Tarzan in Paris where he is becoming more uncomfortable with civilization and ready to return to the jungle. His return begins with a ""Journey to the Center of the Earth"". In order to close the hole to the other world Tarzan must find the gem stolen from the gateway.
Ep. 2: Tarzan's Return (2) (1996-08-28)

Conclusion: After being devoured by a gigantic snake in the first half Tarzan must follow Rokoff to Pellucidar at the Earth's core. Rokoff plots with the Queen of the Mahars who are human flesh eaters.
Ep. 3: Tarzan and the Leopard Queen (1996-09-28)

Tarzan meets up with his old friend Themba who returns from Europe to take his place as Chief of the Wogambi. His people disappear and the Leopard Men attack the Wazuari village. In order to save Themba and the women of the Wazuari, Tarzan must face Sheeta The Leopard Woman.
Ep. 4: Tarzan and the Lost Legion (1996-10-05)

A Roman Legion that has wondered the jungle for 900 years learns that the Empire has fallen. Claudius is challenged for his authority by his niece Athena while Themba and Tarzan are pitted against each other in the circle of death.
Ep. 5: Tarzan and the Scarlet Diamond (1996-10-12)

When a female pilot comes to the jungle in search of her friend, she finds a new friend in Tarzan. Emma's friend is an archeologist and has started a war between the Ungala and the Lizarians. The reason for the war? The Scarlet Diamond.
Ep. 6: Tarzan and the Black Orchid (1996-10-19)

Temba becomes the victim of a deadly plague after an ape attack. The jungle may only have a few months before the plague over runs it, unless Tarzan finds the cure. The Black Orchid holds that cure but is considered non-existent.
Ep. 7: Tarzan and the Reflections in an Evil Eye (1996-10-26)

Tarzan falls prey to an evil sorcerer who places him under a spell that divides his ""ape"" instincts and ""man"" self.
Ep. 8: Tarzan and the Priestess of Opar (1997-05-28)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 9: Tarzan and the Fury of the Zadu (1996-11-09)

When a solar eclipse turns a peaceful tribe into savges, Tarzan forms a shaky alliance with La--whose mysterious potion can return tribe members to their normal selves.
Ep. 10: Tarzan and the Revenge of Zimpala (1996-11-16)

The brutal hunter Zimpala stalks Tarzan to avenge the death of his brother, who was killed by Tarzan for poaching his ape mother.
Ep. 11: Tarzan and the Return of Kukulcan (1996-11-23)

Tasi is bitten by one of the Snake People. Tarzan and Themba must take her to the Sienota in the ancient Mayan village. The Mayan's believing that Tarzan is their God, KuKulcan, are willing to take on the Snake People's way of life.
Ep. 12: Tarzan and the White Pebble (1997-01-26)

Vusi, an oracle, challenges Tarzan with a series of tasks to teach him about his past, his human side and his future as a warrior.
Ep. 13: Tarzan and the Moon God (1997-02-02)

Tarzan and Themba spearhead a fevered search for the pirates who've stolen a statue the Waziris use to honor the moon god.
Ep. 14: Tarzan and the Forbidden City (1997-02-09)

Themba, Tarzan and one of his friends fall prey to a vicious mercenary, who forces them to lead him to the Forbidden City so he can steal the tribe's riches.
Ep. 15: Tarzan and the Leopard Demon (1997-02-16)

Tarzan intercedes when the Leopard Demon kidnaps a hunter's daughter. He then finds he must contend with the members of a bloodthirsty seach party.
Ep. 16: Tarzan and the Demon Within (1997-02-23)

In a clip-filled episode, Tarzan must overcome his own fears over being trapped in enclosed spaces when he and Themba become lost in a caved-in mine shaft.
Ep. 17: Tarzan and the Mahars (1997-03-02)

Tarzan is reunited with his old nemesis, Rokoff, when the two men travel to the Earth' core to battle a tribe of flesh eating winged creatures.
Ep. 18: Tarzan and the Amtorans (1997-04-27)

Searching for missing tribe women, Tarzan stumbles upon a portal to another universe, where he uncovers a plot to use the women to repopulate a civilization.
Ep. 19: Tarzan and the Beast of Dunali (1997-05-04)

Tarzan travels to a mysterious border town, where he joins the manhunt for a giant ape-like creature responsible for the deaths of several women.
Ep. 20: Tarzan and the Shadow of Anger (1997-05-28)

No overview for this episode.
Ep. 21: Tarzan and the Mystery of the Lake (1997-05-18)

A pair of scientists, searching for a legendary sea creature, change their agenda when Tarzan finds something else--a man they presume to be ""the missing link"".
Ep. 22: Tarzan and the Circus Hunter (1997-05-25)

Tarzan has the ride of his life when a simple trip turns into a murder mystery involving a devious magician and the ape man's missing cousin.