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The Best Episodes of Return to the Planet of the Apes

Every episode of Return to the Planet of the Apes ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Return to the Planet of the Apes!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Return to the Planet of the Apes Season 1 Episode 1 - Flames of Doom
    6.5/10(146 votes)

    #1 - Flames of Doom

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Return to the Planet of the Apes Season 1 Episode 2 - Escape from Ape City
    6.4/10(126 votes)

    #2 - Escape from Ape City

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Return to the Planet of the Apes Season 1 Episode 5 - Lagoon of Peril
    6.1/10(116 votes)

    #3 - Lagoon of Peril

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Return to the Planet of the Apes Season 1 Episode 7 - River of Flames
    6.1/10(112 votes)

    #4 - River of Flames

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Return to the Planet of the Apes Season 1 Episode 3 - The Unearthly Prophecy
    6.0/10(119 votes)

    #5 - The Unearthly Prophecy

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Return to the Planet of the Apes Season 1 Episode 6 - Terror on Ice Mountain
    6.0/10(114 votes)

    #6 - Terror on Ice Mountain

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Return to the Planet of the Apes Season 1 Episode 11 - Mission of Mercy
    6.0/10(109 votes)

    #7 - Mission of Mercy

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Return to the Planet of the Apes Season 1 Episode 4 - Tunnel of Fear
    5.9/10(118 votes)

    #8 - Tunnel of Fear

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Return to the Planet of the Apes Season 1 Episode 10 - Attack from the Clouds
    5.9/10(111 votes)

    #9 - Attack from the Clouds

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Return to the Planet of the Apes Season 1 Episode 9 - Trail to the Unknown
    5.8/10(109 votes)

    #10 - Trail to the Unknown

    S1:E9

    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...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Return to the Planet of the Apes Season 1 Episode 12 - Invasion of the Underdwellers
    5.8/10(111 votes)

    #11 - Invasion of the Underdwellers

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Return to the Planet of the Apes Season 1 Episode 13 - Battle of the Titans
    5.7/10(112 votes)

    #12 - Battle of the Titans

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Return to the Planet of the Apes Season 1 Episode 8 - Screaming Wings
    5.5/10(115 votes)

    #13 - Screaming Wings

    S1:E8

    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...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Flames of Doom" is the best rated episode of "Return to the Planet of the Apes". It scored 6.5/10 based on 146 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/6/1975. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Escape from Ape City".