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Return to the Planet of the Apes S1E11 — Mission of Mercy
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Return to the Planet of the Apes•Season 1•Episode 11

Mission of Mercy

6.1/10 · 115 votesNov 15, 197530 min

Ranked #7 of 13 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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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.

Written byLarry Spiegel
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Austin Stoker

Austin Stoker

Jeff Allen (voice)

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Philippa Harris

Dr. Zira (voice)

Henry Corden

Henry Corden

General Urko (voice)

Richard Blackburn

Richard Blackburn

Dr. Zaius (voice)

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Edwin Mills

Dr. Cornelius (voice)

Claudette Nevins

Claudette Nevins

Nova / Judy Franklin (voice)

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Tom Williams

Bill Hudson (voice)

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Larry Spiegel

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Episode Summary

"Mission of Mercy" is episode 11 of Return to the Planet of the Apes season 1. It scored 6.1/10 from 115 votes, ranking #7 of 13 episodes this season (season average 6.1). Written by Larry Spiegel, it aired on November 15, 1975.

Next: E12 · Invasion of the UnderdwellersBest of Season 1