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Return to the Planet of the Apes S1E2 — Escape from Ape City
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Return to the Planet of the Apes•Season 1•Episode 2

Escape from Ape City

6.4/10 · 132 votesSep 13, 197530 min

Ranked #3 of 13 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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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.

Written byLarry Spiegel
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Austin Stoker

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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

"Escape from Ape City" is episode 2 of Return to the Planet of the Apes season 1. It scored 6.4/10 from 132 votes, ranking #3 of 13 episodes this season (season average 6.1). Written by Larry Spiegel, it aired on September 13, 1975.

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