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Return to the Planet of the Apes S1E5 — Lagoon of Peril
6.5
Return to the Planet of the Apes•Season 1•Episode 5

Lagoon of Peril

6.5/10 · 123 votesOct 4, 197530 min

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 1•+0.4 vs season avg

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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.

Written byJohn Strong
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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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John Strong

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Episode Summary

"Lagoon of Peril" is episode 5 of Return to the Planet of the Apes season 1. It scored 6.5/10 from 123 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 6.1). Written by John Strong, it aired on October 4, 1975.

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