TV series
Return to the Planet of the Apes
1975, English, on NBC. Created by Friz Freleng & David H. DePatie & Pierre Boulle.
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 life.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1975
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S1 E13: Battle of the Titans
Aired 29 November 1975
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Friz FrelengCreator
- David H. DePatieCreator
- Pierre BoulleCreator
- Austin StokerJeff Allen (voice) · 13 ep
- Philippa HarrisDr. Zira (voice) · 13 ep
- Henry CordenGeneral Urko (voice) · 13 ep
- Richard BlackburnDr. Zaius (voice) · 13 ep
- Edwin MillsDr. Cornelius (voice) · 13 ep
- Claudette NevinsNova / Judy Franklin (voice) · 13 ep
- Tom WilliamsBill Hudson (voice) · 13 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 September 1975
- Last aired
- 29 November 1975
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-G
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Return to the Planet of the Apes: quick answers
Is Return to the Planet of the Apes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Return to the Planet of the Apes are there?
Return to the Planet of the Apes has 1 season and 13 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Return to the Planet of the Apes finished?
Yes. Return to the Planet of the Apes ended in 1975, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Return to the Planet of the Apes on?
Return to the Planet of the Apes isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
Return to the Planet of the Apes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Return to the Planet of the Apes is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Return to the Planet of the Apes?
If you liked Return to the Planet of the Apes, try Final Space, WondLa, ThunderCats.
Who created Return to the Planet of the Apes?
Return to the Planet of the Apes was created by Friz Freleng and David H. DePatie and Pierre Boulle and stars Austin Stoker, Philippa Harris, Henry Corden.