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The Best Episodes of Tarzán Season 1

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Tarzán was a half-hour syndicated series that aired 1991–1994. In this version of the show, Tarzan was portrayed as a blond environmentalist, with Jane turned into a French ecologist. Ron Ely, famous for playing Tarzan in

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Tarzán Season 1 Episode 1 - Tarzan and the Poisoned Waters
    7.0/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Tarzan and the Poisoned Waters

    S1:E1

    Tarzan discovers his animal friends are sick or dying and with Jane's help they learn the river suddenly contains mercury. Tarzan heads upstream, putting his life in peril after encountering rogue miners.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 2 - Tarzan and the Silent Child
    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Tarzan and the Silent Child

    S1:E2

    Tarzan and Simon rescue an injured father and daughter after a fiery plane crash. They discover the cargo included cocaine thanks to Cheetah but the pilot dad declares his innocence and blames a nefarious man named Hauser.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 3 - Tarzan Tames the Bronx
    6.7/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Tarzan Tames the Bronx

    S1:E3

    Tarzan takes Carlos, an angry young teen from New York City, whose mother had given up on him and whose father died from a fall on a construction job, under his wing with a trip into the jungle.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 4 - Tarzan and the Picture of Death
    9.2/10(28 votes)

    #4 - Tarzan and the Picture of Death

    S1:E4

    Kendra, a spoiled model, arrives at the camp, with her pushy photographer. She offends Tarzan with her furs and fake helplessness, then endangers their lives when she heads into the jungle with her cameraman. Will Tarzan arrive in time to rescue them?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 5 - Tarzan and the Unwelcome Guest
    7.4/10(10 votes)

    #5 - Tarzan and the Unwelcome Guest

    S1:E5

    Roger Sr., who funds Jane's research, arrives in camp to end the project and bring Roger Jr. back home. But on a jungle trek with Tarzan, he experiences several revelations concerning the value of the project and his son's part in it.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 6 - Tarzan and the Caves of Darkness
    6.0/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Tarzan and the Caves of Darkness

    S1:E6

    Tarzan captures a notorious elephant poacher Winslow who than escapes. He tracks down Jane and Roger, who are visiting caves where he has hidden some ivory and takes them hostage.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 7 - Tarzan and the Woman of Steel
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #7 - Tarzan and the Woman of Steel

    S1:E7

    Jane's extremely fit cousin Patrice comes to visit and shows an interest in Tarzan, making Jane jealous. As Tarzan and Patrice explore the jungle, Jane discovers a bottle of steroids, leading her to confront her relative about endangering her health.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 8 - Tarzan and the River of Doom
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Tarzan and the River of Doom

    S1:E8

    Tarzan discovers the river has oil traces in it, jeopardizing wildlife and Jane suggests it is coming from upstream. Tarzan locates the source, a man named Hauser criminally dumping toxic waste. He vows even Tarzan won't make him stop.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 9 - Tarzan and the Killer Lion
    9.2/10(27 votes)

    #9 - Tarzan and the Killer Lion

    S1:E9

    Tarzan rescues a young woman from her crashed plane and it turns out she has a hidden connection to the jungle's past.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 10 - Tarzan's Christmas
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Tarzan's Christmas

    S1:E10

    Jane is ready to get away from the jungle and spend a traditional Christmas with her sister. She delays her departure when Tarzan needs her help as his elderly chimpanzee friend Maya is sick. In the end the holiday brings sadness but also stronger bonds between Tarzan and his friends.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 11 - Tarzan and the Orphan
    6.7/10(10 votes)

    #11 - Tarzan and the Orphan

    S1:E11

    Tarzan and Jane try to find a family for an orphaned lion cub; Roger teaches Cheetah to play chess; and Simon anticipates a large inheritance.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 12 - Tarzan and the Mystic Cavern
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Tarzan and the Mystic Cavern

    S1:E12

    Jane is angry at Roger, asking for space until she's calmer. Roger heads into the jungle to find a rare specimen to redeem himself but locates a hidden cave. After falling into a cavern filling with water, Roger hopes Cheetah can find Tarzan in time.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 13 - Tarzan and the Pirate Treasure
    6.4/10(14 votes)

    #13 - Tarzan and the Pirate Treasure

    S1:E13

    Jane's scoundrel ex-boyfriend Jack returns, claiming to be a changed man but she and Tarzan are doubtful. Their suspicions are correct as Jack has located a long hidden trove of riches but needs Cheetah's help to get them.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 14 - Tarzan in the Sacred Cave
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #14 - Tarzan in the Sacred Cave

    S1:E14

    Tarzan encounters Winslow and his henchman who are intent on robbing valuable relics that were entrusted to Tarzan as a boy. They set off an explosion that leaves Tarzan dazed and gives the men time to complete their theft.

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  15. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 15 - Tarzan and the Killer's Revenge
    6.8/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Tarzan and the Killer's Revenge

    S1:E15

    An evil rhino poacher Tarzan sent to prison escapes, and, vowing revenge, kidnaps Roger and Simon to lure Tarzan.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 16 - Tarzan's Journey to Danger
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Tarzan's Journey to Danger

    S1:E16

    A storm damages the radio and airplane leaving Jane's life in peril after she is bitten by a deadly spider. Tarzan must seek out a native healer he knew as a child as the only way to save Jane.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 17 - Tarzan and the Extra-Terrestrials
    6.6/10(11 votes)

    #17 - Tarzan and the Extra-Terrestrials

    S1:E17

    Edmund Hampton, a retired schoolteacher, arrives at the jungle camp believing it is near an alien landing site. After the concept is explained to Tarzan, a walk in the jungle disillusions Edmund. Yet a mystical experience by Tarzan leads to questions about his special senses.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 18 - Tarzan the Hunted
    7.2/10(7 votes)

    #18 - Tarzan the Hunted

    S1:E18

    Gordon Shawn, a noted hunter, comes to the jungle camp and he craves the ultimate experience. Tarzan becomes the hunted.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 19 - Tarzan and the Enemy Within
    6.8/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Tarzan and the Enemy Within

    S1:E19

    Suffering from recurring nightmares of the plane crash that killed his parents and left him in the jungle, Tarzan returns to the crash site to make peace with his past.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 20 - Tarzan's Eleventh Hour
    6.8/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Tarzan's Eleventh Hour

    S1:E20

    Tarzan must step in to prevent a tragedy when Cheetah runs away from home, leaving Tantor the elephant heartbroken, and leading Roger to risk his life to reunite the two jungle friends.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 21 - Tarzan and the Deadly Gift
    6.8/10(10 votes)

    #21 - Tarzan and the Deadly Gift

    S1:E21

    Blake returns to the jungle intent on romancing Jane and Tarzan tries not be jealous. Blake also give a ferret as a gift but the animal is a transmitter of a deadly disease and it gets loose. Tarzan must capture it before it threatens the native wildlife.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 22 - Tarzan and the Savage Storm
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #22 - Tarzan and the Savage Storm

    S1:E22

    Tarzan and his friends listen to Simon tell stories as they wait out a severe storm when Jane's ex-boyfriend Jack shows up seeking refuge. Jack promises again he has changed but Tarzan learns he is involved in animal trafficking.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 23 - Tarzan and the Golden Egg
    8.8/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Tarzan and the Golden Egg

    S1:E23

    Pesticides are weakening the eggshells of the endangered hawks Jane is studying. She and Tarzan embark on a journey to save some eggs, while traveling their friendship deepens.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 24 - Tarzan and the Test of Friendship
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #24 - Tarzan and the Test of Friendship

    S1:E24

    Roger Sr shows up and offers Jane the job of her dreams but it means moving away from the jungle. Jane takes time to reflect on her work, her relationships with friends and animals but most importantly, Tarzan.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Tarzán Season 1 Episode 25 - Tarzan in the Eye of the Hurricane
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #25 - Tarzan in the Eye of the Hurricane

    S1:E25

    Roger has written a book detailing some of the adventures that have occurred and during the storm's lull, Jane starts to read it aloud. It seems the way Roger has portrayed events and his heroics differ from everyone else's recollections.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Tarzan and the Poisoned Waters" is the best rated episode of "Tarzán" season 1. It scored 7/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/6/1991. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Tarzan and the Silent Child".