Tarzan: The Epic Adventures

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  • TV-G
  • 1996
  • 1 Season
  • 6.6  (304)

Tarzan: The Epic Adventures is a live-action television series that aired from 1996 to 2000 in syndication. The show is based on the classic character created by Edgar Rice Burroughs and follows the adventures of Tarzan, a man raised by apes in the African jungle.

The series stars Joe Lara as Tarzan, and it features him swinging through trees, battling wild beasts, and encountering a variety of friends and foes. The show was filmed on location in South Africa, and the stunning visuals of the African wilderness served as a perfect backdrop for Tarzan's exploits.

One of the most notable features of Tarzan: The Epic Adventures was its focus on adventure rather than romance. Unlike other adaptations of the Tarzan story, this series did not rely on the romance between Tarzan and Jane as the central plot. Instead, the show explored the character's experiences in the wild and his interactions with the animals and other humans he encountered.

Tarzan: The Epic Adventures also incorporated the mythology and culture of various African tribes into its storytelling. The show frequently featured characters such as African warriors and shamans, and it explored themes such as tribal conflict and African folklore.

In addition to Joe Lara, the series also featured a talented supporting cast. Tarzan was often accompanied on his adventures by a group of friends, including his adopted brother, a young woman named Meriem, and a wise old hermit named The Keeper. The show also introduced a number of villains, including the evil Queen La and the nefarious hunter, Kruger.

One of the most impressive aspects of Tarzan: The Epic Adventures was its use of practical effects and stunts. The show featured a wide variety of animals, from lions and crocodiles to elephants and baboons. The production team used a combination of trained animals, animatronics, and prosthetics to bring these creatures to life, and the resulting footage is often breathtaking.

The show also featured some impressive stunt work, with Joe Lara performing many of his own feats of agility and strength. From leaping between trees to wrestling alligators, Lara's portrayal of Tarzan captured the character's adventurous spirit and physical prowess.

Overall, Tarzan: The Epic Adventures is a thrilling and visually stunning adaptation of the classic character. With its focus on adventure and exploration, its use of practical effects and stunts, and its incorporation of African mythology and culture, the show stands out as a unique and exciting take on the Tarzan story. Fans of the character and lovers of action and adventure will surely find plenty to enjoy in this epic television series.

Tarzan: The Epic Adventures is a series that ran for 1 seasons (23 episodes) between August 28, 1996 and on Syndicated

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Seasons
Tarzan and the Circus Hunter
22. Tarzan and the Circus Hunter
May 25, 1997
When big game hunters capture Bolgani, Tarzan puts his own life in danger to rescue him. Trapped on a train with numerous enemies, Tarzan must face both life and death before any chance at survival.
Tarzan and the Mystery of the Lake
21. Tarzan and the Mystery of the Lake
May 18, 1997
A strange amulet discovered in the darkest jungle of Africa by Count de Coude sends Tarzan back to his homeland to stop his arch enemy Rokoff from unleashing its terrible powers.
Tarzan and the Shadow of Anger
20. Tarzan and the Shadow of Anger
May 11, 1997
Tarzan, upon returning to the N'gono tribe to visit his friends, is beset with telepathic visions from another world. They are images of N'gono women that have been strangely disappearing.
Tarzan and the Beasts of Dunali
19. Tarzan and the Beasts of Dunali
May 4, 1997
When the citizens of Dunali begin killing the Great Apes they believe responsible for the murders of several women, Tarzan re-enters civilization to search for the real killer himself.
Tarzan and the Amtorans
18. Tarzan and the Amtorans
April 27, 1997
Tarzan is in his jungle sanctuary, when he sees a man running for his life. An ominous shadow passes over Tarzan. He sees the terror stricken man, then the next minute, he disappears into an ominous shadow.
Tarzan and the Mahars
17. Tarzan and the Mahars
March 2, 1997
Tarzan learns a valuable lesson about not giving in to the inner demons when he is faced with losing his life and the lives of his two closest friends.
Tarzan and the Demon Within
16. Tarzan and the Demon Within
February 23, 1997
When a young looking Mokosi student places a spell on Tarzan, a teacher becomes the victim of an other world predator.
Tarzan and the Leopard Demon
15. Tarzan and the Leopard Demon
February 16, 1997
Upon rescuing Robert Maxwell from a fire at a campsite of hunters, Tarzan learns that Maxwell is in search of his daughter Kali, who is possessed by Sheeta, the Leopard Demon. Maxwell seeks Tarzan's help in releasing Kali from its evil spell.
Tarzan and the Forbidden City
14. Tarzan and the Forbidden City
February 9, 1997
Tarzan goes in search of the Forbidden City of Ashar, where legend has that in it exists that the "Father of Diamonds," in order to save it from a party of mercenaries, seeking the city and its wealth for themselves, and destroying Ashar in doing so.
Tarzan and the Moon God
13. Tarzan and the Moon God
February 2, 1997
When pirates land off the African coast, the golden icon of Goro, the moon god, is their intended treasure. Tarzan must stop their plan and retrieve the icon if the Warizi are to receive their new, rightful chief.
Tarzan and the White Pebble
12. Tarzan and the White Pebble
January 26, 1997
A rite of passage comes in each man's life. When Tarzan encounters a blind see-er, he must find his inner strength or die.
Tarzan and the Return of Kukulcan
11. Tarzan and the Return of Kukulcan
November 16, 1996
While traveling in the jungle, Tarzan is alarmed and saddened by the death of the ape he comes upon, and seeks an answer for this act of savagery.
Tarzan and the Revenge of Zimpala
10. Tarzan and the Revenge of Zimpala
November 16, 1996
While traveling in the jungle, Tarzan is alarmed and saddened by the death of the ape he comes upon, and seeks an answer for this act of savagery.
Tarzan and the Fury of Zadu
9. Tarzan and the Fury of Zadu
November 9, 1996
A solar eclipse seems to set off mayhem with the normally docile tribe of Zadu. Tarzan must fight against forces from the nether world who plan devastation to the continent.
Tarzan and the Priestess of Opar
8. Tarzan and the Priestess of Opar
November 2, 1996
While celebrating a tribal youth's rite of passage with the Warizi Tribe, Tarzan finds a gold-adorned black onyx cameo necklace that he had given Jane before she left the jungle. He fears that she is in trouble, and near to him in the jungle.
Tarzan and the Reflection in the Evil Eye
7. Tarzan and the Reflection in the Evil Eye
October 26, 1996
Tarzan finds the strange volcanic world of the Inurians after an evil sorcerer puts his evil eye on him.
Tarzan and the Black Orchid
6. Tarzan and the Black Orchid
October 19, 1996
A plague threatens Africa, and all that live there. In an effort to save his friend Themba and the animals, Tarzan searches for a mystical black orchid only to fall into the clutches of Nadia, Empress of Mur.
Tarzan and the Scarlet Diamond
5. Tarzan and the Scarlet Diamond
October 12, 1996
The fable of the Scarlet Diamond comes to life as strange reptilian creatures wreak havoc on the peaceful Ungala tribe. Tarzan and Themba are pulled into this mystery by a beautiful aviatrix and a young boy whose mother was taken by the creatures.
Tarzan and the Lost Legion
4. Tarzan and the Lost Legion
October 5, 1996
While searching for the lost Wagambi tribe, Tarzan and Themba stumple upon a deep valley where a lost Roman legion still believes that the Roman empire rules the world.
Tarzan and the Leopard Queen
3. Tarzan and the Leopard Queen
September 28, 1996
Tarzan is thrust into the mythical world of the Leopard Men after a beautiful apparition warms him of danger. The disappearance of Temba's tribe leads Tarzan and his friend on a deadly mission only one person has survived.
The Epic Adventures Tarzans Return Part 2
2. The Epic Adventures Tarzans Return Part 2
August 28, 1996
Rockoff has used a crystal to access a protal that leads to the center of the earth, the land of Pellucidar. A strange place, a beautiful reptilian queen named Mora rules a band of female warriors.
Tarzan's Return, Part 2
2. Tarzan's Return, Part 2
August 28, 1996
Rockoff has used a crystal to access a protal that leads to the center of the earth, the land of Pellucidar. A strange place, a beautiful reptilian queen named Mora rules a band of female warriors.
Tarzan's Return, Part 1
1. Tarzan's Return, Part 1
August 28, 1996
A strange amulet discovered in the darkest jungle of Africa by Count de Coude sends Tarzan back to his homeland to stop his arch enemy Rokoff from unleashing its terrible powers.
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Tarzan: The Epic Adventures is available for streaming on the Syndicated website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Tarzan: The Epic Adventures on demand at and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    August 28, 1996
  • IMDB Rating
    6.6  (304)
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