Spider-Man: The New Animated Series
An updated version of the classic animated adventure series. After being bitten by a radioactive spider, young Peter Parker finds that he now has spider-like super powers. Hoping to use his new-found abiilties for wealth and fame, he lets his ego blind him to the needs of others, and indirectly causes the death of his uncle Ben when he refuses to help a police officer catch a fleeing criminal. Humbled by his failure, he resolves to use his talents for fighting crime, and becomes the superhero Spider-Man. While he fights assorted super-villains, Peter also must balance his personal life, including his girlfriend Mary Jane, his job as a photographer at the Daily Bugle, and a an editor who has convinced himself that Spider-man is a criminal that has to be brought down.
- 2003-2003
- 1 season
- MTV
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Suspense, Drama, Science Fiction
- TV-PG
An updated version of the classic animated adventure series. After being bitten by a radioactive spider, young Peter Parker finds that he now has spider-like super powers. Hoping to use his new-found abiilties for wealth and fame, he lets his ego blind him to the needs of others, and indirectly causes the death of his uncle Ben when he refuses to help a police officer catch a fleeing criminal. Humbled by his failure, he resolves to use his talents for fighting crime, and becomes the superhero Spider-Man. While he fights assorted super-villains, Peter also must balance his personal life, including his girlfriend Mary Jane, his job as a photographer at the Daily Bugle, and a an editor who has convinced himself that Spider-man is a criminal that has to be brought down.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2003
Episode 1
The Party
Fri, Jul 11, 2003 22 mins
Peter's friend Max thinks he's finally getting accepted into a fraternity. But when it turns out to be a joke, Max is embarrassed, and runs off getting electrocuted turning him into Electro. Now he wants revenge.
Episode 2
Keeping Secrets
Fri, Jul 18, 2003 21 mins
Spider-Man faces Talon, a female thief who has been stealing things around the city. Things get worse when he learns her true identity.
Episode 3
Spider-Man Dis-Sabled
Fri, Aug 8, 2003 21 mins
Peter Parker is covering a press conference where the Mayor of New York City and Tremaine, a visiting Euro-dignitary, are addressing the public. As they leave the event their limousine is shot with a dart bomb and Spider-Man comes to the rescue.
Episode 4
Tight Squeeze
Fri, Jul 25, 2003 21 mins
3 former KGB agents have a bunch of people hostage. They only want Spider-Man. The only problem is Peter is one of the hostages. He must figure a way to turn into Spider-Man without blowing his cover.
Episode 5
Royal Scam
Fri, Aug 15, 2003 22 mins
Spider-Man is tricked into stealing a valuable technology by the Kingpin.
Episode 6
Heroes and Villains
Fri, Aug 22, 2003 21 mins
Spider-Man faces off against Turbo Jet, who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. Things get worse when the public starts to view Turbo Jet as the hero and Spider-Man the villain.
Episode 7
Head Over Heels
Fri, Jul 25, 2003 22 mins
When Peters new lab partner Christina, tries to read his mind with her invention, it damages her brain, causing her to be obsessed with Spider-Man. She will do anything to be with Spider-Man. Nothing will get in her way, not even M.J.
Episode 8
Law of the Jungle
Fri, Jul 18, 2003 21 mins
Dr. Connors experiments his reptile serum on himself turning him into The Lizard. Spider-Man must now try to stop his professor from going after Harry, blaming OSCORP for losing his arm.
Episode 9
Flash Memory
Fri, Aug 29, 2003 21 mins
Flash Thompson gets tested by Dr. Zellner that will boost his IQ. However, this is a horrible side effect. Trying to find an antidote, they experiment on Peter, who already has a high IQ.
Episode 10
When Sparks Fly
Fri, Aug 1, 2003 22 mins
Two teenage boys goof off in an abandoned power plant and stumble into a weakened ELECTRO / formerly MAX DILLON from ?The Party? episode (Ethan Embry). ELECTRO has been hiding in the plant plotting his electrifying comeback and only SPIDER-MAN?s (Neil Patrick Harris) timely arrival saves the two teens from becoming toast.
Episode 11
Sword of Shikata
Fri, Jul 18, 2003 21 mins
A warrior with a magic sword is hired to capture Spider-Man for a private zoo, but she has other priorities.
Episode 12
Mind Games: Part 1
Fri, Aug 15, 2003 20 mins
Spider-Man faces the Gaines Twins, while Pterodax and Silver Sable escape from prison. The mysterious Frank Elson meets Peter Parker.
Episode 13
Mind Games: Part 2
Fri, Aug 22, 2003 20 mins
Spider-Man is hypnotized by the mental powers of the Gaines Twins. After Spidey is tricked into harming Indy he throws away his suit and contemplates his future.
