Superman
This series, the first since the character's overhaul revision in the comics by John Byrne, shows the adventures of the Man of Steel as he fights villains like the evil head of the mega-corporation Lexcorp, Lex Luthor. In addition, we see the adventures of Clark as a boy in Smallville and all the mischief he causes with his powers.
- 1988-1988
- 1 season
- CBS
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- TV-Y7-FV
This series, the first since the character's overhaul revision in the comics by John Byrne, shows the adventures of the Man of Steel as he fights villains like the evil head of the mega-corporation Lexcorp, Lex Luthor. In addition, we see the adventures of Clark as a boy in Smallville and all the mischief he causes with his powers.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1988
Episode 1
Destroy the Defendroids/The Adoption
Sat, Sep 17, 1988 24 mins
Luthor creates a robotic police force called Defendroids in "Destroy The Defendroids." The Kents adopt baby Clark after he creates havoc in the Smallville orphanage in "The Adoption."
Episode 2
Fugitive from Space/The Supermarket
Sat, Sep 24, 1988 24 mins
As scientists try to decide which of a pair of aliens is a cop and which his prisoner, the bad guy hides eggs which will destroy the Earth in "Fugitive From Space." Ma Kent undertakes a shopping trip with baby Clark in "The Supermarket."
Episode 3
By the Skin of the Dragon's Teeth/At the Babysitter's
Sat, Oct 1, 1988 24 mins
Luther discovers a curse when he tricks Superman into excavating a treasure in "By The Skin Of The Dragon's Teeth." A babysitter tries to control young Clark in "At The Babysitter's."
Episode 4
Cybron Strikes/The First Day of School
Sat, Oct 8, 1988 24 mins
Cybron, a human/machine hybrid, comes from the future to 'Cyberrize' Earth in "Cybron Strikes." A tattletale gets Clark into trouble on his first day in school but a guinea pig saves the day in "The First Day At School."
Episode 5
The Big Scoop/Overnight with the Scouts
Sat, Oct 15, 1988 24 mins
Luthor steals a prophetic machine and discovers Superman's true identity in "The Big Scoop." Clark is inspired to use his superpowers during his first camping trip in "Overnight With The Scouts."
Episode 6
Triple-Play/The Circus
Sat, Oct 22, 1988 24 mins
The Prankster forces Superman to play macabre baseball games against the kidnapped World Series teams in "Triple Play." Clark accidentally becomes a part of his first circus in "The Circus."
Episode 7
The Hunter/Little Runaway
Sat, Oct 29, 1988 24 mins
Holidaying with his parent's Clark is called off time and time again to help out as Superman. From the Phantom Zone, General Zod and his companions successfully create a creature they call The Hunter which comes to Metropolis to destroy Superman. Able to convert itself into any substance it touches, the Hunter converts itself into steel, breaks into the Daily Planet and captures Lois Lane in order to attract Superman. After battling Superman, the creature retreats and is introduced to Kryptonite by General Zod. The Hunter seeks out Lex Luthor, touches his piece of Kryptonite and converts his whole body into the green glowing rock. Another confrontation with Superman sees the Hunter supposedly kill the Man of Steel. However Superman, having given Lois a particular device, had played dead by putting himself into a type of suspended animation, which Lois (using the device) is able to re-awaken him from. Superman destroys the Hunter and uses a Phantom Zone projector to ensure General Zod stays in the Phantom Zone.
Episode 8
Superman and Wonder Woman vs. the Sorceress of Time/The Birthday Party
Sat, Nov 5, 1988 24 mins
Superman teams up with Wonder Woman to stop the Syrene from getting the Globe Of Darkness in "Superman And Wonder Woman Vs. The Sorceress Of Time." An unexpected surprise disrupts Clark's birthday party in "The Birthday Party."
Episode 9
Bonechill/The Driver's License
Sat, Nov 12, 1988 24 mins
BONECHILL - Book store owner Chilton Bone steals an ancient medallion to turn himself into Bonechill and brings mummies and other scary creatures to life to battle Superman. ... THE DRIVER'S LICENSE - Pa Kent tries to teach a young Clark how to drive.
Episode 10
The Beast Beneath These Streets/First Date
Sat, Nov 19, 1988 24 mins
A mutant steals Superman's powers in "The Beast Beneath These Streets." Clark finds asking Lana Lang on a date is easier than making the date run smoothly in "First Date."
Episode 11
Wildsharkk/To Play or Not to Play
Sat, Nov 26, 1988 23 mins
Superman tackles Wildsharkk and the Bermuda Triangle in "Wildsharkk." Clark learns he can't play football in "Fato Play Or Not To Play."
Episode 12
Night of the Living Shadows/Graduation
Sat, Dec 3, 1988 24 mins
The Master Shadow creates suits that turn the wearer into living shadows in "Night Of The Living Shadows." A storm threatens to ruin Clark's high school graduation in "Graduation."
Episode 13
The Last Time I Saw Earth/It's Superman
Sat, Dec 10, 1988 24 mins
An alien steals the space shuttle in "The Last Time I Saw Earth." Superman is revealed to the public for the first time in "It's Superman."
