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The New Adventures of Superman

★6.2 1966 – 1968 3 Seasons Lou Scheimer TV-MA

The New Adventures of Superman is a series of six-minute animated Superman adventures produced by Filmation that were broadcast on CBS between 1966 and 1970. The 68 segments appeared as part of three different programs during that time, packaged with similar shorts featuring The Adventures of Superboy and other DC Comics superheroes.

Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 68 episodes

The Force Phantom

Episode 01

The Force Phantom

Sep 10, 1966 · 7 min

An alien ship uses an energy creature to attack Earth.

Mermen Of Emor

Episode 02

Mermen Of Emor

Sep 10, 1966 · 7 min

Scuba divers are captured for sport by malevolent fish beings led by Triton.

The Prehistoric Pterodactyls

Episode 03

The Prehistoric Pterodactyls

Sep 17, 1966 · 7 min

Two giant flying monsters are freed from frozen suspension.

Merlin's Magic Marbles

Episode 04

Merlin's Magic Marbles

Sep 17, 1966 · 7 min

Lex Luthor uses a temporal communicator to discover magic powers.

The Threat of the Thrutans

Episode 05

The Threat of the Thrutans

Sep 24, 1966 · 7 min

An alien space probe trapped in Earth orbit uses force to try to return to its home galaxy.

The Wicked Warlock

Episode 06

The Wicked Warlock

Sep 24, 1966 · 7 min

A male witch called the Warlock must seize a rare gem that contains powerful magic.

The Chimp Who Made It Big

Episode 07

The Chimp Who Made It Big

Oct 1, 1966 · 7 min

The fusion of two irradiated pieces of space debris fatefully changes a chimpanzee named Toto on board a space craft.

The Deadly Icebergs

Episode 08

The Deadly Icebergs

Oct 1, 1966 · 7 min

Saboteurs have rigged gigantic icebergs with explosives to rob a luxury liner.

Robot of Riga

Episode 09

Robot of Riga

Oct 8, 1966 · 7 min

Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen are kidnapped by alien hunters whose "zoo" is protected by a giant robot.

The Invisible Raiders

Episode 10

The Invisible Raiders

Oct 8, 1966 · 7 min

The Sorcerer, a malevolent wizard, uses hirelings using an invisibility field to commit crimes.

Neolithic Nightmare

Episode 11

Neolithic Nightmare

Oct 15, 1966 · 7 min

Jimmy Olsen falls into an underground pocket populated by malevolent creatures.

The Return of Brainiac

Episode 12

The Return of Brainiac

Oct 15, 1966 · 7 min

An alien computer named Brainiac has been capturing different kinds of animals by shrinking them.

The Magnetic Monster

Episode 13

The Magnetic Monster

Oct 22, 1966 · 7 min

A magnetic device that melts metal objects is used by alien beings on Earth.

The Toys of Doom

Episode 14

The Toys of Doom

Oct 22, 1966 · 7 min

Phoning in an anonymous tip to lure Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen to an abandoned factory on the outskirts of Metropolis, Toyman captures Lois and Jimmy to help launch a wave of crime and keep Superman away.

The Iron Eater

Episode 15

The Iron Eater

Oct 29, 1966 · 7 min

A shapeshifting alien creature that emerged from a fallen meteorite who devours metal structures raises havoc.

The Ape Army of the Amazon

Episode 16

The Ape Army of the Amazon

Oct 29, 1966 · 7 min

In South America, an exiled military officer named Colonel Vasta and a disgraced scientist named Dr. Rucas control apes with the transmitter on Dr. Rucas' back in a plot to rob an underground treasure.

The Fire Phantom

Episode 17

The Fire Phantom

Nov 5, 1966 · 7 min

A living flame from Earth's core appears and sets off a mammoth forest fire.

The Deadly Dish

Episode 18

The Deadly Dish

Nov 5, 1966 · 7 min

Lex Luthor traps Lois, Jimmy, and Perry White so he can lure Superman into range of a Kryptonite Transmitter.

Insect Raiders

Episode 19

Insect Raiders

Nov 12, 1966 · 7 min

Criminals who have perfected insect powers must stop Superman from foiling their wave of crime.

Return of Warlock

Episode 20

Return of Warlock

Nov 12, 1966 · 7 min

The Warlock steals a magic gem to wreak havoc on Superman's friends.

The Abominable Ice-Man

Episode 21

The Abominable Ice-Man

Nov 19, 1966 · 7 min

An ice being freezes tropical Hawaii where Lois Lane is having her vacation.

The Men from A.P.E.

Episode 22

The Men from A.P.E.

Nov 19, 1966 · 7 min

Lex Luthor, The Warlock, Toyman, and Prankster form the organization A.P.E. (short of Allied Perpetrators of Evil) and combine their powers to defeat Superman.

The Tree Man of Arbora

Episode 23

The Tree Man of Arbora

Nov 26, 1966 · 7 min

A tree being brought to life near a meteor crater consumes enormous quantities of water.

The Image Maker

Episode 24

The Image Maker

Nov 26, 1966 · 7 min

A master criminal scientist named Luna (AKA Professor Leo Nula) captures Lois in order to send her into space within his 4D movie as part of his revenge on her for sending him to prison seven years ago.

Superman's Double Trouble

Episode 25

Superman's Double Trouble

Dec 3, 1966 · 7 min

A mid-ocean earthquake releases a giant lobster and a giant alligator.

The Deadly Super-Doll

Episode 26

The Deadly Super-Doll

Dec 3, 1966 · 7 min

The Sorcerer uses a voodoo doll to stop Superman.

Lava Men

Episode 27

Lava Men

Dec 10, 1966 · 7 min

In Mexico, a volcano creates living beings of lava.

Luthor Strikes Again

Episode 28

Luthor Strikes Again

Dec 10, 1966 · 7 min

Lex Luthor uses Jimmy Olsen as bait to use Kryptonite laser beam weapons against Superman in a paint factory.

Mission to Planet Peril

Episode 29

Mission to Planet Peril

Dec 17, 1966 · 7 min

Alien raiders forced to Earth recruit Superman to rescue hostages on their home world.

The Pernicious Parasite

Episode 30

The Pernicious Parasite

Dec 17, 1966 · 7 min

While breaking into a science lab, a petty criminal named I.C. Harris is exposed to a radioactive isotope and achieves power to drain physical strength from other men.

The Two Faces of Superman

Episode 31

The Two Faces of Superman

Dec 24, 1966 · 7 min

Toyman creates a robot doppelganger of The Man Of Steel.

The Imp-Practical Joker

Episode 32

The Imp-Practical Joker

Dec 24, 1966 · 7 min

A carnival is raided by an extra-dimensional prankster known as Mister Mxyzptlk.

Superman Meets Brainiac

Episode 33

Superman Meets Brainiac

Dec 31, 1966 · 7 min

Brainiac raids Earth to gather creatures to repopulate a planet devastated by atomic wars.

Seeds of Disaster

Episode 34

Seeds of Disaster

Dec 31, 1966 · 7 min

Alien seed pods grow plants that destroy other objects.

The Malevolent Mummy

Episode 35

The Malevolent Mummy

Jan 7, 1967 · 7 min

An Egyptian sorcerer in mummified form attacks Lois and Superman.

The Bird-Men From Lost Valley

Episode 36

The Bird-Men From Lost Valley

Jan 7, 1967 · 7 min

Avian beings must raid outside farmlands for survival because a gold raider named Trask and his henchmen hold their populace hostage.

About the series

The New Adventures of Superman poster
Audience score
★ 6.2 /10

based on 23 votes

Synopsis

The New Adventures of Superman is a series of six-minute animated Superman adventures produced by Filmation that were broadcast on CBS between 1966 and 1970. The 68 segments appeared as part of three different programs during that time, packaged with similar shorts featuring The Adventures of Superboy and other DC Comics superheroes.

Animation

Cast

7 principal cast

Bud Collyer

Bud Collyer

Clark Kent / Superman (voice)

Joan Alexander

Joan Alexander

Lois Lane (voice)

Jack Grimes

Jack Grimes

Jimmy Olsen (voice)

Janet Waldo

Janet Waldo

Ted Knight

Ted Knight

Bob Hastings

Bob Hastings

Jackson Beck

Jackson Beck

Where to watch The New Adventures of Superman

The New Adventures of Superman is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The animation from Lou Scheimer has 3 seasons and 68 total episodes, rated 6.2/10 by 23 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The New Adventures of Superman have?

The New Adventures of Superman has 3 seasons with 68 episodes in total.

Is The New Adventures of Superman still on the air?

The New Adventures of Superman has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The New Adventures of Superman?

The New Adventures of Superman airs on CBS.

When did The New Adventures of Superman first air?

The New Adventures of Superman first aired on September 10, 1966.

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