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Adventures of Superman

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!

★6.6 1952 – 1958 6 Seasons Whitney Ellsworth TV-MA

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a syndicated TV adaptation of the beloved DC Comics superhero! You know the drill: When he isn't fighting for truth, justice and the American way, the man in tights dons a suit and glasses for his secret identity as Daily Planet newspaper reporter Clark Kent, who works alongside friends Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen for gruff boss Perry White.

Seasons & episodes

6 seasons · 104 episodes

Superman on Earth

Episode 01

Superman on Earth

Sep 19, 1952 · 22 min

Journey with Superman from Krypton to Metropolis, as he joins that Daily Planet staff and meets the fiery Lois Lane.

The Haunted Lighthouse

Episode 02

The Haunted Lighthouse

Sep 26, 1952 · 22 min

A terrified Jimmy Olsen calls for help, and Superman speeds to an isolated island where strange things happen in the fog-shrouded night. Commentary available by TV Producer/Author Gary H. Grossman.

The Case of the Talkative Dummy

Episode 03

The Case of the Talkative Dummy

Oct 3, 1952 · 22 min

As superman hunts for kidnapped armored-car drivers and a stolen fortune, Jimmy, loccked inside a falling safe, hurtles to his doom.

Mystery of the Broken Statues

Episode 04

Mystery of the Broken Statues

Oct 10, 1952 · 22 min

Lois Lane is kidnapped while on the trail of a suave but deadly criminal mastermind and a hidden priceless gem.

The Monkey Mystery

Episode 05

The Monkey Mystery

Oct 17, 1952 · 22 min

Searching for stolen defense secrets, Clark Kent encounters a brutalized woman, a slain organ-grinder -- and a monkey dressed as Superman.

Night of Terror

Episode 06

Night of Terror

Oct 24, 1952 · 22 min

Superman races to find Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen who wait, helplessly bound, as a sadistic hit man prepares to execute them.

The Birthday Letter

Episode 07

The Birthday Letter

Oct 31, 1952 · 22 min

Superman is implicated in the abduction of a young girl who is thought to have information concerning hidden counterfeit plates.

The Mind Machine

Episode 08

The Mind Machine

Nov 7, 1952 · 22 min

Bravely testifying against a mobster, Lois Lane will die unless Clark Kent finds the weapon that will soon destroy her mind.

Rescue

Episode 09

Rescue

Nov 14, 1952 · 22 min

Trapped in a mine filling with deadly gas, Lois Lane is beyond the reach of rescuers -- and Clark Kent doesn't know!

The Secret of Superman

Episode 10

The Secret of Superman

Nov 21, 1952 · 22 min

An insane scientist, using powerful experimental truth drugs on Perry White, Lois Lane and Clark Kent, learns Superman's true identity.

No Holds Barred

Episode 11

No Holds Barred

Nov 28, 1952 · 22 min

When a crooked wrestling promoter paralyzes honest athletes, Superman steps in to reverse the damage and rescue an innocent captive.

The Deserted Village

Episode 12

The Deserted Village

Dec 5, 1952 · 22 min

As Clark Kent pursues the monster killing the few people left in Lois Lane's hometown, the girl reporter becomes its next victim.

The Stolen Costume

Episode 13

The Stolen Costume

Dec 12, 1952 · 22 min

After a burglar steals Superman's costume from Clark Kent's closet, a mobster threatens to reveal the Man of Steel's secret identity. Commentary available by TV Producer/Author Gary H. Grossman.

Treasure of the Incas

Episode 14

Treasure of the Incas

Dec 19, 1952 · 22 min

Unwittingly involved in a hunt for stolen radium, Jimmy is kidnapped and locked in a deathtrap by a fanatical doctor.

Double Trouble

Episode 15

Double Trouble

Dec 26, 1952 · 22 min

Lois and Jimmy follow a trail of murder that could lead to ancient riches -- or to their own deaths.

Mystery in Wax

Episode 16

Mystery in Wax

Jan 2, 1953 · 22 min

Lois Lane, chloroformed while investigating strange disappearances, is held prisoner in Madame Selina's wax museum of the living dead.

Runaway Robot

Episode 17

Runaway Robot

Jan 9, 1953 · 22 min

Captive Lois Lane will be murdered by gangsters unless inventor Horatio Hinkle uses his unique radio-controlled robot to rob banks.

Drums of Death

Episode 18

Drums of Death

Jan 16, 1953 · 22 min

Aided by his ace reporters, Perry White flies to Haiti to search for his sister, the prisoner of a voodoo cult.

The Evil Three

Episode 19

The Evil Three

Jan 23, 1953 · 22 min

Perry White and Jimmy Olsen face death at the hands of three crazed murderers in a crumbling bayou hotel. Commentary available by Producer/Writer Chuck Harter.

The Riddle of the Chinese Jade

Episode 20

The Riddle of the Chinese Jade

Jan 30, 1953 · 22 min

Lois Lane is held hostage by the armed criminal who has stolen a priceless antique and left two people to drown.

The Human Bomb

Episode 21

The Human Bomb

Feb 6, 1953 · 22 min

On a windswept narrow ledge high above the ground, Lois Lane is chained to a dynamite-wielding daredevil ready to die.

Czar of the Underworld

Episode 22

Czar of the Underworld

Feb 13, 1953 · 22 min

A killer sabotaging the filming of a crime exposé stalks Clark Kent and Inspector Henderson on a Hollywood studio soundstage.

Ghost Wolf

Episode 23

Ghost Wolf

Feb 20, 1953 · 22 min

After discovering human footprints that turn into wolf tracks, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen are trapped in a raging forest fire.

Crime Wave

Episode 24

Crime Wave

Feb 27, 1953 · 22 min

While hunting down an anonymous crime-boss, the Man of Steel is lured into a lighting-powered deathtrap that stops his heart. Commentary available by Producer/Writer Chuck Harter.

The Unknown People (1)

Episode 25

The Unknown People (1)

Aug 10, 1953 · 22 min

Clark Kent and Lois Lane visit the world's deepest oil well in Silsby, when strange humanoid creatures appear and terrorize the townspeople.

The Unknown People (2)

Episode 26

The Unknown People (2)

Aug 10, 1953 · 22 min

Convinced the Mole Men are peaceful beings, Superman must save them from a vengeful mob determined to kill the armed visitors.

About the series

Adventures of Superman poster
Audience score
★ 6.6 /10

based on 65 votes

Synopsis

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a syndicated TV adaptation of the beloved DC Comics superhero! You know the drill: When he isn't fighting for truth, justice and the American way, the man in tights dons a suit and glasses for his secret identity as Daily Planet newspaper reporter Clark Kent, who works alongside friends Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen for gruff boss Perry White.

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyDramaComedyFamily

Cast

5 principal cast

George Reeves

George Reeves

Superman

Noel Neill

Noel Neill

Lois Lane

John Hamilton

John Hamilton

Perry White

Jack Larson

Jack Larson

Jimmy Olsen

Robert Shayne

Robert Shayne

Inspector Henderson

Where to watch Adventures of Superman

Adventures of Superman is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The action & adventure from Whitney Ellsworth, Robert Maxwell has 6 seasons and 104 total episodes, rated 6.6/10 by 65 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Adventures of Superman have?

Adventures of Superman has 6 seasons with 104 episodes in total.

Is Adventures of Superman still on the air?

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

What network airs Adventures of Superman?

Adventures of Superman airs on Syndication.

When did Adventures of Superman first air?

Adventures of Superman first aired on September 19, 1952.

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