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Series · 1996 – 2000 · Animation

Superman: The Animated Series

★7.7 1996 – 2000 3 Seasons Bruce Timm TV-MA

Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton, defends Metropolis from supercriminals. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent; a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper the Daily Planet. At the Daily Planet Superman works with fellow reporter Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen.

Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 54 episodes

The Last Son of Krypton (1)

Episode 01

The Last Son of Krypton (1)

Sep 6, 1996 · 21 min

Jor-El, a Kryptonian scientist and Council Member, rescues his son Kal-El from the dying planet by launching the baby to Earth.

The Last Son of Krypton (2)

Episode 02

The Last Son of Krypton (2)

Sep 6, 1996 · 21 min

Young Clark Kent discovers his true identity; and, as an adult, presents himself to Metropolis as Superman.

The Last Son of Krypton (3)

Episode 03

The Last Son of Krypton (3)

Sep 6, 1996 · 21 min

Superman thwarts a plot by Lex Luthor to sell the LEXO-SKEL SUIT 5000 to Kaznian terrorists, via their agent John Corben.

Fun and Games

Episode 04

Fun and Games

Sep 7, 1996 · 21 min

Superman rescues Metropolis thug Bruno Mannheim - and Lois - from the vengeful Toyman.

A Little Piece of Home

Episode 05

A Little Piece of Home

Sep 14, 1996 · 21 min

Lex Luthor discovers Superman's vulnerability to Kryptonite, and attempts to exploit this weakness to rid himself once and for all of the Man of Steel.

Feeding Time

Episode 06

Feeding Time

Sep 21, 1996 · 21 min

After toxic chemicals transform janitor Rudy Jones into the energy-draining Parasite, he imprisons Superman, intent on keeping the Man of Steel as his own personal power source.

The Way of All Flesh

Episode 07

The Way of All Flesh

Oct 19, 1996 · 21 min

Thanks to the orchestrations of Lex Luthor, terrorist John Corben becomes Metallo, a skin-covered cyborg with a Krytonite heart. Luthor then sets the supervillain on a quest to kill Superman.

Stolen Memories

Episode 08

Stolen Memories

Nov 2, 1996 · 21 min

Brainiac, once Krypton's all-knowing planetary computer, comes to Earth as part of his information-gathering trek across the galaxy. But, as Superman discovers, Brainiac's intent after gathering the world's knowledge is to destroy the Earth.

The Main Man (1)

Episode 09

The Main Man (1)

Nov 9, 1996 · 21 min

Intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo is employed to capture the Man of Steel, but thanks to a double-cross by the rare-species-collecting Preserver, both Superman and Lobo end up trapped in the Preserver's personal zoo.

The Main Man (2)

Episode 10

The Main Man (2)

Nov 16, 1996 · 21 min

Superman and Lobo team up to escape the Preserver and a vile band of competing bounty hunters with their own vendetta against the "Main Man".

My Girl

Episode 11

My Girl

Nov 23, 1996 · 21 min

Clark's childhood sweetheart Lana Lang comes to Metropolis, and puts her own life in danger by trying to spy on Lex Luthor for Superman.

Tools of the Trade

Episode 12

Tools of the Trade

Feb 1, 1997 · 21 min

Bruno Mannheim's Intergang terrorizes Metropolis with hi-tech weapons from Darkseid, while SCU Inspector Dan Turpin goes on a personal hunt for answers.

Two's a Crowd

Episode 13

Two's a Crowd

Feb 15, 1997 · 21 min

When embittered scientist Earl Garver goes into a coma before revealing the location of a ticking bomb, Superman risks enlisting the Parasite to drain the information from Garver's mind.

About the series

Superman: The Animated Series poster
Audience score
★ 7.7 /10

based on 394 votes

Synopsis

Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton, defends Metropolis from supercriminals. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent; a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper the Daily Planet. At the Daily Planet Superman works with fellow reporter Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen.

AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyKids

Cast

2 principal cast

Tim Daly

Tim Daly

Superman / Clark Kent (voice)

Dana Delany

Dana Delany

Lois Lane (voice)

Where to watch Superman: The Animated Series

Superman: The Animated Series is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The animation from Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett has 3 seasons and 54 total episodes, rated 7.7/10 by 394 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Superman: The Animated Series have?

Superman: The Animated Series has 3 seasons with 54 episodes in total.

Is Superman: The Animated Series still on the air?

Superman: The Animated Series has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Superman: The Animated Series?

Superman: The Animated Series airs on The WB.

When did Superman: The Animated Series first air?

Superman: The Animated Series first aired on September 6, 1996.

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