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List of Superman: The Animated Series episodesThis is a list of episodes of Superman: The Animated Series.

Season One (19961997)All episodes of season one except the first five and last two were shown out of production order when originallyaired.

# Title Villain Director Writer Airdate

1 "The Last Son ofKrypton, Part 1"

Brainiac Dan Riba Alan Burnett & PaulDini

September 6, 1996

The Kryptonian scientist Jor-El is collecting data from an ice field on the planet Krypton. After obtaining the samples he needs, Jor-El escapes anearthquake and an attack from a Kryptonian creature. Jor-el analyzes the data and discovers that rising pressure from Kryptons core will eventuallydestroy the planet. The computer Brainiac, which is in charge of monitoring all major operations on Krypton, denies this. Jor-El is unable toconvince Kryptons rulers of the planets impending doom, and his recommendation to transport all Kryptonians to the Phantom Zone

to escape the explosion proves unpopular. When Jor-El confronts Brainiac on the matter, he notices that it is downloading all the data it hascollected about Krypton, preparing to flee with it into space. Brainiac reveals that he was aware of Kryptons mounting pressure long before Jor-Eldid, but decided not to inform the populace, concluding that saving all the information about the Kryptonian civilization would be just as good assaving the civilization itself. If Brainiac were to be honest, the Kryptonian government would frantically put it to work on an evacuation plan,preventing it from downloading the data in time. Jor-El considers opening fire on the supercomputer, but decides against it as that could possiblywipe out all memories of Krypton. Brainiac orders the Kryptonian police to arrest Jor-El, but he manages to evade them for the time being. Oncehome, he and his wife Lara send their only son, Kal-El, into space moments before the planet explodes, all but wiping out the Kryptonian race.Brainiac had escaped to its satellite just before.[1] Trivia: Late actor Tony Jay who played Nigel St. John on ABC Television Network'saction/romance Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, voiced Sul-Van, Superman's maternal grandfather.


Scott Jeralds & CurtGeda

Alan Burnett & PaulDini

September 6, 1996

Kal-Els spaceship crash-lands on the faraway planet Earth, and he is found by Jonathan and Martha Kent. Martha decides to adopt the baby boydespite Jonathans protests, and names him Clark. Jumping forward to Clarks years in high school, he discovers that he has extraordinary speed,strength, and can even see through walls. He uses his super powers to rescue a family in a gas station accident, and his girlfriend Lana Lang issurprised that he emerged unscathed. Clark soon learns he also has heat vision, and after demonstrating to Jonathan that he can melt metal with hiseyes, he expresses concern about how abnormal he is. Jonathan realizes it is time to tell Clark the whole truth. He reveals Clarks extraterrestrialorigins, shows him the spaceship, and gives him access to a recorded message from Jor-El and Lara.[2]


Lex Luthor & JohnCorben

Bruce Timm & DanRiba

Alan Burnett & PaulDini

September 6, 1996

Jumping forward a few years, Clark is now living in Metropolis as a reporter for The Daily Planet. Billionaire Lex Luthor is giving a demonstrationof LexCorps latest robotic battle suit when it is suddenly stolen by terrorists. A super man, sporting blue tights and a red cape, emerges fromnowhere to stop two of the terrorists. The third terrorist fires a missile at a plane, forcing Superman to abandon the chase to save the plane fromcrashing in the city. Soon, reports of the strange new superhero start appearing on the news, and Perry White tells Lois Lane to land an interview.Meanwhile, the terrorist who escaped, John Corben, is using the battle suit to wreak havoc throughout the city. After a tough battle, Supermanmanages to defeat the suit and take Corben out of the armor, ending with the well-known line Shall we go a few rounds without the suit?Meanwhile, out in deep space, some extraterrestrials retrieve the Brainiac satellite. Brainiac kills the aliens and takes over the ship, linking himselfonline with their computer.[3] Trivia: This is the first three part episode of the series.

4 "Fun and Games" Toyman & BrunoMannheim

Kazuhide Tomonaga Robert N. Skir & MartyIsenberg

September 7, 1996

Gangster Bruno Mannheim is running into problems with the mysterious Toyman, who uses children's toys and games to cause violence. When heabducts Mannheim and Lois, Superman must put a stop to his deadly games.[4]

5 "A Little Piece ofHome"

Lex Luthor Toshihiko Masuda Hilary J. Bader September 14, 1996


During the opening of a museum, Superman tries to stop two robbers. He fails when he falls victim to the poisoning effects of Kryptonite, one of theexhibited rocks. Lex Luthor sees the surveillance tape of the event and determines that this must be Supermans one and only weakness. Luthororchestrates a scheme to trap Superman, place him in vicinity of the rock, and put an end to him once and for all.[5]

6 "Feeding Time" Parasite Dan Riba Robert Goodman September 21, 1996

Janitor Rudy Jones runs into an accident with nuclear waste and becomes Parasite. He feeds on the energy of others, with his number one choicebeing Superman. In doing so, he discovers Superman's identity.[6]

7 "The Way of All Flesh" Lex Luthor & Metallo Kenji Hachizaki Stan Berkowitz October 19, 1996

Thanks to the orchestrations of Luthor, terrorist John Corben becomes Metallo, a skin-covered cyborg with a Kryptonite heart. Luthor then sets thesupervillain on a quest to kill Superman, but Corben begins to question his role as Metallo.[7]

8 "Stolen Memories" Lex Luthor & Brainiac Curt Geda Rich Fogel November 2, 1996

Brainiac, once Krypton's all-knowing planetary computer, comes to Earth as part of his information-gathering trek across the galaxy, and partnerswith Lex Luthor on the basis of giving technological progress to humanity. But, as Superman discovers, Brainiac's intent after gathering the world'sknowledge is to destroy Earth.[8]

9 "The Main Man, Part 1" The Preserver Dan Riba Paul Dini November 9, 1996

Intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo is employed to capture the Man of Steel for the rare-species-collecting Preserver, who is obsessed with keepingendangered species in captivity to protect them and prevent their extinction. Superman, the last Kryptonian, is the latest catch for his collection.Upon realizing that Lobo is the last Czarnian (having killed all the others himself), he betrays the bounty hunter and adds him to the collection aswell.[9] Trivia: Sherman Howard, who portrayed Lex Luthor on the television series Superboy, appears as the Preserver.

10 "The Main Man, Part 2" The Preserver Dan Riba Paul Dini November 16, 1996

Superman and Lobo team up to escape the Preservers holdings. Additionally, they must fight off a vile band of competing bounty hunters whoshare a vendetta against the Main Man.[10]

11 "My Girl" Lex Luthor Yuichiro Yano Hilary J. Bader November 23, 1996

Clark's high school sweetheart Lana Lang, who is now a famous fashion designer, comes to Metropolis where she and Lex Luthor become acelebrity couple. Lana still has strong feelings for Clark, so she decides to put her own life in danger by spying on Luthors arms sales to gainincriminating information.[11]

12 "Tools of the Trade" Bruno Mannheim,Darkseid

Curt Geda Mark Evanier February 1, 1997

Bruno Mannheim's Intergang terrorizes Metropolis with hi-tech weapons from a mysterious backer, while SCU Inspector Dan Turpin goes on apersonal hunt for answers. Turpin has been the subject of media jokes that Superman must do everything, until Superman appears on camera sayingit was actually Turpin who saved Superman's life by stopping one of the deadly weapons. In the end, Manheim meets his new boss, the evil lordDarkseid, bent on conquering the universe, and filling Mannheim with dread.[12]

13 "Two's a Crowd" Earl Garver & Parasite Hiroyuki Aoyama Stan Berkowitz February 15, 1997

When embittered scientist Earl Garver goes into a coma before revealing the location of a ticking bomb, Superman risks enlisting the Parasite todrain the information from Garver's mind. It then becomes an internal struggle in Parasite's mind as Earl tries to tempt Parasite with visions ofpower, whereas Rudy Jones argues that it is simply best to defuse the bomb and accept the reward of better living conditions while serving hisprison sentence.[13]

Season Two (19971998)Episodes of season two originally aired Saturday mornings prior to The New Batman/Superman Adventures.



14 "Blasts From the Past, Part 1" Jax-Ur & Mala Dan Riba Robert Goodman September 8, 1997

Upon discovery of the Phantom Zone projector in his spaceship, Superman makes contact with and releases a prisoner whose sentence is complete.She is a Kryptonian named Mala, and she quickly gains the same abilities that Superman possesses. She soon becomes power-hungry and Supermanfeels she may have to return to the Phantom Zone. Upon this threat, Mala uses the projector to release her General, Jax-Ur.[14]

15 "Blasts From the Past, Part 2" Jax-Ur & Mala Dan Riba Robert Goodman September 9, 1997

After Jax-Ur gains his powers, he and Mala imprison Superman in the Phantom Zone, smash the projector, and begin their conquest of Earth. Withthe help of Professor Hamilton, Superman must find a way to escape from the Phantom Zone and deal with the two corrupt soldiers.[15]

16 "The Prometheon" The Prometheon Nobuo Tomizawa Stan Berkowitz &Alan Burnett

September 12, 1997

During a mission in space, Superman discovers a massive humanoid stone giant named the Prometheon latched to an asteroid. Prometheonsrestraints break loose and he plummets to Metropolis. It causes devastation and accumulates energy by sucking up heat from firepower and powerplants. The episode is named after Prometheus, who stole fire from the Greek gods.[16]

17 "Speed Demons" Weather Wizard Toshihiko Masuda Rich Fogel September 13, 1997

Superman and The Flash compete in a charity running race around the world to determine who truly is the fastest man alive. Meanwhile, a menacecalled the Weather Wizard harnesses enough power to create devastating storms across the globe. Superman and The Flash put their race on hold,team up, and seek out the tempestuous villain.[17] Trivia: In the episode, on a map, Metropolis is shown as being New York City. The episode isbased on a comic issue where Superman and The Flash have a race to see who is the fastest.

18 "Livewire" Livewire Curt Geda Evan Dorkin & SarahDyer

September 13, 1997

Leslie Willis, an obnoxious shock jock and notorious critic of Superman, holds a rock concert during a thunderstorm. When lightning strikes Willis,she is discolored and transformed into the electric-powered supervillainess Livewire. Superman must discover her weakness before she sucks thecity dry of electricity.[18]

19 "Identity Crisis" Bizarro Curt Geda Robert Goodman &Joe R. Lansdale

September 15, 1997

Superman encounters a clone of himself who decays into a flawed version dubbed Bizarro. The clone continuously argues, You no am Superman.Me am Superman! until he discovers the truth of his originsa secret cloning operation in the mountains, led by none other than Lex Luthor. Lexhopes to create an army of Supermen at his disposal.[19]

20 "Target" Edward Lytener Curt Geda Hilary Bader September 19, 1997

Lois finds herself marked for death by stalker and former LexCorp employee Edward Lytener. Superman saves her several times from themurderous attempts, but he cant protect her 24/7[20]

21 "Mxyzpixilated" Mister Mxyzptlk Dan Riba Paul Dini September 20, 1997

A powerful imp from the 5th dimension, named Mister Mxyzptlk, starts annoying Superman by appearing every 90 days to cause trouble andmischief. The comical villain gets equally aggravated because Superman repeatedly tricks him into saying his own name backwards, sending himback to the 5th dimension. Mister Mxyzptlk returns with a proposition for Supermanget him to say or spell his own name backwards twice in arow, and he promises to leave Superman alone forever.[21]

22 "Action Figures" Metallo Kenji Hachizaki Hilary Bader September 20, 1997

An amnesiac Metallo reemerges from the ocean and washes ashore a volcanic island. Two children find him and make him their friend. As Metallogradually remembers more of his past, he becomes evil again and seeks revenge on Superman.[22]

23 "Double Dose" Parasite & Livewire Yuichiro Yano Hilary Bader September 22, 1997

Livewire escapes from prison, eager to punish Superman for placing her there. She teams up with Parasite to cause mayhem once again.[23]

24 "Solar Power" Luminus Kazuhide Tomonaga Robert Goodman September 26, 1997


Lois' stalker Edward Lytener returns as Luminus to seek revenge against Superman, with a way to depower him by tinting the sunlight red to matchthe red Kryptonian sun. He ties up and gags Jimmy and Lois and uses them as bait for Superman, who finally saves them.[24]

25 "Brave New Metropolis" Lex Luthor Curt Geda Stan Berkowitz &Alan Burnett

September 27, 1997

Lois is thrown into a parallel universe of Metropolis where Luthor and Superman work together and rule as dictators. In this world, the alternateLois Lane was killed and her death had traumatized Superman into joining forces with Lex to create a police state of control. When Lois learns howmuch Superman had cared for her, she desperately seeks a way back home so she can share her true feelings for him as well.[25]

26 "Monkey Fun" Titano Curt Geda Evan Dorkin & SarahDyer

September 27, 1997

A monkey is found floating in space, returning from years of suspended animation in his ship. It turns out the monkey, named Titano, was a belovedcompanion of Lois during her childhood. In space, Titano encountered a radioactive asteroid, causing him to mutate on Earth and become bigtrouble for Superman and Metropolis.[26] Trivia: The episode is based on the episode "The Chimp Who Made It Big" from the Filmation-produced"New Adventures of Superman" series.[27]

27 "Ghost in the Machine" Lex Luthor & Brainiac Hiroyuki Aoyama Rich Fogel September 29, 1997

Brainiacs consciousness takes control of LexCorps computer systems and traps Luthor in his own laboratory, forcing him to rebuild Brainiacsprimary body in secret. After Clark questions why Lex is missing from his office, Superman and Mercy Graves team up to investigate hisdisappearance.[28]

28 "Father's Day" Kalibak Dan Riba Mark Evanier & SteveGerber

October 3, 1997

To curry his fathers favor, the New God brute Kalibak goes to Earth to destroy Superman. Meanwhile, Clarks parents Jonathan and Martha Kentare visiting him in Metropolis for Fathers Day. The city takes a beating as the two sons battle it out.[29]

29 "World's Finest, Part 1" Joker, Harley Quinn,Lex Luthor & Mercy

Graves

Toshihiko Masuda Alan Burnett, PaulDini & Rich Fogel

October 4, 1997

The Joker steals a large piece of Kryptonite and then comes to Metropolis, offering to kill Superman for Lex Luthor in exchange for one billionAmerican dollars. Meanwhile, Bruce Wayne pays a visit to Metropolis to negotiate a business deal with Lex. Bruce also uses this opportunity to suitup as Batman and hunt the clown. Superman uses his X-ray vision to discover Batman's identity while Batman uses a tracking device on Superman'scape to discover his.[30]


Graves

Toshihiko Masuda Alan Burnett, PaulDini & Steve Gerber

October 4, 1997

The Joker kidnaps Lois Lane and uses her as bait in an attempt to kill Superman. He has her bound and gagged in his lair and sends a video messageto Superman telling his location. First Superman wears a lead suit, but Joker uses acid from his flower to melt through the suit. Batman manage tostop him and save the two, causing Lex Luthor to become irritated and give him one last chance to defeat the two heroes.[31]


Graves

Toshihiko Masuda Alan Burnett, PaulDini & StanBerkowitz

October 4, 1997

After the Joker failed to defeat Superman and Batman, Lex Luthor tries to withdraw from the deal by killing the clown. This fails and leads insteadto the insane criminals trying to take revenge on him by destroying Metropolis in a giant wing, while he uses the other half of the Kryptonite to tryto stop Superman. It is ultimately up to the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight to stop this madness.[32] Trivia: This 3-part episode features four ofDCs most popular characters. It was later released on DVD as "The Batman Superman Movie".

32 "Bizarro's World" Bizarro Hiroyuki Aoyama Robert Goodman October 10, 1997

Bizarro, after visiting Superman's Fortress of Solitude, sees the demise of Krypton. Believing this is his own past, Bizarro constructs a "Krypton" indowntown Metropolis with the intent to blow it up in the same manner that Krypton exploded.[33]

33 "The Hand of Fate" Karkull Dan Riba Hilary Bader & StanBerkowitz

October 11, 1997


When an evil demon named Lord Karkull is unleashed, Superman attempts to enlist the aid of the now uninterested wizard superhero, DoctorFate.[34]

34 "Prototype" Corey Mills Curt Geda Hilary Bader October 11, 1997

LexCorp and John Henry Irons design a powerful prototype armor suit for the Metropolis SCU, which Lex hopes will make Supermans servicesunneeded. The SCU officer who pilots the suit, Sergeant Mills, proves a useful partner to Superman at first, but the suit soon corrupts the officersmind, making him violently unstable. Irons is discouraged over the failure of his project, but Superman convinces him that it would be a valuabletool if Irons can find a way to stabilize it.[35]

35 "The Late Mr. Kent" Kurt Bowman Kenji Hachizaki Stan Berkowitz November 1, 1997

Clark Kent has evidence to clear a condemned man from sentence of death, but the situation complicates when Superman survives a murder attempton Clark planned by dirty cop Detective Bowman. Superman doesnt want to sacrifice his dual identity, but he doesnt want an innocent man to bekilled for a crime he didnt commit. The investigative episode ends with a twist, plus a certain characters shocking realization.[36]

36 "Heavy Metal" Metallo Curt Geda Hilary Bader November 8, 1997

John Henry Irons, an ex-employee of LexCorp, helped Luthor develop the powerful suit of armor from the episode Prototype. He has lately beendeveloping a new, advanced suit for himself. When Superman is caught off guard from the reappearance of Metallo, Irons must suit-up as Steel tohelp the Man of Steel.[37]

37 "Warrior Queen" De'Cine Curt Geda Hilary Bader November 22, 1997

Maxima, the stuck-up queen of an alien empire, discovers her perfect mate - Superman. She takes Superman back to her native planet only to learnshe has been deposed due to public outrage against her.[38]

38 "Apokolips...Now!, Part 1" Bruno Mannheim &Darkseid

Dan Riba Rich Fogel & BruceW. Timm

February 7, 1998

Bruno Mannheim and Intergang have returned to Earth, but their antics are only a prelude to Darkseids all-out assault on Earth and Superman. Thecourageous officer Dan Turpin helps Superman fight off swarms of Apokolips demons. They limp on until a warrior from New Genesis, namedOrion, arrives to assist them in the war. Orion, who is badly hurt is taken to STAR Labs for medical attention. Orion recovers quickly and explainsthe essential facts of the history between the two worlds and that Darkseid seeks to dominate Earth. Soon enough, Darkseid's forces arrive and stagean attack on an air force base which is repelled by Superman, Orion and the SCU.[39]

39 "Apokolips...Now!, Part 2" Bruno Mannheim &Darkseid

Dan Riba Rich Fogel & BruceW. Timm

February 14, 1998

After a successful attempt to stop Darkseids plans, the invasion of Earth begins and Superman gets captured and tortured. The people of Metropolisresist and tries to fight the evil lord. Even after seeing Superman defeated and paraded through the streets the citizens of Metropolis continue tofight back which bolsters Superman's confidence. Superman manages to free himself from his bonds and subsequently a fleet of New Genesis shipsarrives to stop Darkseid. Orion informs Darkseid that the ruler of New Genesis; the wise and powerful High Father has placed Earth under hisprotection and as such any further aggression will breach the peace treaty between New Genisis and Apokolips. Darkseid calls off the attack and asa last act of spite vaporizes Dan Turpin. Superman goes mad with grief and destroys a tank. Later, on a sunny hillside with a large crowd inattendance, a Jewish funeral service is held for the fallen police officer and a Rabbi sings for Turpin. Superman says his goodbyes to his friend;saying "in the end the world didn't need a Superman just a brave one" [40] Trivia: These episodes also introduce the origins of New Genesis andApokolips and how Highfather

and Darkseid exchanged sons as part of a truce. This episode is dedicated to Jack Kirby.

40 "Little Girl Lost, Part 1" Granny Goodness Curt Geda Alan Burnett, PaulDini, Evan Dorkin &

Sarah Dyer

May 2, 1998

Superman discovers Kara, the last survivor of a Kryptonian colony named Argo, who takes the identity of her cousin and becomes Supergirl.Anxious to fight crime like Superman, Kara soon gets more than she asked for. She and Jimmy Olsen stumble upon a teenage Intergang operation,led by the sadistic Granny Goodness.[41]

41 "Little Girl Lost, Part 2" Granny Goodness Curt Geda Evan Dorkin, SarahDyer & Rich Fogel

May 2, 1998


Supergirl and Jimmy are able to eradicate Grannys manipulative hold over the teenagers, but the mistress of Apokolips wants revenge. Shesummons her Female Furies to teach Supergirl some manners. Suddenly, Superman comes to the rescue and fights the furies. After a while theymanage to defeat him and takes him to Apokolips to face Darkseid. It's now up to Supergirl to rescue her long lost cousin.[42]

Season Three (1998-1999)Episodes of season three originally aired in the Kids WB! block of The New Batman/Superman Adventures.


42 "Where There's Smoke" Volcana Dan Riba Hilary J. Bader September 19, 1998

Superman crosses paths with a fiery-tempered, metahuman thief named Volcana. She possesses pyrokinetic abilities and is on the run from a secretgovernment agency. With the help of a telekinetic psychologist, Superman hopes to locate and help the misguided Volcana before her fire is put outpermanently.[43]

43 "Knight Time" Brainiac Curt Geda Robert Goodman October 10, 1998

Superman learns that the Dark Knight has been missing from Gotham for some time now. Superman finds Robin, who has been battling all thecrime in Batmans absence, such as Batman rogues Bane, The Mad Hatter, and The Riddler. Disguised as Batman, Superman helps Robininvestigate why his partner has disappeared, leading up to a confrontation with Brainiac.[44]

44 "New Kids in Town" Brainiac Butch Lukic Stan Berkowitz & RichFogel

October 31, 1998

It is the 30th Century and the everlasting villain Brainiac has found a way to travel back in time. He returns to Smallville to destroy Clark Kentbefore he can become Superman. Three Legionnaires from the future travel back in time to help Clark fight Brainiac.[45]

45 "Obsession" Toyman Dan Riba Andrew Donkin & RonFogelman

November 14, 1998

Lana Lang is in Metropolis managing a series of fashion shows featuring the latest top model, Darci. Coincidently, there have been numerousattacks at these shows, all involving robots and toys sent by the twisted Toyman. He is trying to kidnap Darci, but what is her connection to him?This would later be followed by the Static Shock episode Toys in the Hood.[46]

46 "Little Big Head Man" Mister Mxyzptlk &Bizarro

Shin-Ichi Tsuji Paul Dini & RobertGoodman

November 21, 1998

Mister Mxyzptlk, returns and tricks Bizarro into attacking Superman. The Man of Steel must use both brawn and intellect to fight the formidableduo.[47]

47 "Absolute Power" Jax-Ur & Mala Butch Lukic Hilary J. Bader & AlanBurnett

January 16, 1999

Jax-Ur and Mala have escaped from the Phantom Zone and have subjugated an entire planet, ironically dubbing it New Krypton. After rescuing adistraught spaceship from a black hole, Superman stumbles upon New Krypton. At first, he feels he should leave Jax-Ur and Mala alone to rule asthey please, but he reconsiders when he sees they are secretly creating a navy with the intent of attacking Earth.[48] Trivia: Sarah Douglas fromSuperman and Superman II replaced Leslie Easterbrook as Mala.

48 "In Brightest Day..." Sinestro Butch Lukic Hilary J. Bader February 6, 1999

A member of the Green Lantern Corps crash-lands on Earth and passes his ring on to Kyle Raynera Daily Planet artist who becomes the nextGreen Lantern. With Supermans help, Kyle learns the power of the ring and quickly becomes a valuable partner. They work together to battle thepower-hungry, ruthless opponent Sinestro.[49] Trivia: This is the only major appearance of Kyle Rayner as the Green Lantern of Earth in theDCAU (he appears briefly in 2 episodes of Justice League as a background character, only in one of which he speaks). Homage is paid to HalJordan, with both his origin given to Rayner and the hero being thrown into his plane while fighting Sinestro at Broom Lake Air-force base. Beforegetting his ring Rayner also fights a unnamed mugger wich looks a lot like Guy Gardner.

49 "Superman's Pal" Metallo Kazumi Fukushima Robert Goodman February 20, 1999

Jimmy Olsen garners unwanted attention after news reporter Angela Chen dubs him Supermans Pal. Jimmy soon runs into more trouble thanusual, so Superman must come to his rescue more often. Meanwhile, Jimmy has begun dating a young Daily Planet intern, who has a thing formetal. She uses Jimmy to lure Superman into a trapa confrontation with one of Supermans strongest enemies...Metallo.[50]


50 "A Fish Story" Lex Luthor Shin-Ichi Tsuji Hilary J. Bader & RichFogel

May 8, 1999

Creatures of the sea are acting in strange and aggressive ways lately. It turns out Lex Luthor is undergoing an unethical, underwater experiment andhas also imprisoned the legendary Aquaman. Lois and Clark must help Aquaman before a war breaks out between Earth and the City ofAtlantis.[51]

51 "Unity" Unity Shin-Ichi Tsuji Paul Dini & Rich Fogel May 15, 1999

Supergirl must save Smallville, and the world, from the Reverend, a gargantuan scouting probe disguised as a human reverend named Powell, aswell as its master, an even larger alien parasite that wishes to unite Earth's inhabitants in perpetual unity.[52]

Season Four (1999-2000)


52 "The Demon Reborn" Ra's Al Ghul Dan Riba Rich Fogel September 18, 1999

Ra's Al Ghul and his Society of Shadows arrive in Metropolis to steal a mythical staff currently on exhibit. The staff can be used to steal Supermanspowers and transfer them to Ras. It is up to Batman to locate and rescue Superman from the immortal foe.[53] Trivia: David Warner, who voicedRa's Al Ghul, previously portrayed Jor-El on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman in the episode "Foundling".

53 "Legacy, Part 1" Darkseid & Lex Luthor Curt Geda Rich Fogel February 5, 2000

Darkseid brainwashes Superman into believing he was raised on Apokolips and that he is loyal to the dark ruler. Superman has been missing fromMetropolis for some time, so Supergirl steps in to maintain peace in the city. Darkseid turns Superman loose against Earth for it is a part of his planto use his victim to attack his own adopted home world.[54]

54 "Legacy, Part 2" Darkseid & Lex Luthor Dan Riba Paul Dini & RichFogel

February 12, 2000

Lex Luthor halts the invasion by temporarily weakening Superman. The Man of Steel has time to recover from Darkseids control, but he isimprisoned by the military and he is sentenced to death. Lois helps Superman escape so that he may pursue Darkseid. On Apokolips, the two titanshave an epic battle to conclude the series.[55]

Crossovers

# S Title Director Writer Series Airdate

1 20 "Girls' NightOut"

Curt Geda Hilary J. Bader The New BatmanAdventures

October 17, 1998

Supergirl must team up with Batgirl to take down Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and Livewire in Gotham City, while Batman and Superman areunavailable to help them.

2 46 "The Call, Part1"

Butch Lukic Hilary J. Bader & Rich Fogel(Teleplay) / Alan Burnett &

Paul Dini (Story)

Batman Beyond November 11, 2000

Superman drafts Batman into the Justice League when he suspects there is a traitor among them. This older Superman is voiced by ChristopherMcDonald, who also voiced Jor-El.

3 47 "The Call, Part2"

Butch Lukic Stan Berkowitz (Teleplay) /Alan Burnett & Paul Dini

(Story)

Batman Beyond November 18, 2000

To get to the bottom of the problem facing the Justice League, Batman must face off against his own teammatesincluding Superman himself.

4 36 "Toys in theHood"

? John Ridley (Teleplay) / ErnieAltbacker & John Semper Jr.

(Story)

Static Shock May 3, 2003


Static teams up with Superman when the Man of Steels old nemesis, Toy Man, appears in Dakota. This Static Shock episode was to resolve someloose ends on one of the show's episodes Obsession. Justice League cast member George Newbern provided the voice of the Man of Steel.

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List of Adventures of Superman episodesThis is a list of Adventures of Superman episodes. Much of the Superman "formula," in all forms of its mediapresentations, involves Superman rescuing someone, either one or more of his colleagues or another person orpersons. In those cases, success is largely a matter of Superman simply "getting there on time" to save the day. Someof the strongest episodes in the series tend to be the ones where Superman himself is in peril, either because ofexposure to the presence of kryptonite, external forces, or some other daunting challenge.Several episodes raise the threat of exposing Superman's secret identity as Clark Kent. The only humans to know forsure, other than Clark's adoptive mother, are a few villains in some episodes whose discovery leads them to theirdeaths before they can tell anyone else. Two animals, a dog named Corky and a burro named Carmelita, also knowKent and Superman are one and the same. The only other entity to know, apparently, is a computer.Beginning with season three, the series began to take on the lighthearted, whimsical tone of the Superman comicbooks of the 1950s. The villains were often caricatured, Runyonesque gangsters played with tongue in cheek.Violence on the show was toned down further. The only gunfire that occurred was aimed at Superman, and of coursethe bullets bounced off. Superman was less likely to engage in fisticuffs with the villains. On occasions whenSuperman did use physical force, he would take crooks out in a single karate-style chop or, if he happened to havetwo criminals in hand, banging their heads together. More often than not, the villains were likely to knock themselvesout fleeing Superman. By then very popular to viewers, Jimmy Olsen was now being played as the show's comic foilto Superman. Many of the plots featured him and Lois Lane being captured, only to be rescued at the last minute bySuperman.Scripts for the last season did not always hit the campy lows of the previous two years and reestablished a bit of the seriousness of the show, often with science fiction elements such as a Kryptonite-powered robot (a left-over prop from "The Bowery Boys Meet the Monsters"), atomic explosions, and impregnable metal cubes. In one of the last episodes, "The Perils of Superman" (a takeoff on The Perils of Pauline), there was indeed deadly peril straight out of the movie serials: Lois gagged and tied to a set of railroad tracks with a speeding train bearing down on her, Perry White nearly sawed in half while tied to a log, Jimmy in a runaway car headed for a cliff, and Clark Kent immersed

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in a vat of acid. This was one of three episodes directed by George Reeves himself in an attempt to inject some newlife into the series. Noel Neill's hair was dyed a bright red for this season, though the color change was not apparentin the initial black-and-white broadcasts. Although Reeves's efforts did not save the series from cancellation, "ThePerils of Superman" is regarded by some as one of the best episodes. The numbering scheme in the following list isderived from the purely consecutive numbering used in Superman: Serial to Cereal.

Series overviewAll six seasons of this series have been released on four DVD box sets by Warner Bros. Home Video.[1]

Season No. ofepisodes

Premiered: Ended: DVD setrelease date

1 26 1952.09.19 1953.02.27 2005.10.18

2 26 1953.09.18 1954.03.13 2006.01.17

3 13 1955.04.23 1955.10.15 2006.06.20

4 13 1956.02.18 1956.06.16

5 13 1957.03.08 1957.05.31 2006.11.14

6 13 1958.02.03 1958.04.28

Episodes Series # = Overall episode number Season # = Episode number by seasonThe following list of episodes is compiled from the websites IMDb.com (Internet Movie Database),Supermanhomepage.com, Answers.com, and Fandango.com.

Season 1: 195253

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1 1 "Superman on Earth" Thomas Carr Richard Fielding(Whitney Ellsworth,

Robert Maxwell)

September 19, 1952

Jor-El, Krypton's leading scientist, sends his infant son to Earth in a rocket just as the planet explodes. The rocket is found by Eben and Sarah Kent,and Eben gets the infant out before the craft explodes. They raise the child as their own. Years later, after Eben's death and now aware of hissuperpowers, Clark Kent moves to Metropolis. Sarah has made a costume for him, and she tells him that he must use his powers for good.Superman makes his debut saving a man falling from a blimp (similar to the Akron incident of 1932). As Clark, he hustles the man to the DailyPlanet, which scores a scoop for the paper and a job for Kent. Guest Stars: Dabbs Greer as Rescued Man (uncredited), Ross Elliott (listed in creditsbut not identifiable in the show), Stuart Holmes as Krypton Council Member (uncredited), Robert Rockwell as Jor-El (uncredited), HerbertRawlinson as Rozan, Joel Nestler as Teenage Clark (uncredited), Frances Morris as Sarah Kent, Dani Nolan as Receptionist, Aline Towne as Lara,Stuart Randall as Kogan, Tom Fadden as Eben Kent (uncredited), Sam Flint as Physician (uncredited).

2 2 "The HauntedLighthouse"

Thomas Carr Eugene Solow September 26, 1952

While visiting his aunt and cousin on Moose Island, Jimmy is alarmed by their suspicious behavior. After being warned to stay away from alighthouse that is said to be haunted, he calls Clark for help in his investigation.Guest Stars: Maude Prickett (listed in credits but scenes deletedfrom the show), Effie Laird as Aunt Louisa (uncredited), William Challee as Mack (uncredited), Steve Carr as Coast Guard Commander(uncredited), Allene Roberts as Alice, Sara Padden as Mrs. Carmody, Jimmy Ogg as Chris Carmody.

3 3 "The Case of theTalkative Dummy"

Thomas Carr Dennis Cooper,Lee Backman

October 3, 1952


Clark, Lois, and Jimmy attend a ventriloquist act that goes wrong when the dummy appears to talk by itself. Upon further investigation, they linkwhat the dummy appears to have said to a series of armored car hijackings. Guest Stars: Pierre Watkin as Harry Green, Steve Carr as Armored CarGuard (uncredited), Tris Coffin as Davis, Syd Saylor as Marco the Ventriloquist, Robert Kent as Safe Mover, Phillip Pine as Usher.Previously, Pierre Watkin portrayed Perry White in the 1948 film serial Superman and the 1950 film serial Atom Man vs. Superman.

4 4 "Mystery of the BrokenStatues"

Thomas Carr William C. Joyce October 10, 1952

A notorious con artist and his thugs are going to all the antique shops in town, buying cheap figurines and smashing them. Clark and Lois assumethat they are looking for something hidden inside the figurines, so they investigate. Guest Stars: Buddy Mason as Police Officer (uncredited), JoelRay as Newsman (uncredited), Wayde Crosby as Pete (uncredited), Maurice Cass as Shop Owner, Steve Carr as Shopkeeper (uncredited), PhillipPine as Dorn, Michael Vallon as Mr. Bonelli, Tris Coffin as Paul Martin.

5 5 "The Monkey Mystery" Thomas Carr Ben Peter Freeman,Doris Gilbert

October 17, 1952

The daughter of an Eastern European scientist flees to the United States to give a secret formula to the president before the communists who killedher father can get to it, and Lois receives information on her whereabouts from an organ grinder and his monkey Guest Stars: Bill Challee as Max,Ned Roberts as Frisch (uncredited), Fred Essler as Jan Moleska (uncredited), Harry Lewis as Harold Crane, Steve Carr as Doctor (uncredited),Michael Vallon as Tony Urmenti, Allene Roberts as Maria Moleska.

6 6 "Night of Terror" Lee Sholem Ben Peter Freeman October 24, 1952

While on vacation, Lois stumbles upon a ring of criminals who are smuggling fugitives into Canada. She and the innkeeper's wife are captured, andit is up to Jimmy and Superman to save them. Guest Stars: Paul Bryar as Manager, Frank Richards as Solly, Joel Friedkin as Oscar (uncredited),Steve Carr as Mr. Quinn (uncredited), Almira Sessions as Miss Bacharach, John Kellogg as Mitch, Richard Benedict as Baby Face Stevens, AnnDoran as Mrs. King.

7 7 "The Birthday Letter" Lee Sholem Dennis Cooper October 31, 1952

A crippled young girl writes Superman a letter asking him to take her to the fair for her birthday, but before he arrives she is kidnapped by a groupof counterfeiters who need information that she has been given by mistake. Guest Stars: Isa Ashdown as Kathy Williams, Louis Mercier as LaRue,Nan Boardman as Marie, Paul Marion as Cusak, Jack Daly as Perkins, John Doucette as Slugger, Virginia Carroll as Mrs. Williams, MauriceMarsac as Marcel Duval.

8 8 "The Mind Machine" Lee Sholem Dennis Cooper,Lee Backman

November 7, 1952

A mobster kidnaps a scientist and takes possession of his invention. The crook uses the device to damage the minds of people testifying before aninvestigative committee. The victims die a short time later. Superman races to find the mobster before Lois Lane testifies before the committee.Guest Stars: Griff Barnett as Dr. Stanton, Harry Hayden as Wagner, Harold Kruger as Al (uncredited), Steve Carr as Dr. Hadley (uncredited),Lester Dorr as Bus Driver, James Seay as Senator Taylor, Ben Welden as Curley, Dan Seymour as Cranek.

9 9 "Rescue" Thomas Carr Monroe Manning November 14, 1952

While Lois is in Carbine, Pennsylvania, gathering information for a story about the town's mining system. An old prospector becomes trapped in acave-in. Lois attempts to rescue him, but when she is trapped in the mine with him it is up to Superman to save them both. Guest Stars: HouseleyStevenson as Pop, Ed Cobb as Lafe Reiser, Milt Kibbee as Harry, Fred Sherman as D.K. Sims, Ray Bennett as Stan.

10 10 "The Secret of Superman" Thomas Carr Wells Root November 21, 1952

Unscrupulous Dr. H.L. Ort is using an advanced version of a truth serum to hypnotize employees of the Daily Planet in an attempt to discoverSuperman's secret identity. Guest Stars: Helen Wallace as Mrs. Olsen (Jimmy's Mother), Walter McGrail as Newsman (uncredited), Joel Friedkinas Herman, Steve Carr as Cook (uncredited), Larry J. Blake as Henchman, Peter Brocco as Dr. Ort.

11 11 "No Holds Barred" Lee Sholem Peter Dixon November 28, 1952

Bad Luck Brannigan, a wrestler working for a crooked promoter, uses "the paralyzer" to cripple opponents. Clark Kent discovers the promoter hasimprisoned an immigrant dubbed "the swami" who has extensive knowledge of the body's pressure points. In his Superman identity, Clark sees theimmigrant. "The swami" instructs Superman in his techniques. As Clark, he then teaches a college wrestlerwho has publicly challengedBranniganhow to counter "the paralyzer." Guest Stars: Dick Reeves as Bad Luck Brannigan, Tito Renaldo as Ramm, Malcolm Mealey asWayne, Henry Kulky (a former wrestler in real life) as Crusher (uncredited), Dick Elliott as Sam Bleaker, Karl Davis as Adonis (uncredited), HerbVigran as Murray, Bill Kennedy as TV announcer (uncredited).

12 12 "The Deserted Village" Thomas Carr Ben Peter FreemanDick Hamilton

December 5, 1952


When Lois has trouble getting her nurse on the telephone, she and Clark drive to the small town of Cliffton to see what the problem is. Afterarriving, they find that the town is mostly deserted, and the few remaining townspeople don't seem to want them to know what is going on. GuestStars: Ann Tyrrell as Miss Walton, Ed Cobb as Peter Godfrey, Malcolm Mealey as Alvin Godfrey, Fred Sherman as Dr. Jessup, Maudie Prickett asMatilda Taisey.

13 13 "The Stolen Costume" Lee Sholem Ben Peter Freeman December 12, 1952

A criminal breaks into Clark Kent's apartment, finds a hidden closet, and steals Clark's Superman costume. The criminal is fatally wounded, but notbefore he takes the costume to hood Ace and his girlfriend Connie. Clark is desperate to find the missing costume. Guest Stars: Dan Seymour asAce, Frank Jenks as Candy, Veda Ann Borg as Connie, Bob Williams as Policeman, Norman Budd as Johnny Sims.

14 14 "Mystery in Wax" Lee Sholem Ben Peter Freeman December 19, 1952

Madam Selena Dawn and her husband own a wax museum in Metropolis. She claims to have visions that prominent people will die within sixmonths. Indeed, the people appear to commit suicide. Madam Dawn's latest vision: Perry White will die. Guest Stars: Steve Carr as Dr. JohnHurley (uncredited), Lester Sharpe as Andrew, Mira McKinney as Madame Selena.

15 15 "Treasure of the Incas" Thomas Carr Howard J. Green December 26, 1952

While Lois is on her way to an auction featuring South American items, a man asks her to purchase an Inca tapestry for him. Soon after, the man iskilled and the tapestry is stolen from Lois, so she, Jimmy, and Clark follow the murderer to Lima to find the tapestry and catch the criminals behindthe murder. Guest Stars: Hal Gerard as Professor Laverra, Juan Duval as Dr. Cuesta, Steve Carr as Anselmo (uncredited), Julian Rivero as TaxiDriver, Leonard Penn as Mendoza, Martin Garralaga as Chief of Police.

16 16 "Double Trouble" Thomas Carr Eugene Solow January 2, 1953

A man aboard a ship to Metropolis is smuggling something valuable into the country, but when one of his partner's henchmen shows up to help himget the item through customs, the passenger kills the other man. The passenger then dresses up as a woman, and, in an attempt to give his partner theslip, he gives Jimmy, who is at the dock to interview an actress, an empty box and tells him to give it to the men who are waiting for him. WhenJimmy is kidnapped by the men, Superman must save him, but in order to do that he first must figure out why he was kidnapped. Guest Stars: JohnBaer as Kreuger (uncredited), Howland Chamberlin as Dr. Fischer/Schumann, Richard Powers as Major Lee, Rudolph Anders as Dr. Albrecht,Steve Carr as Otto Von Klaben/Madame Charpentier (uncredited), Ross Ford as Heavy, Selmer Jackson as Colonel Redding, Jimmie Dodd as Jake(uncredited), John Crawford as Ambulance Driver (uncredited).

17 17 "The Runaway Robot" Thomas Carr Dick Hamilton January 9, 1953

The inventor of a robot is kidnapped by burglars who intend to use his robot for robberies. Meanwhile, the police are looking for the inventor,whom they believe to be responsible for the crimes, and Clark and his colleagues are out to clear the man's name. Guest Stars: Dan Seymour asRocko, Herman Cantor as Jail Guard (uncredited), Bob Easton as Marvin, Lucien Littlefield as Horatio Hinkle, Russell Johnson as Chopper, JohnHarmon as Mousie.

18 18 "Drums of Death" Lee Sholem Dick Hamilton January 16, 1953

When Jimmy and Perry White's sister go missing in Haiti while filming voodoo practitioners, Perry and Clark go looking for them. They discoverthat a Haitian voodoo cult holds them hostage. Guest Stars: Milton Wood as Mr. Barbarier, Smoki Whitfield as Voodoo Drummer (uncredited),George Hamilton as Dr. Jerrod, Leonard Mudie as Leland Masters, Henry Corden as William Johnson, Mabel Albertson as Kate White.

19 19 "The Evil Three" Thomas Carr Ben Peter Freeman January 23, 1953

Perry White and Jimmy Olsen, while on a fishing trip, end up staying at a rundown hotel. It has only three occupants: two men who are trying to killeach other and a wheelchair-bound old woman who laughs like a maniac. Superman races to help his friends before they fall victim to the "evilthree." Guest Stars: Rhys Williams as Macey Taylor, Cecil Elliott as Elsa, Jonathan Hale as Col. Brand.

20 20 "Riddle of the ChineseJade"

Thomas Carr Whitney Ellsworth,Robert Maxwell

January 30, 1953

Harry Wong, manager of Lu Song's antique store, decides to help thief John Greer steal a priceless jade statue from Song. Although no one issupposed to get hurt, the plan changes when Song's niece Lily witnesses the robbery and is kidnapped by Greer. Superman, who as Clark Kent isinterviewing Song for the scoop on his donating the statue to a museum, must solve the crime. Guest Stars: James Craven as John Greer, PaulBurns as Lu Sung, Gloria Saunders as Lilly, Victor Sen Yung as Harry Wong.

21 21 "The Human Bomb" Lee Sholem Richard Fielding(Whitney Ellsworth,

Robert Maxwell)

February 6, 1953


"Bet-a-Million" Butler, who will "bet on anything," wagers $100,000 he can keep Superman under his control for 30minutes. He shows up at theDaily Planet and abducts Lois Lane, forcing her onto the ledge of the newspaper's office building. Butler, calling himself only the "human bomb,"has strapped dynamite to himself. After Superman arrives, the "human bomb" says he'll detonate the explosive unless Superman agrees to stay putfor 30minutes while a robbery takes place. Superman agrees but has no intention of allowing the robbery to take place. Guest Stars: AlmiraSessions as Receptionist (uncredited), Trevor Bardette as Bet-a-Million Butler, Lou Lubin as Small Henchman, Steve Carr as Sam (uncredited), TedRyan as Large Henchman, Aline Towne as Receptionist (uncredited), Dennis Moore as Officer Riley, Marshall Reed as Inspector Hill, LouKrugman as Conway (uncredited).

22 22 "Czar of the Underworld" Thomas Carr Eugene Solow February 13, 1953

A movie is being filmed about mobster Luigi Dinelli. The film is based on a series of articles that Clark Kent wrote for the Daily Planet. Dinelli ismore than displeased. He orders a hit on Clark before the reporter and Inspector Henderson can leave for Hollywood to observe filming. Later, anactor on the movie is killed when real ammunition has been substituted for blanks. Clark, in both his civilian and Superman identities, works to putDinelli away for good. Guest Stars: Thomas Carr as Director (uncredited), Steve Carr as Director (uncredited), Joe Kirk as Gangster withBinoculars (uncredited), Roy Gordon as Postello, Tony Caruso as Luigi Dinelli, Paul Fix as Ollie, John Maxwell as Guard.

23 23 "Ghost Wolf" Lee Sholem Dick Hamilton February 20, 1953

The Lone Pine Timber Company, which is owned by the Daily Planet and supplies it with the pulp wood to make its paper, is in danger of shuttingdown after a series of mishaps. When the last of its employees is scared off because of evidence of a werewolf on the premises, Perry White sendsClark, Jimmy, and Lois to investigate. Guest Stars: Stanley Andrews as Sam Garvin, Jane Adams as Babette DuLoque, Harold Goodwin asWorker, Lou Krugman as Jacque Olivier.

24 24 "Crime Wave" Thomas Carr Ben Peter Freeman February 27, 1953

As a massive crime wave unfolds, Superman vows to put top mobsters behind bars. His ultimate target is the mysterious "No. 1 man." The topcriminal devises a powerful electrical trap for the Man of Steel. Guest Stars: John Eldredge as Walter Canby, Barbra Fuller as Sally, Bobby Barberas Tony, Al Eben as "Big Ed" Bullock, Phil Van Zandt as Nick Marone, Joe Mell as Professor, Bill Kennedy as Radio announcer (uncredited).

25 25 "The UnknownPeople(Part 1)"

Lee Sholem Richard Fielding(Robert Maxwell)

November 23, 1951

Clark Kent and Lois Lane travel to Silsby, Texas, site of the deepest well ever drilled. But when they arrive, the well is being shut down and the oilcompany manager present isn't saying why. Meanwhile, two short beings with large heads and furry hands come up from the well to explore. LukeBenson leads a mob of townspeople wanting to kill the "unknown people." Despite Superman's efforts to calm things down, the mob has tracked thetwo creatures to the top of a dam, trying to kill them. What the mob doesn't know is the creatures cause things they touch to glow in the dark. GuestStars: Hal K. Dawson as Chuck Weber (uncredited), Harry Harvey as Doc Saunders (uncredited), Beverly Washburn as Little Girl (uncredited),John T. Bambury as Mole Man (uncredited), Tony Boris as Mole Man (uncredited), Margia Dean as Mother (uncredited), Irene Martin as Mrs.Pomfrey (uncredited), Walter Reed as Bill Corrigan, J. Farrell MacDonald as Pop Shannon, Steve Carr as Eddie (uncredited), Billy Curtis as MoleMan (uncredited), Jeff Corey as Luke Benson, Jerry Maren as Mole Man (uncredited), Byron Foulger as Jeff Regan (uncredited), Ray Walker asJohn Craig (uncredited), Stanley Andrews as Sheriff (uncredited), John Phillips as Matt (uncredited).Originally presented in theaters as Part 1 of Superman and the Mole Men.

26 26 "The UnknownPeople(Part 2)"

Lee Sholem Richard Fielding(Robert Maxwell)

November 23, 1951

One of the "unknown people" is shot while atop a dam near Silsby, Texas. Superman catches him before he falls into the water and takes him to theSilsby hospital. Superman, in his Clark Kent identity, assists a doctor who operates on the creature. The doctor discovers his patient has all theorgans and internal body structure of humans. Meanwhile, the Luke Benson-led mob tries to kill the other visitor from the center of the earth. Thatcreature escapes, later bringing up more of his people along with a weapon. Superman races to defuse an explosive situation. Guest Stars: BillyCurtis as Mole Man (uncredited), Ray Walker as John Craig (uncredited), John Phillips as Matt (uncredited), Steve Carr as Eddie (uncredited), TonyBoris as Mole Man (uncredited), John T. Bambury as Mole Man (uncredited), Jerry Maren as Mole Man (uncredited), Jeff Corey as Luke Benson,Walter Reed as Bill Corrigan, J. Farrell MacDonald as Pop Shannon, Frank Reicher as Hospital Administrator (uncredited), Phil Warren as DeputyJim (uncredited), Hal K. Dawson as Chuck Weber (uncredited), Adrienne Marden as Nurse (uncredited), John Baer as Doctor Reed (uncredited),Stanley Andrews as Sheriff (uncredited).Originally presented in theaters as Part 2 of Superman and the Mole Men, it features Phyllis Coates' final appearance as Lois Lane.


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27 1 "Five Minutes to Doom" Thomas Carr Monroe Manning September 18, 1953

Clark Kent and Lois Lane interview Winters, a man on death row. As Clark listens to Winter's story, he checks the convict's pulse. It remains steadyand Clark is convinced Winters is innocent. Clark's suspicions are confirmed when he and Lois pick up a hitchhiker on their way back to Metropolisand the hitchhiker leaves a bomb meant for the reporters. The Daily Planet reporters search for a way to clear Winters. They obtain key evidence buta violent electrical storm has knocked out telephone service between Metropolis and the state capital. Guest Stars: Dabbs Greer as Joe Winters,Kim Charney as Billy Winters (uncredited), Sam Flint as The Warden, Lewis Russell as Mr. Wayne, William Green as Governor, Dale Van Sickelas Baker, Jean Willes as Secretary, Lois Hall as Mrs. Winters, John Kellogg as Turk.Noel Neill's first appearance on the series as Lois Lane. Previously, Neill portrayed Lois in the 1948 film serial Superman and the 1950 film serialAtom Man vs. Superman.

28 2 "The Big Squeeze" Thomas Carr David Chantler September 25, 1953

The Daily Planet plans to give Dan Grayson an award for being citizen of the year. Grayson is a dedicated family man, active in community groupsand a loyal employee of a fur company. He also a former convict, something he's managed to keep hidden in his new life. That all changes when acriminal from Grayson's past blackmails him, wanting Grayson's help on a robbery of the fur company. Unwittingly, Grayson has already providedone boost. Grayson accidentally locked himself in the fur company's vault, which requires Superman to get him out. Guest Stars: Reed Howes asPolice Officer, Harry Cheshire as Mr. Foster, Bradley Mora as Tim Grayson, Ted Ryan as Al, Hugh Beaumont as Dan Grayson, Aline Towne asPeggy Grayson, John Kellogg as Luke Maynard.

29 3 "The Man Who CouldRead Minds"

Thomas Carr Roy Hamilton October 3, 1953

Reporters Lois (Noel Neill) and Jimmy (Jack Larson) hope to find out who has been pulling a series of burglaries. Swami Armada (Larry Dobkin), aself-styled mind reader, offers to supply the two newshounds with clues vital to cracking the case. Unfortunately, the Swami's "advice" leads Loisand Jimmy right into the clutches of the villains (Richard Karlan, Veola Vonn), and it is up to Superman (George Reeves) to rescue the rovingreporters once again. Guest Stars: Russell Custer as Sergeant, Tom Bernard as Doug, Veola Vonn as Laura, Larry Dobkin as Swami, RichardKarlan as Monk.

30 4 "Jet Ace" Thomas Carr David Chantler October 10, 1953

Familiar B-western actor Lane Bradford appears in this episode as intrepid test pilot Chris White. While recovering from injuries incurred in arecent crackup, White falls into the hands of enemy agents determined to pry loose some top-secret information. Although the pilot remainsgrounded for the duration of the episode, Superman (George Reeves) does not--and it is the Man of Steel who strikes the crucial blow for Truth,Justice and the American Way! Guest Stars: Selmer Jackson as General Summers, Jim Hayward as Tim Mallory, Larry Blake as Martin, RicRoman as Nick, Lane Bradford as Chris White, Dick Reeves as Frenchy.

31 5 "Shot in the Dark" George Blair David Chantler October 17, 1953

A frantic woman named Harriet Hopper (Vera Marshe) bursts into the offices of the Daily Planet, demanding to speak to Supermanand makes abeeline to the office of Clark Kent (George Reeves)! How has Harriet managed to tumble to Clark's secret identity? Well, it seems that her nephewAlan (played by Billy Gray of Father Knows Best fame) is a camera bug and has managed to snap an infrared photo of Clark changing into hisSuperman outfit. Though Kent manages to finesse his way out of this sticky situation, young Alan is not yet out of the woods: He has also taken apicture of a dangerous criminal named Burnside (John Eldredge) faking his own death in order to defraud an insurance company. Guest Stars: VeraMarshe as Harriet Harper, Billy Gray as Alan, Alan Lee as Bill, Frank Richards as Hank, John Eldredge as Burt "Tulip Man" Burnside.

32 6 "The Defeat of Superman" George Blair Jackson Gillis October 24, 1953

Criminal Happy King returns to Metropolis, determined to rid himself of Superman. He has hired a European scientist, who has found a way tomanufacture synthetic Kryponite from a fragment of the substance. In their first test, Superman feels a string from a bullet with a small fragment ofKryponite. Now, the scientist has made a bar made of Kryponite and Happy King sets a trap. Guest Stars: Sid Tomack as Ruffles, Maurice Cass asMeldini, Peter Mamakos as Happy King.

33 7 "Superman in Exile" Thomas Carr Jackson Gillis October 31, 1953

Superman narrowly prevents disaster at an atomic facility. In doing so, he has become totally irradiated and will kill living things just by being closeto them. This forces Superman into exile while the atomic scientists try to figure out what to do. Meanwhile, criminals kidnap Lois Lane, figuringSuperman wouldn't dare try to apprehend them because of his condition. Guest Stars: Sam Balter as Radio Announcer, Bob Carson as Allen, DonDillaway as Fred Harris, Leon Askin as Josef Ferdinand, Joe Forte as Professor Adams, Philip Van Zandt as Regan, Gregg Barton as Sheriff, JohnHarmon as Skinny.


34 8 "A Ghost for ScotlandYard"

George Blair Jackson Gillis November 7, 1953

Brockhurst, a famous magician, has been dead for a number of years. Yet, his ghost is supposed to be returning. Clark Kent, while in England onassignment for the Daily Planet with Jimmy Olsen, is a skeptic. However, Sir Arthur McCredy, an old friend of Perry White's, is involved and Clarkand Jimmy are assigned to stay over and work up a story about Brockhurst's supposed return. As Superman, Clark narrowly saves Sir Arthur's lifeafter he has feinted while driving. It turns out he has seen a giant image of Brockhurst's face in the sky. Guest Stars: Colin Campbell as Sir ArthurMacCready, Clyde Cook as News Vendor, Patrick Aherne as Inspector Farrington, Evelyn Halpern as Betty, Leonard Mudie as Brockhurst, NormaVarden as Mabel MacCready.

35 9 "The Dog Who KnewSuperman"

Thomas Carr David Chantler November 14, 1953

Superman saves a dog, Corky, from a well. The dog belongs to the wife of Hank, who runs a numbers syndicate in Metropolis. Corky finds ClarkKent, knowing the reporter is Superman. Eventually, Hank realizes Corky knows Superman's civilian identity and intends to use the dog to find itout. Guest Stars: Dona Drake as Joyce, Lester Dorr as Man at Well, Billy Nelson as Louie, John Daly as Dog Catcher, Ben Welden as Hank.

36 10 "The Face and the Voice" George Blair Jackson Gillis November 21, 1953

Boulder, a thug, is recruited to participate in a scheme. Bouler undergoes plastic surgery to look like Superman and then is trained by a voice coachto sound like him. Wearing a Superman costume with a bullet-proof vest underneath, he intimidates merchants and others into giving up money.Yet, Boulder's boss has the bogus Superman donate the stolen money to charity. All of this causes great concern to Clark Kent, who's unsurewhether he might be sleepwalking or not. Clark gets reassurance when he finds out the phony Superman makes an appearance. Guest Stars:George Reeves as Boulder, Carleton Young as Mr. Fairchild, George Chandler as Scratchy, Percy Helton as Hamlet, Hayden Rorke as Tom(uncredited), I. Stanford Jolley as Plastic Surgeon (uncredited), Nolan Leary as Jewelry Store Watchman, William Newell as Grocery Store Clerk,Sam Balter as Radio Announcer (uncredited).

37 11 "The Man in the LeadMask"

Thomas Carr Jackson Gillis November 28, 1953

Marty Mitchell, a wanted criminal, offers other crooks something they can't pass up: for $50,000 each, they'll get a new face, courtesy of plasticsurgery, and changed fingerprints. Experts say changing fingerprints is impossible but Mitchell appears to have done it. Clark Kent, in both in hiscivilian and Superman identities, is determined to solve the mystery. Guest Stars: John Crawford as Morrell, John Merton as Doc, Joey Ray asMarty Mitchell, Louis Jean Heydt as Pawley, Lyn Thomas as Waitress (as Lynn Thomas), Frank Scannell as Canfield, Paul Bryar as Scotty.

38 12 "Panic in the Sky" George Blair Roy Hamilton December 5, 1953

Superman rams a giant asteroid on a collision course with Earth. The impact causes the asteroid to now orbit the planet. However, Superman isstaggered as he returns to Earth. He manages to change back to Clark Kent (apparently a reflex action) but doesn't remember who he is. Meanwhile,the orbiting asteroid still presents hazards for Earth. Only Superman can place an explosive device that will demolish the asteroid -- and no one,including Clark, knows where Superman is. Guest Stars: Clark Howat as Assistant, Thomas Moore as Shopkeeper, Jane Frazee as CountryWoman, Jonathan Hale as Professor Roberts.

39 13 "The Machine That CouldPlot Crimes"

Thomas Carr Jackson Gillis December 12, 1953

A scientist develops an advanced computer he dubs "Mr. Kelso." A criminal gains the confidence of the scientist and access to Mr. Kelso. Theresult: a series of perfectly timed bank robberies. Mr. Kelso is even able to come up with a strategy to defuse the threat from Superman. Thecomputer suggests a bluff: sending a message to the Daily Planet saying Superman's secret identity will be exposed if he attempts to stop thecriminals. Guest Stars: Billy Nelson as Larry McCoy, Russell Custer as Policeman, Stan Jarmen as Pinky, Sherry Moreland as Bank Teller,Sterling Holloway as Uncle Oscar, Sam Balter as Radio Announcer, Ben Welden as Nosey.

40 14 "Jungle Devil" Thomas Carr Peter Dixon December 19, 1953

Daily Planet reporters Clark (George Reeves), Lois (Noel Neill), and Jimmy (Jack Larson) head into a treacherous jungle, searching for a scientificexpedition which has vanished. The local natives prove quite hostile to the "intruders" because the jeweled eye of a native idol has apparently beenstolen. This is the episode in which Clark's alter ego, Superman, not only wrestles a gorilla but also uses his bare hands to convert a lump of coalinto a diamond. Guest Stars: James Seay as Bill Hurd, Al Kikume as Native Chief, Henry Escalante as Native Man, Leon Lontoc as Witch Doctor,Doris Singleton as Gloria Harper, Damian O'Flynn as Dr. Ralph Harper, Nacho Galindo as Alberto, Bernie Gozier as Native Man, Steve Calvert asthe Gorilla (uncredited).

41 15 "My Friend Superman" Thomas Carr David Chantler December 26, 1953


Diner owner Tony (Tito Vuolo) keeps a pair of protection racketeers (Terry Frost, Paul Burke) from bothering him by claiming (falsely) to be closefriends with Superman (George Reeves). Unfortunately, Tony gets in over his head when he records an incriminating conversation between himselfand the crooks, and he is forced to solicit the aid of reporter Clark Kentlittle imagining that Clark and Superman are one and the same. Theclimax of this episode is a slapstick pie fight in which no one is spared a custard massage. Guest Stars: Ruta Lee as Noisy Teenager (as RutaKilmonis), Tito Vuolo as Tony, Joseph Vitale as Cap, Terry Frost as Spud, Paul Burke as Ace, Eddie Ryder as Noisy Teenager (as Edward Reider),Yvette Duguay as Elaine (as Yvette Dugay), Ralph Sanford as George.

42 16 "The Clown Who Cried" George Blair David Chantler January 2, 1954

Clark Kent and Lois Lane enlist circus clown Rollo to participate in a telethon sponsored by the Daily Planet. Another clown, Crackers, is presentwhen Rollo agrees. Crackers knocks out Rollo and dresses like Rollo. Crackers intends to rob the telethon and blame the incident on Rollo.Crackers indeed steals proceeds from the telethon but doesn't count on Rollo getting free. Superman will have to make a split decision. When bothclowns fall from a building, Superman will have time to catch only one of them. Guest Stars: William (Billy) Wayne as Rollo the Clown, HarryMendoza as San Low Too, Charles Williams as Tim, George Douglas as Security Guard, Mickey Simpson as Hercules, Peter Brocco as Crackers.

43 17 "The Boy Who HatedSuperman"

George Blair David Chantler January 9, 1954

Clark Kent temporarily takes in Frankie, a juvenile street tough who has hooked up with Duke, a criminal. Clark, in his civilian identity, is trying toset Frankie on the right path. But Clark will have to do double duty and utilize his Superman identity in order to succeed. Guest Stars: CharlesMeredith as Judge Allen, Tyler MacDuff as Frankie, Leonard Penn as Fixer, Roy Barcroft as Duke Dillon, Dick Reeves as Babe.

44 18 "Semi-Private Eye" George Blair David Chantler January 16, 1954

Lois Lane decides to employ private detective Homer Garrity to find out once and for all if Clark Kent is Superman. At the same time, ablackmailer is trying to kill Garrity, whose life is saved by Superman. Both Garrity and Lois are taken prisoner by the blackmailer. Jimmy Olsendecides to pick up the trail of Lois and Garrity while simultaneously trying to live up to the image of a glamorous private eye. Eventually, the livesof Jimmy, Lois, and Garrity are endangered. Clark, in the meantime, picks up the trail. Guest Stars: Richard Benedict as Cappy Leonard, AlfredLinder as Morrie, Douglas Henderson as Noodles, Paul Fix as Fingers (as Peter Fix), Elisha Cook as Homer Garrity.

45 19 "Perry White's Scoop" George Blair Roy Hamilton January 23, 1954

A man in a diving suit begins to walk into the Daily Planet building. He is shot before he can enter the newspaper's offices. Dying, the man says theword, "Quincy," to Perry White. Perry decides he wants to solve the mystery himself after complaining how his reporters rely too much onSuperman for help. First, Perry intends to wear an identical diving suit outside the newspaper offices. Clark Kent bends the helmet before Perry candon it. Clark says he'll get it fixed. Instead, it's Superman who wears the suit and is shot at by a gunman. Guest Stars: Jan Arvan as Max, TomMonroe as Diver, Bibs Borman as Maria, Robert J. Wilke as Bingham (as Robert Wilke), Steve Pendleton as Lynch.

46 20 "Beware the Wrecker" George Blair Royal K. Cole January 30, 1954

A steamship, an airliner and a train have all been destroyed over the past year. Perry White receives a telephone call from someone calling himselfthe Wrecker. The Wrecker claims responsibility for the incidents and now wants $100,000 or else more targets will be destroyed. Supermanprevents another ship from being blown up, intercepting a small model plane carrying a powerful explosive. Clark Kent, Lois Lane and JimmyOlsen investigate further, checking out the possible source of a mysterious noise that can be heard in the background when the Wrecker calls Perry.Guest Stars: William Forrest as Mr. Crane, Renny McEvoy as Carnival Barker, Tom Powers as Mr. Morgan, Pierre Watkin as Mr. Kilgore, DenverPyle as Emil Hatch.

47 21 "The Golden Vulture" Thomas Carr Jackson Gillis February 6, 1954

Jimmy Olsen finds a bottle with a written message but seawater has washed away the ink. Clark Kent, using his enhanced vision, can make out thename "Golden Vulture," which is the name of a ship that has docked at Metropolis. The message was written by a member of the crew desperate toflee the vessel. Jimmy and Lois Lane board the ship to do a story but are captured when they find out too much. Clark, meanwhile, using his X-rayvision now knows that jewels and diamonds are being sent *to* the ship, which has supposedly found treasure in the Caribbean. Guest Stars: PeterWhitney as Captain McBain, William Vincent as Ship Hand, Dan Turner as Ship Hand, Wes Hudman as Dock Worker, Murray Alper as Sanders,Robert Bice as Bennet, Carl Saxe as Ship Hand, Sol Gorss as Ship Hand, Vic Perrin as Scurvy.

48 22 "Jimmy Olsen, BoyEditor"

Thomas Carr David Chantler February 13, 1954

Jimmy Olsen becomes editor of the Daily Planet for a day. It's part of a program where young people assume important offices, including mayorand police chief, for 24 hours. Jimmy, however, wants to be more than a figurehead. He publishes a story in the newspaper claiming the boy editorhas important information that will convict Legs Lemmy of a robbery. That robbery occurred nearly seven years ago and the statute of limitations isabout to run out. Clark Kent and Perry White, both in Clark's office, try to keep track of what Jimmy is doing. Guest Stars: Jack Pepper as DailyPlanet custodian, Bob Grosson as Junior Police Chief, Ronald Hargrave as Junior Mayor, Charles Anthony Hughes (credited as Anthony Hughes)as Hospital Director, Dick Rich as Toots, Keith Richards as Henchman, Herb Vigran as Legs Leemy.


49 23 "Lady in Black" Thomas Carr Jackson Gillis February 20, 1954

Jimmy Olsen, staying temporarily at an apartment, is spooked. He's hearing mysterious noises, a painting on his wall seems to have changed and heencounters a man with a scar and a lady in black, including a black veil over her face. Superman investigates but finds nothing wrong. But strangethings continue to happen to Jimmy when he's alone. Desperate, he calls Clark Kent at the office. Clark, using his super hearing, realizes Jimmy isin genuine danger. Guest Stars: Frank Ferguson as Mr. Frank, Frank Marlowe as an extra, John Doucette as Scarface, Rudolph Anders as art thiefwith glasses, Virginia Christine as Mrs. Frank, Holly Bane as Police Officer (as Mike Ragan).

50 24 "Star of Fate" Thomas Carr Roy Hamilton February 27, 1954

A mysterious box from Egypt causes a bidding war between two men, Whitlock and Barnak. The box also is said to carry a curse and three people,including Lois Lane, are stricken opening it. Superman, in order to solve the mystery and save three lives, will fly to Egypt in search of a plant thatis the basis of the antidote. He must race back to Metropolis, or else Jimmy Olsen will become a victim of the ruthless Barnak. Guest Stars: TedHecht as Ahmed, Tony De Mario as March, Lawrence Ryle as Dr. Barnack, Jeanne Dean as Alma, Arthur Space as Dr. Wilson, Paul E. Burns asMr. Whitlock (as Paul Burns).

51 25 "The Whistling Bird" Thomas Carr David Chantler March 6, 1954

Sterling Holloway returns as eccentric scientist Uncle Oscar, who while trying to cook up a formula for flavored stamp glue ends up with apowerful explosive. Rather than write down the entire formula, Uncle Oscar teaches vital segments of the formula to his talking parakeet Schuyler.A pair of foreign spies steal Schuyler and substitute a lookalike, then kidnap Oscar and his niece Nancy (Allene Roberts) in order to steal theexplosive. This looks like a job for Superman (George Reeves)--but it may also prove to be his undoing, inasmuch as the loquacious Schuyler issavvy to Superman's "Clark Kent" guise. Guest Stars: Allene Roberts as Nancy, Toni Carroll as Dorothy Manners, Otto Waldis as Scientist,Sterling Holloway as Uncle Oscar, Marshall Reed as Security Agent, Joseph Vitale as Speck.

52 26 "Around the World withSuperman"

Thomas Carr Jackson Gillis March 13, 1954

A blind girl enters a Daily Planet contest in which the winner will go around the world with Superman. But she has entered the contest using hermother's name, intending that she win. The mother, meantime, wants nothing to do with all of this and being secretive. Clark works to figure out thepuzzle and, using his super vision, determines the girl's sight can be restored. Guest Stars: Raymond Greenleaf as Dr. Anderson, James L. Brownas Jim Carson (as James Brown), Max Wagner as Radio Operator, Patrick Aherne as Murray, Judy Anne [sic] Nugent as Ann Carson, Kay Morleyas Elaine Carson.

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53 1 "Through the TimeBarrier"

Harry Gerstad David Chantler April 23, 1955

A nutty professor uses his time machine to send Clark, Lois, Jimmy, Perry and himself back to 50,000 B.C., along with a notorious gangster whodecides he likes prehistoric times. Guest Stars: Ed Hinton as Cave Man, Jim Hyland as Turk Jackson, Florence Lake as Cave Woman, SterlingHolloway as Professor Twiddle.

54 2 "The Talking Clue" Harry Gerstad David Chantler April 30, 1955

Inspector Henderson's son, Ray, has a keen hobby: collecting various sounds on spools of tape. He has a lion's roar, a cannon firing, even the soundof bullets bouncing off Superman's chest. Meanwhile, Henderson is searching for a dangerous criminal known as Muscles McGurk. He is shockedand dismayed to find that Ray may be the gangster's accomplice. It seems that McGurk has been making use of Ray's sound recordings for his ownnefarious purposes. After Ray is kidnapped by McGurk, it's up to Clark Kent to interpret a cryptic clue the young man left behind; and then it's up toSuperman to rescue him from the gunman's clutches. Guest Stars: Richard Shackleton as Ray Henderson, Julian Upton as Claude James, BillyNelson as Muscles McGurk, Brick Sullivan as Policeman.

55 3 "The Lucky Cat" Harry Gerstad Jackson Gillis May 7, 1955

Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen, on duty as reporters, visit a club that is devoted to thumbing its collective nose at any and all superstitions. Membersmust walk under a ladder after entering the rented meeting house. Pins are left all over the floor, and members are forbidden to pick any up. Thechairman calls the meetings to order by breaking a mirror. Their mascot, of course, is a black cat. But bad things begin to befall members. The floornearly caves in during Kent and Olsen's visit. Later, a member's chemical company catches fire. None of these things are put down to bad luck: theyare clearly the work of a saboteur. Suspicion falls on the meeting house's raving, superstitious landlord. It's up to Superman, however, to find thetrue culprit. Guest Stars: Charles Watts as Bill Green, Ted Stanhope as Mr. Fredricks, Carl Harbord as Charlie King, Harry Tyler as Mr. Botts,John Phillips as Plainclothes Officer.


56 4 "Superman Week" Harry Gerstad Peggy Chantler Dick May 14, 1955

While Metropolis gears up to honor its most popular "citizen" during Superman Week, gangster Si Horten (Herburt Vigran) tries to figure out a wayto rid the town of the Man of Steel. Taking reporter Jimmy Olsen (Jack Larson) into his confidence, Horten gives Jimmy a milkshake laced withtruth serum, whereupon the boy reveals the location of some hidden Kryptonite--the only substance that can render Superman helpless. Meanwhile,the ever-suspicious Lois Lane (Noel Neill) eagerly anticipates the awkward situation awaiting Clark Kent (George Reeves), who has been assignedto interview Superman on TV. Guest Stars: Buddy Mason as Bank Guard, Herb Vigran as Cy Horton, Jack George as Mr. Vanderglass, TamarCooper as Portrait Artist, Paul Burke as Matthew.

57 5 "Great Caesar's Ghost" Harry Gerstad Jackson Gillis May 21, 1955

Everybody knows that the favorite expletive of "Daily Planet" Editor Perry White is "Great Caesar's Ghost!" With this in mind, imagine White'sshock and dismay when he is confronted with the ghost of Julius Caesar. Before long, all of Metropolis is seriously questioning White'ssanitywhich is precisely the intention of a gang of crooks who hope to discredit Perry's testimony at a criminal trial. Looks like Superman(George Reeves) is going to have to do some ghost-busting in this one! Guest Stars: Trevor Bardette as Julius Caesar, Olaf Hytten as Jarvis, JimHayward as Gangster.

58 6 "Test of a Warrior" George Blair Leroy H. Zehren May 28, 1955

Aging Indian Chief Okatee (Ralph Moody) is in danger of being exiled by his tribe because of his inability to bring rain to his drought-strickenpeople. Superman (George Reeves) lends a helping hand by guiding Okatee through a grueling gauntlet, a test of strength and courage that willenable him to maintain his power. And as for the rain? Well, fear not. Superman may have something up his sleeve to solve that problem as well.Guest Stars: George Lewis as John Hancock, Maurice Jara as Red Hawk, Francis McDonald as Great Horse, Ralph Moody as Medicine Man, LaneBradford as Indian.

59 7 "Olsen's Millions" George Blair David Chantler June 4, 1955

After rescuing a cat owned by eccentric Mrs. Peabody (Elizabeth Patterson), cub reporter Jimmy Olsen (Jack Larson) is given a rewardof onemillion dollars! Much to the dismay of his friends Clark (George Reeves) and Lois (Noel Neill), Jimmy begins throwing away his money on uselesscreature comforts, including a butler named Herbert (Leonard Carey), who turns out to be in cahoots with con man Stacy Tracey (Richard Reeves).First attempting to defraud Jimmy, Stracy ends up locking the neophyte millionaire and Lois in a safe, whereupon the pair is forced to incinerate"Olsen's millions" in order to create smoke signals that will summon Superman to their rescue. Guest Stars: Elizabeth Patterson as Mrs. Peabody,Leonard Carey as Herbert, George E. Stone as Big George, Tyler MacDuff as Delivery Boy, Richard Reeves as Stacey Tracey.

60 8 "Clark Kent, Outlaw" George Blair Leroy H. Zehren September 10, 1955

Fired by editor Perry White (John Hamilton), disgraced reporter Clark Kent (George Reeves) joins a gang of diamond thieves. Unbeknownst tofellow reporters Lois (Noel Neill) and Jimmy (Jack Larson), Clark's criminal career is but a sham, a scheme cooked up between Kent and White totrap the real crooks and turn them over to the law. Even so, Clark is forced to prove his loyalty to the gang by "eliminating" Lois and Jimmy,binding the hapless duo to a chair which is then set afire! Isn't it about time for Clark to sneak into that closet and change into Superman? GuestStars: John Doucette as Foster, Lyn Thomas as Nurse, George Eldredge as Wingate, Pat O'Moore as Bennet, Sid Tomack as Curtis, Tris Coffin asStoddard.

61 9 "The Magic Necklace" George Blair Jackson Gillis September 17, 1955

Lois (Noel Neill) writes a story about the discovery of an ancient necklace with alleged magic powers. It is said that whosoever wears the necklacewill be protected from all harm. Gangster boss Jake Morrell (Lawrence Ryle) decides to kidnap Lois as part of a scheme to find out if the necklaceis all it is cracked up to be. But Morrell has reckoned without the intervention of Lois's fellow reporter Clark Kent (George Reeves), who happens tohave an alternate identity as a flying superhero. Guest Stars: Lawrence Ryle as Jake Morrell, Ted Hecht as Correspondent, Cliff Ferre asDispatcher, Frank Jenks as Lazy, Paul Fierro as Abdul, Leonard Mudie as Professor Jody, John Harmon as Clicker.

62 10 "The Bully of DryGulch"

George Blair David Chantler September 24, 1955

Visiting the quaint Old West community of Dry Gulch, Jimmy quickly runs afoul of town bully Gunnar Flinch, who has an eye for Lois. Notnecessarily a job for Superman, who nonetheless provides a still timely lesson on bullying. Guest Stars: Myron Healey as Gunner Flinch, EddieBaker as Bartender, Raymond Hatton as Sagebrush, Martin Garralaga as Pedro.

63 11 "Flight to the North" George Blair David Chantler October 1, 1955


Future TV western star Chuck Connors appears in this classic episode as a gangly hillbilly who happens to be named Sylvester J. Superman.Arriving in Metropolis to seek his fortune, the clueless Sylvester answers a classified ad for the "real" Superman (George Reeves) and before longhas been hired by a woman named Marge (Marjorie Owens) to deliver a lemon meringue pie to her fianc, Steve (Richard Garland), stationed at aremote Air Force weather base in Alaska. Meanwhile, gangster Leftover Louie (who else but Ben Welden?) has wagered $25,000 that he canconvince his schoolmate Marge to bake him a fresh lemon meringue pie, even though she can't stand the sight of him. Inevitably, these two plotstrands are intertwined, as a hopelessly confused Steve welcomes the vacuous Sylvester, a gun-toting Louie, and the honest-to-goodness Supermaninto his tiny snowbound shack. Guest Stars: Chuck Connors

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