Superman: The Animated Series

10 Best Episodes of Superman: The Animated Series

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 28, 2022.

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Superman: The Animated Series - S1E12

#15 - Tools of the Trade (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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

The episode was rated 7.71 from 51 votes.

Superman: The Animated Series - S4E1

#14 - The Demon Reborn (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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Superman and Batman team up against an aging Ra's Al Ghul who sees Superman as the key to his continued immortality.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 53 votes.

Superman: The Animated Series - S1E2

#13 - The Last Son of Krypton (2) (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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

The episode was rated 7.74 from 95 votes.

Superman: The Animated Series - S1E3

#12 - The Last Son of Krypton (3) (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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

The episode was rated 7.75 from 81 votes.

Superman: The Animated Series - S2E25

#11 - Apokolips...Now! (1) (Season 2 - Episode 25)

Superman teams up with Orion, an escapee from Apokolips, to take on Darkseid as he prepares to attack Earth.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 52 votes.

Superman: The Animated Series - S4E2

#10 - Legacy (1) (Season 4 - Episode 2)

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Superman is stripped of his memory and is adopted by Darkseid in an effort to take over Earth.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 52 votes.

Superman: The Animated Series - S2E26

#9 - Apokolips...Now! (2) (Season 2 - Episode 26)

Darkseid invades Earth with the help of Steppenwolf. With help from the citizens of Metropolis and the arrival of troops from New Genesis, Superman is able to stop his advance, but not without losses.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 51 votes.

Superman: The Animated Series - S3E7

#8 - In Brightest Day... (Season 3 - Episode 7)

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Superman teams up with Kyle Rayner the new Green Lantern in order to stop Sinestro.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 63 votes.

Superman: The Animated Series - S2E22

#7 - The Late Mr. Kent (Season 2 - Episode 22)

Clark Kent is thought to be dead after an automobile accident. Superman must nevertheless save an innocent man from execution and find the real culprit.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 50 votes.

Superman: The Animated Series - S1E1

#6 - The Last Son of Krypton (1) (Season 1 - Episode 1)

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

The episode was rated 8.04 from 132 votes.

Superman: The Animated Series - S4E3

#5 - Legacy (2) (Season 4 - Episode 3)

Superman breaks free of Darkseid's control and goes to Apokolips to try to stop Darkseid once and for all.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 53 votes.

Superman: The Animated Series - S2E17

#4 - World's Finest (2) (Season 2 - Episode 17)

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Lois Lane becomes romantically tied to Bruce Wayne and is kidnapped by the Joker in an attempt to lure superman to his death.

The episode was rated 8.14 from 50 votes.

Superman: The Animated Series - S2E18

#3 - World's Finest (3) (Season 2 - Episode 18)

Lois ends her romance with Bruce Wayne when she discovers that he is Batman. Lex Luthor tries to end his alliance with the Joker, but the Joker turns the tables and kidnaps Lex and steals a powerful aircraft to attack Metropolis.

The episode was rated 8.17 from 54 votes.

Superman: The Animated Series - S3E2

#2 - Knight Time (Season 3 - Episode 2)

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After Bruce Wayne is kidnapped, Superman must go undercover as Batman to find him.

The episode was rated 8.32 from 63 votes.

Superman: The Animated Series - S2E16

#1 - World's Finest (1) (Season 2 - Episode 16)

Batman travels to Metropolis when the Joker steals a solid Kryptonite statue and makes a deal with Lex Luthor to kill Superman.

The episode was rated 8.48 from 61 votes.

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