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Superman

1988Show1 season26 episodes

Action & AdventureAnimation
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

One of the greatest superheroes of all time, Superman, takes to the air in this action-packed animated series. Disguised as Clark Kent, Superman uses his powers to overcome the forces of evil in a tireless crusade against crime and injustice.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for tears, scares or big ideas.

Shows with

Superman episodes

1 season · 26 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Destroy the Defendroids/The Adoption, 6.8
  2. S1 E2 Fugitive from Space/The Supermarket, 6.6
  3. S1 E3 By the Skin of the Dragon's Teeth/At the Babysitter's, 6.5
  4. S1 E4 Cybron Strikes/The First Day of School, 6.6
  5. S1 E5 The Big Scoop/Overnight with the Scouts, 6.7
  6. S1 E6 Triple-Play/The Circus, 6.2
  7. S1 E7 The Hunter/Little Runaway, 7.3
  8. S1 E8 Superman and Wonder Woman vs. the Sorceress of Time/The Birthday Party, 7.6
  9. S1 E9 Bonechill/The Driver's License, 6.6
  10. S1 E10 The Beast Beneath These Streets/First Date, 6.5
  11. S1 E11 Wildsharkk/To Play or Not to Play, 6.4
  12. S1 E12 Night of the Living Shadows/Graduation, 6.6
  13. S1 E13 The Last Time I Saw Earth/It's Superman, 6.6

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Facts

September 17, 1988 · December 17, 1988 · Ended

First aired
September 17, 1988
Last aired
December 17, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 26 episodes
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Available in
5 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Episode Title Card, Threatening Shark, Dumb Blonde +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Superman?"

Questions about Superman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Superman?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Superman from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Superman worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7).

Is Superman okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Superman?

13 h

About 13 hours: 26 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1988.

Can I half-watch Superman?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Superman?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does Superman use?

Episode Title CardThreatening SharkDumb BlondeCaptain ErsatzGame of NerdsWhole Episode FlashbackMythology GagPendulum of DeathCatchphraseKing Kong CopyBlinding Camera FlashClark Kentingand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Episode Title Card, Threatening Shark, and Dumb Blonde.