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Super Friends

1973 – 1985Show9 seasons109 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A nostalgic, heartwarming animated series about pop culture and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, big ideas or scares.

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Episodes

9 seasons · 109 episodes · best: S3E8 "Secret Origins of the SuperFriends/Terror from the Phantom Zone" 8.5

Episodes

6.4
6.5
7.7
7.1
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6.9
7.0
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7.1

Story

The most powerful heroes ever--Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Batman and Robin--join forces with teenagers Wendy and Marvin and their dog, Marvel the Wonderdog, to defend justice and guard the innocent.

Feels like

  • Hanna-Barbera Classic
  • Nostalgic Saturday Morning
  • Superhero Team-Up
  • Formulaic Mystery Solving
  • Campy Voice Acting
  • Iconic Theme Song
  • Child-Friendly Action
  • Retro Animation Aesthetic
  • Pop Culture Phenomenon
  • Comfort Viewing

Cast

24 of 28 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Charles August Nichols
Produced by
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera

Everyone

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Facts

September 8, 1973 · October 26, 1985 · Ended

First aired
September 8, 1973
Last aired
October 26, 1985
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 109 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Adaptation Name Change, Paper-Thin Disguise, Henpecked Husband +9

  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Paper-Thin Disguise
  • Henpecked Husband
  • Heel–Face Turn
  • Scary Scarecrows
  • No, Mr. Bond, I Expect You to Dine
  • No Celebrities Were Harmed
  • Double Take
  • We Need a Distraction
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Token Minority
  • Mirror Universe

12 of 262 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Super Friends?"

Questions about Super Friends

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Super Friends?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Super Friends from Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Super Friends worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.2).

Does Super Friends get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 6.4, and season 3 peaks at 7.7. The highest-rated episode is Secret Origins of the SuperFriends/Terror from the Phantom Zone (season 3, episode 8) at 8.5, and the lowest is Dr. Palagian's War (season 1, episode 5) at 5.5.

Is Super Friends okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Super Friends?

109 h

About 109 hours: 109 episodes in 9 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1973 to 1985.

Can I half-watch Super Friends?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Super Friends?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.