Series synopsis
Superman is an American animation action & adventure kids sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on CBS on September 17, 1988. It ended on December 17, 1988. It was created by Greg Berlanti, Todd Helbing. It stars Beau Weaver, Ginny McSwain, Mark L. Taylor and Michael Bell.
After years of facing megalomaniacal supervillains, monsters wreaking havoc on Metropolis, and alien invaders intent on wiping out the human race, The Man of Steel aka Clark Kent and Lois Lane come face to face with one of their greatest challenges ever: dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today's society.
Premise
After years of facing megalomaniacal supervillains, monsters wreaking havoc on Metropolis, and alien invaders intent on wiping out the human race, The Man of Steel aka Clark Kent and Lois Lane come face to face with one of their greatest challenges ever: dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today's society.
Premise: New strength awakens.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Beau Weaver as Superman (voice)
- Ginny McSwain as Lois Lane (voice)
- Mark L. Taylor as Jimmy Olsen (voice)
- Michael Bell as Lex Luthor (voice)
- Alan Oppenheimer as Jonathan Kent (voice)
- Tress MacNeille as Martha Kent (voice)
- Lynne Marie Stewart as Jessica Morganberry (voice)
- Stanley Ralph Ross as Perry White (voice)
Guest cast
- René Auberjonois as General Zod (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 66 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | November 3, 2009 | September 27, 2022 |
| Season 1 | 26 | September 17, 1988 | December 17, 1988 |
| Season 2 | 15 | January 11, 2022 | June 28, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 13 | March 14, 2023 | June 27, 2023 |
| Season 4 | 10 | October 7, 2024 | December 2, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corporation of the Corrupt: The Rise of Lexcorp | November 3, 2009 |
| 2 | The Despot Darkseid: A Villain Worthy of Superman | November 10, 2009 |
| 3 |
DC Fandome Panel: Superman & Lois The newest superhero series to join the Arrowverse `Superman & Lois' has their very first promo panel as apart of DC Fandome. |
October 19, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Destroy the Defendroids Luthor creates a robotic police force called Defendroids. |
September 17, 1988 |
| 2 |
The Adoption The Kents adopt baby Clark after he creates havoc in the Smallville orphanage. |
September 17, 1988 |
| 3 |
Fugitive from Space As scientists try to decide which of a pair of aliens is a cop and which his prisoner, the bad guy hides eggs which will destroy the Earth. |
September 24, 1988 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What Lies Beneath Lois and Clark struggle as a couple while Chrissy adjusts to running The Smallville Gazette with Lois. Jonathan faces new challenges on the football field, and secrets threaten to destroy Jordan and Sarah's growing relationship. Meanwhile, Kyle grows concerned over Lana's involvement with a new mayoral candidate. Lastly, John Henry Irons and his daughter Natalie attempt to make this new Earth their home. |
January 11, 2022 |
| 2 |
The Ties That Bind Clark opens up to Lois about his ongoing struggle with visions and admits that there is only one person who might be able to help. Meanwhile, Lana receives some unexpected news and tensions begin to rise between Lois and Chrissy. Lastly, Sarah breaks plans with Jordan to spend time with Natalie. |
January 18, 2022 |
| 3 |
The Thing in the Mines Lois reaches out to Ret. General Lane as Clark's visions become worse during heated arguments with both Jonathan and Jordan. Meanwhile, Lana shares her frustrations with Kyle. Lastly, Natalie learns that her father didn't follow through on a promise he made to her. |
January 25, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Closer Lois' undercover assignment reveals a deadly foe that promises to change the Kent family forever. Meanwhile, the Kent boys find themselves being pulled in opposite directions. |
March 14, 2023 |
| 2 |
Uncontrollable Force Clark and Chrissy both notice a small crack in Lois' game face. Sarah and Jordan have an awkward encounter, and Lana receives a panicked phone call. |
March 21, 2023 |
| 3 |
In Cold Blood Lois and Chrissy pursue a new lead in the Mannheim investigation against Clark's wishes. Meanwhile, Jonathan, Jordan, and Nat face an unexpected obstacle. |
March 28, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The End & the Beginning Superman is in a brutal battle with Luthor's monster; Lois and the boys race to save General Lane. |
October 7, 2024 |
| 2 |
A World Without Lana and Sarah join the fight against Luthor; Jordan and Jonathan butt heads over a decision. |
October 7, 2024 |
| 3 |
Always My Hero Reeling from failure, Jordan begins to spiral; Jonathan discovers newfound strength. |
October 14, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 17, 1988 |
| Last aired | December 17, 1988 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 08:30:00 |