Series synopsis
Superboy is an American action & adventure drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Syndication on October 8, 1988. It ended on May 17, 1992. It was created by Alexander Salkind, Ilya Salkind. It stars John Newton, Gerard Christopher, Stacy Haiduk and Jim Calvert.
Superboy is a half-hour live-action television series based on Kal-El's early years as Superboy. It depicted Superboy's adventures during his college years, his meetings with Lex Luthor and his romance with Lana Lang. The series was brought to the screen by executive producers Ilya and Alexander Salkind, who were the producers of the first three Superman movies and the 1984 Supergirl movie.
Premise
Superboy is a half-hour live-action television series based on Kal-El's early years as Superboy. It depicted Superboy's adventures during his college years, his meetings with Lex Luthor and his romance with Lana Lang. The series was brought to the screen by executive producers Ilya and Alexander Salkind, who were the producers of the first three Superman movies and the 1984 Supergirl movie.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John Newton as Superboy / Clark Kent
- Gerard Christopher as Superboy / Clark Kent
- Stacy Haiduk as Lana Lang
- Jim Calvert as T.J. White
- Peter Jay Fernandez as Matt Ritter
- Robert Levine as C. Dennis Jackson
- Ilan Mitchell-Smith as Andy McAlister
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 100 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | October 8, 1988 | May 27, 1989 |
| Season 2 | 26 | October 7, 1989 | May 19, 1990 |
| Season 3 | 26 | October 6, 1990 | May 25, 1991 |
| Season 4 | 22 | October 6, 1991 | May 17, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Jewel of the Techacal Lana's father, an archeologist, comes to the university with what he thinks is a cursed relic. Lex Luthor then steals the jewel in order to sell it to the highest bidder. |
October 8, 1988 |
| 2 |
A Kind of Princess Clark falls for Sara, the daughter of a crime boss. Both Clark and Sara get stuck in the middle between rival crime syndicates, and it is up to Superboy to save everyone. |
October 15, 1988 |
| 3 |
Back to Oblivion TJ goes to a scrap yard to investigate strange things that have happened there. When he arrives, he is trapped in a crushing machine by the old man, Mr. Wagner, who owns the scrap yard. |
October 22, 1988 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
With This Ring, I Thee Kill Lex Luthor returns, kidnaps Lana, forces her to marry him, and assumes the identity of a doctor that created a weapon that could paralyze Superboy forever. |
October 7, 1989 |
| 2 |
Lex Luthor: Sentenced to Death Superboy is aided by Professor Peterson and the two believe that he will one day be able to use his legs and powers again. Lex Luthor taunts the superhero with his new bride, Lana. |
October 14, 1989 |
| 3 |
Metallo A heart attack patient, who is also an escaped convict, transforms into a cyborg with a heart powered by kryptonite. |
October 21, 1989 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Bride of Bizarro (1) Bizarro returns from deep space and enters into a deadly pact with Lex Luthor. Lex will "create" a bride for Bizarro in exchange for a supply of kryptonite which can kill Superboy. |
October 6, 1990 |
| 2 |
The Bride of Bizarro (2) Bizarro has fallen deeper into Lex Luthor's plot to kill Superboy in exchange for a bride. |
October 13, 1990 |
| 3 |
The Lair Superboy is lured into deadly danger, and to survive he must avoid "The Lair." |
October 20, 1990 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Change of Heart (1) A wave of violence has broken out within the city, sending Superboy into tension-filled investigation. Little does he know he will soon be accused of murder. |
October 6, 1991 |
| 2 |
A Change of Heart (2) Lana's life is in peril as Adam blackmails Tommy into creating a weapon to kill Superboy. |
October 13, 1991 |
| 3 |
The Kryptonite Kid Kryptonite infects a young scientist during a lab explosion, causing him to use his newfound powers against Superboy. |
October 20, 1991 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syndication |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 8, 1988 |
| Last aired | May 17, 1992 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |