Challenge of the SuperFriends

Challenge of the SuperFriends (1978)

EndedAnimation showChildren, Science-Fiction

In this continuation of the Super Friends franchise, eleven of the greatest DC heroes and newcomers gather to battle the Legion of Doom. Led by Lex Luthor, the 13-member Legion contains some of the vilest villains in the universe. Each week the villains gather and come up with some new scheme to conquer the planet, or the solar system, or the galaxy! The Super Friends inevitably defeat them, only for the Legion to escape at the last moment and return the next week.

Each week would feature two 30-minute segments. The first featured the Legion of the Doom. The second segment featured adventures revolving around the five core members--Superman, Batman & Robin, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman--and their alien sidekicks Jan, Zayna, and Gleep.

The series is best known for introducing three minority superheroes--Samurai, Black Lighting, and Apache Chief--to introduce some cultural diversity to the program.

Network
Scheduleevery Saturday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E32The Rise and Fall of the Super Friendsdéc. 23, 1978
S01E31The History of Doomdéc. 23, 1978
S01E30Journey Through Inner Spacedéc. 16, 1978
S01E29Super Friends, Rest in Peacedéc. 16, 1978
S01E28Battle of the Godsdéc. 9, 1978
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Also known as

  • The Superman/Batman Adventures
  • Challenge of the SuperFriends

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