Adventures of Superman 1952
“It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!”
What is Adventures of Superman?
Adventures of Superman is an American television series that brought the iconic DC Comics superhero to the small screen for the first time. The show follows the adventures of Superman, who protects Earth while maintaining his secret identity as mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1952
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 104
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 19, 1952
- Last aired
- Apr 28, 1958
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 63 votes
- Format
- 6 seasons · 104 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~24 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- Syndication
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Overview
Adventures of Superman is an American television series that brought the iconic DC Comics superhero to the small screen for the first time. The show follows the adventures of Superman, who protects Earth while maintaining his secret identity as mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent. Working alongside colleagues Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen at the Daily Planet under editor Perry White, Superman fights threats to truth, justice, and the American way. Produced by National Periodical Publications and distributed by RKO-Warner, the series began filming in 1951 and aired from 1952 to 1958. It was originally produced for syndication and later picked up by ABC for network television. The series was notable for being the first live-action television show to feature the Man of Steel and helped establish many of the conventions associated with Superman's character and supporting cast that persist in later adaptations. The production utilized soundstages and back lots in California during its run.
Should you watch it?
“A newspaper reporter secretly protects the city as the legendary superhero Superman.”
- iconic superhero adaptation
- engaging ensemble cast
- formulaic plot structure
Watch it if you enjoy classic superhero stories and mid-century television productions.
The series features mild action sequences and themes suitable for general audiences.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Superman on Earth Mytharc Sep 19, 1952
- E2 The Haunted Lighthouse Core Sep 26, 1952
- E3 The Case of the Talkative Dummy Core Oct 3, 1952
- E4 Mystery of the Broken Statues Mytharc Oct 10, 1952
- E5 The Monkey Mystery Core Oct 17, 1952
- E6 Night of Terror Core Oct 24, 1952
- E7 The Birthday Letter Core Oct 31, 1952
- E8 The Mind Machine Core Nov 7, 1952
- E9 Rescue Core Nov 14, 1952
- E10 The Secret of Superman Core Nov 21, 1952
- E11 No Holds Barred Core Nov 28, 1952
- E12 The Deserted Village Core Dec 5, 1952
- E13 The Stolen Costume Core Dec 12, 1952
- E14 Treasure of the Incas Core Dec 19, 1952
- E15 Double Trouble Core Dec 26, 1952
- E16 Mystery in Wax Core Jan 2, 1953
- E17 Runaway Robot Mytharc Jan 9, 1953
- E18 Drums of Death Core Jan 16, 1953
- E19 The Evil Three Core Jan 23, 1953
- E20 The Riddle of the Chinese Jade Core Jan 30, 1953
- E21 The Human Bomb Core Feb 6, 1953
- E22 Czar of the Underworld Core Feb 13, 1953
- E23 Ghost Wolf Core Feb 20, 1953
- E24 Crime Wave Core Feb 27, 1953
- E25 The Unknown People (1) Mytharc Aug 10, 1953
- E26 The Unknown People (2) Mytharc Aug 10, 1953
Season 2 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Five Minutes to Doom Mytharc Sep 18, 1953
- E2 The Big Squeeze Core Sep 25, 1953
- E3 The Man Who Could Read Minds Core Oct 3, 1953
- E4 Jet Ace Core Oct 10, 1953
- E5 Shot in the Dark Core Oct 17, 1953
- E6 The Defeat of Superman Core Oct 24, 1953
- E7 Superman in Exile Core Oct 31, 1953
- E8 A Ghost for Scotland Yard Core Nov 7, 1953
- E9 The Dog Who Knew Superman Core Nov 14, 1953
- E10 The Face and the Voice Core Nov 21, 1953
- E11 The Man in the Lead Mask Core Nov 28, 1953
- E12 Panic in the Sky Core Dec 5, 1953
- E13 The Machine That Could Plot Crimes Core Dec 12, 1953
- E14 Jungle Devil Core Dec 19, 1953
- E15 My Friend Superman Core Dec 26, 1953
- E16 The Clown Who Cried Core Jan 2, 1954
- E17 The Boy Who Hated Superman Core Jan 9, 1954
- E18 Semi-Private Eye Core Jan 16, 1954
- E19 Perry White's Scoop Core Jan 23, 1954
- E20 Beware the Wrecker Core Jan 30, 1954
- E21 The Golden Vulture Core Feb 6, 1954
- E22 Jimmy Olsen, Boy Editor Core Feb 13, 1954
- E23 Lady in Black Core Feb 20, 1954
- E24 Star of Fate Core Feb 27, 1954
- E25 The Whistling Bird Mytharc Mar 6, 1954
- E26 Around the World with Superman Mytharc Mar 13, 1954
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Through the Time Barrier Mytharc Apr 23, 1955
- E2 The Talking Clue Core Apr 30, 1955
- E3 The Lucky Cat Core May 7, 1955
- E4 Superman Week Core May 14, 1955
- E5 Great Caesar's Ghost Core May 21, 1955
- E6 Test of a Warrior Core May 28, 1955
- E7 Olsen's Millions Core Jun 4, 1955
- E8 Clark Kent, Outlaw Core Sep 10, 1955
- E9 The Magic Necklace Core Sep 17, 1955
- E10 The Bully of Dry Gulch Core Sep 24, 1955
- E11 Flight to the North Core Oct 1, 1955
- E12 The Seven Souvenirs Mytharc Oct 8, 1955
- E13 King for a Day Mytharc Oct 15, 1955
Season 4 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Joey Mytharc Feb 18, 1956
- E2 The Unlucky Number Core Feb 25, 1956
- E3 The Big Freeze Core Mar 3, 1956
- E4 Peril by Sea Core Mar 10, 1956
- E5 Topsy Turvy Core Apr 21, 1956
- E6 Jimmy the Kid Core Apr 28, 1956
- E7 The Girl Who Hired Superman Core May 5, 1956
- E8 The Wedding of Superman Core May 12, 1956
- E9 Dagger Island Core May 19, 1956
- E10 Blackmail Core May 26, 1956
- E11 The Deadly Rock Core Jun 2, 1956
- E12 The Phantom Ring Mytharc Jun 9, 1956
- E13 The Jolly Roger Mytharc Jun 16, 1956
Season 5 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Peril in Paris Mytharc Mar 8, 1957
- E2 Tin Hero Core Mar 15, 1957
- E3 The Town That Wasn't Core Mar 22, 1957
- E4 The Tomb of Zaharan Core Mar 29, 1957
- E5 The Man Who Made Dreams Come True Core Apr 5, 1957
- E6 Disappearing Lois Core Apr 12, 1957
- E7 Money to Burn Core Apr 19, 1957
- E8 Close Shave Core Apr 26, 1957
- E9 The Phony Alibi Core May 3, 1957
- E10 The Prince Albert Coat Core May 10, 1957
- E11 The Stolen Elephant Core May 1, 1957
- E12 Mr. Zero Mytharc May 24, 1957
- E13 Whatever Goes Up Mytharc May 31, 1957
Season 6 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Last Knight Mytharc Feb 3, 1958
- E2 The Magic Secret Core Feb 10, 1958
- E3 Divide and Conquer Core Feb 17, 1958
- E4 The Mysterious Cube Core Feb 24, 1958
- E5 The Atomic Captive Core Mar 3, 1958
- E6 The Superman Silver Mine Core Mar 10, 1958
- E7 The Big Forget Core Mar 17, 1958
- E8 The Gentle Monster Core Mar 24, 1958
- E9 Superman's Wife Core Mar 31, 1958
- E10 Three in One Core Apr 7, 1958
- E11 The Brainy Burro Core Apr 14, 1958
- E12 The Perils of Superman Mytharc Apr 21, 1958
- E13 All That Glitters Mytharc Apr 28, 1958
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The series follows Clark Kent, a reporter who is secretly the superhero Superman.
Where does Clark Kent work?
He works as a reporter for the Daily Planet newspaper.
Who are his colleagues?
He works alongside Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and their boss Perry White.
What does Superman fight for?
He fights for truth, justice, and the American way.
Is this based on a comic book?
Yes, it is a television adaptation of the DC Comics superhero.
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