Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends 1981
What is Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends?
Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends is a television series first released in 1981. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 12, 1981
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 24 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends is a television series first released in 1981. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Kids. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 3 seasons and 24 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Marvel’s trio of heroes swing into colorful, kid‑friendly adventures against classic villains.”
- Classic Marvel characters appear in animated form
- Team dynamics with Spider‑Man, Iceman, and Firestar
- Bright, action‑filled episodes suitable for kids
- Stories are simple, reflecting a younger target audience
- Animation style reflects early‑80s production values
Watch it if you enjoy nostalgic superhero team‑ups and lighthearted action for younger viewers.
The series features mild cartoon violence and a light tone appropriate for children ages 7 and up.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 Triumph of the Green Goblin Mytharc Sep 12, 1981
- E2 The Crime of All Centuries Core Sep 19, 1981
- E3 The Fantastic Mr. Frump! Core Sep 26, 1981
- E4 Sunfire Core Oct 3, 1981
- E5 Swarm Core Oct 10, 1981
- E6 7 Little Superheroes Core Oct 17, 1981
- E7 Video-Man Core Oct 24, 1981
- E8 The Prison Plot Core Oct 31, 1981
- E9 Spidey Goes Hollywood Core Nov 7, 1981
- E10 The Vengeance of Loki! Core Nov 14, 1981
- E11 Knights and Demons Core Nov 21, 1981
- E12 Pawns of the Kingpin Mytharc Nov 28, 1981
- E13 The Quest of the Red Skull Mytharc Dec 5, 1981
Season 2 · 3 episodes
- E1 The Origin of the Iceman Mytharc Sep 18, 1982
- E2 A Fire-Star is Born Core Sep 25, 1982
- E3 Along Came Spidey Mytharc Oct 2, 1982
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Spider-Man Unmasked! Mytharc Sep 17, 1983
- E2 The Bride of Dracula! Core Sep 24, 1983
- E3 The Education of a Superhero Core Oct 1, 1983
- E4 Attack of the Arachnoid Core Oct 8, 1983
- E5 The Origin of the Spider-Friends Mytharc Oct 15, 1983
- E6 Spidey Meets the Girl from Tomorrow Core Oct 22, 1983
- E7 The X-Men Adventure Mytharc Oct 29, 1983
- E8 Mission: Save the Guardstar Mytharc Nov 5, 1983
Frequently asked questions
When did Spider‑Man and His Amazing Friends first air?
The series premiered in 1981.
What is the target audience rating?
It carries a TV‑Y7 rating, indicating it is suitable for children age seven and older.
Who are the main heroes in the show?
The core team consists of Spider‑Man, Iceman and the original character Firestar.
What type of villains do the heroes face?
They confront a variety of villains drawn from Marvel comics, though each episode presents its own foe.
Which genres best describe the series?
It blends action‑adventure, animation, sci‑fi/fantasy and is aimed at a kids audience.
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