Superboy 1988
★ 6.4/10 TV-PG Action & AdventureDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy 4 seasons · 100 eps Ended
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What is Superboy?
Superboy is a television series first released in 1988. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 100
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 8, 1988
- Networks
- Syndication
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Should you watch it?
“College‑aged Kal‑El balances journalism classes, budding romance, and early superhero deeds.”
Reasons to watch
- Shows Superboy’s early development and college life
- Features classic characters like Lex Luthor and Lana Lang
- Half‑hour format makes episodes quick and accessible
Keep in mind
- Period production values feel dated
- Stories are self‑contained, lacking long‑term arcs
Watch it if you enjoy light superhero action set in a college backdrop.
The series is TV‑PG, offering mild action and teenage romance suitable for most viewers.
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Cast
Stacy Haiduk
Lana Lang
Gerard Christopher
Superboy / Clark Kent
Peter Jay Fernandez
Matt Ritter
Robert Levine
C. Dennis Jackson
Ilan Mitchell-Smith
Andy McAlister
John Newton
Superboy / Clark Kent
Jim Calvert
T.J. White
Sherman Howard
Lex Luthor
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Tracy Roberts
Darla
Stuart Whitman
Jonathan Kent
Salome Jens
Martha Kent
George Chakiris
Professor Peterson Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
- E1 The Jewel of the Techacal Oct 8, 1988
- E2 A Kind of Princess Oct 15, 1988
- E3 Back to Oblivion Oct 22, 1988
- E4 The Russian Exchange Student Oct 29, 1988
- E5 Countdown to Nowhere Nov 5, 1988
- E6 Bringing Down the House Nov 12, 1988
- E7 The Beast and Beauty Nov 19, 1988
- E8 The Fixer Nov 26, 1988
- E9 The Alien Solution Dec 3, 1988
- E10 Troubled Waters Dec 10, 1988
- E11 The Invisible People Jan 21, 1989
- E12 Kryptonite Kills Jan 28, 1989
- E13 Revenge of the Alien (1) Feb 4, 1989
- E14 Revenge of the Alien (2) Feb 11, 1989
- E15 Stand Up and Get Knocked Down Feb 18, 1989
- E16 Meet Mr. Mxyzptlk Feb 25, 1989
- E17 Birdwoman of the Swamps Mar 4, 1989
- E18 Terror from the Blue Mar 11, 1989
- E19 War of the Species Mar 18, 1989
- E20 Little Hercules Apr 15, 1989
- E21 Mutant Apr 22, 1989
- E22 The Phantom of the Third Division Apr 29, 1989
- E23 Black Flamingo May 6, 1989
- E24 Hollywood May 13, 1989
- E25 Succubus May 20, 1989
- E26 Luthor Unleashed May 27, 1989
Season 2 · 26 episodes
- E1 With This Ring, I Thee Kill Oct 7, 1989
- E2 Lex Luthor: Sentenced to Death Oct 14, 1989
- E3 Metallo Oct 21, 1989
- E4 Young Dracula Oct 28, 1989
- E5 Nightmare Island Nov 4, 1989
- E6 Bizarro... The Thing of Steel Nov 11, 1989
- E7 The Battle with Bizarro Nov 18, 1989
- E8 Mr. and Mrs. Superboy Nov 25, 1989
- E9 Programmed for Death Dec 2, 1989
- E10 Superboy's Deadly Touch Dec 9, 1989
- E11 The Power of Evil Dec 16, 1989
- E12 Superboy... Rest in Peace Dec 30, 1989
- E13 Super Menace! Jan 13, 1990
- E14 Yellow Peri's Spell of Doom Jan 20, 1990
- E15 Microboy Jan 27, 1990
- E16 Run, Dracula, Run Feb 3, 1990
- E17 Brimstone Feb 10, 1990
- E18 Abandon Earth Feb 17, 1990
- E19 Escape to Earth Feb 24, 1990
- E20 Superstar Mar 3, 1990
- E21 Nick Knack Apr 14, 1990
- E22 The Haunting of Andy McAlister Apr 21, 1990
- E23 Revenge from the Deep Apr 28, 1990
- E24 Secrets of Superboy May 5, 1990
- E25 Johnny Casanova and the Case of Secret Serum May 12, 1990
- E26 The Woman Called Tiger Eye May 19, 1990
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 The Bride of Bizarro (1) Oct 6, 1990
- E2 The Bride of Bizarro (2) Oct 13, 1990
- E3 The Lair Oct 20, 1990
- E4 Neila Oct 27, 1990
- E5 Roads Not Taken (1) Nov 3, 1990
- E6 Roads Not Taken (2) Nov 10, 1990
- E7 The Sons of Icarus Nov 17, 1990
- E8 Carnival Nov 24, 1990
- E9 Test of Time Dec 1, 1990
- E10 Mindscape Dec 8, 1990
- E11 Superboy... Lost Dec 15, 1990
- E12 Special Effects Jan 5, 1991
- E13 Neila and the Beast Jan 12, 1991
- E14 The Golem Jan 19, 1991
- E15 A Day in the Double Life Jan 26, 1991
- E16 Bodyswap Feb 22, 1991
- E17 Rebirth (1) Feb 9, 1991
- E18 Rebirth (2) Feb 26, 1991
- E19 Werewolf Feb 23, 1991
- E20 People vs. Metallo Apr 6, 1991
- E21 Jackson and Hyde Apr 20, 1991
- E22 Mine Games Apr 21, 1991
- E23 Wish for Armageddon May 4, 1991
- E24 Standoff May 11, 1991
- E25 The Road to Hell (1) May 18, 1991
- E26 The Road to Hell (2) May 25, 1991
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 A Change of Heart (1) Oct 6, 1991
- E2 A Change of Heart (2) Oct 13, 1991
- E3 The Kryptonite Kid Oct 20, 1991
- E4 The Basement Oct 27, 1991
- E5 Darla Goes Ballistic Nov 3, 1991
- E6 Paranoia Nov 10, 1991
- E7 Know Thine Enemy (1) Nov 17, 1991
- E8 Know Thine Enemy (2) Nov 24, 1991
- E9 Hell Breaks Loose Dec 1, 1991
- E10 Into the Mystery Dec 8, 1991
- E11 To Be Human (1) Jan 19, 1992
- E12 To Be Human (2) Jan 26, 1992
- E13 West of Alpha Centauri Feb 2, 1992
- E14 Threesome (1) Feb 9, 1992
- E15 Threesome (2) Feb 16, 1992
- E16 Out of Luck Feb 23, 1992
- E17 Who is Superboy? Mar 1, 1992
- E18 Cat and Mouse Apr 19, 1992
- E19 Obituary for a Super Hero Apr 26, 1992
- E20 Metamorphosis May 3, 1992
- E21 Rites of Passage (1) May 10, 1992
- E22 Rites of Passage (2) May 17, 1992
Frequently asked questions
When does Superboy take place in the character’s timeline?
It focuses on Kal‑El’s early years, depicting his college period before becoming the full‑grown Superman.
Who are the main recurring characters?
The series features Lex Luthor as an antagonist and Lana Lang as Superboy’s love interest.
How long are the episodes?
Each episode runs about half an hour.
What genre does the show belong to?
It blends action, adventure, drama, and sci‑fi/fantasy elements.
What is the series’ rating?
It is rated TV‑PG, indicating mild violence and teen‑oriented content.