Superman: The Animated Series: Season 3
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Superman: The Animated Series Season 2.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Where There's Smoke
Sep 19, 1998
Superman gets caught in the middle of a fight between Volcana, a woman with powerful paranormal skills, and the government agents that want to turn her into a weapon.
Knight Time
Oct 10, 1998
After Bruce Wayne is kidnapped, Superman must go undercover as Batman to find him.
New Kids in Town
Oct 31, 1998
Brainiac travels back in time from the year 2979 to destroy a young Clark Kent before he can become Superman. The Legion of Superheroes, however, send three of their own to stop hi
Obsession
Nov 14, 1998
Superman must stop the Toyman as he tries to abduct Darci Mason a popular supermodel and robot created by the Toyman.
Little Big Head Man
Nov 21, 1998
Mr. Mxypzptlk magically transports Bizarro back to Metropolis in order to torment Superman.
Absolute Power
Jan 16, 1999
Superman stumbles across a world ruled by Phantom Zone criminals and tyrants Jax-Ur and Mala.
In Brightest Day...
Feb 6, 1999
Superman teams up with Kyle Rayner the new Green Lantern in order to stop Sinestro.
Superman's Pal
Feb 20, 1999
Jimmy becomes known as Superman's pal, which although may sound cool at first, it certainly attracts lots of trouble to Jimmy.
A Fish Story
May 8, 1999
Marine animals attack Metropolis because Lex Luthor has captured Aquaman.
Unity
May 15, 1999
Superman and Supergirl team up to save Smallville from an alien menance.
The Demon Reborn
Sep 18, 1999
Superman and Batman team up against an aging Ra's Al Ghul who sees Superman as the key to his continued immortality.
Legacy (1)
Feb 5, 2000
Superman is stripped of his memory and is adopted by Darkseid in an effort to take over Earth.
Legacy (2)
Feb 12, 2000
Superman breaks free of Darkseid's control and goes to Apokolips to try to stop Darkseid once and for all.