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The Spectacular Spider-Man: Season 2

13 episodes Premiered Jun 22, 2009 Updated Oct 5, 2026
Previously on The Spectacular Spider-Man

Season 2 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of The Spectacular Spider-Man Season 1.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season 2 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 2: Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by narrative weight. Focus on essential mytharc and skip standalone side quests.

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (10): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S2·E1 Mytharc

Blueprints

Jun 22, 2009 · 22 min

Peter's "to do" list includes talking to Gwen Stacy about their first kiss. But before he gets a chance, Spider-Man has a run-in with Mysterio.

S2·E2 Core

Destructive Testing

Jun 22, 2009 · 22 min

Both Liz Allan and Gwen like Peter. Whom should he pursue? Meanwhile, Kraven the Hunter has come to New York City to make Spider-Man his prey.

S2·E3 Core

Reinforcement

Jun 29, 2009 · 22 min

As Christmas approaches, the Sinister Six reconstitutes with Sandman, Rhino, Vulture, Electro and new members Mysterio and Kraven.

S2·E4 Core

Shear Strength

Jul 6, 2009 · 22 min

With the Master Planner and his henchmen planning to take over the world, a highly motivated Spider-Man takes the fight to the Planner's secret lair.

S2·E5 Core

First Steps

Jul 13, 2009 · 22 min

Amazingly, Peter is invited to Flash Thompson's birthday bash. Meanwhile, Spider-Man has to party with Sandman, who's looking to make his big score.

S2·E6 Core

Growing Pains

Jul 20, 2009 · 22 min

After alien spores infect John Jameson -- increasing his size, strength and mass -- his dad persuades him to become a superhero to capture Spider-Man.

S2·E7 Core

Identity Crisis

Jul 27, 2009 · 22 min

Peter and his loved ones become vulnerable to all of Spider-Man's enemies when Venom exposes Peter's secret identity.

S2·E8 Core

Accomplices

Oct 7, 2009 · 22 min

A gang war looms as Silver Sable, Hammerhead and Doctor Octopus vie for a prize that could change the balance of power in New York City's underworld.

S2·E9 Core

Probable Cause

Oct 14, 2009 · 22 min

Some days, Peter just can't win -- especially when he ends up on a Midtown High police car ride... and as Spider-Man, he isn't faring any better.

S2·E10 Core

Gangland

Oct 21, 2009 · 22 min

On Valentine's Day, Tombstone, Doctor Octopus and Silvermane call a summit that erupts into a gang war -- one that only Spider-Man can stop.

S2·E11 Core

Subtext

Nov 4, 2009 · 22 min

When the Green Goblin blackmails Liz's brother Mark into doing his bidding, neither Liz, Mary Jane nor Spider-Man may be able to save him.

S2·E12 Mytharc

Opening Night

Nov 18, 2009 · 22 min

To test a new Ryker's security cell, Spider-Man volunteers to try to escape. But the Green Goblin traps him inside amid a sea of felons he put away.

S2·E13 Mytharc

Final Curtain

Nov 18, 2009 · 22 min

When Peter breaks up with Liz to be with Gwen, nothing goes as planned. Likewise for Spider-Man, who finally unmasks the Green Goblin.

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