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Adventures of Superman

1952–1958 Action & Adventure • Comedy • Drama

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a syndicated TV adaptation of the beloved DC Comics superhero! You know the drill: When he isn't fighting for truth, justice and the American way, the man in tights dons a suit and glasses for his secret identity as Daily Planet newspaper reporter Clark Kent, who works alongside friends Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen for gruff boss Perry White.

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Overview

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a syndicated TV adaptation of the beloved DC Comics superhero! You know the drill: When he isn't fighting for truth, justice and the American way, the man in tights dons a suit and glasses for his secret identity as Daily Planet newspaper reporter Clark Kent, who works alongside friends Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen for gruff boss Perry White.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
6
Total Episodes
104
First Air Date
Sep 19, 1952
Most Recent Air Date
Apr 28, 1958
Network / Platform
Apple TV Store
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • Lighter moments and character-driven humor shape the pacing.
  • World-building and concept-heavy arcs are central to the experience.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
8.5
Seasons
6
Episodes
104

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Seasons

Season 1

1952 • 26 episodes

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Season 2

1953 • 26 episodes

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Season 3

1955 • 13 episodes

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Season 4

1956 • 13 episodes

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Season 5

1957 • 13 episodes

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Season 6

1958 • 13 episodes

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