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Challenge of the SuperFriends (1978–1978) — children · science-fiction on ABC
About Challenge of the SuperFriends
The Challenge of the SuperFriends ended on December 23, 1978, after its first season aired on ABC.
This animated series was a continuation of the Super Friends franchise, featuring a team of eleven of the greatest DC heroes along with new characters. The show centered around battles between the Super Friends and the Legion of Doom, led by Lex Luthor. Each episode consisted of two 30-minute segments: one focusing on the Legion’s latest scheme to conquer the universe, and the other on adventures involving Superman, Batman & Robin, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and their alien sidekicks Jan, Zayna, and Gleep. The series is notable for introducing culturally diverse superheroes such as Samurai, Black Lighting, and Apache Chief.
The show was a children’s science-fiction series that premiered in 1978. It aimed to entertain young audiences with superhero action and moral lessons as the heroes thwarted the villains' plans week after week. The series was known for its colorful animation and for highlighting themes of teamwork and heroism. The series featured a cast including Jack Angel as Hawkman, Marlene Aragon as Cheetah, Michael Bell as The Riddler, William Callaway as Aquaman, Ted Cassidy as Black Manta, Danny Dark as Superman, Shannon Farnon as Wonder Woman, and Ruth Forman as Giganta. It rated 7.2 on TVMaze and had a runtime of 30 minutes per episode.
Challenge of the SuperFriends episode schedule
32 aired
Aired · 32
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 1978 | S1·E32 | The Rise and Fall of the Super Friends |
| December 23, 1978 | S1·E31 | The History of Doom |
| December 16, 1978 | S1·E30 | Journey Through Inner Space |
| December 16, 1978 | S1·E29 | Super Friends, Rest in Peace |
| December 9, 1978 | S1·E28 | Battle of the Gods |
| December 9, 1978 | S1·E27 | Doomsday |
| December 2, 1978 | S1·E26 | Batman: Dead or Alive |
| December 2, 1978 | S1·E25 | Fairy Tale of Doom |
| November 25, 1978 | S1·E24 | The Incredible Space Circus |
| November 25, 1978 | S1·E23 | The Final Challenge |
| November 18, 1978 | S1·E22 | Invasion of the Brain Creatures |
| November 18, 1978 | S1·E21 | Conquerors of the Future |
| November 11, 1978 | S1·E20 | World Beneath the Ice |
| November 11, 1978 | S1·E19 | Swamp of the Living Dead |
| November 4, 1978 | S1·E18 | The Anti-Matter Monster |
| November 4, 1978 | S1·E17 | Revenge on Gorilla City |
| October 28, 1978 | S1·E16 | Terror from the Phantom Zone |
| October 28, 1978 | S1·E15 | Secret Origins of the Super Friends |
| October 21, 1978 | S1·E14 | The Beasts are Coming |
| October 21, 1978 | S1·E13 | The Giants of Doom |
| October 14, 1978 | S1·E12 | Attack of the Vampire |
| October 14, 1978 | S1·E11 | Monolith of Evil |
| October 7, 1978 | S1·E10 | The Pied Piper from Space |
| October 7, 1978 | S1·E9 | Trial of the Super Friends |
| September 30, 1978 | S1·E8 | Sinbad and the Space Pirates |
| September 30, 1978 | S1·E7 | The Time Trap |
| September 23, 1978 | S1·E6 | Battle at the Earth's Core |
| September 23, 1978 | S1·E5 | Challenge of the SuperFriends The World's Deadliest Game |
| September 16, 1978 | S1·E4 | The Demons of Exxor |
| September 16, 1978 | S1·E3 | Challenge of the SuperFriends Invasion of the Fearians |
Show 2 earlier episodes
| September 9, 1978 | S1·E2 | Rokan: Enemy from Space |
| September 9, 1978 | S1·E1 | Challenge of the SuperFriends Wanted: The Super Friends |
Challenge of the SuperFriends cast
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Jack Angelas Hawkman -
Marlene Aragonas Cheetah -
Michael Bellas The Riddler - WCWilliam Callawayas Aquaman
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Ted Cassidyas Black Manta - DDDanny Darkas Superman
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Shannon Farnonas Wonder Woman - RFRuth Formanas Giganta
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Buster Jonesas Black Vulcan - SJStan Jonesas Lex Luthor
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Casey Kasemas Robin -
Don Messickas Scarecrow -
Don Messickas Sinestro - SRStanley Ralph Rossas Gorilla Grodd
- DRDick Ryalas Captain Cold
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Michael Ryeas Green Lantern -
Olan Souléas Batman -
Jimmy Weldonas Solomon Grundy