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Superman: The Animated Series

Series Overview

Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton, defends Metropolis from supercriminals. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent; a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper the Daily Planet. At the Daily Planet Superman works with fellow reporter Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
The WB
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 54 Episodes

21 min per episode

Air Date Window

1996 – 2000

Premiered: Fri, Sep 6, 1996

Created By
Bruce TimmBruce Timm
Alan BurnettAlan Burnett

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Feb 12, 2000

Season 3, Episode 13: “Legacy (2)”

Superman breaks free of Darkseid's control and goes to Apokolips to try to stop Darkseid once and for all.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett

Screenplay & Story

Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Joe ShusterCharacters:Jerry Siegel

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

India (CBFC)U

Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

United States (MPAA)TV-Y7

Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Superman: The Animated Series

Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.

What is Superman: The Animated Series about?

Superman, an incredibly powerful alien from the planet Krypton, defends Metropolis from supercriminals. Superman hides his identity behind the glasses of Clark Kent; a mild-mannered reporter for the newspaper the Daily Planet. At the Daily Planet Superman works with fellow reporter Lois Lane and photographer Jimmy Olsen.

How many seasons does Superman: The Animated Series have?

Superman: The Animated Series comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Superman: The Animated Series?

Key cast members in Superman: The Animated Series include Tim Daly, Dana Delany.

Who created or directed Superman: The Animated Series?

Superman: The Animated Series was developed and directed by Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett.