Superboy
Series Overview
Superboy is a half-hour live-action television series based on Kal-El's early years as Superboy. It depicted Superboy's adventures during his college years, his meetings with Lex Luthor and his romance with Lana Lang. The series was brought to the screen by executive producers Ilya and Alexander Salkind, who were the producers of the first three Superman movies and the 1984 Supergirl movie.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
4 Seasons • 100 Episodes
22–30 min per episode
1988 – 1992
Premiered: Sat, Oct 8, 1988
Alexander SalkindLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 22: “Rites of Passage (2)”
Superboy is on the verge of losing his powers forever, which causes his alter ego of Clark Kent to search for the elusive crystal which holds the key to his past and will ultimately lead him through his "Rites Of Passage."
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Superboy (Theme Song)
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2015-03-12
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Salkind, Ilya Salkind
Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Superboy
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What is Superboy about?
Superboy is a half-hour live-action television series based on Kal-El's early years as Superboy. It depicted Superboy's adventures during his college years, his meetings with Lex Luthor and his romance with Lana Lang. The series was brought to the screen by executive producers Ilya and Alexander Salkind, who were the producers of the first three Superman movies and the 1984 Supergirl movie.
How many seasons does Superboy have?
Superboy comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Superboy?
Key cast members in Superboy include Gerard Christopher, Stacy Haiduk, Peter Jay Fernandez, Robert Levine.
Who created or directed Superboy?
Superboy was developed and directed by Alexander Salkind, Ilya Salkind.