Challenge of the SuperFriends (1978)

EndedAnimation showChildren, Science-Fiction

In this continuation of the Super Friends franchise, eleven of the greatest DC heroes and newcomers gather to battle the Legion of Doom. Led by Lex Luthor, the 13-member Legion contains some of the vilest villains in the universe. Each week the villains gather and come up with some new scheme to conquer the planet, or the solar system, or the galaxy! The Super Friends inevitably defeat them, only for the Legion to escape at the last moment and return the next week.

Each week would feature two 30-minute segments. The first featured the Legion of the Doom. The second segment featured adventures revolving around the five core members--Superman, Batman & Robin, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman--and their alien sidekicks Jan, Zayna, and Gleep.

The series is best known for introducing three minority superheroes--Samurai, Black Lighting, and Apache Chief--to introduce some cultural diversity to the program.

Network

Scheduleevery Saturday (60 min)

Last Episode

Season 1Episode 3230 min

The Rise and Fall of the Super Friends

The Super Friends are visited by Mister Mxyzptlk, who comes complete with a script for a movie that he wants the Super Friends to star in whether they want to or not. The imp uses his Fifth Dimensional magic to cause the Super Friends to act out the script...but Superman is not affected by it. He nonetheless goes along with everything in an elaborate plot to trick Mxyzptlk into saying his name backwards — by using his heat vision to change the last word on the script.

Dez. 23, 1978

Recent Episodes

Episode	Name	Airdate
S01E32	The Rise and Fall of the Super Friends	Dez. 23, 1978
S01E31	The History of Doom	Dez. 23, 1978
S01E30	Journey Through Inner Space	Dez. 16, 1978
S01E29	Super Friends, Rest in Peace	Dez. 16, 1978
S01E28	Battle of the Gods	Dez. 9, 1978

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Frequently Asked Questions Warning: Spoilers

When did Challenge of the SuperFriends first premiere?

Challenge of the SuperFriends premiered on September 9, 1978.

Who were the main villains in Challenge of the SuperFriends?

The main villains in Challenge of the SuperFriends were the Legion of Doom.

What was the premise of Challenge of the SuperFriends?

The premise of Challenge of the SuperFriends was the Justice League of America fighting against the Legion of Doom to save the world.

How many heroes were in the Justice League of America in Challenge of the SuperFriends?

The Justice League of America in Challenge of the SuperFriends consisted of 13 heroes.

Who were the members of the Legion of Doom in Challenge of the SuperFriends?

The members of the Legion of Doom in Challenge of the SuperFriends were Brainiac, Black Manta, Captain Cold, Cheetah, Gorilla Grodd, Lex Luthor, Riddler, Scarecrow, Sinestro, Solomon Grundy, Toyman, Bizarro, and Giganta.

Did the Justice League of America have any new heroes in Challenge of the SuperFriends?

Yes, the Justice League of America had new heroes in Challenge of the SuperFriends such as Robin, Apache Chief, and Black Vulcan.

How did the villains assemble in Challenge of the SuperFriends?

The villains assembled in Challenge of the SuperFriends under the leadership of Lex Luthor, who proposed the formation of the Legion of Doom.

How was the animation style of Challenge of the SuperFriends?

Challenge of the SuperFriends had a distinct animation style inspired by comic books.

Who provided the voices for the Justice League of America in Challenge of the SuperFriends?

The voices for the Justice League of America in Challenge of the SuperFriends were provided by well-known voice actors such as Danny Dark, Shannon Farnon, and Casey Kasem.

How many episodes were there in Challenge of the SuperFriends?

There were a total of 16 episodes in Challenge of the SuperFriends.

Cast

Characters

Toyman

voiced by Frank Welker

The Riddler

voiced by Michael Bell

Black Manta

voiced by Ted Cassidy

Brainiac

voiced by Ted Cassidy

Gorilla Grodd

voiced by Stanley Ralph Ross

Aquaman

voiced by William Callaway

Bizarro

voiced by William Callaway

Batman

voiced by Olan Soulé

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Also known as

The Superman/Batman Adventures
Challenge of the SuperFriends

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Challenge of the SuperFriends (1978)