Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show

Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show (1984)

EndedAnimation showFamily, Science-Fiction

SuperFriends returned to ABC on Saturday September 8, 1984 with a new thirty minute program that typically featured two 11-minute stories per episode. This incarnation featured Superman, Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman, and also the Wonder Twins and Gleek, this time teamed up with Firestorm. In addition to this core group, episodes during this season also featured some cameos by old and new Super Friends. The program lasted one season until August 31, 1985. The appeal of this version of the series at the time were the emphasis on actual villains from the comic books. Brainiac, Lex Luthor, Mirror Master, Mr Mxyzptlk, as well as Darkseid and his henchmen from Apokolips, all made appearances. Mirror Master only used pocket mirrors and larger mirrors to capture the Super Friends. He didn't use any ray guns or mirror traveling. Darkseid and his underlings were actually introduced into animate...

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Scheduleevery Monday at 08:00 (21 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E16The CuratorOct 29, 1984
S01E15The Village of Lost SoulsOct 29, 1984
S01E14The Royal RuseOct 22, 1984
S01E13The Case of the Dreadful DollsOct 22, 1984
S01E12Uncle MxyzptlkOct 15, 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Who were the main superheroes featured in this show?

The main superheroes were Superman, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and The Flash.

What was the theme song for the show?

The theme song was called "The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians."

Who were the main villains in the show?

The main villains were Darkseid, Desaad, Kalibak, and Steppenwolf.

What made this particular Super Friends series different from the previous ones?

This Super Friends series introduced a new cast of allies and villains, and also featured new character designs.

Was this show in the same continuity as the previous Super Friends shows?

Yes, this Super Friends series continued the continuity of the previous Super Friends show, 'Super Friends: The Lost Episodes'.

Did the show feature any team-ups with other DC Comics characters?

Yes, some episodes featured team-ups with other DC Comics characters like Plastic Man and Firestorm.

Did the show receive any Emmy or other accolades?

No, the show did not receive any Emmy or other accolades.

Were there any notable guest stars in this show?

No notable guest stars were featured in this show.

Which network aired the show?

The show was aired on ABC network.

How many episodes did the show have?

The show had a total of 16 episodes.

Was this show released on any home media format?

Yes, the show was released on DVD in 2007 as part of 'The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians - The Complete Series' set.

Was there an action figure line released for this show?

Yes, a toy line based on the show called 'Super Powers Collection' was released in 1984.

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Also known as

  • The Superman/Batman Adventures
  • SuperFriends: The Legendary Super Powers Show

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