

Superboy
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.
Cast

Gerard Christopher
Superboy / Clark Kent

Stacy Haiduk
Lana Lang

Peter Jay Fernandez
Matt Ritter

Robert Levine
C. Dennis Jackson
Seasons

E1The Jewel of the Techacal
Oct 8, 1988
Lana's father, an archeologist, comes to the university with what he thinks is a cursed relic. Lex Luthor then steals the jewel in order to sell it to the highest bidder.

E2A Kind of Princess
Oct 15, 1988
Clark falls for Sara, the daughter of a crime boss. Both Clark and Sara get stuck in the middle between rival crime syndicates, and it is up to Superboy to save everyone.
E3Back to Oblivion
Oct 22, 1988
TJ goes to a scrap yard to investigate strange things that have happened there. When he arrives, he is trapped in a crushing machine by the old man, Mr. Wagner, who owns the scrap yard.
E4The Russian Exchange Student
Oct 29, 1988
When a scientist's formula to improve the efficiency of gasoline is nearly destroyed, a Russian exchange student named Natasha is accused of sabotaging the computer that the formula was stored on.
E5Countdown to Nowhere
Nov 5, 1988
The world first learns of the new hero, Superboy, when he rescues Lana Lang from kidnapper Roscoe Williams (Doug Barr).
E6Bringing Down the House
Nov 12, 1988
A rock star, Judd Faust, wants the amusement park and puts everyone in danger when the owner refuses to sell it to him. Lana falls in love with Judd but learns of his true nature when he takes her away one night and puts her in a torture device.
E7The Beast and Beauty
Nov 19, 1988
A Superboy impersonator is robbing banks and jewelry stores to get a million dollars so he can marry Florida's beauty queen.
E8The Fixer
Nov 26, 1988
Clark discovers that Luthor is trying to fix some of the school's basketball games so that he make a killing in betting. And the way he does that is, that he has a photo of the team's star player in a compromising position that if it got out it would ruin his career.
E9The Alien Solution
Dec 3, 1988
A strange cloud-like alien who can take over others bodies comes to earth hoping to steal Superboy's body so he can add it to his collection of warriors.
E10Troubled Waters
Dec 10, 1988
A businessman wants to buy all the farms in the Smallville area during an agricultural depression. Mr. Kent wants to find out why. Kenderson, the businessman, has something to hide and tries to kill Mr. Kent but he is unsuccessful.
E11The Invisible People
Jan 21, 1989
A large group of homeless people are living in front of a beach club on a Florida beach. They were promised jobs by the wealthy beach club owner, who never gave them anything.
E12Kryptonite Kills
Jan 28, 1989
A Kryptonite meteor falls in Addis Ababa and is sent to Shuster for study. It turns up in Clark's class on minerals. There, Clark feels the pain of kryptonite for the first time.
E13Revenge of the Alien (1)
Feb 4, 1989
The alien from "The Alien Solution" escapes after a thief steals the canister containing him. He wants revenge on Superboy for destroying his collection of warrior bodies.
E14Revenge of the Alien (2)
Feb 11, 1989
Now controlling Pa Kent, the alien makes his move to get revenge. He kidnaps Lana and holds her hostage on a rooftop near Shuster University.
E15Stand Up and Get Knocked Down
Feb 18, 1989
TJ finds his friend Michael dead outside of the Bonkerz comedy club. TJ wants to find out what happened to him, so he goes to the club's amateur night.
E16Meet Mr. Mxyzptlk
Feb 25, 1989
Superboy is called on to help remove a totem pole from the ground so it can be studied. When he arrives, the totem won't budge.
E17Birdwoman of the Swamps
Mar 4, 1989
When a bulldozer is turned over at a construction site, TJ and Clark decide to investigate. Clark meets an old Indian woman who believes the birds turned over the bulldozer.
E18Terror from the Blue
Mar 11, 1989
After witnessing a police officer being gunned down by a corrupt colleague, Lana is targeted by crooked cops.
E19War of the Species
Mar 18, 1989
T.J. discovers a government created robot that killed someone. Superboy manages to save him. When a government official tells them that everything is classified they leave. Later the man confronts the creator who seems have other plans. He later grabs T.J. setting a trap for Superboy.
E20Little Hercules
Apr 15, 1989
Clark and TJ visit a young high school genius named Billy Hercules who has been offered a scholarship by Shuster University. Clark befriends the boy, with whom he can relate as both are different and out of place.
E21Mutant
Apr 22, 1989
Clark witnesses the kidnapping of Professor Craig Lipcott, a famous nuclear scientist. As Superboy, he follows the kidnappers to a rooftop and sees them enter a strange ship just before he is attacked by a powerful ray that leaves him disoriented.
E22The Phantom of the Third Division
Apr 29, 1989
Jonathan Kent is being stalked by a man with whom he fought alongside during the Korean War. As Clark, Lana and T.J. come to Smallville for a visit, Mr. Kent is lured to the Smallville hospital and kidnapped by the man.
E23Black Flamingo
May 6, 1989
An attempted assassination of a senator leads Superboy to a mysterious nightclub.
E24Hollywood
May 13, 1989
Professor Zugar, invents a time machine and sends himself and Superboy back in time to Hollywood in the 1930s. Superboy meets a famous actor, Victoria Letour, and discovers that she is being stalked by men who want to kill her.
E25Succubus
May 20, 1989
A beautiful vampire-like creature seeks to drain Superboy of his life force and seduces TJ as part of her plot.
E26Luthor Unleashed
May 27, 1989
Luthor steals a powerful weapon developed by the army and prepares to sell it to weapon dealers. Later, while Luthor is working in the Shuster laboratory, he causes an explosion, and Superboy saves him by blowing the chemical fumes out of the building.
E1With This Ring, I Thee Kill
Oct 7, 1989
Lex Luthor returns, kidnaps Lana, forces her to marry him, and assumes the identity of a doctor that created a weapon that could paralyze Superboy forever.
E2Lex Luthor: Sentenced to Death
Oct 14, 1989
Superboy is aided by Professor Peterson and the two believe that he will one day be able to use his legs and powers again. Lex Luthor taunts the superhero with his new bride, Lana.
E3Metallo
Oct 21, 1989
A heart attack patient, who is also an escaped convict, transforms into a cyborg with a heart powered by kryptonite.
E4Young Dracula
Oct 28, 1989
Superboy and Lana get caught in the middle of a battle between two vampires.
E5Nightmare Island
Nov 4, 1989
Trapped on a deserted island after Andy's motorboat sinks, Clark gets stripped of his powers by an alien who also kidnaps Lana.
E6Bizarro... The Thing of Steel
Nov 11, 1989
Bizarro, an imperfect duplicate of Superboy, is accidentally created when the real Superboy steps in front of Professor Peterson's new duplicating ray.
E7The Battle with Bizarro
Nov 18, 1989
Superboy battles to free Lana from Bizarro while Prof. Peterson uses his duplicating ray on kryptonite to create Bizarro Kryptonite with the hope that it will end the Bizarro menace.
E8Mr. and Mrs. Superboy
Nov 25, 1989
Superboy and Lana pretend to be the adoptive parents of Mr. Mxyzptlk when he returns from the fifth dimension to stop the havoc caused when a giant follows him seeking revenge.
E9Programmed for Death
Dec 2, 1989
Superboy must stop a robot that has reprogrammed itself to avenge the death of its creator by killing both Andy and his father.
E10Superboy's Deadly Touch
Dec 9, 1989
Superboy is shot with a laser by Lex Luthor that sends his powers out of control and makes him dangerous to others.
E11The Power of Evil
Dec 16, 1989
A dark, malevolent force breaks its bonds and seeks to eradicate Superboy, the greatest force of good.
E12Superboy... Rest in Peace
Dec 30, 1989
A female android from the future assists Superboy against another android sent to destroy him.
E13Super Menace!
Jan 13, 1990
After running tests on kryptonite to try and neutralize its effects on Superboy, the military accidentally alters it so it has emotional effects on him, making him apathetic.
E14Yellow Peri's Spell of Doom
Jan 20, 1990
A doll belonging to a shy waitress comes to life and turns her into a sorceress and then they both work to make Superboy fall in love with her.
E15Microboy
Jan 27, 1990
Hoping to impress Lana, a fellow student invents an energy capsule that makes him a superhero, but he is unable to control his new found powers.
E16Run, Dracula, Run
Feb 3, 1990
A lost serum must be found that keeps vampire cravings at bay before Superboy and Lana become undead forever.
E17Brimstone
Feb 10, 1990
Superboy falls under the spell of the evil sorcerer Prodo until a mysterious man named Brimstone lends his assistance. Philip Michael Thomas guest stars.
E18Abandon Earth
Feb 17, 1990
Two aliens, claiming to be Superboy's birth parents, Jor-El and Lana, come to Earth looking for their son.
E19Escape to Earth
Feb 24, 1990
Superboy finds things get complicated when Lana finds out about his secret identity while on the aliens' ship.
E20Superstar
Mar 3, 1990
A rock singer faces an attempt on her life.
E21Nick Knack
Apr 14, 1990
A crazed genius seeks revenge on Superboy for being imprisoned after he develops a suit that steals away the superhero's powers.
E22The Haunting of Andy McAlister
Apr 21, 1990
While spending the weekend at an Andy's Uncle's old mansion, Andy, Lana and Clark get pulled into a vortex leading to a ghost world.
E23Revenge from the Deep
Apr 28, 1990
Lana's body is overtaken by a vengeful soul looking to settle a score over unrequited love.
E24Secrets of Superboy
May 5, 1990
After the villain Nick Knack escapes from prison, he captures Lana and Andy and probes their minds discovering Superboys weaknesses. Gilbert Gottfried guest stars.
E25Johnny Casanova and the Case of Secret Serum
May 12, 1990
Johnny Avonasac, a tennis player, finds a mysterious potion left behind by his dead brother that transforms into Johnny Casanova, an overweight slob who also happens to be a magnet for women, including Lana.
E26The Woman Called Tiger Eye
May 19, 1990
A sorceress called Tiger Eye captures Lana and turns her into a snake to lure Superboy into attempting a rescue so she can ensnare him in a spell and make him her own.
E1The Bride of Bizarro (1)
Oct 6, 1990
Bizarro returns from deep space and enters into a deadly pact with Lex Luthor. Lex will "create" a bride for Bizarro in exchange for a supply of kryptonite which can kill Superboy.
E2The Bride of Bizarro (2)
Oct 13, 1990
Bizarro has fallen deeper into Lex Luthor's plot to kill Superboy in exchange for a bride.
E3The Lair
Oct 20, 1990
Superboy is lured into deadly danger, and to survive he must avoid "The Lair."
E4Neila
Oct 27, 1990
A superhuman woman arrives from an alien world in search of husband, causing destruction in her wake. To stop her, Superboy must pass her romantic test, all while teaching her the true meaning of love.
E5Roads Not Taken (1)
Nov 3, 1990
An anonymous letter leads Superboy to Darla's hideout, where she has Lana locked in a meatlocker. She's holding Lana to blackmail Superboy, so he'll bring Luthor back through a portal (created by Dr. Winger) that took him to an alternate world. This alternate world is dark, and chaos has erupted as a result of Luthor's murder by an alternate Superboy. As Superboy tries to return Luthor, he and an alternate Dr. Winger attack him with kryptonite.
E6Roads Not Taken (2)
Nov 10, 1990
Superboy jumps through the portal to escape the kryptonite assault. In this world, he is the "Sovereign," a dictator that rules using fear tactics. Lana and Luthor, lovers in this world, are leading a revolution to overthrow the Sovereign. Lana arms herself with kryptonite bomb to destroy the Sovereign, hurting both versions of Superboy. But when she sets off the bomb, killing them both, the first alternate Superboy rescues the original Superboy from the kryptonite-laden shockwave. When all is done, Superboy destroys the portal.
E7The Sons of Icarus
Nov 17, 1990
Capital City finds itself in the middle of a mystery as random fires keep appearing all over the city. When Superboy investigates he discovers a connection to an ancient tribe of flying warriors called the Katia.
E8Carnival
Nov 24, 1990
When Superboy discovers a mysterious carnival that is stealing the souls of its patrons, his moral and physical courage is put to the test.
E9Test of Time
Dec 1, 1990
Two aliens from a mysterious planet accelerate the time on Earth in order to study Superboy's powers and weaknesses.
E10Mindscape
Dec 8, 1990
Superboy's life is in peril when an alien creature attaches itself to his body, causing him horrific nightmares in which he battles his alter ego of Clark Kent.
E11Superboy... Lost
Dec 15, 1990
Superboy experiences amnesia after he is injured trying to stop a speeding meteorite. Now his only hope for remembering who he is lies with the mother and son who found him wounded in the woods.
E12Special Effects
Jan 5, 1991
A rip in the time continuum has unleashed a wave of deadly creatures. When a prominent movie producer is killed, Superboy must investigate and ultimately fight for his life as the monsters attack.
E13Neila and the Beast
Jan 12, 1991
Neila, the superwoman from another planet, returns once again to Earth. This time she needs Superboy's help to destroy a gruesome creature who is seeking to kill her.
E14The Golem
Jan 19, 1991
An elderly Jewish man creates the mythical creature Golem to protect him from racial bigotry. But when Golem goes on a rampage, Superboy has to step in and save the day.
E15A Day in the Double Life
Jan 26, 1991
Its annual review time and Clark Kent has to recount for his boss a typical day in his life. Carefully working around the excitement he leads as Superboy, Clark paints himself as a boring, all American boy.
E16Bodyswap
Feb 22, 1991
Lex Luthor tricks Superboy into switching bodies with him, causing mass confusion in Capital City.
E17Rebirth (1)
Feb 9, 1991
Superboy retreats to Smallville after he thinks he accidentally kills a leader of a dangerous gang. But did he or was it something more mysterious?
E18Rebirth (2)
Feb 26, 1991
Still in hiding and under scrutiny for a gang leader's murder, Lana leads a campaign to clear Superboy's name.
E19Werewolf
Feb 23, 1991
Superboy faces one of his most dangerous foes yet in "Werewolf."
E20People vs. Metallo
Apr 6, 1991
Superboy is put on trial after Metallo overtakes him in court using kryptonite. Can Superboy stop him before it is too late or will he be the one found guilty?
E21Jackson and Hyde
Apr 20, 1991
It is a dangerous case of split personalities as Superboy battles evil in "Jackson And Hyde."
E22Mine Games
Apr 21, 1991
Superboy and Lex Luthor have a heart-to-heart after they end up trapped together in a mine.
E23Wish for Armageddon
May 4, 1991
Superboy discovers that he unknowingly entered into a contract with an evil force that uses his dreams to create actual world disasters.
E24Standoff
May 11, 1991
Clark Kent becomes one of many helpless victims in a hostage standoff. Can he save the day without revealing his secret identity?
E25The Road to Hell (1)
May 18, 1991
Superboy is transported to an alternate-reality jungle and turned into a child, where he must fight for his life and avoid the evil alternate version of Lex Luthor.
E26The Road to Hell (2)
May 25, 1991
Barely escaping the jungle, Superboy is transported to another alternate reality where the demented Dr. Winger admits to trapping him. Now Superboy will have to travel back through realities in order to save himself and defeat Lex Luthor.
E1A Change of Heart (1)
Oct 6, 1991
A wave of violence has broken out within the city, sending Superboy into tension-filled investigation. Little does he know he will soon be accused of murder.
E2A Change of Heart (2)
Oct 13, 1991
Lana's life is in peril as Adam blackmails Tommy into creating a weapon to kill Superboy.
E3The Kryptonite Kid
Oct 20, 1991
Kryptonite infects a young scientist during a lab explosion, causing him to use his newfound powers against Superboy.
E4The Basement
Oct 27, 1991
Lana discovers an alien in her basement who steals her identity.
E5Darla Goes Ballistic
Nov 3, 1991
A strange formula gives Darla erratic powers, causing her to attack Superboy.
E6Paranoia
Nov 10, 1991
Paranoia strangles Capital City as residents become fearful of a race of invisible aliens who have just landed.
E7Know Thine Enemy (1)
Nov 17, 1991
Lex Luthor has a plan to destroy the world's population with a series of dirty bombs, but first he must get rid of Superboy.
E8Know Thine Enemy (2)
Nov 24, 1991
Superboy is trapped inside Lex Luthor's virtual reality computer program, and now Lana must enter the program to save Superboy before it's too late.
E9Hell Breaks Loose
Dec 1, 1991
A troublesome ghost is haunting the Bureau, wreaking havoc on the office and its employees. To stop him Superboy and Lana must discover the secret as to how the ghost was killed in the building fifty years earlier.
E10Into the Mystery
Dec 8, 1991
Trying to protect his Aunt Cassandra, Superboy confronts a force which he cannot win against when death takes a human form.
E11To Be Human (1)
Jan 19, 1992
While trying to help Bizarro with his depression, Superboy's powers are weakened, leaving him vulnerable to the evil villain Chaos, who plans to destroy him once and for all.
E12To Be Human (2)
Jan 26, 1992
Bizarro grapples with the choice to be human or resort back to his original self in order to save Superboy from Chaos's destructive plans.
E13West of Alpha Centauri
Feb 2, 1992
Superboy is kidnapped by an alien force and taken to a paradise planet near Alpha Centauri. Will he ever return?
E14Threesome (1)
Feb 9, 1992
A prison psychiatrist helps Lex Luthor and Metallo escape, all three quickly turning their attention to stopping Superboy once and for all.
E15Threesome (2)
Feb 16, 1992
Superboy continues to battle the newly formed threesome of Lex Luthor, Metallo and Dr. Odessa Vexman. As their destructive potential continues to rise, Superboy must stop them before it's too late.
E16Out of Luck
Feb 23, 1992
Superboy continues to battle evil in "Out Of Luck."
E17Who is Superboy?
Mar 1, 1992
Superboy's secret identity is challenged in "Who Is Superboy?"
E18Cat and Mouse
Apr 19, 1992
Superboy gets entangled in a dangerous game of "Cat And Mouse."
E19Obituary for a Super Hero
Apr 26, 1992
Lex Luthor has just hit Superboy with a deadly kryptonite bomb. Now he gloriously recounts in detail how he planned and executed the devious plan, which he feels certain has killed Superboy.
E20Metamorphosis
May 3, 1992
A gym owner is using the blood of his younger customers, along with a gold derivative, to keep himself young. This results in an acceleration in the victims' aging process.
E21Rites of Passage (1)
May 10, 1992
Superboy looses his powers and now an investigation begins to discover the curious force that caused it.
E22Rites of Passage (2)
May 17, 1992
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."
Storyline
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.
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