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      Season 1 – Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

      1993 Drama Adventure Action List
      93% 15 Reviews Tomatometer 87% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score Another incarnation of the Superman legend, this series puts a 1990s spin on the standard story. This time, the focus is on the romantic triangle forming between Superman, Clark Kent and Lois (who obviously doesn't know that they are in fact one and the same). True to old Superman form, the evil Lex Luthor pops up every once in a while to wreak havoc on The Daily Planet and the city of Metropolis. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Sep 27 Buy Now

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      Smart, jocular writing and romantic charm give Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman its wings, while the human elements give it heart.

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      Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times Cain, Hatcher and everyone else here strike just the right tone of playfulness. It's the writing that sends this parody into orbit, however. Lois & Clark is a series that flies. Jul 10, 2018 Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly This comic-book show is the smartest, most human hour of programming that Sunday night now has to offer. Rated: B+ Jul 10, 2018 Full Review William Thomas Empire Magazine This was Lois' show more than Clark's, and Teri Hatcher, who'd previously slummed around in bit-parts in forgettable films, got to show she could sing, dance and work her infinite wardrobe and immaculate hair with class. Rated: 4/5 Jul 10, 2018 Full Review Arion Berger L.A. Weekly Lois & Clark scrapes off decades of debate over the role of the superhero, shifted and redrawn by cultural assumptions, and posits a contemporary Metropolis that has never heard of such a thing. The show hits its mark gleefully. Mar 2, 2021 Full Review Bruce R. Miller Sioux City Journal Lois and Clark has kid appeal. But it gives adults much to admire, too. With lush production values, it's bound to blow seaQuest DSV out of the water. And deservedly so. Mar 2, 2021 Full Review Rosie Knight Nerdist The core of this hilarious serial is Teri Hatcher's brilliant take on Lois. Sep 11, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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      nirman k The best representation of Lois & Clark ever. Teri Hatcher is outstanding as Lois and no other actress could even reach closer to her with the character of Lois. Dean Cain is also doing a great job as Clark considering this a TV show Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Best serie of superman ! He is littlerey how rees superman was ! Nice polite and most of all happy to help people ! Unlike man of stell or moody emu superman we have to day 2020 ! How did hollowood fuck up superman so hard ? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review steve d This is probably the best season. Michael Landes is a great Jimmy and Cat is a blast. The entire cast has fantastic chemistry and Lane Smith is the best Perry White ever. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member loved it, it was a fresh take on superman that was cheesy but good Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member For it's first season, this show was probably the best version of Superman on-screen up till then and ever since (yes, I'm including the original 70's movies with Reeve and recent doom-and-gloom entries with Cavil). It's mostly a confluence of multiple factors. Superman with his powers creates complications for writing seeing as he could easily defeat just about any nemesis in a battle for brute strength. For this reason (and the limited special effects budget and capabilities), Lois & Clark focused on the detective work done by our news-writer duo. This worked fairly well and gave the superb cast a possibility to shine. Everyone felt fleshed out and real, even our more obvious sidekick-characters like Cat, and Lex Luthor, who in this incarnation of the story is a sociopathic criminal mastermind, rather than a buffoon. There are plenty of opportunities thru-out for Clark to delve into the ethical dilemmas he is faced with as well as to show that being a hero isn't really about having super-powers. Unfortunately, the network apparently felt pressured into changing the show into a cartoony parody in the later seasons, so they could serve up the dumb action they thought most viewers wanted. The foolish decision to rid the show of Luthor and have Lois and Clark hook up came pretty soon after the writers changed, removing the romantic tension and narrative hook that made this series so worthwhile in the first place. That's not to say season 1 was perfect. While the practical effects for Superman look great, the computer effects (thankfully used sparingly) are quite jarring now. The villains outside Luthor vary from believable to slightly cartoony even here. Luthor (played by John Shea) steals the show every time he gets the chance. As per features of the show, rather than shortcomings, the focus on the romance between Lois and Clark, as well as crime-busting might put off some viewers who are more interested in seeing Superman perform fantastic stunts using his powers. All in all an A for the effort, B+ for execution. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episodes

      Episode 1 Aired Sep 12, 1993 Pilot Clark's parents devise a superhero persona so he can investigate Luthor's connection to the sabotage of a space shuttle. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 12, 1993 Pilot Clark's parents devise a superhero persona so he can investigate Luthor's connection to the sabotage of a space shuttle. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 26, 1993 Strange Visitor (From Another Planet) Government agent Jason Trask (guest star Terence Knox) sets his sights on capturing Superman (Dean Cain). With Teri Hatcher. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 3, 1993 Neverending Battle Luthor engages Superman in tests that make him confront the limitations of his powers. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 10, 1993 I'm Looking Through You A recent crime spree may be the work of an invisible supercrook (guest star Leslie Jordan). With Teri Hatcher and Dean Cain. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 17, 1993 Requiem for a Superhero Lois' estranged father is behind a sinister plan to rig boxing matches by employing bionic pugilists. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 24, 1993 I've Got a Crush on You Lois' (Teri Hatcher) undercover persona, a nightclub singer, arouses unexpected interest. With Dean Cain. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 31, 1993 Smart Kids Juvenile delinquents playing high-tech pranks are hooked on a dangerous drug that boosts intelligence. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 14, 1993 The Green, Green Glow of Home A mysterious green rock comes into Clark's (Dean Cain) life, robbing him of his otherworldly powers. With Teri Hatcher. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 21, 1993 Man of Steel Bars Superman (Dean Cain) winds up in jail after authorities decide he is responsible for a freak winter heat wave. Guest star: Sonny Bono. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 28, 1993 Pheromone, My Lovely A powerful perfume leads Lois to unleash her hidden feelings for Clark, who isn't too pleased with the situation. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 12, 1993 Honeymoon in Metropolis Lois and Clark cannot ignore their growing attraction to each other while posing as newlyweds during a surveillance operation. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 2, 1994 All Shook Up Superman's encounter with an asteroid headed for Earth results in amnesia for Clark, who forgets how to use his powers. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 9, 1994 Witness Clark is convinced that Lois is marked for death and, much to her annoyance, appoints himself as her bodyguard. Details Episode 15 Aired Jan 23, 1994 Illusions of Grandeur Lois and Clark work to uncover the truth behind some strange disappearances that lead to mystery, magic and a possible murder. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 6, 1994 Ides of Metropolis Clark and Lois harbor a fugitive and seek an antidote to a computer virus that threatens civilization. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 20, 1994 The Foundling As Clark begins to discover more about his mysterious past, Lex Luthor also learns more about Superman's true identity. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 27, 1994 The Rival Lois is overcome by jealousy when her college rival publishes several top news stories and also expresses a romantic interest in Clark. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 13, 1994 Vatman Clark senses a kindred spirit when he is confronted by a new enemy: a Superman clone determined to destroy the man of steel. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 27, 1994 Fly Hard Clark's true identity is in jeopardy when he is forced to save friends who are taken hostage when terrorists invade the Daily Planet. Details Episode 21 Aired May 1, 1994 Barbarians at the Planet Clark may lose his position and his partner when Lex Luthor takes over both the Daily Planet newspaper and Lois' affections. Details Episode 22 Aired May 8, 1994 The House of Luthor Lois agrees to marry Luthor, unaware he has imprisoned Superman in a cell made of kryptonite; guests Phyllis Coates, James Earl Jones. Details

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      Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times Cain, Hatcher and everyone else here strike just the right tone of playfulness. It's the writing that sends this parody into orbit, however. Lois & Clark is a series that flies. Jul 10, 2018 Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly This comic-book show is the smartest, most human hour of programming that Sunday night now has to offer. Rated: B+ Jul 10, 2018 Full Review William Thomas Empire Magazine This was Lois' show more than Clark's, and Teri Hatcher, who'd previously slummed around in bit-parts in forgettable films, got to show she could sing, dance and work her infinite wardrobe and immaculate hair with class. Rated: 4/5 Jul 10, 2018 Full Review Arion Berger L.A. Weekly Lois & Clark scrapes off decades of debate over the role of the superhero, shifted and redrawn by cultural assumptions, and posits a contemporary Metropolis that has never heard of such a thing. The show hits its mark gleefully. Mar 2, 2021 Full Review Bruce R. Miller Sioux City Journal Lois and Clark has kid appeal. But it gives adults much to admire, too. With lush production values, it's bound to blow seaQuest DSV out of the water. And deservedly so. Mar 2, 2021 Full Review Rosie Knight Nerdist The core of this hilarious serial is Teri Hatcher's brilliant take on Lois. Sep 11, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Director
      Randy Zisk, Gene Reynolds, Michael W. Watkins, Philip Sgriccia, James A. Contner, Bill D'Elia, Felix Alcala, Robert Singer, Mel Damski, Robert Butler
      Executive Producer
      Robert Singer
      Screenwriter
      Deborah Joy LeVine, Dan Levine, Thania St. John, Bryce Zabel, Tony Blake, Bradley Moore, Bruce Zabel, Paris Qualles, Paul Jackson
      Network
      ABC
      Rating
      TV-PG
      Genre
      Drama, Adventure, Action
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Sep 12, 1993