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Adventures of Superman S1E24 — Crime Wave
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Adventures of Superman•Season 1•Episode 24

Crime Wave

7.9/10 · 284 votesFeb 27, 195322 min

Ranked #3 of 26 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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While hunting down an anonymous crime-boss, the Man of Steel is lured into a lighting-powered deathtrap that stops his heart. Commentary available by Producer/Writer Chuck Harter.

Directed byThomas Carr
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Episode Summary

"Crime Wave" is episode 24 of Adventures of Superman season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 284 votes, ranking #3 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Thomas Carr, it aired on February 27, 1953.

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