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Adventures of Superman S2E6 — The Defeat of Superman
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Adventures of Superman•Season 2•Episode 6

The Defeat of Superman

8.0/10 · 234 votesOct 24, 195322 min

Ranked #4 of 26 in Season 2•+0.5 vs season avg

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Superman is rendered powerless by a kryptonite trap. This sounds like a job for...Lois and Jimmy?

Directed byGeorge Blair
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George Reeves

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Noel Neill

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Lois Lane

John Hamilton

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Jack Larson

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Robert Shayne

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Jackson Gillis

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Episode Summary

"The Defeat of Superman" is episode 6 of Adventures of Superman season 2. It scored 8.0/10 from 234 votes, ranking #4 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by George Blair, it aired on October 24, 1953.

Next: E7 · Superman in ExileBest of Season 2