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The Best Episodes of Legion of Super Heroes

Every episode of Legion of Super Heroes ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Legion of Super Heroes!

The series centers on a young Superman's adventures in the 31st century, fighting alongside a group of futuristic superheroes known as the Legion of Super-Heroes.
Genres:AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyKids
Network:The CW

Best Episodes Summary

"The Man From the Edge of Tomorrow (1)" is the best rated episode of "Legion of Super Heroes". It scored 8.3/10 based on 50 votes. Directed by Brandon Vietti and written by Michael Jelenic, it aired on 9/22/2007. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Message in a Bottle".

  • The Man From the Edge of Tomorrow (1)
    8.3/1050 votes
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    #1 - The Man From the Edge of Tomorrow (1)

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2007

    A 41st century Superman clone, Kell-El, travels to the Legion's time and needs the group's help against the intergalactic menace of Imperiex.

    Director: Brandon Vietti

    Writer: Michael Jelenic

  • Message in a Bottle
    8.1/1046 votes
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    #2 - Message in a Bottle

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/1/2007

    On a mission to the last surviving outpost of Krypton, Superman learns how Brainiac 5's ancestor was the one who participated in the destruction of his homeworld.

    Director: Scott Jeralds, Brandon Vietti

    Writer: Joseph Kuhr

  • The Man From the Edge of Tomorrow (2)
    7.9/1047 votes
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    #3 - The Man From the Edge of Tomorrow (2)

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2007

    Imperiex begins his conquest of the 31st century by freeing the Legion's greatest enemies from prison. The team must look to Superman in the 21st century for help, and Superman comes to the future only to meet his 41st century clone, Kell-El.

    Director: Scott Jeralds

    Writer: Greg Weisman

  • Who Am I?
    7.9/1040 votes
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    #4 - Who Am I?

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2007

    Chameleon Boy infiltrates Imperiex's ranks as Persuader. But something goes horribly wrong.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: J. M. DeMatteis

  • Unnatural Alliances
    7.9/1043 votes
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    #5 - Unnatural Alliances

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2007

    A time-traveling bounty hunter from the future sets his sights on a small boy. The Legion goes up against him and discovers an unlikely ally.

    Director: Brandon Vietti

    Writer: Keith Damron

  • Sundown (2)
    7.5/1050 votes
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    #6 - Sundown (2)

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 5/5/2007

    The Legion must turn to help from their greatest foes when they are unable to stop the Sun-Eater themselves. Meanwhile, Superman confronts the Sun-Eater's controller but even he may be powerless before the alien.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Chained Lightning
    7.5/1045 votes
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    #7 - Chained Lightning

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2007

    The Legion faces off against Imperiex and his new ally Lightning Lord.

    Director: Brandon Vietti

    Writer: Matt Wayne

  • Cry Wolf
    7.4/1042 votes
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    #8 - Cry Wolf

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2007

    When it appears that Timber Wolf viciously attacked his own father, the Legon try to bring him in... while Chameleon Boy and Phantom Girl work to clear his name.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: J. M. DeMatteis

  • In Your Dreams
    7.4/1041 votes
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    #9 - In Your Dreams

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 3/22/2008

    The Legion battle the Dark Circle with the aid of Dream Girl, who can predict the enemy's every move before they make it. But when the Dark Circle realize how the Legion is defeating them, they abduct Dream Girl and put her abilities to use themselves.

    Director: Brandon Vietti

    Writer: Stan Berkowitz

  • Dark Victory (2)
    7.4/1050 votes
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    #10 - Dark Victory (2)

    Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 4/5/2008

    After eliminating Imperiex, Brainiac 5 takes over his army and plans to conquer the universe. With Superman presumed dead, the other Legionnaires must stop him before it is too late.

    Director: Brandon Vietti

    Writer: Michael Jelenic, J. M. DeMatteis

  • Dark Victory (1)
    7.3/1048 votes
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    #11 - Dark Victory (1)

    Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 3/29/2008

    The Legion must face Imperiex in final battle... while a traitor lurks in their midst.

    Director: Brandon Vietti

    Writer: Michael Jelenic, J. M. DeMatteis

  • Champions
    7.2/1065 votes
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    #12 - Champions

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/11/2006

    Lightning Lad enters the Intergalactic Games and must compete against his greatest rival.

    Director: Lauren Montgomery

    Writer: Matt Wayne

  • In the Beginning
    7.2/1043 votes
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    #13 - In the Beginning

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 3/8/2008

    While on a mission to rescue the Legion¹s benefactor, R.J. Brande, the heroes find themselves reminiscing about how the Legion was first created by Brande and its founding members: Cosmic Boy, Lightning Lad, and Saturn Girl.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Steven Melching

  • Trials
    7.2/1041 votes
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    #14 - Trials

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/15/2008

    The Legion's old nemesis Zyx comes to them from aid when the evil sorcerer Mordru takes over his homeworld of Zarok.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Steven Melching

  • Man of Tomorrow
    7.1/1095 votes
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    #15 - Man of Tomorrow

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2006

    It is the 31st century. A group of super heroes called the Legion of Super Heroes travel back in time to recruit earth's greatest super hero, Superman, to help fight the evil of their time. While their intentions were good, good intentions don't always produce good results. Instead of bringing back Superman, they retrieve a young Clark Kent from his farm in Smallville to the future.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Amy Wolfram

  • Phantoms
    7.1/1067 votes
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    #16 - Phantoms

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/4/2006

    Superman accidentally opens a portal to a phantom dimension, unleashing a teenager with powers that match his own who eventually traps the other Legionnaires there.

    Director: Tim Maltby

    Writer: N/A

  • Brain Drain
    7.1/1057 votes
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    #17 - Brain Drain

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/3/2007

    Brainiac 5 is forced to get ahead to lead two of his teammates to a planet where the only cure for his faltering IQ can be found.

    Director: Tim Maltby

    Writer: N/A

  • Lightning Storm
    7.1/1056 votes
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    #18 - Lightning Storm

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/10/2007

    Lightning Lad resigns from the Legion to join a new team, but soon finds himself caught in a conflict of interest when the two teams end up opposing each other.

    Director: Lauren Montgomery

    Writer: Stan Berkowitz

  • Sundown (1)
    7.1/1053 votes
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    #19 - Sundown (1)

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/28/2007

    The ancient organic weapon known as the Sun-Eater has been unleashed, and it lives up to its name. It heads toward Earth's sun and not even the Legion can stop it.

    Director: Tim Maltby

    Writer: David Slack

  • The Karate Kid
    7.1/1045 votes
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    #20 - The Karate Kid

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2007

    When only one applicant makes it through the Legion testing, Superman decides to recruit a new member: the non-powered master of martial arts, Karate Kid.

    Director: Scott Jeralds, Brandon Vietti

    Writer: Eddie Guzelian

  • Legacy
    6.9/1069 votes
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    #21 - Legacy

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/2006

    Superman makes a new friend, Alexis, but his new chum soon becomes obsessive about having Superman as her only friend and not sharing him with anyone else...including the Legion.

    Director: Tim Maltby

    Writer: N/A

  • Timber Wolf
    6.8/1076 votes
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    #22 - Timber Wolf

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2006

    A scientist asks the Legion to help him capture what he claims is a dangerous creature, but both the creature and the scientist have a dark secret.

    Director: Lauren Montgomery

    Writer: Matt Wayne

  • Fear Factory
    6.8/1068 votes
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    #23 - Fear Factory

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/18/2006

    A Legion team is forced to take refuge in a derelict space station but are separated and begin disappearing one by one.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Child's Play
    6.8/1054 votes
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    #24 - Child's Play

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 2/24/2007

    When a young sorcerer comes to Earth and wreaks havoc, particularly on a magic-vulnerable Superman, Phantom Girl must try to convince his elders to reign him in.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Marty Isenberg

  • Chain of Command
    6.8/1054 votes
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    #25 - Chain of Command

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 3/3/2007

    At a moment of crisis, Cosmic Boy returns to lead the Legion, accompanied by a mysterious new hero.

    Director: Lauren Montgomery

    Writer: Amy Wolfram