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The Best Episodes of Legion of Super Heroes Season 1

Every episode of Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Legion of Super Heroes Season 1!

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

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Man of Tomorrow" is the best rated episode of "Legion of Super Heroes" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 95 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Amy Wolfram, it aired on 9/23/2006. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Timber Wolf".

  • Man of Tomorrow
    7.1/1095 votes

    #1 - 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

  • Timber Wolf
    6.8/1076 votes

    #2 - 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

  • Legacy
    6.8/1070 votes

    #3 - 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

  • Phantoms
    7.1/1067 votes

    #4 - 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

  • Champions
    7.2/1065 votes

    #5 - 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

  • Fear Factory
    6.8/1068 votes

    #6 - 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

  • Brain Drain
    7.1/1057 votes

    #7 - 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

    #8 - 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

  • The Substitutes
    6.5/1054 votes

    #9 - The Substitutes

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/17/2007

    When the Legion are tied up fighting a horde of creatures consuming the Earth's ionosphere, the rejects from the yearly Legion Auditions are the only ones standing between Earth and total destruction.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Child's Play
    6.8/1054 votes

    #10 - 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

    #11 - 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

  • Sundown (1)
    7.1/1053 votes

    #12 - 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

  • Sundown (2)
    7.5/1050 votes

    #13 - 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