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The Worst Episodes of Legion of Super Heroes

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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.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 9 - The Substitutes
    6.5/10(60 votes)

    #1 - The Substitutes

    S1:E9

    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:Heather A. Maxwell
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 11 - Chain of Command
    6.7/10(60 votes)

    #2 - Chain of Command

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Lauren Montgomery
    Writer:Amy Wolfram

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  3. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 10 - Child's Play
    6.8/10(59 votes)

    #3 - Child's Play

    S1:E10

    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:Heather A. Maxwell
    Writer:Marty Isenberg

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  4. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 2 - Timber Wolf
    6.9/10(84 votes)

    #4 - Timber Wolf

    S1:E2

    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

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  5. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 3 - Legacy
    6.9/10(77 votes)

    #5 - Legacy

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown

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  6. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 6 - Fear Factory
    6.9/10(74 votes)

    #6 - Fear Factory

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Heather A. Maxwell
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 7 - Brain Drain
    7.1/10(63 votes)

    #7 - Brain Drain

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown

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  8. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 12 - Sundown (1)
    7.1/10(58 votes)

    #8 - Sundown (1)

    S1:E12

    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

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  9. Legion of Super Heroes Season 2 Episode 5 - The Karate Kid
    7.1/10(50 votes)

    #9 - The Karate Kid

    S2:E5

    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.

    Directors:Brandon Vietti, Scott Jeralds
    Writer:Eddie Guzelian

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  10. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 1 - Man of Tomorrow
    7.2/10(105 votes)

    #10 - Man of Tomorrow

    S1:E1

    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:Heather A. Maxwell
    Writer:Amy Wolfram

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  11. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 4 - Phantoms
    7.2/10(75 votes)

    #11 - Phantoms

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown

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  12. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 8 - Lightning Storm
    7.2/10(62 votes)

    #12 - Lightning Storm

    S1:E8

    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

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  13. Legion of Super Heroes Season 2 Episode 9 - In the Beginning
    7.2/10(48 votes)

    #13 - In the Beginning

    S2:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  14. Legion of Super Heroes Season 2 Episode 10 - Trials
    7.2/10(47 votes)

    #14 - Trials

    S2:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Steven Melching

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  15. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 5 - Champions
    7.3/10(72 votes)

    #15 - Champions

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Lauren Montgomery
    Writer:Matt Wayne

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  16. Legion of Super Heroes Season 2 Episode 12 - Dark Victory (1)
    7.3/10(53 votes)

    #16 - Dark Victory (1)

    S2:E12

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

    Director:Brandon Vietti
    Writers:J. M. DeMatteis, Michael Jelenic

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  17. Legion of Super Heroes Season 2 Episode 3 - Cry Wolf
    7.4/10(48 votes)

    #17 - Cry Wolf

    S2:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:J. M. DeMatteis

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  18. Legion of Super Heroes Season 2 Episode 11 - In Your Dreams
    7.4/10(46 votes)

    #18 - In Your Dreams

    S2:E11

    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

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  19. Legion of Super Heroes Season 2 Episode 13 - Dark Victory (2)
    7.4/10(55 votes)

    #19 - Dark Victory (2)

    S2:E13

    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
    Writers:J. M. DeMatteis, Michael Jelenic

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  20. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 13 - Sundown (2)
    7.5/10(55 votes)

    #20 - Sundown (2)

    S1:E13

    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:Heather A. Maxwell
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Legion of Super Heroes Season 2 Episode 4 - Chained Lightning
    7.5/10(51 votes)

    #21 - Chained Lightning

    S2:E4

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

    Director:Brandon Vietti
    Writer:Matt Wayne

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  22. Legion of Super Heroes Season 2 Episode 2 - The Man From the Edge of Tomorrow (2)
    7.9/10(53 votes)

    #22 - The Man From the Edge of Tomorrow (2)

    S2:E2

    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

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  23. Legion of Super Heroes Season 2 Episode 6 - Who Am I?
    7.9/10(45 votes)

    #23 - Who Am I?

    S2:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:J. M. DeMatteis

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  24. Legion of Super Heroes Season 2 Episode 7 - Unnatural Alliances
    7.9/10(48 votes)

    #24 - Unnatural Alliances

    S2:E7

    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

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  25. Legion of Super Heroes Season 2 Episode 1 - The Man From the Edge of Tomorrow (1)
    8.2/10(57 votes)

    #25 - The Man From the Edge of Tomorrow (1)

    S2:E1

    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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Substitutes" is the worst rated episode of "Legion of Super Heroes". It scored 6.5/10 based on 60 votes. Directed by Heather A. Maxwell and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/17/2007. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Chain of Command".