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Superboy S1E5 — Countdown to Nowhere
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Superboy•Season 1•Episode 5

Countdown to Nowhere

6.0/10 · 55 votesNov 5, 1988

Ranked #13 of 26 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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The world first learns of the new hero, Superboy, when he rescues Lana Lang from kidnapper Roscoe Williams (Doug Barr).

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John Newton

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Episode Summary

"Countdown to Nowhere" is episode 5 of Superboy season 1. It scored 6.0/10 from 55 votes, ranking #13 of 26 episodes this season (season average 6.0). It aired on November 5, 1988.

Next: E6 · Bringing Down the HouseBest of Season 1