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Superman: The Animated Series S2E5 — Livewire
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Superman: The Animated Series•Season 2•Episode 5

Livewire

7.3/10 · 722 votesSep 13, 199721 min

Ranked #23 of 28 in Season 2•−0.6 vs season avg

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Radio shock-jock Leslie Willis is turned into a being of pure electricity, and begins her media-crazed rampage to drain Metropolis' power and kill Superman in the bargain.

Directed byCurt Geda
Written byEvan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer
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Dana Delany

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Lois Lane (voice)

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Evan Dorkin

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Sarah Dyer

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Episode Summary

"Livewire" is episode 5 of Superman: The Animated Series season 2. It scored 7.3/10 from 722 votes, ranking #23 of 28 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Curt Geda and written by Evan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer, it aired on September 13, 1997.

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