8.0/102,306 votesLoading...#1 - Survival of the Fittest
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/8/2008
While being pursued by the Enforcers, Spider-Man has to protect Norman Osborn from the vengeful supervillain Vulture.
Director: Victor Cook
Writer: Greg Weisman
8.2/102,236 votesLoading...#2 - Interactions
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/8/2008
When a lab accident transforms Max Dillon into supervillain Electro, he demands that Dr. Martha Connors find a cure as Spider-Man works to stop him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/102,080 votesLoading...#3 - Market Forces
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/22/2008
Following orders from Kingpin, Hammerhead hires Montana to steal a high-tech suit and, as the Shocker, destroy Spider-Man.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/102,017 votesLoading...#4 - Blueprints
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 6/22/2009
Peter's "to do" list includes talking to Gwen Stacy about their first kiss. But before he gets a chance, Spider-Man has a run-in with Mysterio.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.3/101,999 votesLoading...#5 - Destructive Testing
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 6/22/2009
Both Liz Allan and Gwen like Peter. Whom should he pursue? Meanwhile, Kraven the Hunter has come to New York City to make Spider-Man his prey.
Director: Kevin Altieri
Writer: N/A
8.4/102,122 votesLoading...#6 - Competition
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/29/2008
As Peter Parker and Harry Osborn try out for the football team, Spider-Man must face convict Flint Marko, newly transformed into the Sandman in order to destroy Spider-Man.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.4/101,953 votesLoading...#7 - Probable Cause
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 10/14/2009
Some days, Peter just can't win -- especially when he ends up on a Midtown High police car ride... and as Spider-Man, he isn't faring any better.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/101,975 votesLoading...#8 - Growing Pains
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 7/20/2009
After alien spores infect John Jameson -- increasing his size, strength and mass -- his dad persuades him to become a superhero to capture Spider-Man.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/101,967 votesLoading...#9 - Accomplices
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 10/7/2009
A gang war looms as Silver Sable, Hammerhead and Doctor Octopus vie for a prize that could change the balance of power in New York City's underworld.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.5/101,958 votesLoading...#10 - Subtext
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 11/4/2009
When the Green Goblin blackmails Liz's brother Mark into doing his bidding, neither Liz, Mary Jane nor Spider-Man may be able to save him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/102,058 votesLoading...#11 - The Invisible Hand
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 4/12/2008
As Otto creates the Rhino as a new distraction for Spider-Man, Peter takes Aunt May's advice and asks Mary Jane Watson to the high school prom.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/102,082 votesLoading...#12 - Reaction
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/3/2008
When the Green Goblin fuses Otto's robotic arms to his body, the newly created Doctor Octopus must find a new power source as Spider-Man pursues him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/102,062 votesLoading...#13 - Persona
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 5/17/2008
Disguised as Spider-Man, the Chameleon embarks on a crime spree that can only be stopped by Spidey and the Black Cat -- together.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.7/101,998 votesLoading...#14 - Reinforcement
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 6/29/2009
As Christmas approaches, the Sinister Six reconstitutes with Sandman, Rhino, Vulture, Electro and new members Mysterio and Kraven.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.8/102,164 votesLoading...#15 - Natural Selection
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/15/2008
When. Dr. Curt Connors' attempt to regenerate a new arm accidentally transforms him into the Lizard, Peter, Martha, Eddie and Gwen search for a cure.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.9/102,061 votesLoading...#16 - Catalysts
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 4/26/2008
Peter and Mary Jane are a hit at the Fall Formal. Meanwhile, the Green Goblin's attack on Fisk Industries requires Spider-Man's intervention.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.9/102,040 votesLoading...#17 - Shear Strength
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 7/6/2009
With the Master Planner and his henchmen planning to take over the world, a highly motivated Spider-Man takes the fight to the Planner's secret lair.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.9/101,988 votesLoading...#18 - First Steps
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 7/13/2009
Amazingly, Peter is invited to Flash Thompson's birthday bash. Meanwhile, Spider-Man has to party with Sandman, who's looking to make his big score.
Director: Kevin Altieri
Writer: N/A
8.9/101,973 votesLoading...#19 - Opening Night
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 11/18/2009
To test a new Ryker's security cell, Spider-Man volunteers to try to escape. But the Green Goblin traps him inside amid a sea of felons he put away.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.0/102,112 votesLoading...#20 - The Uncertainty Principle
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/10/2008
Spider-Man faces off against the Green Goblin and Tombstone. Elsewhere, Col. John Jameson attempts to land a damaged space shuttle.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.2/102,100 votesLoading...#21 - Group Therapy
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 5/31/2008
When the Sinister Six escape from prison with plans to take down Spider-Man, they nearly succeed. But Peter wakes up with no memory of the battle.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.2/102,074 votesLoading...#22 - Gangland
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 10/21/2009
On Valentine's Day, Tombstone, Doctor Octopus and Silvermane call a summit that erupts into a gang war -- one that only Spider-Man can stop.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.3/102,007 votesLoading...#23 - Identity Crisis
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 7/27/2009
Peter and his loved ones become vulnerable to all of Spider-Man's enemies when Venom exposes Peter's secret identity.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.4/102,313 votesLoading...#24 - Intervention
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/7/2008
As he struggles with the alien symbiote, Spider-Man's origins are revealed.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
9.4/102,423 votesLoading...#25 - Nature vs. Nurture
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/14/2008
Venom -- the merged entity consisting of Eddie Brock and the symbiote -- attacks Spider-Man through the people he loves most.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Worst Episodes of The Spectacular Spider-Man
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Having spent the summer engaging common criminals with his new-found powers, not so typical 16-year-old Peter Parker must conceal his secret identity and battle super-villains...
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Worst Episodes Summary
"Survival of the Fittest" is the worst rated episode of "The Spectacular Spider-Man". It scored 8/10 based on 2306 votes. Directed by Victor Cook and written by Greg Weisman, it aired on 3/8/2008. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Interactions".