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Young Justice S4E2 — Needful
8.5
Young Justice•Season 4•Episode 2

Needful

8.5/10 · 2,399 votesOct 16, 202125 min

Ranked #18 of 26 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

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While attempting to solve a growing list of mysteries, Miss Martian, Superboy, and Beast Boy consult with royalty.

Directed byVinton Heuck
Written byAndrew Blanchette
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Cast8

Jesse McCartney

Jesse McCartney

Dick Grayson / Robin / Nightwing (voice)

Khary Payton

Khary Payton

Kaldur'ahm / Aquaman (voice)

Nolan North

Nolan North

Conner Kent / Superboy (voice)

Danica McKellar

Danica McKellar

M'gaan M'orzz / Megan Morse / Miss Martian (voice)

Stephanie Lemelin

Stephanie Lemelin

Artemis Crock / Artemis / Tigress (voice)

Greg Cipes

Greg Cipes

Garfield Logan / Beast Boy (voice)

Lacey Chabert

Lacey Chabert

Zatanna Zatara / Zatanna (voice)

Denise Boutte

Denise Boutte

Raquel Ervin / Rocket (voice)

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Vinton Heuck

Vinton Heuck

Director

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Andrew Blanchette

Writer

George Pérez

George Pérez

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Chuck Drost

Storyboard Artist

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Joe Certa

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Cris Mertens

Editor

Jack Kirby

Jack Kirby

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Greg Potter

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Gene Colan

Gene Colan

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Joe Samachson

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Marv Wolfman

Marv Wolfman

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Jon Bogdanove

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Episode Summary

"Needful" is episode 2 of Young Justice season 4. It scored 8.5/10 from 2,399 votes, ranking #18 of 26 episodes this season (season average 8.6). Directed by Vinton Heuck and written by Andrew Blanchette, it aired on October 16, 2021.

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