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The Best Episodes of Legion of Super Heroes Season 1

Every episode of Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Legion of Super Heroes Season 1!

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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 Fan Favorite
    Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 13 - Sundown (2)
    7.4/10(61 votes)

    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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  2. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 5 - Champions
    7.3/10(80 votes)

    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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  3. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 1 - Man of Tomorrow
    7.2/10(115 votes)

    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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  4. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 4 - Phantoms
    7.2/10(84 votes)

    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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  5. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 8 - Lightning Storm
    7.2/10(69 votes)

    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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  6. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 12 - Sundown (1)
    7.2/10(64 votes)

    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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  7. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 7 - Brain Drain
    7.1/10(70 votes)

    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 2 - Timber Wolf
    6.9/10(92 votes)

    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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  9. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 3 - Legacy
    6.9/10(87 votes)

    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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  10. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 6 - Fear Factory
    6.9/10(82 votes)

    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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  11. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 10 - Child's Play
    6.9/10(67 votes)

    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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  12. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 11 - Chain of Command
    6.7/10(66 votes)

    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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  13. Legion of Super Heroes Season 1 Episode 9 - The Substitutes
    6.5/10(65 votes)

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Sundown (2)" is the best rated episode of "Legion of Super Heroes" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 61 votes. Directed by Heather A. Maxwell and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/5/2007. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Champions".