Who Wants to Be a Superhero?
A competition reality series that challenges a lucky few to create their very own superhero and reward the winner with having their character immortalized in a new comic book.
Seasons
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2006-07-27
The contestants meet and learn the location of the "Heroes' Lair". As the contestants meet and interact, a spy in their midst takes notes and reports back to Stan Lee. Finally, a competition is held, but the actual test is not exactly what it originally appears to be. Two contestants are eliminated.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2006-08-03
A challenge includes a test of courage as the superheroes help an elderly women who is locked out of her home. However, to accomplish the task, they have to overcome vicious guard dogs. There are changes in the superheroes' lair as the contestants recieve a costume makeover. Also, a new supervillain is revealed.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2006-08-10
An eliminated superhero returns to the series... as a super villain! The Superheroes face the temptation to reveal their secret identity. A competition tests the Superheroes' fear of heights. A final competition tests the Superheroes' ability for self-sacrifice. Two Superheroes are eliminated.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2006-08-17
The final five superheroes are faced with a challenge where they must uphold the law. Later, the superheroes are challenged by a task which involves them reforming convicted felons.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2006-08-24
The final three superheroes compete. In this episode we see the superheroes visit a school where they meet children who are asked to judge them. Also, the superheroes compete in a challenge where they must seek the supervillain "Dark Enforcer" in a public place. Emotions run high as one superhero is eliminated.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2006-08-31
The two Superheroes that remain travel to a "stunt school". Later they have one-on-one conversations with Stan Lee. The winner is proclaimed.
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2007-07-26
The first episode of the second season of Who Wants to be a Superhero? The second season features ten new superhero contestants, new physical challenges and a new crop of evil villains, including "Dr. Dark", a masked evildoer who torments Stan and the superheroes throughout the season. In this episode "Dr. Dark" kidnaps the host. It is up to the Superheroes to solve the crime.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2007-08-02
The supervillain "Bee Sting" provides a sticky challenge for the Superheroes. The superheroes receive a costume makeover.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2007-08-09
A challenge that features "Dr. Dark" divides the Superheroes into pairs. The Superheroes are shocked by a surprise elimination.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2007-08-16
The superheroes use disguises when they go undercover to battle crime. Later, they get to see what their comic book cover would look like.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2007-08-23
A challenge forces the superheroes to overcome their greatest fears. Afterwards, the superheroes are treated to a celebratory outing, however they are blind-sided when embarrassing facts about their personal lives are revealed.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2007-08-30
A fourth-grade class helps out in a challenge involving a secret code. Later, an old friend comes to the aid of the superheroes.
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 2007-09-06
A surprise announcement comes from a mysterious stranger who has infiltrated the superhero lair. A challenge involving guard dogs proves to be difficult.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 2007-09-06
ECW wrestler Balls Mahoney leads the remaining superheroes through a challenge. We finally learn the secrets of Dr. Dark. A winner is chosen.
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Rating
7.2/10
Release Date
2006-07-27
Episodes
14 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Nash Entertainment