The WORST episodes of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

Every episode of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman!

A much more lavish version of the popular Superman television series which had first aired forty years earlier, Lois & Clark focused more on the Man of Steel's early adult years in Metropolis. With the unknowing help of Lois Lane, Clark Kent created Superman there in Metropolis after finding work at the world-famous Daily Planet newspaper, where he meets fellow reporter Lois Lane.

Last Updated: 11/8/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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Dead Lois Walking (2)
star
6.35
86 votes

#1 - Dead Lois Walking (2)

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/1996

Even Superman's powers may not be enough to prove Lois innocent of murder.

Directors: Chris Long
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Virtually Destroyed
star
6.97
105 votes

#2 - Virtually Destroyed

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/1995

A computer genius traps Lois and Clark in virtual reality. He believes Lois has the access codes for Lex Luthor's computer system. Superman must rely on Jimmy's skills to help save her.

Directors: Jim Charleston
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I've Got You Under My Skin
star
6.98
97 votes

#3 - I've Got You Under My Skin

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/31/1997

A criminal who transfers his soul into Clark's body is excited when he learns he also has the body of Superman.

Writer: Tim Minear
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Stop the Presses
star
7.00
42 votes

#4 - Stop the Presses

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/1996

Lois' promotion causes problems in her marriage to Clark. They have their first major fight after she kills one of his stories, preventing him from uncovering a plot.

Directors: Peter Ellis
Writer: Brad Kern
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Contact
star
7.02
115 votes

#5 - Contact

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/1/1995

When a vengeful computer genius hypnotizes Lois into distracting Superman from protecting the world's computer software market, Superman must make a difficult decision.

Directors: Daniel Attias
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Voice from the Past (3)
star
7.02
92 votes

#6 - Voice from the Past (3)

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/26/1997

Lex Luthor's son wreaks havoc in Metropolis--and in Lois and Clark's marriage. Lois is kidnapped, while Superman investigates whether he can have children.

Directors: David Grossman
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Requiem for a Superhero
star
7.02
264 votes

#7 - Requiem for a Superhero

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/17/1993

When Lois discovers that her father, Dr. Sam Lane, is helping a corrupt boxing promoter create an army of cybernetic athletes, Superman steps into the boxing ring to defeat the killer robots.

Directors: Randy Zisk
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Forget Me Not (4)
star
7.03
104 votes

#8 - Forget Me Not (4)

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/10/1996

While recovering from amnesia, Lois encounters an unscrupulous doctor with his own agenda.

Directors: James Bagdonas
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The People v. Lois Lane (1)
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7.04
75 votes

#9 - The People v. Lois Lane (1)

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/1996

Lois is jailed for murder while Clark searches for clues to vindicate her.

Directors: Robert Ginty
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The Ides of Metropolis
star
7.07
153 votes

#10 - The Ides of Metropolis

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/6/1994

Lois and Clark help a computer programmer, falsely convicted of murder, combat a software virus that is destroying the nation's computer networks.

Directors: Philip Sgriccia
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Madame Ex
star
7.12
184 votes

#11 - Madame Ex

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/18/1994

Lex Luthor's ex-wife, Arianna Carlin, hires a Lois Lane look-alike to discredit the reporter's image and uses subliminal messages to incite the citizens of Metropolis against Superman.

Directors: Randy Zisk
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Toy Story
star
7.13
97 votes

#12 - Toy Story

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 6/7/1997

A devious inventor kidnaps children and takes them to a fun-filled fantasy land.

Directors: Jim Pohl
Writer: Brad Kern
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Bob and Carol and Lois and Clark
star
7.14
73 votes

#13 - Bob and Carol and Lois and Clark

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/1996

Clark and Lois have a lot in common with their new neighbors, until they find out Bob is an assassin whose next target is an eccentric recluse Lois plans to interview.

Directors: Oz Scott
Writer: Brian Nelson
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Shadow of a Doubt (2)
star
7.14
92 votes

#14 - Shadow of a Doubt (2)

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/19/1997

Lex Luthor's son, Leslie Luckabee, takes over as owner of the Daily Planet and makes a play for Lois. Lois and Clark consider conceiving a child together.

Directors: Philip Sgriccia
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I've Got a Crush on You
star
7.15
198 votes

#15 - I've Got a Crush on You

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/24/1993

Lois and Clark infiltrate a criminal gang they suspect of setting destructive fires throughout Metropolis.

Directors: Gene Reynolds
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A Bolt from the Blue
star
7.15
148 votes

#16 - A Bolt from the Blue

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/1994

Superman's powers are miraculously transferred to a young man, who dubs himself Resplendent Man and charges people for his services.

Directors: Philip Sgriccia
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Target: Jimmy Olsen!
star
7.16
119 votes

#17 - Target: Jimmy Olsen!

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/2/1995

Jimmy Olsen becomes a deadly threat to everyone around him when a mind-controlling virus is activated in his system. Lois and Clark risk their own lives to save their young friend.

Directors: David S. Jackson
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'Twas the Night Before Mxymas
star
7.17
70 votes

#18 - 'Twas the Night Before Mxymas

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/15/1996

A mischievous imp with plans to conquer the world puts a spell on the people of Metropolis on Christmas Eve.

Directors: Mike Vejar
Writer: Tim Minear
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Individual Responsibility
star
7.17
143 votes

#19 - Individual Responsibility

Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/16/1995

A payroll truck is hijacked, Perry is kidnapped and Superman doesn't even care.

Directors: Alan J. Levi
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Return of the Prankster
star
7.19
144 votes

#20 - Return of the Prankster

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/26/1995

The Prankster returns to Metropolis with a special freezing devise that temporarily paralyzes people. Superman must stop him before the President is kidnapped.

Directors: Philip Sgriccia
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Wall of Sound
star
7.20
155 votes

#21 - Wall of Sound

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/25/1994

The city of Metropolis is in peril as a new criminal uses sound waves to render all of the citizens helpless, including Superman.

Directors: Alan J. Levi
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Resurrection
star
7.21
119 votes

#22 - Resurrection

Season 2 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/19/1995

Lois and Clark investigate the death of Mayson Drake and find dead men are being brought back to life. Lois is attracted to Dan Scardino, a government agent investigating the same case.

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It's a Small World After All
star
7.21
107 votes

#23 - It's a Small World After All

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/28/1996

The spouses of Lois' former classmates are disappearing--and Clark may be the next victim.

Directors: Philip Sgriccia
Writer: Teri Hatcher
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Don't Tug on Superman's Cape
star
7.22
114 votes

#24 - Don't Tug on Superman's Cape

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/1995

A wealthy couple uses Lois as bait so they can trap Superman and add him to their collection of rare objects. Lois and Clark wonder about their future together.

Directors: Steven Dubin
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Just Say Noah
star
7.23
117 votes

#25 - Just Say Noah

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/1995

Lois and Clark pose as lovers to investigate mysterious disappearances.

Directors: David S. Jackson
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