Who Wants to Be a Superhero?

Who Wants to Be a Superhero?  - TV series (2009)

Original title

Who Wants to Be a Superhero?

Released

1/3/2009

Origin country

GB

Genre

Reality

Status

Ended

Number of seasons

2

Number of episodes

14

Description

Who Wants to Be a Superhero? is a UK children's reality show hosted by Sam Nixon, Mark Rhodes and Stan Lee, based on the NBC Universal/Sci Fi Channel series of the same name. The show is a co-production between CBBC and NBC. Children aged 9 – 13 create and become their very own, unique, never before seen superhero characters for the series, taking part in missions and challenges and living away from home in ‘The Superhero Lair’ in London. Contestants responded to trails on the CBBC Channel and application forms on the CBBC website. It is unknown whether a second season will be made.

Сезони

Season 1

Season 1

6 серій

27/07/2006

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Episode 1

1. Episode 1

27/07/2006

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.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

03/08/2006

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.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

10/08/2006

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.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

17/08/2006

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.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

24/08/2006

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.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

31/08/2006

The two Superheroes that remain travel to a "stunt school". Later they have one-on-one conversations with Stan Lee. The winner is proclaimed.

Season 2

Season 2

8 серій

26/07/2007

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Episode 201

1. Episode 201

26/07/2007

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.

Episode 202

2. Episode 202

02/08/2007

The supervillain "Bee Sting" provides a sticky challenge for the Superheroes. The superheroes receive a costume makeover.

Episode 203

3. Episode 203

09/08/2007

A challenge that features "Dr. Dark" divides the Superheroes into pairs. The Superheroes are shocked by a surprise elimination.

Episode 204

4. Episode 204

16/08/2007

The superheroes use disguises when they go undercover to battle crime. Later, they get to see what their comic book cover would look like.

Episode 205

5. Episode 205

23/08/2007

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.

Episode 206

6. Episode 206

30/08/2007

A fourth-grade class helps out in a challenge involving a secret code. Later, an old friend comes to the aid of the superheroes.

Episode 207

7. Episode 207

06/09/2007

A surprise announcement comes from a mysterious stranger who has infiltrated the superhero lair. A challenge involving guard dogs proves to be difficult.

Episode 208

8. Episode 208

06/09/2007

Season Finale. 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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