1990s superhero TV as workplace romance first, cape second.
Why it matters
Episode guide
87 episodes across 4 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Clark Kent balances Daily Planet bylines, Lois Lane romance, and saving Metropolis. Superhero weekly with sitcom-adjacent romantic plotting.
Network & studio
- ABC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1990s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
1990s superhero TV as workplace romance first, cape second.
Creators
Deborah Joy LeVine
Key cast
- Dean Cain as Clark Kent / Superman
- Teri Hatcher as Lois Lane
- Lane Smith as Perry White
- Michael Landes as Jimmy Olsen
- Justin Whalin as Jimmy Olsen
- John Shea as Lex Luthor
Flash facts
- Developed by Deborah Joy LeVine; ABC 1993–1997.
- Emphasized Lois/Clark romance over pure action spectacle.
- Teri Hatcher became a major TV star from the role.
- Part of ’90s network experiments with comic-book adaptations.
FAQ
What network aired Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman?
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman is associated with ABC (1993–1997).
Why is Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1990s?
1990s superhero TV as workplace romance first, cape second.
Who are the key names behind Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman?
Creators and principals include Deborah Joy LeVine.
Official & further reading
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