Scripted series · The CW
Superman & Lois
New strength awakens.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Tyler Hoechlin
Clark Kent / Superman
53 eps
Elizabeth Tulloch
Lois Lane
53 eps
Alex Garfin
Jordan Kent
53 eps
Jordan Elsass
Jonathan Kent
30 eps
Michael Bishop
Jonathan Kent
23 eps
Erik Valdez
Kyle Cushing
46 eps
Inde Navarrette
Sarah Cortez
47 eps
Wolé Parks
John Henry Irons
46 eps
Tayler Buck
Natalie Irons
33 eps
Sofia Hasmik
Chrissy Beppo
40 eps
Chad L. Coleman
Bruno Mannheim
15 eps
Dylan Walsh
Samuel Lane
45 eps
Emmanuelle Chriqui
Lana Lang
46 eps
Michael Cudlitz
Lex Luthor
11 eps
Adam Rayner
Morgan Edge
20 eps
Angus Macfadyen
Jor-El
5 eps
Michele Scarabelli
Martha Kent
4 eps
Stacey Farber
Leslie Larr
12 eps
Miguel Castillo
D.O.D. Soldier #2
4 eps
Jill Teed
Sharon Powell
4 eps
Kayla Heller
Tegan Wickhem
5 eps
A.C. Peterson
Zeta-Rho
5 eps
Kennedy Chew
Avery Phan
4 eps
Jay Zhang
Duc Phan
5 eps
Hesham Hammoud
Lt. Rosetti
5 eps
Shawn Stewart
Jasper Townes
7 eps
Jennifer Khoe
Deputy Kya Johnson
4 eps
Wern Lee
Tag Harris
9 eps
Austin Anozie
Malcolm Teague
18 eps
Kelcey Mawema
Denise Olowe
17 eps
Patricia Drake
General Hardcastle
5 eps
Yoshie Bancroft
Janet
7 eps
Ian Bohen
Lt. Gen. Mitch Anderson
8 eps
Cynthia Mendez
Tonya Martinez
4 eps
Danny Wattley
Coach Gaines
18 eps
Daisy Tormé
A.I. Device (voice)
27 eps
Mariana Klaveno
Lara Lor-Van
12 eps
Fritzy-Klevans Destine
Sean Smith
13 eps
Zane Clifford
Timmy Ryan
17 eps
Pavel Romano
Corey Wellnitz
17 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Superman & Lois actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Superman & Lois reads strongest on Character Depth, Emotional Weight and World Building.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
After years of facing megalomaniacal supervillains, monsters wreaking havoc on Metropolis, and alien invaders intent on wiping out the human race, The Man of Steel aka Clark Kent and Lois Lane come face to face with one of their greatest challenges ever: dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today's society.
The run
Seasons
4 seasons · 53 episodes.
Season 0 · Complete
Specials
20216 episodes
Best episode · S00E01 Superman & Lois: Legacy of Hope
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
202115 episodes
7.9IMDbBest episode · S01E15 Last Sons of Krypton
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
202215 episodes
7.1IMDbBest episode · S02E15 Waiting for Superman
Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
202313 episodes
7.1IMDbIn season 3, Clark and Lois are now working at the Smallville Gazette together and enjoying small town life. However, Lois' work-life balance is put to the test when an undercover assignment reveals a deadly foe that promises to change the Kent family forever. Meanwhile, the Kent boys find themselves being pulled in opposite directions as Jordan discovers what a superhero-identity really means and Jonathan searches for purpose beyond the football field. Amid all this upheaval, John Henry is haunted by his doppelgänger's past, leading to dangerous consequences for him and Natalie.
Best episode · S03E13 What Kills You Only Makes You Stronger
Season 4 · Complete
Season 4
202410 episodes
8.6IMDbFollowing an action-packed and dramatic season three finale, the Kent family continues their fight against their biggest enemies in the upcoming final season. With Lois still reeling from her battle with cancer and Lex Luthor and his proxy Bizzarro-turned-Doomsday still a threat to Smallville and Superman, viewers are left hanging on edge amid this epic intergalactic battle in space.
Best episode · S04E07 A Regular Guy
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S04E07
A Regular Guy
After some concerning interactions in town, Clark is determined to protect the secret that he's Superman – a task complicated by Jonathan and Jordan.
- Directed by Gregory Smith
- Written by George Kitson, Katie Aldrin
S04E03
Always My Hero
Reeling from failure, Jordan begins to spiral; Jonathan discovers newfound strength.
- Directed by David Giuntoli
- Written by Todd Helbing, Brent Fletcher
S04E06
When the Lights Come On
Luthor plans to move LuthorCorp to Smallville, but finds opposition in Lana.
- Directed by Ian Samoil
S04E04
A Perfectly Good Wedding
Lois helps throw Kyle and Chrissy an impromptu wedding that doesn't quite go as planned.
- Directed by Gregory Smith
- Written by Max Kronick, George Kitson
S04E08
Sharp Dressed Man
Luthor challenges Lois to a live telecast debate, though not everything is as it seems; John Henry and Clark face a troubling possibility.
- Directed by Michael Cudlitz
- Written by Todd Helbing, Brent Fletcher
S01E15
Last Sons of Krypton
Superman's worst nightmare comes to life and Lois confronts Leslie Larr. Meanwhile, Lana, Kyle and Sarah agree to stay to help General Lane.
- Directed by Tom Cavanagh
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S04E10
It Went By So Fast
- Directed by Gregory Smith
- Written by Todd Helbing, Brent Fletcher
S04E09
To Live and Die Again
- Directed by Jai Jamison
- Written by Jai Jamison
S04E08
Sharp Dressed Man
- Directed by Michael Cudlitz
- Written by Todd Helbing, Brent Fletcher
S04E07
A Regular Guy
- Directed by Gregory Smith
- Written by George Kitson, Katie Aldrin
S04E05
Break the Cycle
- Directed by Elizabeth Henstridge
- Written by Adam Mallinger
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Todd Helbing
Creator
Greg Berlanti
Showrunner
Lee Toland Krieger
Executive producer
Geoff Johns
Executive producer
David Madden
Executive producer
Sarah Schechter
Executive producer
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Kristi Korzec
Executive producer
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Brent Fletcher
Executive producer
Gregory Smith
Executive producer
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Patrick Barton Leahy
Writer
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Adam Mallinger
Writer
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Juliana James
Writer
Rina Mimoun
Writer
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Michael Narducci
Writer
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Jai Jamison
Writer
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Max Kronick
Writer
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Aaron Helbing
Writer
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Andrew N. Wong
Writer
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Max Cunningham
Writer
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George Kitson
Writer
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Katie Aldrin
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Carl OgawaProducer
- Todd HelbingExecutive Producer
- Lee Toland KriegerExecutive Producer
- Jennifer LenceProducer
- Greg BerlantiExecutive Producer
- Karyn Smith-ForgeProducer
Writing
- Todd HelbingWriter
- Patrick Barton LeahyWriter
- Adam MallingerWriter
- Juliana JamesWriter
- Rina MimounWriter
- Michael NarducciWriter
Direction
- Elizabeth HenstridgeDirector
- Eric Dean SeatonDirector
- Diana ValentineDirector
- Lee Toland KriegerDirector
- Michael CudlitzDirector
- Elaine MongeonDirector
Cinematography
- Gordon VerheulDirector of Photography
- Mark CohenDirector of Photography
- Stephen MaierDirector of Photography
- Gavin StruthersDirector of Photography
Music
- Dan RomerOriginal Music Composer
Recognition
Awards
0 wins · 1 nomination
Harvey Awards
No wins yet · 1 nomination
- NomineeHarvey Awards2021
Superman & Lois · Superman & Lois
Where to watch
Streaming
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