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Superman· Season 1 · Episode 19

The Beast Beneath These Streets

S01E19·6.0·November 26, 1988·12m·CBS

Researchers have discovered an old part of Metropolis that has been buried for a hundred years. According to legend, this part of Metropolis was buried a hundred years ago when a doctor named Morpheus made a machine that allowed him to steal the powers of a number of different kinds of animals. The legend turns out to be true when Morpheus who appears to be a man-bat kidnaps Lois. He lures Superman to his machine which he uses to steal Superman's powers. Using kryptonite, Superman weakens Morpheus and puts him into his machine. Superman's powers return and he immediately destroys Morpheus's machine trapping him inside it.

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#4In Season 1of 23 rated episodes
#4All-timeof 23 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 6.1
1988First airedNovember 26, 1988

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