Who Wants to Be a Superhero?

2006
Who Wants to Be a Superhero?

Seasons & Episodes

  • 2
  • 1

EP1 Episode 1 Jul 26, 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.

EP2 Episode 2 Aug 02, 2007

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

EP3 Episode 3 Aug 09, 2007

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

EP4 Episode 4 Aug 16, 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.

EP5 Episode 5 Aug 23, 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.

EP6 Episode 6 Aug 30, 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.

EP7 Episode 7 Sep 06, 2007

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

EP8 Episode 8 Sep 06, 2007

ECW wrestler Balls Mahoney leads the remaining superheroes through a challenge. We finally learn the secrets of Dr. Dark. A winner is chosen.
6.2| 0h30m| TV-PG| en| More Info
Released: 27 July 2006 Ended
Producted By: Nash Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.nashentertainment.com/television/superhero1/
Synopsis

A competition reality series that challenges a lucky few to create their very own superhero and reward the winner with having their character immortalized in a new comic book.

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Stan Lee

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Reviews

loudprincess Like a lot of reality shows that I intend to stay far away from, Who Wants to Be a Superhero sucked me in like a Hoover last season. At times, it was like watching a horrific scene, trying not to look. At others, it was genuinely sweet, and had an admittedly good message.After watching Feedback cry and hearing about Major Victory's history as a stripper in almost every episode last year, I didn't think I could stomach another season.And again, I was wrong.It's hard not to be drawn to this show, simply for the curiosity of watching grown people act serious in sparkly capes and tights. Add in the ridiculous challenges and Stan Lee's deep analysis of their every move, and you've got attention-grabbing TV.You got to get a load of Mr. Mitzvah and The Parthenon and...Well, all of them. It's kind of endearing to watch these guys so earnestly vie for first place while chasing imaginary bad guys and saving planted characters around the city.I can't think of what would make this show better, but if the finale is as sweet as last season's, it'll be worth following this one.
fullenw Stan Lee was the host of this show and that alone is enough reason to pay homage to it.The best thing about this reality show is that people don't vote each other off. The producers vote them off. Other reality shows where they vote each other off is pretty unfair at times. In this they are judged on how much they live up to the characteristics of a superhero.Many people auditioned but the finalist were: Fat Momma, Feedback, Levity, MonkeyWoman, Iron Enforcer, Lemuria, Tyveculus, Major victory, Creature, Feedback.Its no secret that most the people on this show are actors. But theses days in Hollywood, who isn't? It doesn't make it more staged. This show is definitely a must see.
Asteri-Atypical At first I winced when I heard this show has the tag-line of banality, namely "A Sci-Fi Channel Original". Yet when I saw the concept I had hope. When I saw Stan Lee, comic book guru and personal idol that he is, would be involved, I knew I had to check out this show! However, despite some interesting facets, the stench of "Sci-Fi Channel Original" still has managed to permeate this show.Stan Lee is unquestionably the high point. He has a great presence on screen and adds drama. He also is THE person to be in such a show. The other potential high point of this show is (or at least would have been) is the entertainment value of seeing people express their creativity and dress up as their fantasy super-hero creations! This is where it falls flat. Instead of multiple NEW super-hero candidates each week, it appears we are stuck with the SAME dwindling group of heroes in the typical reality-show "vote 'em off" formula. Seeing new heroes and new personalities could have been quite amusing for some time to come. I can't imagine the appeal in seeing the SAME characters in new and lame reality-show style competitions and being overly melodramatic at the end when someone gets voted off.Another serious problem with this show is that it appears to be overly contrived. I could not believe in any of these characters. They seemed scripted and unreal parodies. Most of the contestants are established actors.Sorry - but even the legend of Stan Lee can't quite rescue this show from the "Sci-Fi Original" tag of low quality programming. If the creators had dared to be ORIGINAL in concept and not follow the tired, banal, worn-out reality show format, they might have had a show which was at least very amusing and humorous.
[email protected] Having seen only the premier, the missus and I watched this for a laugh. And laugh we did, the first 30 minutes were hilarious. Then after a while, it takes a turn toward your typical annoying reality show format: post-interviews, dramatic music, and pretentious, pompous elimination ceremonies. Don't forget the ridiculous 'reaction closeups' Yawn. who CARES. Thank goodness I have a DVR and a fast forward button.Just show me Stan Lee having the time of his life, and those doofuses changing into & running around in public in those silly costumes. That is what we want. Come on, admit it. Isn't everyone getting just a LITTLE tired of these so-called 'reality' show's oh-so predictable format? Don't try tp make this one into something serious, it defeats the point.I will say that Big Momma displays the most guts and heart out of all. She and the unabashed flamboyant style of Major Victory are the two to bet on so far. They *seem* to be just good people to the core. They are worth watching too just for sheer entertainment value. The rest, eh who cares. Iron Enforcer has about as much personality as well...a piece of, you-know-what, and should have been eliminated in the premier. His only staying power is that he LOOKS like a superhero, so far he's been acting like anything but. I can't say for sure if I'll stay with the series, but the premier was a diverting novelty for an evening.