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  • CBBC

Who Wants to Be a Superhero?

  • 2009 – 2007
  • Ended
  • Reality
  • ~1h / ep
  • 2 seasons
  • 10.0/10

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.

Latest: Season 2 · 2007

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  1. E1. Episode 201

    Jul 26, 2007 · 60m

    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.

  2. E2. Episode 202

    Aug 2, 2007 · 60m

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

  3. E3. Episode 203

    Aug 9, 2007 · 60m

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

  4. E4. Episode 204

    Aug 16, 2007 · 60m

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

  5. E5. Episode 205

    Aug 23, 2007 · 60m

    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.

  6. E6. Episode 206

    Aug 30, 2007 · 60m

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

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