Stan Lee
Director
Who Wants to Be a Superhero? (UK) (2009)
Season 2
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.
Released Jan. 3, 2009
Episode 60 min
None+
S2E1 - Episode 201
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.
July 26, 2007, midnight
S2E2 - Episode 202
The supervillain "Bee Sting" provides a sticky challenge for the Superheroes. The superheroes receive a costume makeover.
Aug. 2, 2007, midnight
S2E3 - Episode 203
A challenge that features "Dr. Dark" divides the Superheroes into pairs. The Superheroes are shocked by a surprise elimination.
Aug. 9, 2007, midnight
S2E4 - Episode 204
The superheroes use disguises when they go undercover to battle crime. Later, they get to see what their comic book cover would look like.
Aug. 16, 2007, midnight
S2E5 - Episode 205
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.
Aug. 23, 2007, midnight
S2E6 - Episode 206
A fourth-grade class helps out in a challenge involving a secret code. Later, an old friend comes to the aid of the superheroes.
Aug. 30, 2007, midnight
S2E7 - Episode 207
A surprise announcement comes from a mysterious stranger who has infiltrated the superhero lair. A challenge involving guard dogs proves to be difficult.
Sept. 6, 2007, midnight
S2E8 - Episode 208
Season Finale. ECW wrestler Balls Mahoney leads the remaining superheroes through a challenge. We finally learn the secrets of Dr. Dark. A winner is chosen.
Sept. 6, 2007, midnight
Network: CBBC
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 840 min.
Released: Jan. 3, 2009
Last Air Date: Sept. 6, 2007, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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