The BEST episodes of Spider-Man (1978) season 1
Every episode of Spider-Man (1978) season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Spider-Man (1978) season 1!
Motorcycle racer Takuya Yamashiro gains amazing abilities from the last survivor of the planet Spider and uses them and the giant robot Leopardon to battle Professor Monster and his evil Iron Cross Army as Spider-man! Created from a deal between TOEI Company and Marvel Comics, Spider-man's origin was radically altered after sponsor Bandai demanded the addition of a giant robot. It proved popular enough that the series lasted 41 episodes and even spawned a movie.
#1 - Mysterious World! The Man Lives to Fate
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/24/1978
When a train suspiciously overturns, Takuya believes Professor Monster and the Iron Cross Army are responsible, while flashbacks reveal the tragic details surrounding Garia's arrival on Earth and the transfer of power to Takuya.
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Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/9/1978
When a motorcycle gang encounters the Iron Cross Army, Professor Monster decides to take their leader captive and turn him into a machine bem. When Spiderman is approached by the gang leader's father for help, he tries to reunite the father and son.
Watch Now:Apple TV#3 - Shuddering Laboratory! Devilish Professor Monster
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/21/1978
The Iron Cross Army sets its sights on scientifically changing humans into super soldiers. One of their targets turns out to be Yosuke Matsuki, Tayuka's (Spiderman's) close friend. Can Spiderman stop the Iron Cross Army and protect his pal?
Watch Now:Apple TV#4 - Fearful Hit Tune! Song Dancing Murder Rock
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/28/1978
Spider-Man protects two scientists working to make a weapon that can target the Iron Cross Army, while Professor Monster models cyborgs out of a popular Japanese rock band!
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Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/17/1978
The first episode of the TOEI-produced Japanese "Spiderman" TV series sees motorcycle racer Takuya Yamashiro gain the powers of Spider-Man! With his new powers and the help of Marveller, he transforms into Leopardon in order to defeat Professor Monster and his evil Iron Cross Army.
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Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/7/1978
Professor Monster works to create a program that can kill Spiderman, and the two men meet face to face for the first time!
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Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/5/1978
Professor Monster resurrects an ancient cat demon in hopes of killing every Japanese citizen!
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Season 1 - Episode 37 - Aired 2/7/1979
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Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/14/1978
Can Spider-Man stop the Iron Cross Army before they obliterate Japan with missiles?
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Season 1 - Episode 38 - Aired 2/14/1979
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Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 1/31/1979
#16 - Riddle: Calling the Riddle of My Secret Birth
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/27/1978
A young girl possessing psychic abilities is targeted by the Iron Cross Army so that they could learn future events. Lucky for the young psychic, she has hired Takuya (Spiderman) as her tutor and he has taken it upon himself to act as her protector. Spiderman must keep the Iron Cross Army away from the psychic not only to keep her from harm, but to prevent the Iron Cross Army from destroying the world.
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Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/2/1978
A lovesick model is tricked into getting a chip implanted into her brain by Amazoness in order to win back her old flame. Now, Amazoness has complete control over her and Spiderman must stop her before she assassinates enemies of the Iron Cross Army.
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Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 7/26/1978
Ichiro, the boy saved by Takuya's (Spiderman) blood transfusion is kidnapped and Spiderman must save him before its too late.
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Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/12/1978
Amazoness and Professor Monster send Machine Bem to go after someone close to Takuya (Spider-Man) - his sister, Shinko!
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Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/20/1978
A strange boy enters Takuya's life and claims to know his secret identity. The boy leads Spiderman to a hidden village where he pleads for help to save his sister. After encountering some hostile villagers, Spiderman discovers that this was no oridnary rescue. The boy's sister is being held captive by the Iron Cross Army!
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Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 9/6/1978
Samson, a struggling professional wrestler and his brother search for Spiderman to ask for help in their training. The Iron Cross army intervenes and turns Samson into a machine bem forcing Spiderman to fight against a once innocent man.
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