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Cartoons Completed 1973-1986

Super Friends Watch Order

Super Friends cartoons in order, from the 1973 series through the Super Powers era to Galactic Guardians in 1985. Six Hanna-Barbera runs with the core Justice League lineup plus juniors and the Legion of Doom. Plus notes on the best entry points.

Last updated October 15, 2026

Watch Order

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Six runs in broadcast order.

About Super Friends

The 1973 series pairs Superman, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman with junior trainees in gentle rescue stories. The All-New hour from 1977 adds the Wonder Twins and broader villains, while Challenge of the Superfriends from 1978 sets the heroes against the Legion of Doom. The World's Greatest SuperFriends from 1979 rotates the lineup through mythic guest plots.

The 1980 series settles into weekly team-ups before the Super Powers revamp of 1984 sharpens the designs and retools the villains. Galactic Guardians closes the run in 1985 with Cyborg joining and firmer continuity. Watch in release order, since the tone and roster evolve steadily even though episodes rarely connect.

Good to know

Continuity stays loose, so no episode spoils another and the order serves history rather than plot. Challenge of the Superfriends is the high point most fans recommend first if the early seasons feel tame. The animation and voice work improve visibly by the Super Powers years. These Hanna-Barbera series stand apart from later DC cartoons with their own rules.