List of television series based on DC Comics

Below is a list of television series based on properties of DC Comics. This list includes live-action and animated series.

Live-action

TitleAiredSeasonsNetwork(s)NotesRef
Adventures of Superman1952–19586 seasonsSyndication104 episodes
Batman1966–19683 seasonsABC120 episodes
Shazam!1974–1976CBS28 episodes
The Secrets of Isis1975–19762 seasons22 episodes; (Filmation) Originally aired as Isis as part of The Shazam!/Isis Hour. Received new title in syndication.
Wonder Woman1975–19793 seasonsABC (season 1)
CBS (season 2–3)		60 total episodes (includes 2 90 minute "pilots")
Superboy1988–19924 seasonsSyndication100 episodes
Swamp Thing: The Series1990–19933 seasonsUSA Network72 episodes
The Flash1990–19911 seasonCBS22 episodes (includes 2 hour pilot)
Human Target1992ABC7 episodes
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman1993–19974 seasons87 episodes (includes 2 hour pilot)
Smallville2001–201110 seasonsThe WB (seasons 1–5)
The CW (seasons 6–10)		218 episodes
Birds of Prey2002–20031 seasonThe WB13 episodes
Human Target2010–20112 seasonsFox and CTV25 episodes
Constantine2014–20151 seasonNBC13 episodes
Powerless20179 episodes (+3 unaired)[1]
Ongoing
Arrow2012–present6 seasonsThe CWPart of the Arrowverse. Renewed for a seventh season[2]
The Flash2014–present4 seasonsPart of the Arrowverse. Renewed for a fifth season[2]
GothamFoxRenewed for a fifth and final season[3]
Supergirl2015–present3 seasonsCBS (season 1)
The CW (season 2–present)		Part of the Arrowverse. Renewed for a fourth season[2]
DC's Legends of Tomorrow2016–presentThe CWPart of the Arrowverse. Renewed for a fourth season.[2]
Black Lightning2018–present1 seasonRenewed for a second season[2]
KryptonSyfyRenewed for a second season[4]
DC DailyDC UniverseDaily news program (shows five days a week)[5]
TitansRenewed for a second season[6]
Ordered
Doom Patrol2019Series orderDC Universe[7]
Swamp Thing[8]
Stargirl[9]
PennyworthEpix[10]
WatchmenHBO[11]
In development
Untitled Batwoman series2019Script-developmentThe CWPart of the Arrowverse[12]
MetropolisTBATBADC Universe[8]
Project 13The CW[13]
Secret SixPilot production commitmentCBS[14]

From DC Imprints

TitleAiredSeasonsNetworkimprint adapted fromNotesRefs
Ongoing
iZombie2015–present4 seasonsThe CWVertigoRenewed for a fifth and final season[15]
Lucifer2016–present3 seasonsFox (season 1–3)
Netflix (season 4–)		VertigoRenewed for a fourth season on Netflix[16]
PreacherAMCVertigo
Ordered
Y: The Last ManTBAPilot orderFXVertigo[17]
The Boys2019Series orderAmazon VideoWildstorm (when DC held rights) /
Dynamite Entertainment (with Dynamic Forces)		Produced by Sony Pictures Television. Based on six-issue limited series published under WildStorm imprint. DC currently does not own media adaptation or publishing rights after they were reverted to creators.[18]
In development
Astro CityTBATBATBAWildstorm/VertigoFremantleMedia[19]
V for VendettaChannel 4Vertigo[20]

TV specials

TitleYearNetworkNotes
It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's Superman1975ABC
Legends of the Superheroes1979NBC2 TV specials
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt2003CBS90 mins

Television commercials

Commercial YearCompanyNotes
Superman Kellogg's 1952Kellogg'sEight "integrated commercials" starring George Reeves.
Batgirl Equal Pay Public Service Announcement 1974Public Service AnnouncementPut out by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Batman Diet Coke 1989Diet Coke
Catwoman Diet Coke 1992
Hawkman Baby Ruth 1997Baby RuthA tongue in cheek commercial.
Batman OnStar commercials 2001OnStarA series of six television commercials.
The Adventures of Seinfeld & Superman 2004American ExpressTwo short film commercials promoting American Express.
El Palacio de Hierro 2006El Palacio de HierroA Mexican commercial starring Wonder Woman, Catwoman, and Batgirl.
Vai que... Batman 2014Bradesco SegurosA Brazilian commercial starring Batman and The Joker.
Honey Bunches of Oats 2016Honey Bunches of OatsFeatures archival footage of Wonder Woman in Super Friends.

Animated

TitleOriginal runningProduction company(s)NetworkNotes / Refs
The New Adventures of Superman1966–1970Filmation / DC ComicsCBSPart of The New Adventures of Superman franchise
The Adventures of Superboy1966–1969
The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure1967–1968
Aquaman1968–1970
The Batman/Superman Hour1968–1969
The Adventures of Batman
Super Friends1973Hanna-Barbera / DC ComicsABCPart of the Super Friends franchise
The New Adventures of Batman1977Filmation / DC ComicsCBSPart of The New Adventures of Batman franchise
The All-New Super Friends HourHanna-Barbera / DC ComicsABCPart of the Super Friends franchise
The Batman/Tarzan Adventure Hour1977–1978Filmation / DC ComicsCBSPart of The New Adventures of Batman franchise
Challenge of the Super Friends1978Hanna-Barbera / DC ComicsABCPart of the Super Friends franchise
Batman and the Super 71978–1980Filmation / DC ComicsCBSPart of The New Adventures of Batman franchise
The Plastic Man Comedy/Adventure Show1979–1981Ruby-Spears / DC ComicsABC
The World's Greatest Super Friends1979Hanna-Barbera / DC ComicsPart of the Super Friends franchise
Super Friends1980–1983
The Kid Super Power Hour with Shazam!1981–1982Filmation / DC ComicsNBC
Super Friends: The Legendary Super Powers Show1984Hanna-Barbera / DC ComicsABCPart of the Super Friends franchise
The Super Powers Team: Galactic Guardians1985
Superman1988Ruby-Spears / DC ComicsCBS
Swamp Thing1990–1991DIC Entertainment / DC ComicsFox Kids
Batman: The Animated Series1992–1995Warner Bros. Animation / DC ComicsPart of the DC animated universe
The Superman/Batman Adventures1995–1997Filmation / Hanna-Barbera / DC ComicsUSAPart of The New Adventures of Superman franchise
Part of the Super Friends franchise
Superman: The Animated Series1996–2000Warner Bros. Animation / DC ComicsKids' WBPart of the DC animated universe
The New Batman Adventures1997–1999Sequel to Batman: The Animated Series, part of the DC animated universe
The New Batman/Superman Adventures1997–2000Part of the DC animated universe
Batman Beyond1999–2001
Static Shock2000–2004
The Zeta Project2001–2002Spin-off of Batman Beyond, part of the DC animated universe
Justice League2001–2004Cartoon NetworkPart of the DC animated universe
Teen Titans2003–2006Cartoon Network
Kids' WB
Justice League Unlimited2004–2006Cartoon NetworkSequel to Justice League, part of the DC animated universe
The Batman2004–2008Kids' WB
Krypto the Superdog2005–2006Cartoon Network
Legion of Super Heroes2006–2008Kids' WB
Batman: The Brave and the Bold 2008–2011 Warner Bros. Animation / DC Comics (2008–2009) / DC Entertainment (2009–2011) Cartoon Network
Green Lantern: The Animated Series 2011–2013 Warner Bros. Animation / DC Entertainment
Beware the Batman 2013–2014
Justice League Action 2016–2018
Ongoing
Young Justice2010–2013 (original run)
2019		Warner Bros. Animation / DC EntertainmentCartoon Network (season 1-2)
DC Universe (season 3)		It was canceled in 2013 after two seasons, only to be renewed for a third in 2016 [21]
Teen Titans Go! 2013–present Warner Bros. Animation Cartoon Network Loosely based on the DC Comics characters of the same name. Renewed for a fifth season.
In development
DC Super Hero Girls2019Warner Bros. AnimationCartoon NetworkHeaded by Lauren Faust and builds off of the DC Super Hero Girls web series and direct-to-video films.[22]

From DC imprints

TitleOriginal runningEpisodesProduction company(s)NetworkNotes / Refs
Wild C.A.T.s1994–199513 episodesWildStorm/NelvanaCBSPublished at a time by Image Comics.
MAD2010–2013103 episodesWarner Bros. AnimationCartoon NetworkVarious sketchs featured several DC Comics characters.
Mad magazine is owned by DC Comics.

Pilots

TitleOriginal runningEpisodesProduction company(s)NetworkNotes / Refs
Plastic Man2006Pilot episodeWarner Bros. AnimationCartoon NetworkPilot episode, unaired, 10 mins runtime

TV specials

TitleYearProduction companyNetworkNotes / Refs
Robot Chicken DC Comics Special2012Stoopid Buddy Stoodios/Williams Street/Warner Bros. Animation/DC Entertainment/Sony Pictures DigitalAdult Swim
Robot Chicken DC Comics Special 2: Villains in Paradise2014
Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical Friendship2015

Motion comics

TitleOriginal runningEpisodesProduction company(s)NetworkNotes / Refs
Video Comic Book1979-1981Nickelodeon
Columbus Alive!
Watchmen: Motion Comic200812 episodesCruel and Unusual FilmsiTunesPilot episode, unaired, 10 mins runtime
Batman Black and White20 episodesWarner PremiereTwo seasons
Batgirl: Year One20099 episodes
The Batman Adventures: Mad Love3 episodes
Superman: Red Son12 episodes
Jonah Hex201017 episodes

Web series, shorts series

TitleOriginal runningProduction company(s)Airing locationNotes / Refs
Lobo2000Lobo Online websiteFlash Animation. Part of the DC animated universe
Gotham Girls2000–2002Noodle Soup Productions
Warner Bros. Animation		Warner Bros. website
Zatanna2003Animated shorts
The Aquaman & Friends Action HourWild Hare StudiosCN Latin AmericaSpoof continuation of Super Friends
DC Nation Shorts2011–2014DC Nation television block on Cartoon Network
Batman Unlimited2015–2016YouTube (DC Kids Channel)Season 1 (22 episodes), Season 2 (11 episodes)
DC Super Friends201515 episodes of 3–4 minutes in length
Justice League: Gods and Monsters ChroniclesWarner Bros. Animation
Blue Ribbon Content		YouTube (Machinima channel)Related to the film. Renewed for season 2, but subsequently shelved indefinitely[23]
Vixen2015–2016CW SeedPart of the Arrowverse.
Justice League Action2017Warner Bros. AnimationYouTube (DC Kids Channel)
Ongoing
DC Super Hero Girls2015–ongoingWarner Bros. Animation
Blue Ribbon Content		YouTube (DC Super Hero Girls channel)
Freedom Fighters: The Ray2017–ongoingCW SeedPart of the Arrowverse.[24][25]
Constantine: City of Demons2018–ongoing
In development
Harley Quinn 2019Warner Bros. Animation
Blue Ribbon Content		DC Universe [26][27][28]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (April 25, 2017). "'Powerless' Pulled From NBC Schedule as DC Comedy Effectively Canceled". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "'Riverdale,' 'Flash,' 'Supernatural' Among 10 CW Renewals". April 2, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  3. ↑ Turchiano, Danielle (May 13, 2018). "'Gotham' Renewed for Fifth and Final Season at Fox". Variety. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
  4. ↑ Otterson, Joe (May 22, 2018). "Krypton Renewed for Season 2 at Syfy". Variety. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
  5. ↑ Sottile, Alexis (September 15, 2018). "DC Daily Launches on Batman Day With New Look At The Titans Show". SyFy. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
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  7. ↑ Petski, Denise (May 14, 2018). "'Doom Patrol' Live-Action Drama Series From Greg Berlanti Greenlighted By DC Universe". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
  8. 1 2 Andreeva, Nellie (May 2, 2018). "'Swamp Thing' Drama Series In Works At DC Digital Service, 'Metropolis' Heads To Redevelopment". Deadline. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
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  14. ↑ Otterson, Joe (October 10, 2018). "DC Comics' 'Secret Six' in Development as Drama Series at CBS With Production Commitment". Variety. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
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  16. ↑ Otterson, Joe (June 15, 2018). "'Lucifer' Revived for Season 4 at Netflix". Variety.
  17. ↑ "FX Orders 'Y: The Last Man' Pilot". Variety.com. April 5, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
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  19. ↑ "Astro City TV Series In the Works From American Gods Producer". Retrieved March 23, 2018.
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