| "Ultra Woman" | |
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| Series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Season 3, Episode 7 | |
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| Air date | November 12th, 1995 |
| Writers | Gene O'Neill; Noreen Tobin |
| Director | Mike Vejar |
| Producers | Brad Buckner; Chris Long; John McNamara; Jim Michaels; Grant Rosenberg; Eugenie Ross-Leming; Chris Ruppenthal; Philip Sgriccia; Jimmy Simons; Robert Singer |
| Starring | Dean Cain; Teri Hatcher; Lane Smith; Justin Whalin; K Callan; Eddie Jones |
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"Ultra Woman" is the title to the seventh episode of season three of the live-action superhero fantasy series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and the fifty-first episode of the series overall. It was directed by Mike Vejar with a script written by Gene O'Neill and Noreen Tobin. It first aired on ABC on Sunday, November 12th, 1995 at 8:00 pm.
Cast[]
Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Dean Cain | Superman, Clark Kent |
| Teri Hatcher | Lois Lane |
| Lane Smith | Perry White |
| Justin Whalin | Jimmy Olsen |
| K Callan | Martha Kent |
| Eddie Jones | Jonathan Kent |
Guest Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Shelley Long | Lucille Newtrich |
| Mary Gross | Nell Newtrich |
| Kenneth Kimmins | Doctor Bernard Klein |
Co-Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Lawrence A. Mandley | Husband |
| Evie Peck | Woman |
| Thomas Rosales | Thug |
| Hal Havins | Driver |
Notes & Trivia[]
- Superman was created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster. He first appeared in Action Comics #1 in June, 1938 in a story called "Superman, Champion of the Opressed".
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman was developed for television by Deborah Joy LeVine.
- This episode is production code number 457407.
- This episode is included on the Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: The Complete Third Season DVD collection, which was released in Region 1 format by Warner Home Video on June 20th, 2006. It is also included in the Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: The Complete Series collection, released in the United Kingdom in Region 2 PAL format by Whv.
- Director Michael Vejar is credited as Mike Vejar in this episode.
- Producer Philip Sgriccia is credited as Philip J. Sgriccia in this episode.
- Producer James Simons is credited as Jimmy Simons in this episode.
- There is a plaque on the Metropolis Park wishing well that reads: "Dedicated 1936. In loving memory Dan Patterson and Craig Byrne". Byrne was a Lois & Clark fan, who wrote the Lois & Clark newsletter. He later created the site Kryptonsite and wrote the official companion books for Smallville season 4-7.
- This is the first of two episodes of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman directed by Mike Vejar. He will go on to direct "Twas the Night Before Mxymas" in season four.
- This is the only episode of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman written by Gene O'Neill.
- This is the only episode of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman written by Noreen Tobin.
- Actors Shelley Long and Mary Gross had previously starred together in the 1989 comedy film Troop Beverly Hills.
- Actor Thomas Rosales, Jr. is credited as Thomas Rosales in this episode.
Allusions[]
- Ultrawoman is also the code name attributed to Lena Luthor in DC's "New 52" continuity. She first appeared in Justice League, Volume 2 #35 in December, 2014.
- Ultrawoman is the name of several female characters featured in the Ultraman multimedia franchise, which includes Ace, Beth, Grigio, and Meg.
- Superman apprehended Doctor Gene Newtrich back in the season two episode, "Individual Responsibility". Lucille and Nell Newtrich are Gene's sisters.
- Clark Kent first proposed to Lois Lane in "And the Answer Is...", which was the season two finale.
- Reference is made to Alice White in this episode. Alice White is the wife of Daily Planet managing editor Perry White. They become estranged beginning with this episode when Perry finds a note from Alice asking for a divorce.
- Reference is made to Batman in this episode. Batman is in reality Bruce Wayne - a billionaire playboy by day who dons the cape and cowl of a costumed hero of Gotham City by night. In the comics, Superman and Batman have a long and storied history together.
Quotes[]
- Lois Lane: Will you marry me?
- Clark Kent: Who's asking, Lois or Ultrawoman?
- Lois Lane: Who's answering, Clark or Superman?
- Clark Kent: I'm answering.
- Lois Lane: I'm waiting.
- Clark Kent: Yes.
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