List of Green Lantern: The Animated Series episodes

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Green Lantern: The Animated Series is an American computer-animated television that is based on the DC Comics superhero, Green Lantern. Green Lantern: The Animated Series airs on Cartoon Network, in the United States. The series premiered on November 11, 2011, as a special "sneak peek". The event was one hour long.[1] An official premiere of the series was broadcast on March 3, 2012, as part of Cartoon Network's DC Nation block. The series is 26 episodes long, and consists of two 13 episode-long story arcs.[2]

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 26 November 11, 2011 March 16, 2013

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original Air Date Prod. Code U.S. viewers
(millions)
1–2"Beware My Power"Sam Liu & Rick MoralesJim Krieg & Ernie AltbackerNovember 11, 2011 (2011-11-11)101–1021.9[3]

Ace test pilot Hal Jordan, who leads a secret life as Earth's guardian Green Lantern, is called back to Oa. Searching for the culprits behind a series of Green Lantern deaths in "Frontier Space", Hal and his gruff fellow Green Lantern Kilowog “commandeer” the Interceptor, a prototype spaceship powered by pure Green Lantern energy that possesses an advanced AI system, Aya.

Note: Beware My Power is considered to span across two episodes. Part One reaired on March 3, 2012 as the official series premiere, while Part Two reaired on March 10, 2012.
3"Razer's Edge"Sam LiuEugene SonMarch 17, 2012 (2012-03-17)103N/A
Hal and Kilowog have no choice but to fight alongside Red Lantern, Razer.[4]
4"Into the Abyss"Rick MoralesMatt WayneMarch 24, 2012 (2012-03-24)104N/A
Tension is high on the Interceptor as Razer is now part of the crew. When a merchant ship is being sucked into a pinhole, a tiny black hole, the three unlikely crew members are forced to work together to save the ship. Meanwhile, Aya is convinced she will become a Green Lantern, placing her system into a new robotic body.
5"Heir Apparent"Sam LiuJennifer KeeneMarch 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)105N/A

Searching for some more recruits for their fight against the Red Lanterns, the crew of the Interceptor travel to the planet of Betrassus to find the planet's Green Lantern Dulock. However, Hal must fight for the hand of a queen named Iolande.

Note: This episode is directly based on the plot of Green Lantern Corps volume 2 #2–3. It is the first story in the series to be a direct retelling of a comic book plot.
6"Lost Planet"Rick MoralesMichael F. RyanApril 7, 2012 (2012-04-07)106N/A

Hal and company follow an errant Green Lantern ring to a mysterious planet, in search for a new Green Lantern. When they arrive on the planet, they discover three castaways who agree to help them. Unknown to Hal, Kilowog, Razer and Aya, that the three castaways are actually trying to use them to get off the planet.

Note: This episode is loosely based on Mogo Doesn't Socialize, which was written by Alan Moore.
7"Reckoning"Sam LiuErnie AltbackerApril 14, 2012 (2012-04-14)107N/A
In an attempt to murder Atrocitus, Razer goes to the Red Lantern home world, Shard. He is captured and sentenced to execution by Atrocitus. Meanwhile, Hal learns more about the origin of the Red Lanterns while infiltrating Shard with Aya and Kilowog.
8"Fear Itself"Rick MoralesMark HoffmeierApril 21, 2012 (2012-04-21)108N/A
Hal and Kilowog visit an alien planet in search of food, but encounter two warring races of aliens, and mysterious yellow crystals filled with yellow fear energy.
9"...In Love and War"Sam LiuAndrew RobinsonApril 28, 2012 (2012-04-28)109N/A
Hal, Kilowog, Razer, and Aya are saved by a different type of Lantern Corps from an invading space monster. Grateful for their rescue, the Star Sapphires, whose power comes from the violet energy of love, invite everyone to their homeworld Zamaron. It turns out, however, that the whole thing was a set-up to drain the Lanterns' power rings by encasing them in crystals.
10"Regime Change"Rick MoralesJosh HamiltonMay 5, 2012 (2012-05-05)1101.58[5]

Hal and company go back to Betrassus and discover that Iolande's brother has been recruited into the Red Lantern Corps and usurped his sister's throne. Meanwhile, Ganthet of the Guardians is exiled.

Note: This episode was dedicated to the memory of Ian Abercrombie, voice of Ganthet, who died in January 2012, before the episode aired.
11"Flight Club"Sam LiuMichael F. RyanMay 12, 2012 (2012-05-12)111N/A
The Red Lanterns plot their next move. When Hal and Kilowog hear that the Red Lanterns are on their way to what's known as "The Lighthouse" they want to get there first.
12"Invasion"Rick MoralesErnie AltbackerMay 19, 2012 (2012-05-19)1121.67[6]
The team must block the way to Guardian space when the Red Lanterns head for it.
13"Homecoming"Sam LiuJim KriegMay 26, 2012 (2012-05-26)1131.29[7]
Atrocitus wreaks vengeance on Oa, as the Red Lantern armada crosses into Green Lantern space – with only Kilowog to stop them. It's up to Hal to take the shortcut back to Earth by teleporting across the universe from the Star Sapphires’ homeworld of Zamaron and stop Atrocitus and Zilius Zox from killing the Guardians.
14"The New Guy"Rick MoralesTom SheppardSeptember 29, 2012 (2012-09-29)114N/A
When Hal returns to Earth, he finds out he's been replaced as the Green Lantern of Sector 2814 by Guy Gardner.[8] The pair are forced to work together when a trio of Manhunters are reactivated on Earth after the Anti-Monitor invades this universe.
15"Reboot"Sam LiuMark HoffmeierOctober 6, 2012 (2012-10-06)115N/A
The threat of the Anti-Monitor leads Hal to try to assemble Kilowog, Tomar-Re and Aya as a team to help the new Honor Guard.[9]
16"Steam Lantern"Rick MoralesErnie AltbackerJanuary 5, 2013 (2013-01-05)116N/A

After a blast from the Anti-Monitor, Hal is transported to an alternate world where steam still rules as a powersource.[9]

Note: Due to an abrupt schedule change which postponed the DC Nation block, the episode was briefly released on iTunes on October 14, 2012, one day after it initially meant to air. It aired on Cartoon Network India on December 23, 2012.
17"Blue Hope"Sam LiuJeremy AdamsJanuary 12, 2013 (2013-01-12)117N/A

The Blue Lantern Corps must fend off an invasion of Manhunters. Meanwhile, Razer hopes that the Blue Lanterns can help him remove the anger and violence inside his heart that was placed by the presence of the Red Lantern Ring.

Note: This episode aired on Cartoon Network India on December 30, 2012 before its original airdate in U.S.[9]
18"Prisoner of Sinestro"Rick MoralesMark HoffmeierJanuary 19, 2013 (2013-01-19)118N/A
Irrational and Hotheaded Green Lantern Sinestro accidentely unleashes a dangerous creature on board the Interceptor.[9]
19"Loss"Sam LiuMichael F. RyanJanuary 26, 2013 (2013-01-26)119N/A
A Manhunter presence on Ysmault threatens the peace between the Red and Green Lanterns.[10]
20"Cold Fury"Rick MoralesErnie AltbackerFebruary 2, 2013 (2013-02-02)120N/A
A horde of Manhunters gives chase as our heroes' hope runs thin. Their will is truly tested as they prepare for an inevitable face-off against the unstoppable Anti-Monitor – a battle for the lives of everyone in the universe.
21"Babel"Sam LiuCharlotte Fullerton & Kevin RubioFebruary 9, 2013 (2013-02-09)121N/A
Hal, Kilowog, and Razer crash land on a planet with a poisonous atmosphere. With their power rings nearly depleted, their only hope is to seek refuge in a nearby domed city, completely overrun by thieves and hooligans. But teamwork’s a little tougher when no one can understand anyone else![11]
22"Love is a Battlefield"Rick MoralesJennifer KeeneFebruary 16, 2013 (2013-02-16)122N/A
Carol Ferris is summoned back to Zamaron, the Star Sapphire homeworld, where she must fight to prove that love is stronger than hate in order to prevent the planet's destruction.
23"Larfleeze"Sam LiuErnie AltbackerFebruary 23, 2013 (2013-02-23)123N/A
The crew of The Interceptor searches the planet Okaara for the mythical Orange Lantern battery as a way to combat the Aya Monitor. The problem is, it’s guarded under the watchful, and very greedy, eyes of Larfleeze, the one and only Orange Lantern.[11]
24"Scarred"Rick MoralesJeremy AdamsMarch 2, 2013 (2013-03-02)124N/A
The Green Lanterns use yellow crystals to try and stop Aya's rampage. Meanwhile, Hal Jordan and his crew follow a series of clues which span across the galaxy, uncovering information about the mysterious “Science Director”, Aya’s secret origin, and how to put a stop to her destruction.[12]
25"Ranx"Sam LiuErnie AltbackerMarch 9, 2013 (2013-03-09)125N/A
The Aya Monitor is after a secret weapon on the deserted planet Ranx, and sends a massive army of Manhunters to retrieve it. While Hal, Kilowog and Razer are ordered to the planet, the Green Lantern Corps, led by Guy Gardner, launch a simultaneous attack to beat her to it.[12]
26"Dark Matter"Rick MoralesJim KriegMarch 16, 2013 (2013-03-16)126N/A
The Aya Monitor returns to the dawn of time to stop all emotion and all life from ever existing. Now, Hal, Kilowog, Gardner, and the rest of the Green Lantern Corps must find a way to stop her – while Razer realizes the only way to save the universe may mean killing the woman he loves. Aya manages to return back to normal after injuring Razer. She has to upload a virus to the manhunters to destroy them for good even if it means killing herself. Back on Oa Razer sets out on a journey to find Aya. The series ends with a blue lantern power ring chasing him.[12]

DVD and Blu-ray releases

Title Region A/1 Region B/2
DVD Blu-ray DVD
Part 1: Rise of the Red Lanterns August 28, 2012[13] March 18, 2014[14] May 22, 2013[15]
Part 2: Manhunter Menace June 25, 2013[16] May 22, 2013[17]

References

  1. ↑ Harvey, James (November 3, 2011). "Cast And Crew Details For "Green Lantern: The Animated Series" Hour-Long Event". The World's Finest. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Giancarlo Volpe on Twitter". Twitter.
  3. ↑ Gorman, Bill (November 15, 2011). "Ratings Notes for TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim: 'Robot Chicken,' 'Adventure Time,' 'Squidbillies,' 'Conan' & More". TV by Numbers. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
  4. ↑ ""Young Justice," "Green Lantern: The Animated Series" March 2012 Episode Schedule". The World's Finest. March 1, 2012. Retrieved March 31, 2012.
  5. ↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs + 'Game of Thrones', 'The Client List', 'Army Wives,' 'Khloe & Lamar', 'Mad Men' + More – Ratings
  6. ↑ Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs + 'Game of Thrones', 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians', 'Ax Men,' 'The Client List', 'Sister Wives' + More – Ratings
  7. ↑ Kondolojy, Amanda (June 5, 2012). "Sunday Cable Ratings: NBA Playoffs + 'Game of Thrones' Finale, MTV Movie Awards, 'Sister Wives', 'The Glades', 'Longmire' + More". TVbytheNumbers. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  8. ↑ Sands, Rich (July 11, 2012). "First Look: Green Lantern's New Guy in Town". TVGuide. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
  9. 1 2 3 4 Harvey, Jim (September 28, 2012). ""Young Justice: Invasion," "Green Lantern: The Animated Series" Episodes For October 2012". World's Finest. Retrieved September 30, 2012.
  10. ↑ Harvey, Jim (2 January 2012). ""Young Justice: Invasion," "Green Lantern: The Animated Series" Episodes For January 2013". World's Finest Online. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
  11. 1 2 Harvey, Jim (29 January 2013). ""Young Justice: Invasion," "Green Lantern: The Animated Series" Episodes For February 2013". Retrieved 30 January 2013.
  12. 1 2 3 Harvey, Jim (27 February 2013). ""Young Justice: Invasion," "Green Lantern: The Animated Series" Episode Details For March 2013".
  13. ↑ "MTV Geek – "Green Lantern: The Animated Series" Coming to DVD in August". MTV Geek.
  14. ↑ "Green Lantern: The Complete Animated Series Coming to Blu-ray". SuperHeroHype.
  15. ↑ "Green Lantern - Säsong 1 Vol. 1 - Rise of the Red Lantern (Nordi". cdon.se.
  16. ↑ "Green Lantern: The Animated Series DVD news: Announcement for Green Lantern: The Animated Series - Season 1, Part 2: Manhunter Menace - TVShowsOnDVD.com". tvshowsondvd.com.
  17. ↑ "Gröna Lyktan - Säsong 1 Vol. 2 - Rise of The Red Lantern". cdon.se.

General references

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