"Don't call them sidekicks."
Young Justice - Episode Highlights
Episode Highlights
Independence Day / Fireworks
The sidekicks defy the Justice League to investigate Project Cadmus, discovering Superboy and forming the Team.
Establishes the show's core premise: the younger generation stepping out from the shadows of their mentors to find their own identity.
Failsafe
A telepathic training exercise goes wrong, forcing the Team to experience a traumatic simulation where the Justice League dies and they must save the world.
A turning point that highlights the psychological trauma of being a child soldier and significantly affects the characters' personalities for the rest of the series.
Auld Acquaintance
The Team must battle a brainwashed Justice League to save the planet, proving they have surpassed their 'sidekick' status.
The culmination of the first season's themes of independence and trust.
Summit
A masterclass in tension where multiple deep-cover plots converge as the Light and the Reach meet for a final negotiation.
Reveals the true depth of Aqualad and Artemis's undercover mission and marks the beginning of the end for the alien invasion.
Endgame
The heroes save Earth from destruction, but at the cost of Wally West's life.
A heartbreaking finale that cements the 'no plot armor' reputation of the show and leaves a permanent scar on the survivors.
Evolution
Explores the ancient origin of Vandal Savage and his pact with Darkseid through a cosmic narrative.
Contextualizes the entire series as a centuries-long chess match for the survival of the human race.
Death and Rebirth
The original Team reunites to stop the Zod family, leading to a wedding that brings the characters' journeys full circle.
Serves as a series finale that focuses on healing, legacy, and the continuation of the hero's journey despite perpetual conflict.