Ep 22. Question Authority

In Justice League Unlimited season 1 episode 22, titled "Question Authority," the spotlight is on The Question, a DC Comics hero with no powers but an unwavering devotion to unraveling conspiracies, who has become increasingly paranoid and erratic. His erratic behavior reaches a climax when he attacks a member of the Justice League, leading them to banish him from their ranks.

Feeling unjustly cast out and certain that there is a grand conspiracy at play, The Question teams up with Green Arrow and Black Canary to expose the truth. As they investigate a secret government facility, they discover a horrifying plot involving Doc Magnus' Metal Men, who have been misused to serve the government's nefarious purposes.

Meanwhile, the Justice League is targeted by a new government agency called the "Mighty Endowed," which seeks to replace the League with a team of government-controlled superheroes. Flash is the first to be replaced, leaving the League conflicted between maintaining their trust in the government and serving their own moral code.

As The Question, Green Arrow, and Black Canary uncover more of the conspiracy, they realize that the Metal Men are the key to saving the Justice League and the world at large from destruction. In a thrilling finale, they team up with the Metal Men to take down the corrupt government officials and restore the League's faith in The Question.

"Question Authority" is a standout episode in Justice League Unlimited, deftly exploring the themes of paranoia, government corruption, and the nature of power. With ingenious plot twists, multi-dimensional characters, and pulse-pounding action sequences, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the show and DC Comics alike.