Ep 10. One Small Step for Mars
- October 4, 1980
Super Friends season 5 episode 10, titled "One Small Step for Mars," follows the beloved superhero team as they venture to the red planet itself, Mars.
The episode begins with the Super Friends receiving a distress signal from a Martian colony. Naturally, they quickly jump into action and head towards the planet to investigate. Upon arriving, they discover that the colony is under attack by a group of hostile aliens. The aliens, known as the Warlords of Okaara, have invaded the colony in an attempt to take control of the planet.
As the Super Friends engage the aliens in battle, they quickly realize that they are severely outnumbered. To make matters worse, the Warlords possess powerful weapons that seem to be impervious to the team's attacks. Just when it seems like all hope is lost, Martian Manhunter comes up with a plan. He suggests that they try to find a way to disable the Warlords' weapons in order to level the playing field.
Enter The Atom. The tiny hero volunteers to shrink down to a microscopic level and infiltrate the Warlords' weapons systems from within. Though this task is incredibly dangerous and risky, The Atom bravely takes on the challenge. Once inside the weapons, he discovers a way to disable them and successfully does so, allowing the Super Friends to launch a counterattack.
With the weapons now out of commission, the Super Friends are able to defeat the Warlords and restore peace to the Martian colony. They also make a new ally in the process, as the grateful Martians thank the team for their help and vow to assist them in the future.
Overall, "One Small Step for Mars" is an action-packed episode that showcases the Super Friends' bravery, resourcefulness, and abilities. It also highlights the importance of teamwork and the power of working together towards a common goal. With its exciting battles, high stakes, and engaging storyline, this episode is sure to entertain both children and adults alike.
