Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 19

Spider-Man Season 1 Episode 19 To Catch a Spider / Double Identity

  • January 13, 1968
  • 7.6  (69)

To Catch a Spider / Double Identity is the 19th episode of the first season of the popular animated superhero show, Spider-Man, which originally aired in 1967. The episode follows the adventures of Peter Parker, a high school student who, after being bitten by a radioactive spider, gains superhuman abilities and fights crime as the web-slinging superhero Spider-Man.

In the opening scene, Spider-Man foils an attempted bank robbery by a group of thugs led by the villainous Green Goblin. However, during the fight, one of the robbers sees Spider-Man unmasked and learns his secret identity as Peter Parker. The Green Goblin takes advantage of this knowledge and blackmails the robber into helping him capture Spider-Man.

Meanwhile, Peter's friend Harry Osborn is having a costume party and Peter decides to attend as Spider-Man. However, his plans are interrupted when the Green Goblin attacks the party and tries to capture him. In the ensuing chaos, Peter is knocked unconscious and wakes up to find that the Green Goblin has taken his place, wearing a duplicate Spider-Man costume and masquerading as the hero.

As the story unfolds, the Green Goblin, masquerading as Spider-Man, goes on a crime spree, stealing valuable items and causing chaos throughout the city. All the while, Peter is trying to clear his name and prove that he's not responsible for the crimes being committed. He enlists the help of his friend, Daily Bugle reporter J. Jonah Jameson, and together they try to uncover the truth behind the Green Goblin's plan.

As the episode reaches its climax, the real Spider-Man confronts the Green Goblin and the two engage in a fierce battle. In the end, Spider-Man emerges victorious, but not before the Green Goblin manages to escape.

To Catch a Spider / Double Identity is a classic episode of the Spider-Man cartoon series, showcasing the hero's quick wit and crime-fighting abilities as he battles one of his most notorious foes. With action-packed fight scenes, clever plot twists, and a thrilling climax, this episode is a must-see for any fan of the web-slinging superhero and his adventures in the Marvel Universe.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 13, 1968
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (69)