Ep 21. The Human Bomb

During The Adventures of Superman season 1 episode 21, titled "The Human Bomb," we see our titular hero tasked with stopping a dangerous criminal who is rigged to explode like a bomb. The episode opens with a group of scientists who have developed a new type of explosive for the military. Their experiment is interrupted by a group of gangsters who steal the explosives in order to sell them on the black market.

At the same time, Clark Kent and Lois Lane are investigating the recent theft of the explosives when they stumble upon a young man named Eddie who claims he is being hunted by the gangsters. Eddie is nervous and frantic, insisting that he does not know where the explosives are hidden. It quickly becomes clear that Eddie has been injected with an explosive chemical and is now a human bomb, with only hours left to live.

With Eddie's life in danger and the gangsters threatening to detonate the explosives in the heart of Metropolis unless they receive a ransom, Superman must race against the clock to find a way to disarm the human bomb and stop the gangsters. Meanwhile, Lois finds herself in danger when she is kidnapped by the gangsters in an attempt to capture Superman.

As Superman tries to locate the explosives and disarm Eddie, he faces challenges from both the gangsters and the police, who are suspicious of his involvement in the case. But Superman perseveres, using his strength and intellect to outwit the criminals and keep the people of Metropolis safe.

Meanwhile, Lois must use her own wits to escape from the gangsters, who have her held captive in a hidden location. Her resourcefulness and quick thinking ultimately help lead Superman to the location of the explosives and set Eddie free from his explosive captivity.

In the end, Superman's heroic efforts save the day, disarming the explosives and taking down the gangsters. Eddie is saved and returned to his family, while Lois and Clark continue their journalistic efforts to expose corruption and keep the citizens of Metropolis safe. "The Human Bomb" is a thrilling and action-packed episode that showcases the best of Superman's strength and abilities.