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Young Justice: Invasion is the second season of Young Justice, preceded by season one, and it is comprised of 20 episodes.[2] It was expected to air in March 2012, during the premiere of DC Nation,[3][4] but was later set to premiere on April 28.[5]

The story follows the teenage superhero members of the Team, as they must deal with an alien invasion.[6] The first episode takes place on January 1, five years after the first season concluded.[3]

In early stages of development, this season was originally conceived as a special 10-episode mini-series dubbed "Invasion", spinning out of Young Justice.[7] Greg Weisman soon clarified that this was not a spin-off, but rather the second season of the show, which happened to have only ten ordered episodes by March 2011,[3] but they were likely to get ten more[8] (which they did five months later).[9] Unlike the previous season which featured a spate of guest directors, the season two production team hired a permanent set of three directors: Tim Divar, Doug Murphy and Mel Zwyer.[10]

Major plot lines[]

  • Five years have passed since season one, bringing drastic changes, including many alterations to the line-ups of both the Team and the Justice League.
  • Public perception of super-heroes takes a turn for the worse, thanks in particular to the GBS commentaries of G. Gordon Godfrey.
  • The heroes discover what occurred over the missing 16 hours, during which six Leaguers were under Vandal Savage's mind control. As a result, those same Leaguers leave Earth to undergo a criminal trial on Rimbor.
  • Multiple aliens have secretly invaded the Earth, operating there for unspecified purposes that include abducting and experimenting on humans.
  • The Light is still active and is now working with a new Partner (or two).
  • Having nearly been consumed by his five-year search for Speedy, Red Arrow finally finds the original Roy Harper with the help of his estranged wife Jade Nguyen, who also introduces Clone-Roy to their daughter Lian Nguyen-Harper. Together, they bring Speedy back to Star City.
  • Aqualad is on a deep cover mission for Nightwing, posing as the loyal lieutenant of his father, Black Manta. As part of this mission, Artemis's death is faked and Mount Justice is destroyed, all to advance Aqualad's credentials with Manta, the Light and their Partner.
  • Miss Martian has begun abusing her psychic powers by forcefully extracting intel from enemies, rendering her victims in catatonic states. Miss Martian expresses no remorse or regret and continues her abuse of power until her confrontation with Aqualad. Following the events, she is left deeply traumatized and guilt-ridden and sets out to make atone for her actions.
  • Sportsmaster and Cheshire vow vengeance on Aqualad and Black Manta for the 'death' of Artemis, when in fact, Artemis has gone under cover as Tigress.
  • In a paroxysm of anger, Miss Martian puts Aqualad in a catatonic state, before finding out that his betrayal and Artemis's death were staged. This results in her being kidnapped at the behest of Black Manta and coerced to undo the damage.
  • The Reach makes themselves known to the public, professing good intentions, but all the while concealing a hidden agenda.
  • The Reach manufactures food for human consumption with eerie purposes.
  • The abductees manifest superhuman abilities and are recruited by Lex Luthor.
  • Learning from Impulse that he will bring upon an apocalypse, Blue Beetle is determined to remove his scarab.
  • Sportsmaster defects from the Light and pursues his vendetta against Black Manta and Aqualad with Cheshire. Deathstroke takes his place as the Light's enforcer.
  • A new Beetle appears, pretending to be an ally of the heroes, and offers to help Blue Beetle to take control of his scarab. However, it was all an elaborate ruse, as he is actually an agent of the Reach and manages to put Jaime under the control of the Reach.

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Producers[]

Directors[]

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Episodes[]

Happy New Year
Release date: April 28, 2012
Directed by: Tim Divar
Written by: Greg Weisman
Production number: 201
Logline:
The Team takes on the intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo... as a precursor to an alien invasion!
Earthlings
Release date: May 5, 2012
Directed by: Doug Murphy
Written by: Nicole Dubuc
Production number: 202
Logline:
Miss Martian, Superboy, Beast Boy and Adam Strange arrive on the distant planet Rann to stop the alien infiltration of Earth at its source.
Alienated
Release date: May 12, 2012
Directed by: Mel Zwyer
Written by: Kevin Hopps
Production number: 203
Logline:
The Team and the Justice League continue to hunt the Kroloteans that have invaded Earth—but the aliens have help from an extremely unexpected source.
Salvage
Release date: May 19, 2012
Directed by: Tim Divar
Written by: Greg Weisman
Production number: 204
Logline:
While Superboy and Blue Beetle battle Intergang, Nightwing and company try to salvage the soul of a former comrade fallen from grace.
Beneath
Release date: May 26, 2012
Directed by: Doug Murphy
Written by: Brandon Vietti
Production number: 205
Logline:
Jaime Reyes searches for a missing friend, while Miss Martian, Batgirl, Bumblebee and Wonder Girl return to Bialya to discover what lies beneath.
Bloodlines
Release date: June 2, 2012
Directed by: Mel Zwyer
Written by: Peter David
Production number: 206
Logline:
An intruder mysteriously appears inside Mount Justice, claiming to be a tourist from the future. But who is he really? And what is his true agenda?
Depths
Release date: June 9, 2012
Directed by: Tim Divar
Written by: Kevin Hopps (story); Paul Giacoppo (teleplay)
Production number: 207
Logline:
Artemis rejoins the team to defend a critical satellite launch. But will her first mission back also be her last?!
Satisfaction
Release date: September 29, 2012
Directed by: Doug Murphy
Written by: Greg Weisman
Production number: 208
Logline:
Roy Harper seeks vengeance against the man who ruined his life.
Darkest
Release date: October 6, 2012
Directed by: Mel Zwyer
Written by: Jon Weisman
Production number: 209
Logline:
Black Manta has a new mission for his son: a mission that should prove once and for all exactly whose side Aqualad is on!
Before the Dawn
Release date: January 5, 2013
Directed by: Tim Divar
Written by: Kevin Hopps
Production number: 210
Logline:
On a covert mission to rescue some of its own, The Team, Blue Beetle and Miss Martian uncover shocking secrets... and devastating truths!
Cornered
Release date: January 12, 2013
Directed by: Doug Murphy
Written by: Nicole Dubuc
Production number: 211
Logline:
The Team is trapped inside the Hall of Justice for a cage match against a brutal alien gladiator!
True Colors
Release date: January 19, 2013
Directed by: Mel Zwyer
Written by: Paul Giacoppo
Production number: 212
Logline:
When the REACH forms a devil's alliance with Lexcorp, Robin leads a squad undercover to investigate.
The Fix
Release date: January 26, 2013
Directed by: Tim Divar
Written by: Greg Weisman
Production number: 213
Logline:
Black Manta seeks vengeance against Miss Martian.
Runaways
Release date: February 2, 2013
Directed by: Doug Murphy
Written by: Kevin Hopps
Production number: 214
Logline:
Nightwing tasks Blue Beetle with chasing down a group of potentially dangerous super-powered teenage runaways. But Blue's not the only one hunting them...
War
Release date: February 9, 2013
Directed by: Mel Zwyer
Written by: Jon Weisman
Production number: 215
Logline:
A conqueror from another world becomes a wild card in an intergalactic game of supremacy – placing planet Earth square in the jackpot.
Complications
Release date: February 16, 2013
Directed by: Tim Divar
Written by: Kevin Hopps
Production number: 216
Logline:
Black Manta gives Miss Martian twenty-four hours to live, but that may be more time than Aqualad has with Sportsmaster and Cheshire on the hunt for his head!
The Hunt
Release date: February 23, 2013
Directed by: Doug Murphy
Written by: Brandon Vietti
Production number: 217
Logline:
A band of misfits is put to the test when Lex Luthor sends them behind enemy lines... to rescue the team!
Intervention
Release date: March 2, 2013
Directed by: Mel Zwyer
Written by: Peter David
Production number: 218
Logline:
The team embarks on a desperate endeavor to free Blue Beetle.
Summit
Release date: March 9, 2013
Directed by: Tim Divar
Written by: Greg Weisman
Production number: 219
Logline:
The Light calls a Summit to decide the final fate of Aqualad, the team... and the entire planet Earth!
Endgame
Release date: March 16, 2013
Directed by: Doug Murphy
Written by: Kevin Hopps
Production number: 220
Logline:
On the verge of finally ending the alien invasion, the team discovers the price of victory may be the entire planet Earth!

Ratings[]

# Episode Original airing Viewers Target audience
01 "Happy New Year" April 28, 2012 unknown[11] 2+
02 "Earthlings" May 5, 2012 1.853 million[11] 2+
03 "Alienated" May 12, 2012 1.761 million[11] 2+
04 "Salvage" May 19, 2012 2.037 million[11] 2+
05 "Beneath" May 26, 2012 unknown[11] 2+
06 "Bloodlines" June 2, 2012 1.944 million[11] 2+
07 "Depths" June 9, 2012 1.890 million[11] 2+
08 "Satisfaction" September 29, 2012 1.769 million[11] 2+
09 "Darkest" October 6, 2012 1.982 million[11] 2+
10 "Before the Dawn" January 5, 2013 1.773 million[11] 2+
11 "Cornered" January 12, 2013 1.596 million[11] 2+
12 "True Colors" January 19, 2013 1.982 million[11] 2+
13 "The Fix" January 26, 2013 1.935 million[11] 2+
14 "Runaways" February 2, 2013 2.123 million[11] 2+
15 "War" February 9, 2013 1.987 million[12] 2+
16 "Complications" February 16, 2013 1.993 million[13] 2+
17 "The Hunt" February 23, 2013 1.990 million[14] 2+
18 "Intervention" March 2, 2013 2.045 million[15] 2+
19 "Summit" March 9, 2013 1.858 million[16] 2+
20 "Endgame" March 16, 2013 2.051 million[17] 2+

Home video releases[]

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References[]

  1. Weisman, Greg (2013-04-11). Question #18259. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
  2. Weisman, Greg (2011-09-16). Question #13496. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2011-09-16.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Weisman, Greg (2011-03-29). Young Justice Update. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2011-03-30.
  4. Weisman, Greg (2011-07-12). Young Justice Update. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2011-09-25.
  5. Harvey, James (2012-03-27). "Young Justice," "Green Lantern: The Animated Series" Episode Schedule For April 2012. World's Finest Online. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
  6. Weisman, Greg (2011-09-16). "World's Finest Interview". Retrieved 2011-10-07.
  7. Harvey, James (2011-03-23). "DC Entertainment Animation News From Cartoon Network Upfront 2011 Event". World's Finest. Retrieved 2011-03-23.
  8. Weisman, Greg (2012-08-31). Question #15593. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
  9. Weisman, Greg (2011-08-29). ASK GREG & YJ UPDATE. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2017-01-11.
  10. Weisman, Greg (2012-11-10). Question #13631. Ask Greg. Retrieved 2012-01-28.
  11. 11.00 11.01 11.02 11.03 11.04 11.05 11.06 11.07 11.08 11.09 11.10 11.11 11.12 11.13 Bryan (2012-10-07). CN Ratings Thread: Part 14. Toonzone. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  12. Son of the Bronx (2013-02-13). Cartoon Network ratings (February 4-10, 2013). sonofthebronx.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-02-13.
  13. Son of the Bronx (2013-02-22). Cartoon Network ratings (February 11-17, 2013). sonofthebronx.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-02-22.
  14. Son of the Bronx (2013-03-01). Cartoon Network ratings (February 18-24, 2013). sonofthebronx.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-03-01.
  15. Son of the Bronx (2013-03-08). Cartoon Network ratings (February 25-March 3, 2013). sonofthebronx.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-03-08.
  16. Son of the Bronx (2013-03-15). Cartoon Network ratings (March 4-10, 2013). sonofthebronx.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-03-15.
  17. Son of the Bronx (2013-03-15). Cartoon Network ratings (March 11-17, 2013). sonofthebronx.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2013-03-15.

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