Why Watch
"Witness South Korean celebrity fathers tackle solo parenting challenges with unscripted warmth, humor, and utterly charming family dynamics."
Tone: Heartwarming, Unscripted, Endearing Variety
AI Critic Analysis
Series Deep Dive:
As a cornerstone of Korean variety television, The Return of Superman thrives on candid domestic chaos. KBS 2 strips celebrity fathers of maternal support for forty-eight hours, showcasing unvarnished vulnerability alongside parenting milestones. The long-running series remains an engaging cultural study on modern fatherhood, relying on natural comedic timing and toddler unpredictability rather than manufactured melodrama to deliver consistent, charming entertainment week after week.
Analysis Refined:March 2026
Scheduled next refinement: in 175 days
Season: 2026
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Jan 07, 2026 | 603 | |
| E2 | Jan 14, 2026 | 604 | |
| E3 | Jan 21, 2026 | 605 | |
| E4 | Jan 28, 2026 | 606 | |
| E5 | Feb 04, 2026 | 607 | |
| E6 | Feb 11, 2026 | 608 | |
| E7 | Feb 18, 2026 | 609 | |
| E8 | Feb 25, 2026 | 610 | |
| E9 | Mar 04, 2026 | 611 | |
| E10 | Mar 11, 2026 | 612 | |
| E11 | Mar 18, 2026 | 613 | |
| E12 | Mar 25, 2026 | 614 | |
| E13 | Apr 01, 2026 | 615 | |
| E14 | Apr 08, 2026 | 616 | |
| E15 | Apr 15, 2026 | 617 | |
| E16 | Apr 22, 2026 | 618 | |
| E17 | Apr 29, 2026 | 619 | |
| E18 | May 06, 2026 | 620 | |
| E621 | May 13, 2026 | 621 | |
| E622 | May 20, 2026 | 622 | |
| E623 | May 27, 2026 | 623 | |
| E624 | Jun 03, 2026 | 624 | |
| E625 | Jun 10, 2026 | 625 | |
| E626 | Jun 24, 2026 | 626 | |
| E627 | Jul 01, 2026 | 627 | |
| E628 | Jul 08, 2026 | 628 | |
| E629 | Jul 15, 2026 | 629 | |
| E630 | Jul 22, 2026 | 630 | |
| E631 | Jul 29, 2026 | 631 | |
| E632 | Aug 12, 2026 | 632 | |
| E633 | Aug 19, 2026 | 633 | |
| E634 | Aug 26, 2026 | 634 | |
| E635 | Sep 02, 2026 | 635 | |
| E636 | Sep 09, 2026 | 636 | |
| E637 | Sep 30, 2026 | 637 | |
| E638 | Oct 07, 2026 | 638 | |
| E639 | Oct 14, 2026 | 639 | |
| E640 | Oct 21, 2026 | 640 | |
| E641 | Oct 28, 2026 | 641 | |
| E642 | Nov 04, 2026 | 642 | |
| E643 | Nov 11, 2026 | 643 | |
| E644 | Nov 18, 2026 | 644 | |
| E645 | Nov 25, 2026 | 645 | |
| E646 | Dec 02, 2026 | 646 | |
| E647 | Dec 09, 2026 | 647 | |
| E648 | Dec 16, 2026 | 648 | |
| E649 | Dec 23, 2026 | 649 | |
| E650 | Dec 30, 2026 | 650 | |
| E651 | Dec 15, 2026 | 651 | |
| E652 | Dec 22, 2026 | 652 |
Scheduling Insights - Seasonal Series
Release Window: November
The Return of Superman has maintained a steady Annual rhythm, typically returning in November. After its initial pilot in September 2013, KBS 2 launched the full weekly series in November 2013 as part of its Sunday variety slate. Functioning as a continuous, year-round observational reality program rather than a standard seasonal production, the series marks each annual cycle every November. Aside from occasional network-wide preemptions, The Return of Superman broadcasts new weekly installments without seasonal hiatuses.
Oracle Insights Refined:September 2026
Scheduled next refinement: in 288 days
If you liked The Return of Superman:
Technical Details
- Network: KBS 2
- Seasons: 14
- Years: 2013 - 2026
- Genre: Children, Family, Reality
- Rating: TV-PG
Frequently Asked Questions
The Return of Superman does not follow a traditional seasonal release schedule because it is a continuous weekly variety broadcast. New episodes air consistently throughout the year without seasonal breaks, originally premiering in the fall of 2013.
Yes, The Return of Superman continues as an ongoing staple on KBS 2 without formal season-by-season renewals. As of September 2026, the series remains in continuous active production and weekly broadcast.
Because the program airs weekly year-round, an annual broadcast cycle typically consists of 48 to 52 episodes. Preemptions for major sports tournaments or special holiday programming can occasionally adjust the final yearly total.
The series airs in South Korea on the free-to-air terrestrial network KBS 2. International viewers can stream the program through KBS World and select global streaming platforms.
The program primarily airs on Sunday evenings as a central part of KBS's weekend variety block, though KBS has occasionally adjusted the specific broadcast day or hour across different production runs. Check local listings for exact weekly scheduling updates.
FAQ Refined:May 2026
Scheduled next refinement: in 313 days