The All-New Super Friends Hour featured four animated shorts per program, following a basic format each week. The first segment of every show featured two of the heroes teaming up in a separate mini-story. The second segment featured a story with the Wonder Twins. The third segment was considered the "primary" adventure of the week, featuring the entire Super Friends roster in a longer adventure. The fourth and final segment featured a story with one of the primary lineup and a "special guest star", who would typically use their unique abilities to solve a problem. Interstitial segments included basic safety lessons, first-aid advice, magic tricks, crafting, and a two-part riddle featuring the week's primary plot line. This was the first season to feature two villains appearing in the comic books, Black Manta and Gentleman Ghost. Black Manta's costume was not black, and he was only referred to as "Manta"; both he and Gentleman Ghost only appeared in one episode this season.