It must be Freaky Friday because Clark is acting weird again! “Luthor” explored some of the same lines that the Fox show Fringe has been exploring – alternate universes and switcheroos. When our Clark is switched with “Faux-Clark”, our hero discovers that an entire universe hinges on who his adopted parents will be. We see a “What If?” scenario twisted into something that could affect the rest of the season.
JOHN GLOVER RETURNS AS LIONEL LUTHOR; EXECUTIVE PRODUCER KELLY SOUDERS MAKES HER DIRECTORIAL DEBUT — Tess acquires a Kryptonian box that once belonged to Lionel Luthor. When Clark accidentally activates the box, he’s transported to a parallel universe where Lionel found Clark in the cornfields instead of the Kents. In this universe, Clark Luthor is a murderer and Lois is engaged to Oliver and both of them hate Clark. Clark must be careful not to tip off Lionel that he’s not his son while trying to figure out how to get back to Earth where the monster Clark Luthor was transported in his place.
After the episode is over, head back here to discuss it or tweet your thoughts to us so we can read them on the air in Episode 163 of SHoE feat. “Luthor” writer Bryan Q. Miller!
DC COMICS CHARACTER AQUAMAN RETURNS WITH HIS WIFE MERA; TOM WELLING DIRECTS AND MICHAL HOGAN (”BATTLESTAR GALACTICA“) GUEST STARS AS COL SLADE. – In an effort to protect the rest of the team, Oliver decides to register for the Vigilante Registration Act to see what the government plans to do with the new law. As he suspected, it was a trap to lure superheroes to an undisclosed location where he is confined to a jail and subjected to a battery of brutal tests under the supervision of Col. Slade (guest star Michael Hogan, “Battlestar Galactica”). Aquaman (guest star Alan Ritchson) and his new wife Mera (guest star Elena Satine) team up with Clark to free Oliver. Lois is frustrated when Clark continues to push aside her offers to help the team and sets out to prove she can play with the big boys. Tom Welling directed the episode written by John Chisolm.
After it’s over, head back here to discuss the episode with other SHoEligans while waiting for Episode 162 with Robin and Joe!
“Abandoned” not only succeeded in opening up the Smallville mythology and filling in some of the cracks with interesting and emotional exposition, it also explored the theme of abandonment in clever ways. Although I thought the pacing was a bit off, I really enjoyed what the writers gave Tom, Erica and Cassidy to work with this week. Exploring those emotions, coming to a resolution with the past, gives each of these characters to turn the page in their lives and move on to things they felt held back from.
Lois (Erica Durance) finds a video made for her by her mother, Ella Lane (Hatcher), before she died. After watching the tape, Lois makes a drastic decision about her relationship with Clark (Tom Welling) that takes her to the Fortress, where she comes face to face with Jor-El and Lara. Meanwhile, Tess has a nightmare involving herself as a child and a music box. Upon awakening, she finds the music box in Luthor mansion and sets out to find out who planted it there. Clark accompanies her to an orphanage run by Granny Goodness (guest star Christine Willes) who may not have the young girls’ best intentions in mind. One of the young women living there, Harriet (guest star Hartley), finds Clark snooping around and decides to take matters into her own very sharp hands. Kevin Fair directed the episode written by Drew Landis & Julia Swift.
After it’s over with, head back here to discuss the episode and stay tuned for Episode 161 of SHoE featuring Derek and Damian!
GENERAL LANE AND LUCY LANE RETURN TO SMALLVILLE FOR THANKSGIVING — The General (guest star Michael Ironside) and Lucy Lane (Peyton List) decide to drop in on Lois and Clark for a surprise Thanksgiving dinner. Clark and the General get off to a rocky start after Lois’ father bashes the superheroes and tells Clark he is trying to pass a vigilante registration law. Meanwhile, in an effort to stop the vigilante registration act from being passed, Rick Flagg (guest star Ted Whittall) lies to Lucy in order to lure Clark away from the farm long enough for him to assassinate the General. Lois is torn between making her father proud and her love for Clark. Christopher Petry directed the episode written by Don Whitehead & Holly Henderson.
After it’s over with, head back here to discuss the episode and stay tuned for Episode 160 of SHoE featuring with Robin and Joe!
CLARK TRIES TO KEEP LOIS SAFE — Clark is concerned about Lois’ safety so he diverts her away from covering the Vigilante Registrations Act by suggesting she cover another story. After he comes clean with her, an angry Lois tells him that she can take care of herself, but when a flat tire strands their car in the middle of nowhere, their plans take a turn for the worse and Lois ends up in serious danger. Meanwhile, Tess searches for a cure for Alexander (guest star Connor Stanhope), who is rapidly aging.
After it’s over with, head back here to discuss the episode and stay tuned for Episode 159 of SHoE featuring “Harvest” writers and director Al Septien and Turi Meyer!
LOIS DECIDES TO TELL CLARK SHE KNOWS HIS SECRET — Lois decides to tell Clark she knows he’s The Blur, but she accidentally activates an ancient artifact that transforms her into the Goddess Isis, complete with superpowers of her own. Oliver and Clark reluctantly decide to ask Tess for help with Lois. Meanwhile, after Cat Grant (guest star Keri Lynn Pratt) witnesses Lois as Isis using her superpowers, she decides Lois is the Blur and sets out to prove it.
A RECORD-BREAKING EVENT! SMALLVILLE HITS 200 EPISODES AND BRINGS BACK FAMILIAR FACES LIKE JAMES MARSTERS AS BRAINIAC — In an attempt to cheer up Clark, Lois convinces him to attend their five-year high school reunion. A visit back to the home of the Crows has Clark remembering old times with Lana and Chloe, while Lois is furious that no one remembers her five days as a student. Brainiac 5.0 uses his Legion ring to visit from the future and takes Clark through his past, present and future. He shows Clark what really happened the night Jonathan died, Oliver’s current pain and Clark’s future at the Daily Planet with Lois and his role as Earth’s favorite red and blue superhero.
An event nearly 10 years in the making, Smallville’s 200th episode airs tonight at 8pm/7pm CST on The CW. Don’t miss it!
After it’s over with, come back here and discuss, or tweet or email us your thoughts so we can read them on the air. Just like this episode of Smallville, the “Homecoming” episode of SHoE itself should have some surprises.
LAURA VANDERVOORT RETURNS AS DC COMICS’ CHARACTER SUPERGIRL — Clark is stunned when Kara (guest star Laura Vandervoort) returns to Earth and tells him Jor El sent her to stop the dark force that is coming because he doesn’t believe Clark can handle it. Meanwhile, Lois confronts Gordon Godfrey (guest star Michael Daingerfield), a shock jock radio DJ who has been crusading against heroes, after he threatens the Green Arrow. However, after Godfrey is possessed by the dark force, he takes Lois hostage and Clark and Kara have to come to her rescue.
Head back here tonight to talk about the episode after it airs, or email us your thoughts at mail@smallvillepodcast.com so we can talk about them on Episode 155 of SHoE with Joe and Robin.
Smallville fans in Chicago are out of luck as it won’t be shown there tonight. Look for “Supergirl” to air Saturday the 9th.
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