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Smallville

2001TV-1410 seasons8.2 / 10

Destiny is now.

The origins of the world’s greatest hero–from Krypton refugee Kal-el’s arrival on Earth through his tumultuous teen years to Clark Kent’s final steps toward embracing his destiny as the Man of Steel.

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Synopsis

The origins of the world’s greatest hero–from Krypton refugee Kal-el’s arrival on Earth through his tumultuous teen years to Clark Kent’s final steps toward embracing his destiny as the Man of Steel.

Cast, crew and production details

About Smallville

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Cast

Tom WellingClark Kent

Erica DuranceLois Lane

Kristin KreukLana Lang

Michael RosenbaumLex Luthor

Cassidy FreemanTess Mercer

Callum BlueZod

Jensen AcklesJason Teague

Allison MackChloe Sullivan

Credits

Created by: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar

Production details

Status: Ended
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 216
Original language: English

Networks & production

The WBUnited States
The CWUnited States
DCUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States
Tollin/Robbins ProductionsUnited States
Millar Gough InkUnited States

Themes

alienbased on comickansas, usaorigin storysuper powersuperhero

Season 10 episodes

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Episode 1

Lazarus

Sep 24, 201042m8.9 / 10

Lois finds Clark's lifeless body and removes the blue kryptonite enabling him to heal himself. However, Lois sneaks away before Clark fully awakens in order to protect his secret. Meanwhile, Chloe is desperate to find Oliver, so she turns to an unlikely source for answers. Jonathan returns to the Kent Farm with a message for Clark, and Tess awakens in a LuthorCorp lab.

Directed by Kevin FairWritten by Holly Henderson, Don WhiteheadGuest stars Allison Mack, John Schneider, Ted Whittall, Alessandro Juliani, Terence Stamp, Jakob Davies, Mackenzie Gray

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Episode 2

Shield

Oct 1, 201042m8.1 / 10

After Lois departs for Egypt, the Daily Planet hires a new reporter by the name of Cat Grant to take her place. An assassin named Deadshot takes aim at Cat but Clark learns the man has a dangerous hidden agenda that involves The Blur. Meanwhile, Carter Hall turns up in Egypt to keep an eye on Lois and he tells Lois about his wife Shayera.

Directed by Glen WinterWritten by Jordan HawleyGuest stars Michael Shanks, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Sahar Biniaz, Bradley Stryker, Ted Whittall, Keri Lynn Pratt, Michael Karl Richards

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Episode 3

Supergirl

Oct 8, 201041m7.5 / 10

Clark is stunned when Kara 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, 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.

Directed by Mairzee AlmasWritten by Anne Cofell SaundersGuest stars Laura Vandervoort, Devon Weigel, Michael Daingerfield, Lance Bonza, Toby Berner, Blake Stadel, Christopher De-Schuster, Steven Jeays

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Episode 4

Homecoming

Oct 15, 201042m9.2 / 10

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.

Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Brian Peterson, Kelly SoudersGuest stars James Marsters, Jill Morrison, Chad Donella, Anne Marie DeLuise, Chilton Crane, Nicole Fraissinet, Hilary Jardine, Allie Bertram

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Episode 5

Isis

Oct 22, 201042m8.7 / 10

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 witnesses Lois as Isis using her superpowers, she decides Lois is the Blur and sets out to prove it.

Directed by James MarshallWritten by Genevieve SparlingGuest stars Erica Cerra, Keri Lynn Pratt, Jakob Davies, John Emmet Tracy

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Episode 6

Harvest

Oct 29, 201042m7.8 / 10

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, who is rapidly aging.

Directed by Turi MeyerWritten by Alfredo Septién, Turi MeyerGuest stars Connor Stanhope, Lexa Doig, Merrilyn Gann, Ron Lea, Bronwen Smith, Sandy Robson, Bella King, Lucas Wolf

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Episode 7

Ambush

Nov 5, 201042m8.3 / 10

The General and Lucy Lane 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 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.

Directed by Christopher PetryWritten by Holly Henderson, Don WhiteheadGuest stars Michael Ironside, Peyton List, Elias Toufexis, Ted Whittall

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Episode 8

Abandoned

Nov 12, 201042m8.0 / 10

Lois finds a video made for her by her mother, Ella Lane, before she died. After watching the tape, Lois makes a drastic decision about her relationship with Clark that takes her to the Fortress, where she comes face to face with Jor-El and Lara.

Directed by Kevin FairWritten by Drew Landis, Julia SwiftGuest stars Teri Hatcher, Lindsay Hartley, Leigh Bourque, Olivia Steele-Falconer, Alissa Skovbye, Helen Slater, Julian Sands, Steve Byers

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Episode 9

Patriot

Nov 19, 201042m8.6 / 10

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. Aquaman and his new wife Mera 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.

Directed by Tom WellingWritten by John ChisholmGuest stars Alan Ritchson, Michael Hogan, Elena Satine, Lori Triolo, Alessandro Juliani, Dan Willmott, Michael St. John Smith

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Episode 10

Luthor

Dec 3, 201042m8.2 / 10

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.

Directed by Kelly SoudersWritten by Bryan Q. MillerGuest stars John Glover, Linda Ko, Joe Maffei, Lini Evans, Ilan Muallem, Peter New, Jesse Wheeler

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Episode 11

Icarus

Dec 10, 201042m8.5 / 10

The VRA is in full effect and things take an unfortunate turn of events after the Green Arrow tries to stop a mugging but is attacked by citizens for being a super hero. Clark discovers that the civilians who attacked Oliver were all marked with a darkness tattoo. Carter Hall and Star Girl return to help Clark deal with Slade’s re-emergence after he kidnaps Lois.

Directed by Mairzee AlmasWritten by Genevieve SparlingGuest stars Michael Shanks, Michael Hogan, Alaina Huffman, Lori Triolo, Keri Lynn Pratt, Alessandro Juliani, Britt Irvin, Anne Marie DeLuise

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Episode 12

Collateral

Feb 4, 201142m7.9 / 10

Clark, Oliver, Lois and Dinah are released by the VRA after being captured at Hawkman's funeral, but each of them have flashbacks of Chloe holding them against their will. When Chloe returns, Dinah warns the others that Chloe may now be a traitor. Oliver dismisses her concerns, but Clark is unsure if he can trust Chloe after she disappeared without an explanation.

Directed by Morgan BeggsWritten by Jordan HawleyGuest stars Allison Mack, Alaina Huffman, Bradley Stryker, Ted Whittall, Lori Triolo, Darcy Hinds, Chris Shields

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Episode 13

Beacon

Feb 11, 201142m8.4 / 10

Clark is surprised to see Martha on the news speaking at a pro-vigilante rally. However, surprise quickly turns to horror when he and Lois watch as Martha gets shot on national television. Meanwhile, Lionel reveals himself to the world and reclaims LuthorCorp from Tess and Oliver. Lois and Chloe decide to cheer Clark up by showing him videos from thousands of vigilante supporters professing their support for The Blur.

Directed by Mike RohlWritten by Holly Henderson, Don WhiteheadGuest stars Allison Mack, John Glover, Annette O'Toole, Lucas Grabeel, Anne Marie DeLuise, Jesse Reid, Rob Heschl, Darren Bennett

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Episode 14

Masquerade

Feb 18, 201142m8.0 / 10

Chloe and Oliver are mistaken for FBI agents investigating Desaad's recent string of murders and the pair are kidnapped by Desaad's minions. Desaad tries to infect Chloe with the darkness. Meanwhile, Lois tells Clark he needs to be more careful with his identity and suggests a disguise.

Directed by Tim ScanlanWritten by Bryan Q. MillerGuest stars Allison Mack, Steve Byers, Viv Leacock, Marina Eva, Kristen Ross, Tristan Jensen, Michael Coleman, William Vaughan

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Episode 15

Fortune

Feb 25, 201142m8.7 / 10

After Zatanna sends a magically spiked bottle of champagne to Clark and Lois for their bachelor/bachlorette parties, the gang blacks out after the toast, only to wake up the next morning and realize they can't remember anything about the night before.

Directed by Christopher PetryWritten by Anne Cofell SaundersGuest stars Allison Mack, James Kidnie, Alessandro Juliani, Roman Podhora, Aleks Paunovic, Paula Elle, Nickolas Baric, Brad Kelly

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Episode 16

Scion

Mar 4, 201142m8.1 / 10

Lionel and Tess go head to head in a battle for the Luthor name. Clark and Lois are stunned by Tess’ latest present to them.

Directed by Alfredo SeptiénWritten by Alfredo Septién, Turi MeyerGuest stars John Glover, Ken Kirzinger, Lucas Grabeel, Evan Frayne, Mike Klemak

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Episode 17

Kent

Apr 15, 201142m8.3 / 10

Clark is shocked to find a mirror box in the barn. Clark Luthor surprises him and sends Clark Kent back to the alternate reality where Clark runs into a very angry Jonathan Kent. Meanwhile, back in our reality, Clark Luthor visits Tess and tells her that if she doesn’t side with him he’ll kill her. Lois asks Emil to help her bring Clark back.

Directed by Jeannot SzwarcWritten by Brian Peterson, Kelly Souders, Genevieve SparlingGuest stars John Schneider, Alessandro Juliani, Ellie Harvie, Jim Shepard, Steve Makaj

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Episode 18

Booster

Apr 22, 201142m8.3 / 10

After everything that happened with the VRA, Lois tells Clark it’s best to make “Clark Kent” forgettable and awkward so people don’t suspect he’s The Blur. However, the two are stunned when a fame-hungry superhero from the future, Booster Gold, sweeps into town and begins making saves and posing for press ops, completely winning over the city of Metropolis. Booster begins his campaign to take The Blur’s place as the “World’s Greatest Superhero” and tries to charm Lois into writing a story about him, but she’s not having his antics and begins her own campaign for The Blur. During one of Booster’s saves, an alien weapon in the form of a scarab falls from a truck and fuses itself to a boy named Jaime Reyes, turning him into the Blue Beetle. Unfortunately, Jaime is unable to control the suit and Blue Beetle starts attacking Metropolis.

Directed by Tom WellingWritten by Geoff JohnsGuest stars Eric Martsolf, Keri Lynn Pratt, Jaren Brandt Bartlett, Sebastian Spence, Ally Kaczynski, P.J. Prinsloo, Ross Douglas, James Tsai

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Episode 19

Dominion

Apr 29, 201142m8.5 / 10

Tess learns that General Slade was found unconscious on a street corner, proof that someone has gained access to the Phantom Zone’s escape portal and sent him back. Clark decides to return to the exiled land to make sure other phantoms are not fleeing and is furious when Oliver tricks Clark into taking him along. With Clark’s powers gone, the two are immediately captured by the Zoners who take them to their new leader, Zod, who is thirsting for revenge on Clark for banishing him to this Kryptonian jail. Meanwhile, Lois learns Clark trusted Tess with a secret, but didn’t tell Lois.

Directed by Justin HartleyWritten by John ChisholmGuest stars Callum Blue, Aliyah O'Brien, John DeSantis, Revard Dufresne

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Episode 20

Prophecy

May 6, 201142m8.4 / 10

Clark takes Lois to the Fortress to get Jor-El’s blessing for their marriage. Jor-El bestows a unique wedding gift on the couple – he gives Lois Clark’s super powers so she can see what it’s like to be him for a day. Unfortunately, the Toyman has returned to Metropolis, so Lois must go up against the notorious villain instead of Clark. Meanwhile, Oliver searches for the Bow of Orion, which he believes will remove the Omega symbol from his skull, and runs into Kara, who is also on a mission to stop Darkseid.

Directed by Mike RohlWritten by Anne Cofell Saunders, Bryan Q. MillerGuest stars Laura Vandervoort, Christine Willes, Chris Gauthier, Britt Irvin, Terence Stamp, Nicola Anderson, Dominic Downer, John DeSantis

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Episode 21

Finale

May 13, 20111h 24m9.3 / 10Finale

The story of Clark Kent culminates in this epic two-hour series finale as Clark takes the last step to becoming the Man of Steel.

Directed by Greg Beeman, Kevin FairWritten by Brian Peterson, Alfredo Septién, Kelly Souders, Turi MeyerGuest stars Michael Rosenbaum, Allison Mack, John Glover, Annette O'Toole, John Schneider, Aaron Ashmore, Steve Byers, Michael Daingerfield

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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026

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