Smallville

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Smallville

Original Run	October 16, 2001 to Present
No. of Episodes	137 (to date)
Genre(s)	Scifi Fantasy
Creator(s)	Alfred Gough Miles Millar
Exec. Producer(s)	Alfred Gough Miles Millar Joe Davola Brian Robbins
Starring	Tom Welling Kristin Kreuk Allison Mack Michael Rosenbaum Annette O'Toole
Country of Origin	Canada United States
Original Channel	USA Network

Smallville, a TV series prequel to the classic Superman tale, debuted October 16, 2001, with Clark Kent as a teenager, just learning who he is and what he can do. His parents Jonathan and Martha Kent and his friends Chloe Sullivan and Pete Ross, his love Lana Lang, his future nemesis Lex Luthor, and his future love Lois Lane help Clark battle weekly villains who are mostly kryptonite-caused human mutations.

In the Superman comics mythology, Smallville (DC Comics) was the small town that young Clark Kent grew up in before relocating to Metropolis (DC Comics) and becoming Superman. In the Smallville TV Series, characters and elements of the series are taken from the Silver Age Superboy and Superman comic books, as well as the DC Comics Universe in general. Despite all this, no one ever refers to the Tom Welling character as "Superboy" or "Superman", as the series is meant to deal only with Clark Kent's pre-costume days.

The story follows Clark learning how to deal with his new secret while balancing a normal life of a teenager. As he grows closer to Lana, he moves farther away from his once-friend Lex. Both relationships test his ability to keep his secret in order to protect those close to him.

Though executive producers Miles Millar and Alfred Gough promised "no tights, no flights" when the series first went to air, allusions to both have been made in recent seasons. Throughout the series, many other references and inside jokes about the popular Superman lore have been made, from the heavy presence of red and blue in Clark's wardrobe to the special guest appearance of Christopher Reeve.

1 Episode Guide
2 Cast
3 Smallville Novels
4 Related
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Episode Guide

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Season 1

Clark learns that he is very different from other teenagers and begins to learn the extent of his abilities. His crush on neighbor, Lana, is apparent but she is involved with someone else. He finds support in best friend, Sam and along with close friend, Chloe investigates strange events that stem from the meteor shower that heralded his arrival on Earth. Clark also befriends billionaire Luthor heir, Lex Luthor whose life he saved.

Season 2

In the series' second season, Clark, Chloe and Sam continue to encounter individuals who have developed abilities from green meteor rocks. Clark discovers a nearby cave holds secrets that are connected to him. He also realizes that green meteors aren't the only danger to him. While red meteor rocks don't make him ill they cause dramatic changes in his personality which confuses close friends. Lex' mistrust of his father plays out in a series of underhand acts by both parties. Clark and Lana connect with a kiss which upsets Chloe who has a crush on him. Lex plans his wedding to doctor, Helen. Tragedy strikes the Kent's and blaming himself Clark puts on a red kryptonite ring and leaves town.

Season 3

The season opens with Clark playing the bad boy in Metropolis while Lex is stranded on a deserted island. Lionel believes Lex' bride is responsible for his demise. Jonathan makes a deal with Jor-El in order to bring home his son. Clark discovers more about his biological father. Lex suffers psychological damage from his time on the island and is institutionalized. Clark discovers new abilities.

Season 4

Lois Lane arrives in Smallville to investigate her cousin, Chloe's disappearance. Lana is altered after encountering a carving of Countess Theroux. Lana becomes involved with Jason Teague and is taken over by the personality of the late Countess Theroux. Clark is considered for a scholarship at Metropolis University.