Celebrate the young Superman drama by revisiting the show’s best episodes.
“So what are you: man or Superman?”
For 10 seasons, that was the question at the heart ofSmallville.
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people who gained powers from green meteor rocks, a.k.a.
Tom Welling plays up Clark’s shock and absolute terror to such heartbreaking heights.
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“Fever” (Season 2, Episode 16)
Kryptonite is dangerousand not just to Kryptonians.
Sickness is an unusual feeling for Clark!
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“Ryan” (Season 2, Episode 8)
Oh, Ryan.
Sweet, sweet, little brother Ryan (Ryan Kelley).
For only appearing in two episodes total, this character has such a hold on my emotions.
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(Lana’s spinning air move is seared into my brain.)
So what happens when Superman is mortal and actually does have to risk his life to save others?
I dare you not to ugly cry while watching this episode.
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The awkward tension of Pa Kent’s disappointment is just chef’s kiss.S.B.
“Blank” (Season 4, Episode 19)
Oh, how the tables have turned.
For once, Clark trusted Chloe fully and allowed her to see him for who he truly is.
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It was as satisfying for fans as it was for Chloe.
It was never going to be you, my guy.S.B.
Because that just wasn’t fair.S.B.
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That being said, there’s something entertaining about how uncomfortable it all is.
And let’s just say that Pete did not take it well.
Every scene between the two of them is more heartbreaking than the last.
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If only that moment could have lasted forever.S.B.
(That’s what happens when your former best friend marries the then love of your life.)
(That being said, Clark also makes some great points about Lex.)
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But, Clark and Lex aren’t the only highlights of the episode.
“Extinction” (Season 3, Episode 3)
To saySmallvilleoverused Kryptonite would be an understatement.
“Solitude” (Season 5, Episode 8)
The sins of Jor-El’s past come due.
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The climactic fight in the Fortress of Solitude finds a new use for those crystals (ouch!
Plus, it’s nice to see Brainiac redeem himself.
But what makes this episode truly top tier?
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I credit this episode with renewing my love for that early ’00s banger.S.B.
How was this only one episode?!S.B.
“Vessel” (Season 5, Episode 22)
The show’sEmpire Strikes Backmoment.
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Ritchson walked soJason Momoacould run.
And seeing him win in this instance felt like true justice.
It’s episodes like this that make you wishSmallvillehad let loose a bit more in its early years.
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“Arctic” (Season 7, Episode 20)
The great farewell, a changing of the guard.
At a certain point, they all had to face their destinies.
Mikhail Mxyzptlk makes hisSmallvilledebut using his powers to run an underground gambling ring at the high school.
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And alas, that time is now.
Nevertheless, that reveal doesn’t stop Jor-El from ripping Clark away from his parents.
(Plus: Shoutout to Kreuk’s beachy waves as she fled to Paris!)
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“Run” (Season 4, Episode 5)
Smallvillewas right: Bart Allen makes an interesting Flash.
Another moment five seasons in the making?
Clark and Lana finally sleeping together, and it was worth the long, long,longwait.
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“Smallvillereally knew how to deliver those needle drops.
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How else could the Lex and Lionel saga have ended?
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How else would he find himself in a nowhere town like Smallville?
But despite the near-impossible task, theSmallvillepilot more than delivers on every aspect.
to Lex’s “Clark…do you believe a man can fly?”
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That’s not just a successful pilotit’s also one of the series' best episodes.
It’s also just a fantastic hour altogether.
“Reckoning” (Season 5, Episode 12)
Very fewSmallvilleepisodes hit as hard as this one.
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Unfortunately, Lex screws it all up for everyone and gets Lana killed.
“Crusade” (Season 4, Episode 1)
Picking the best episode ofSmallvilleis no easy feat.
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John Glover playing Clark Kent in Lionel Luthor’s body on ‘Smallville.'.WB TV
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