“Smallville” is a beloved television series that chronicles the formative years of Clark Kent’s life, exploring his journey from a young farm boy discovering his extraordinary powers to the eventual realization of his destiny as the iconic superhero, Superman. The popular television series aired from 2001 to 2011. Here is a list of the Top 10 episodes as voted by fans.
10. “Hero” (Season 7, Episode 13):
Former Smallville resident Pete Ross, now a roadie for the band OneRepublic, accidentally chews kryptonite-laced gum and gets superpowers. Clark and Chloe try to warn him about the effects, but Lex finds out and uses Pete for his nefarious schemes.
9. “Tempest” (Season 1, Episode 21):
Lionel Luthor announces plans to close the LutherCorp plant in Smallville, but Lex won’t let his father shut it down without a fight. Meanwhile, Chloe tells Clark that she and her father may have to move back to Metropolis so her dad can find a new job; and Whitney surprises Lana by enlisting in the Marines.
8. “Reckoning” (Season 5, Episode 12):
The results of the election are revealed, and Clark returns to the Fortress of Solitude to appeal to Jor-El.
7. “Justice” (Season 6, Episode 11):
The Green Arrow, Impulse, Aquaman and Cyborg try to destroy LuthorCorp’s secret laboratory, but Impulse is captured and tortured by Lex, prompting the others to join forces as a team to rescue him.
6. “Homecoming” (Season 10, Episode 4):
Clark attends his high-school reunion and is visited from the future by Brainiac. He reveals truths about Clark’s past, present and future, including the real circumstances surrounding Jonathan’s death, Clark’s relationship with Lois and his role as a superhero. Meanwhile, Lois is perturbed that no one remembers her short stint as a student.
5. “Zod” (Season 6, Episode 1):
Clark is imprisoned in the Phantom Zone, deprived of his powers. Meanwhile, Lex/Zod keeps Lana captive so she can sire him an heir; Lois and Martha crash near the Fortress of Solitude, where Jor-El tells Martha how to kill Zod; and Chloe reunites with Jimmy Olsen.
4. “Absolute Justice” (Season 9, Episodes 11 and 12):
Clark, Chloe, Green Arrow and John Jones join forces with the Justice Society of America when the group of superheroes are targeted by the murderous Icicle. Meanwhile, Amanda Waller, head of the shady agency Checkmate, sends Lois a package.
3. “Pilot” (Season 1, Episode 1):
The series begins. In rural Kansas, teenage Clark Kent saves the life of Lex Luthor after a car accident.
2. “Finale” (Season 10, Episode 21):
In the conclusion of the series finale, Clark Kent’s 10-year journey to become the Man of Steel culminates as Lex Luthor pays a visit to Smallville.
1. “Rosetta” (Season 2, Episode 17):
After seeing a newspaper photo of a Kryptonian symbol burned into the side of the Kents’ farmhouse, a reclusive physicist (played by Christopher Reeve) takes an interest in Clark and offers the teen information on his alien origins. Meanwhile, Chloe catches Lana looking through private files on her computer.
Those are the Top 10 “Smallville” episodes as voted by fans. Did your favorite episode make the list?
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Good list .. Rosetta definitely belongs on top!