Smallville

10 Best Episodes of Smallville

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Smallville - S2E8

#15 - Ryan (Season 2 - Episode 8)

Ryan (from "Stray") returns and Clark has to save him from Dr. Garner of the Summerholt Research Facility. Meanwhile, Aunt Nell leaves Smallville, and Lex wants to expand the plant but runs afoul of the mayor.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 407 votes.

Smallville - S2E22

#14 - Calling (1) (Season 2 - Episode 22)

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Dr. Walden comes out of a coma with super-powers and a desire to kill Clark, piquing the Luthors' interest. The spaceship starts talking to Clark, and Helen and Lex prepare for their wedding.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 372 votes.

Smallville - S9E11

#13 - Absolute Justice (Season 9 - Episode 11)

A man named Sylvester Pemberton tracks down Chloe and tells her he knows about her team of superheroes and needs their help. However, before he can explain who he is, he is attacked and killed by Icicle. Clark and Chloe's investigation leads Clark to the former headquarters of the Justice Society of America where he meets up with Nelson AKA Dr. Fate, Carter Hall AKA Hawkman and Courtney AKA Star Girl. Courtney pleads with Hawkman and Dr. Fate to help her catch the killer that is targeting their group but they are reluctant to resume their duties as superheroes. Clark, John Jones, Green Arrow and Chloe team up to help the JSA stop Icicle before he murders another member of the group. Meanwhile, Lois receives a package from a mysterious agency called Checkmate, run by Amanda Waller.

The episode was rated 8.12 from 302 votes.

Smallville - S3E22

#12 - Covenant (2) (Season 3 - Episode 22)

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Kara, a beautiful superpowered girl from Krypton, entices Clark to join with his father and embrace his destiny. Clark is left without support after Pete's departure when Jonathan reveals the deal he made with Jor-El. At the same time, Clark's relationships with Lex and Lana take unexpected turns, leaving him with no one but Kara to turn to.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 375 votes.

Smallville - S5E1

#11 - Arrival (Season 5 - Episode 1)

Lana greets two new Kryptonian arrivals from the ship, Nam-Ek and Aethyr, and their presence poses a grave danger to Clark and his family & friends.

The episode was rated 8.24 from 393 votes.

Smallville - S2E17

#10 - Rosetta (Season 2 - Episode 17)

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Clark travels to New York to meet Dr. Swann, a brilliant scientist who holds a message for Clark from his home planet. Meanwhile Lana decides to move out of Chloe's house after they get into an argument about Clark.

The episode was rated 8.24 from 399 votes.

Smallville - S2E23

#9 - Exodus (2) (Season 2 - Episode 23)

A sense of foreboding surrounds Smallville as Clark must choose between staying with Lana and his family or fulfilling his destiny to rule the Earth. Lex and Helen prepare for their marriage, and Chloe considers Lionel's offer to investigate Clark.

The episode was rated 8.27 from 400 votes.

Smallville - S1E21

#8 - Tempest (Season 1 - Episode 21)

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A reporter closes in on Clark's secret; Chloe may depart Smallville; LuthorCorp is forced to close. At least the school dance will provide carefree moments for Clark and his friends. Then the twister hits.

The episode was rated 8.28 from 466 votes.

Smallville - S10E5

#7 - Isis (Season 10 - Episode 5)

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.

The episode was rated 8.32 from 352 votes.

Smallville - S4E22

#6 - Commencement (Season 4 - Episode 22)

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After a nightmare, Clark goes to the cave to confront his father Jor-El. Jor-El warns that the crystals have fallen into human hands and have triggered a new meteor shower which will annihilate the Earth unless he reunites the three crystals. Meanwhile, Lex helps Lana, who has apparently commited murder, but then turns against her to get possession of her Kryptonian stone. As disaster looms, Chloe and Lois try to find Lana while Clark attempts to reassemble the stones, and Jason returns to make things unpleasant for the Kents.

The episode was rated 8.32 from 360 votes.

Smallville - S5E12

#5 - Reckoning (Season 5 - Episode 12)

Clark reveals his secret to Lana, Jonathan and Lex learn the results of the senatorial election, and there is a tragic car accident on the highway that takes the life of someone Clark loves, forcing Clark to appeal to Jor-El for help.

The episode was rated 8.33 from 370 votes.

Smallville - S6E11

#4 - Justice (Season 6 - Episode 11)

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When Lex's Level 33.1 project comes to fruition, Oliver Queen must bring together several of Clark's "heroic" super-powered allies together: Arthur Curry, Bart Allen, and Victor Stone.

The episode was rated 8.40 from 327 votes.

Smallville - S9E21

#3 - Salvation (Season 9 - Episode 21)

When Zod and the Kandorians launch their brutal attack on Earth, Chloe calls in some old friends to join the fight against the aliens. Clark and Zod face off in an epic battle for the control of Earth.

The episode was rated 8.41 from 322 votes.

Smallville - S10E4

#2 - Homecoming (Season 10 - Episode 4)

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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.

The episode was rated 8.44 from 349 votes.

Smallville - S10E21

#1 - Finale (Season 10 - Episode 21)

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. With surprise guest appearances, nods to the first few seasons of the series and Michael Rosenbaum’s return as Lex Luthor, this final episode wraps up a decade-long story following one man’s journey to becoming the world’s greatest superhero.

The episode was rated 8.52 from 521 votes.

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