Smallville

10 Best Episodes of Smallville - Season 2

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 - S2E19

#15 - Precipice (Season 2 - Episode 19)

After Lana is almost assaulted by a college student, Clark injures the boy while helping her. When the Kents are sued for damages that could cost them the farm, Clark tries to find a way out of the lawsuit. Meanwhile, Helen's obsessive ex-boyfriend comes to Smallville to win her back but when she turns him down, he stabs her, prompting Lex to take the law into his own hands.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 361 votes.

Smallville - S2E15

#14 - Prodigal (Season 2 - Episode 15)

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Lex recovers his long-lost brother Lucas and uses him in a ploy to buy out his father's share of the company. But it soon becomes clear that Lucas isn't to be trusted, and Lex soon finds himself ousted from his own company.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 368 votes.

Smallville - S2E2

#13 - Heat (Season 2 - Episode 2)

Clark gains a new power - heat-vision. As he struggles to control it, Lex gets married to the new Smallville High teacher, Desiree Atkins, little does he know that she not only has an alterior motive, but that she's coming on to Clark too.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 438 votes.

Smallville - S2E11

#12 - Visage (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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Whitney returns to Smallville, eager to start back up where he left off with Lana. But everything isn't what it seems...

The episode was rated 7.93 from 392 votes.

Smallville - S2E10

#11 - Skinwalker (Season 2 - Episode 10)

Clark becomes involved with a Native American woman, Kyla, and becomes aware of ancient Indian prophecy that warns of a man of great powers who fell from the sky. Worse, a wolflike creature is attacking the local Lexcorp construction project, and Martha and Lionel may be the next victims.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 388 votes.

Smallville - S2E16

#10 - Fever (Season 2 - Episode 16)

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Martha catches a lungful of kryptonite-irradiated spores and a weakened Clark is her only hope for survival.

The episode was rated 8.00 from 392 votes.

Smallville - S2E12

#9 - Insurgence (Season 2 - Episode 12)

Lex hires some thugs to bug Lionel's office but things get out of control when Lionel and Martha are taken hostage, and Clark must rescue them without revealing his secrets.

The episode was rated 8.01 from 374 votes.

Smallville - S2E14

#8 - Rush (Season 2 - Episode 14)

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Students are engaging in wild, sometimes suicidal stunts, and Chloe and Pete are the next ones to become "infected."..and they use a piece of red meteor rock to get Clark to join them.

The episode was rated 8.04 from 397 votes.

Smallville - S2E4

#7 - Red (Season 2 - Episode 4)

Clark has his first run-in with red kryptonite in this exploration of classic Superman mythology, turning immoral when he gets his high-school ring holding a piece of rock. Meanwhile, Lex and his father have some issues to resolve when Lionel starts taking over the manor.

The episode was rated 8.07 from 454 votes.

Smallville - S2E3

#6 - Duplicity (Season 2 - Episode 3)

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Pete finds Clark's spaceship, forcing Clark to reveal his secret to his best friend. Dr. Hamilton is plagued by kryptonite-fueled illness and focuses on Pete. Meanwhile, Lana has to deal with Nell and her plans to remarry while Lex and Lionel adjust to life together.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 444 votes.

Smallville - S2E1

#5 - Vortex (Season 2 - Episode 1)

Clark rescues Lana from the storm, but discovers that the spaceship is released, while Jonathan is buried alive with the unscrupulous reporter who discovered Clark's secret. Meanwhile, Lex is wracked with guilt over his critically injured father.

The episode was rated 8.11 from 466 votes.

Smallville - S2E8

#4 - Ryan (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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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

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

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 - S2E17

#2 - 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

#1 - 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.

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