Premiered:
October 16, 2001
When is it on?:
Thursdays at 8pm ET on The CW (Check local listings). Also in syndication on the ABC Family Channel.
Starring:
Tom Welling as Clark Kent
Erica Durance as Lois Lane
Allison Mack as Chloe
Aaron Ashmore as Jimmy Olsen
Sam Witwer as David Bloom/Doomsday
Justin Hartley as Oliver Queen/Green Lantern
Cassidy Freeman as Tess Mercer
Former Cast Members
Kristin Kreuk as Lana Lang
Annette O'Toole as Martha Kent
John Schneider as Jonathan Kent
Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor
John Glover as Lionel Luthor
Erica Durance as Lois Lane
Allison Mack as Chloe
Aaron Ashmore as Jimmy Olsen
Sam Witwer as David Bloom/Doomsday
Justin Hartley as Oliver Queen/Green Lantern
Cassidy Freeman as Tess Mercer
Former Cast Members
Kristin Kreuk as Lana Lang
Annette O'Toole as Martha Kent
John Schneider as Jonathan Kent
Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor
John Glover as Lionel Luthor
Trivia Fact:
- Annette O'Toole was in the film Superman 3 as Lana Lang.
- In just about every scene, Clark wears the "Superman" colors, which are red, blue and yellow.
- Christopher Reeve played the film role of Superman. He also appeared in two episodes of Smallville as Dr. Swann. Actress Margot Kidder, who portrayed Lois Lane in the films, had a small role on Smallville.
- The institution, Belle Reve on Smallville is also the name of the prison in the DC comics.
Spoilers/Episode Guide:
'Smallville' Photo Galleries:
Cast Interviews:
- Erica Durance (Lois Lane)
- Sam Witwer (Davis/Doomsday)
- Cassidy Freeman (Tess Mercer)
Synopsis:
Before the legend.... before the icon.... there was a teenager named Clark Kent.
Over the years, many tales have been told about Superman, but never has a tale featured the superhero as a teenager. Having the power to rule the world, what made Clark Kent chose good over evil?
When a meteor strikes Smallville, a young boy is left behind (along with his spaceship) and is adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent. Raised as a good, wholesome mid-western boy, Clark soon realizes his otherworldly powers are only just starting to emerge. Caught between using his powers to defeat meteorite-infected bad guys and dealing with his deep, dark secret -- life on the Kent farm is never dull.
We were also introduced to a young, pre-evil Lex Luthor. Who would have ever thought that Lex and Clark were the best of friends before the days of the cape-donning superhero emerged? After an epic battle with Clark, Lex is off the canvas, but far from out of the picture. History tells us that the two nemesis will always be connected.
Over the years, many tales have been told about Superman, but never has a tale featured the superhero as a teenager. Having the power to rule the world, what made Clark Kent chose good over evil?
When a meteor strikes Smallville, a young boy is left behind (along with his spaceship) and is adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent. Raised as a good, wholesome mid-western boy, Clark soon realizes his otherworldly powers are only just starting to emerge. Caught between using his powers to defeat meteorite-infected bad guys and dealing with his deep, dark secret -- life on the Kent farm is never dull.
We were also introduced to a young, pre-evil Lex Luthor. Who would have ever thought that Lex and Clark were the best of friends before the days of the cape-donning superhero emerged? After an epic battle with Clark, Lex is off the canvas, but far from out of the picture. History tells us that the two nemesis will always be connected.
