Premiered: October 16, 2001
When is it on?: Thursdays at 8pm ET on The WB (Check local listings). Also in syndication on the ABC Family Channel.
Starring: Tom Welling as Clark Kent
Kristin Kreuk as Lana Lang
Annette O'Toole as Martha Kent
John Schneider as Jonathan Kent
Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor
Erica Durance as Lois Lane
Allison Mack as Chloe
Kristin Kreuk as Lana Lang
Annette O'Toole as Martha Kent
John Schneider as Jonathan Kent
Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor
Erica Durance as Lois Lane
Allison Mack as Chloe
Trivia Fact #1: Annette O'Toole was in the film, Superman 3 as Lana Lang.
Trivia Fact #2: In just about every scene, Clark wears the "Superman" colors, which are red, blue and yellow.
Trivia Fact #3: 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.
Trivia Fact #4: The institution, Belle Reve on Smallville is also the name of the prison in the DC comics.
Rae's Take: When people hear the name Clark Kent, the image that comes to mind is a grown man with glasses who turns into a cape-donning superhero at a moments notice. Rarely do people think about how he came to be a superhero. What if Clark didn’t have great parents who taught him right from wrong? What if Clark had grown up as Lionel Luthor’s son? Would Clark have used his powers for evil?
“Smallville” gives viewers a chance to grow up with Clark Kent, see how and why he makes the decision that will affect him and those around him later in life. In addition, as an added bonus, viewers have the opportunity to understand why Lex Luthor became evil and determined to destroy the man of steel. Not only should you tune into this show, but go out and rent or buy the seasons you have missed – you won’t be sorry.
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 normal, teenage issues -- sometimes simultaneously, life on the Kent farm is never dull.
We are 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?
The love of Clark's life is Lana Lang, whose parents were killed in the meteor crash. Currently on Smallville, Clark and Lana finally became a couple, but due to the fact that Clark refused to tell Lana the truth about his powers, he and Lana broke things off and it looks like Lex and Lana will be the next big couple.
Other featured characters include Chloe Sullivan -- a noisy reporter and best friend to Clark. She is currently the only friend who is aware of Clark's powers. Lois Lane (Chloe's cousin) recently entered the canvas as the future love of Clark's life.
As Clark gets through his teenage years, he constantly faces challenges which not only strengthens his powers, but also makes him realize he must make sacrifices in order to the serve the greater good.
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 normal, teenage issues -- sometimes simultaneously, life on the Kent farm is never dull.
We are 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?
The love of Clark's life is Lana Lang, whose parents were killed in the meteor crash. Currently on Smallville, Clark and Lana finally became a couple, but due to the fact that Clark refused to tell Lana the truth about his powers, he and Lana broke things off and it looks like Lex and Lana will be the next big couple.
Other featured characters include Chloe Sullivan -- a noisy reporter and best friend to Clark. She is currently the only friend who is aware of Clark's powers. Lois Lane (Chloe's cousin) recently entered the canvas as the future love of Clark's life.
As Clark gets through his teenage years, he constantly faces challenges which not only strengthens his powers, but also makes him realize he must make sacrifices in order to the serve the greater good.
