October 9, 2008
"Instinct"
Clark's crystal that Tess discovered near the Fortress of Solitude becomes the subject of a new experiment. However, once the test gets underway, it emits a beam of light into the universe.
The beam of light doesn't come without consequences as it culminates in the arrival of a woman named Maxima, a queen from the planet Almerac who is convinced her soulmate sent the light.
Who thought a simple kiss could actually be a kiss of death? As Maxima searches for her soulmate, her powers turn out to be too much for her unsuspecting victims - when she kisses a man, she kills him!
Jimmy's life is in mortal danger when Maxima sets her sights on him.
'Smallville' Spoilers - Details of the 10-09-08 Episode
By Rachel Thomas, About.com Guide
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