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'''Season 2'''
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|episode=Vortex
 
|airdate=09/24/02
 
|number=22 201
 
|writer= [[Philip Levens]], [[Alfred Gough]] & [[Miles Millar]]
 
|director= [[Greg Beeman]]
 
|summary=After {{Clark}} rescues {{Lana}} from the eye of the storm, he discovers the storm's wrath has unleashed the spaceship into the fields and buried his [[Jonathan Kent|father]] alive along with the [[Roger Nixon|unscrupulous reporter]] who has discovered Clark's secret. Meanwhile, {{Lex}} is wracked with guilt over his [[Lionel Luthor|father]].
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
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|episode=Heat
 
|airdate=10/01/02
 
|number=23 202
 
|writer= [[Mark Verheiden]]
 
|director= [[James Marshall]]
 
|summary= {{Clark}} goes into hiding after he discovers a startling [[Heat vision|new power]] that quickly gets out of control and almost burns {{Lana}}. However, after a hot [[Desirée Atkins|new teacher]] uses kryptonite-enhanced pheromones to convince {{Lex}} to marry her, then spellbinds {{Jonathan}}, Clark must get a grip on his new power in time to keep Jonathan from killing Lex.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
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|episode= Duplicity
 
|airdate=10/08/02
 
|number=24 203
 
|writer= [[Todd Slavkin]] & [[Darren Swimmer]]
 
|director=[[Steve Miner]]
 
|summary=After one of {{Clark}}'s friends discover the spaceship in the cornfield, Clark goes against his [[Kents|parents]]' wishes and reveals his secret, but is shocked when the reaction he gets makes him question his friend's loyalty.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image=Red_123.jpg
 
|episode=Red
 
|airdate=10/15/02
 
|number=25 204
 
|writer= [[Jeph Loeb]]
 
|director=[[Jeff Woolnough]]
 
|summary= The school unknowingly uses [[red kryptonite]] in the class rings and its effect on {{Clark}} stuns his friends and family as he turns into a rebellious and dangerous teenager who does not care about showing off his powers. Jonathan and Martha scramble to find the truth behind Clark's behavior before he exposes his true identity, while {{Lana}} finds herself drawn to the "new" Clark who declares his love for her.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image=205x0284.jpg
 
|episode= Nocturne
 
|airdate=10/22/02
 
|number=26 205
 
|writer= [[Brian Peterson]] & [[Kelly Souders]]
 
|director= [[Rick Wallace]]
 
|summary={{Clark}} is concerned when he discovers someone has been leaving love notes for {{Lana}} at her parents' grave and warns her to stay away from the [[Byron Moore|mysterious poet]]. Fed up with Clark's over-protectiveness, Lana follows the dark and handsome stranger to his home and discovers his parents keep him locked in chains. Unable to leave him like that, [[Clark and Lana]] break into the house to save the boy, but soon realize why he was locked up in the first place.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image=206.JPG
 
|episode= Redux
 
|airdate=10/29/02
 
|number=27 206
 
|writer= [[Garrett Lerner]] & [[Russel Friend]]
 
|director= [[Chris Long]]
 
|summary=After realizing the farm is in financial trouble, {{Martha}} goes to her estranged father for help. {{Clark}} is thrilled at the prospect of meeting his grandfather but {{Jonathan}}'s refusal to see the man prompts Clark to force a reunion that doesn't go exactly as planned. Meanwhile, {{Lana}} discovers an old photograph that suggests her father may still be alive.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image=207.JPG
 
|episode=Lineage
 
|airdate=11/05/02
 
|number=28 207
 
|writer= [[Alfred Gough]] & [[Miles Millar]]
 
|director= [[Kenneth Biller]]
 
|summary=A [[Rachel Dunleavy|mysterious woman]] shows up claiming to be Clark's mother, prompting the [[Kents]] to tell Clark what happened after they discovered him in the cornfield that [[Pilot|fateful day]]. Clark discovers why his father hates the [[Luthors]], how his adoption was fixed, and who really rescued {{Lex}} from the edge of death.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
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|episode=Ryan
 
|airdate=11/12/02
 
|number=29 208
 
|writer=[[Philip Levens]]
 
|director= [[Terrence O'Hara]]
 
|summary=Clark pushes his abilities to the limit to save his telepathic young friend [[Ryan James|Ryan]] from an evil doctor who wants to control the boy's abilities. Meanwhile, Nell tells {{Lana}} they are moving to [[Metropolis]].
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
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|episode=Dichotic
 
|airdate=11/19/02
 
|number=30 209
 
|writer= [[Mark Verheiden]]
 
|director= [[Craig Zisk]]
 
|summary=When {{Clark}} tries to warn [[Lana and Chloe]] about [[Ian Randall|Ian]], an overachieving student who is surreptitiously dating both girls, they accuse Clark of jealousy but realize too late that he was right. Meanwhile, frustration with his father causes {{Lex}} to lose his temper and attack a parking attendant's car with a golf club, landing him in an anger management class where he meets an interesting [[Helen Bryce|new woman]].
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
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|episode= Skinwalker
 
|airdate=11/26/02
 
|number=31 210
 
|writer= [[Brian Peterson]] & [[Kelly Souders]]
 
|director= [[Marita Grabiak]]
 
|summary= While moto-crossing with {{Pete}}, {{Clark}} falls into a [[Kawatche Caves|cave]] and discovers two hidden treasures - ancient Indian writings that hold the key to his identity, and a [[Kyla Willowbrook|beautiful girl]] whom he believes to be his soulmate. Desperate to preserve the writings, Clark pits father against son as he enlists {{Lex}}'s help to stop {{Lionel}}'s construction crew from demolishing the cave.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image=Smallville211_152.jpg
 
|episode= Visage
 
|airdate=01/14/03
 
|number=32 211
 
|writer= [[Todd Slavkin]] & [[Darren Swimmer]]
 
|director= [[Bill Gereghty]]
 
|summary={{Whitney}} returns home from the Marines looking to rekindle his relationship with {{Lana}} but his suspicious behavior prompts {{Clark}} to question his true motives, ultimately revealing a shocking truth about "the new Whitney." {{Lex}} becomes suspicious of his new girlfriend after he discovers a questionable photo of her with {{Lionel}}.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image=Smallville212_200.jpg
 
|episode=Insurgence
 
|airdate=01/21/03
 
|number=33 212
 
|writer= [[Jeph Loeb]] & [[Kenneth Biller]]
 
|director= [[James Marshall]]
 
|summary=After {{Lex}} discovers that {{Lionel}} installed cameras in the mansion, he hires some thugs to bug Lionel's office, but things get out of control when [[Lionel and Martha]] surprise the thugs and are taken hostage. {{Clark}} must figure out a way to save his mother without exposing his powers and sees his chance on an adjacent tall building - if only he could make the leap in a single bound.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image=Smallville213_058.jpg
 
|episode= Suspect
 
|airdate=01/28/03
 
|number=34 213
 
|writer= [[Mark Verheiden]] & [[Philip Levens]]
 
|director= [[Kenneth Biller]]
 
|summary=When {{Lionel}} is shot, {{Jonathan}} is arrested, but after {{Clark}} and {{Pete}} perform their own crime scene investigation, they realize that more than one person had the opportunity to kill Lionel - including {{Lex}}. Meanwhile, {{Lana}} is suspicious after she asks her father to take on Jonathan's case and he declines for mysterious reasons.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image=Smallville214_775.jpg
 
|episode=Rush
 
|airdate=02/04/03
 
|number=35 214
 
|writer=[[Todd Slavkin]] & [[Darren Swimmer]]
 
|director=[[Rick Rosenthal]]
 
|summary= After {{Pete}} and {{Chloe}} are infected by a parasitic worm, it turns them into thrill-seeking daredevils and Pete uses [[red kryptonite]] to get Clark to join them on a dangerous adventure. Not only does Clark show off his powers, but he kisses Chloe in front of a stunned Lana.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image=Prodigal1.jpg
 
|episode= Prodigal
 
|airdate=02/11/03
 
|number=36 215
 
|writer= [[Brian Peterson]] & [[Kelly Souders]]
 
|director= [[Greg Beeman]]
 
|summary=Lex finds [[Lucas Luthor|Lucas]], the son Lionel gave up for adoption, and brings him [[Luthor Mansion|home]] in the hope that the two of them can unite against Lionel. When Lionel's machinations end up putting all three of them in a dangerous situation, Lex is left to wonder whom he can really trust. Meanwhile, Clark decides to take a job at the [[Talon]].
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image=Smallville216_325.jpg
 
|episode=Fever
 
|airdate=02/18/03
 
|number=37 216
 
|writer= [[Matthew Okumura]]
 
|director= [[Bill Gereghty]]
 
|summary=Clark rushes to find an antidote after Martha is infected with a [[kryptonite|toxic virus]] and falls into a coma, but when Clark also falls ill, it is up to Jonathan to find a cure in time. To further complicate things, [[Helen Bryce|Dr. Bryce]] demands an explanation from Jonathan when he refuses to let her treat Clark.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image=Smallville217_546.jpg
 
|episode=Rosetta
 
|airdate=02/25/03
 
|number=38 217
 
|writer= [[Alfred Gough]] & [[Miles Millar]]
 
|director= [[James Marshall]]
 
|summary=Determined to find out where he came from, {{Clark}} travels to New York to meet [[Virgil Swann|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 the two girls get into another argument about Clark.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image=Smallville218_116.jpg
 
|episode= Visitor
 
|airdate=04/15/03
 
|number=39 218
 
|writer= [[Philip Levens]]
 
|director= [[Rick Rosenthal]]
 
|summary=After a [[Cyrus Krupp|schoolmate]] claims to be an alien and seemingly backs it up by using heat vision, Clark investigates and begins to believe that the guy is from his planet [[Krypton]]. Meanwhile, after Helen discovers a locked room in the mansion she demands to know what is behind it, forcing Lex to come clean about his investigation of Clark.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image=Smallville219_513.jpg
 
|episode=Precipice
 
|airdate=04/22/03
 
|number=40 219
 
|writer= [[Clint Carpenter]]
 
|director= [[Thomas J. Wright]]
 
|summary=After {{Lana}} is almost assaulted by a college student, {{Clark}} loses control and injures the boy. When the Kents are sued for punitive damages that could cost them the farm, Clark begins to question his powers while trying to find a way out of the lawsuit. Meanwhile, Helen's ex-boyfriend arrives in town intent on winning her back, but when she turns him down, he stabs her, prompting {{Lex}} to take the law into his own hands.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image=Smallville220_389.jpg
 
|episode= Witness
 
|airdate=04/29/03
 
|number=41 220
 
|writer= [[Mark Verheiden]]
 
|director= [[Rick Wallace]]
 
|summary= {{Clark}} stumbles upon a robbery of a [[LuthorCorp]] truck carrying kryptonite and is stunned to realize he can't stop the thieves because they are as strong as he is. To keep Clark from going to the police, the thugs attack {{Jonathan}} and {{Martha}}, leaving Clark feeling powerless and desperate for a way to protect his parents.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image=Smallville221_034.jpg
 
|episode= Accelerate
 
|airdate=05/06/03
 
|number=42 221
 
|writer= [[Darren Swimmer]] & [[Todd Slavkin]], [[Kelly Souders]] and [[Brian Peterson]]
 
|director= [[James Marshall]]
 
|summary= After {{Lana}} is visited by the ghost of a [[Emily Dinsmore|childhood friend]], she turns to {{Clark}} for help in uncovering the truth about her new visitor. However, after Clark realizes the little girl is actually a [[Kryptonite|kryptonite-enhanced]] [[clone]], he rushes to save Lana before the revenge-seeking child harms her. Lex learns that Lionel is funding the krypto-cloning research.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image= Calling6.jpg
 
|episode= Calling
 
|airdate=05/13/03
 
|number=43 222
 
|writer= [[Kenneth Biller]]
 
|director= [[Terrence O'Hara]]
 
|summary= [[Frederick Walden|Dr. Walden]] wakes up from his coma and tells [[Lex and Lionel]] that {{Clark}} is an alien and must be destroyed. Meanwhile, a romantic encounter between [[Clark and Lana]] hints at a promising future, but after {{Chloe}} finds out they are together, Lana pulls back.
 
}}{{SeasonList
 
|image=223x0748.jpg
 
|episode= Exodus
 
|airdate=05/20/03
 
|number=44 223
 
|writer= [[Alfred Gough]] & [[Miles Millar]]
 
|director= [[Greg Beeman]]
 
|summary=A sense of foreboding surrounds Smallville as {{Clark}} must choose between staying with {{Lana}} and his family or fulfilling his [[Clark Kent's destiny|destiny]] to rule the Earth. Meanwhile, {{Lex}} and {{Helen}} plan their upcoming wedding, but outside forces may ultimately keep them apart. Also, a hurt {{Chloe}} considers {{Lionel}}'s offer to investigate Clark.
 
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'''Ep 22 - Vortex May 15, 2005'''
==Notes==
 
*Clark develops a new super power this year: [[heat vision]]. ("[[Heat]]")
 
*There are three weddings mentioned this season. Lex and Desirée have a beautiful reception in "[[Heat]]". Lex and Helen have a church wedding in "[[Exodus]]". Aunt Nell plans to marry Dean Winters, but that wedding doesn't get any screen time.
 
*''Smallville'''s version of comic character [[Jor-El]] and [[Maggie Sawyer]] is introduced.
 
*''Smallville'''s version of [[red kryptonite]] is introduced.
 
*Clark learns more about his heritage in this season. He learns that his birth name is "[[Kal-El]]" and that he's from [[Krypton]] ("[[Rosetta]]"). This is also the first season to use the term [[kryptonite]] in dialogue. ("[[Visitor]]").
 
*This is the longest season of ''Smallville''. {{S1}} had 21 episodes, {{S7}} is the shortest season, with only 20 episodes. [[Season 3|The]] [[Season 4|re]][[Season 5|st]] [[Season 6|had]] [[Season 8|2]][[Season 9|2]] [[Season 10|episodes]].
 
*Many recurring characters including [[Roger Nixon]], [[Steven Hamilton]], [[Dominic Sanatori]], [[Nell Potter]] and [[Ethan Miller|Sheriff Ethan]] from the first season make their final regular appearances this season. [[Nell Potter]] made only one reappearance since then in {{S6}}'s "[[Promise]]". Dominic Sanatori only reappears in the comic book "[[Chimera, Part 2]]".
 
*[[Rekha Sharma]] returns as [[Dr. Harden]] in "[[Vortex]]" and "[[Exodus]]" previously playing her in the [[Season 1]] episode "[[Stray]]". She returns in the Season 4 episode "[[Crusade]]".
 
*[[Jill Teed]] makes her debut this Season as [[Maggie Sawyer]] in the episode "[[Insurgence]]", and returns in the [[Season 3]] premiere "[[Exile]]".
 
   
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After Clark rescues Lana from a tornado, he discovers the storm's wrath has somehow powered up his spaceship and deposited it in a cornfield. Jonathan is trapped in a cavern with an unscrupulous reporter, Roger Nixon, who has discovered Clark's secret and plans to reveal it. Meanwhile, Lex is wracked with guilt over his father's injuries.
==Trivia==
 
*Former Superman actor, [[Christopher Reeve]], makes a guest appearance as [[Virgil Swann]].
 
*This is [[John Glover]]'s first season as a series regular, filling out the 8 star cast after [[Eric Johnson]]'s (Whitney) departure from the series.
 
   
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'''Ep 23 - Heat May 21, 2005'''
   
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Clark goes into hiding after he discovers his startling new power that quickly gets out of control and accidentally harms Lana. Meanwhile, a sexy new teacher, Desiree Atkins, uses meteor-enhanced pheromones to convince Lex to marry her and then spellbinds Jonathan. Clark must learn how to control this new ability in time to prevent Jonathan from killing Lex.
==See also==
 
   
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'''Ep 24 - Duplicity May 22, 2005'''
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After one of his friends discovers Clark's spaceship in the cornfield, Clark defies his parents' wishes and reveals his secret to the person--who gives him a shocking reaction. Meanwhile, Lex clashes with one of his scientists, Dr. Steven Hamilton
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'''Ep 25 - Red May 28, 2005'''
==References==
 
   
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When the school unwittingly uses red meteor rocks in its class rings, Clark experiences a new meteorite effect: Stunning his friends and family, he becomes a rebellious and dangerous teenager who uses his powers for malevolence instead of good. Jonathan and Martha scramble to find an explanation for Clark's behavior before he exposes his true identity to the world. Meanwhile, Lana is drawn to the "new" Clark, who openly declares his love for her.
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'''Ep 26 - Nocturne May 29, 2005'''
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Clark becomes concerned when a mysterious poet, Byron Moore, leaves love notes for Lana at her parents' grave. Clark warns her to stay away from Byron, but she is intrigued. After a mishap, Clark and Lana befriend the elusive boy and find out that he sneaks out of his house, where his parents keep him locked up in chains. They become determined to save Byron--but he has a dangerous secret.
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'''Ep 27 - Redux June 4, 2005'''
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Because the farm is in financial trouble, Martha asks her estranged father, William Clark (GEORGE COE), for help. Clark is thrilled at the prospect of meeting his grandfather, but Clark's forced reunion doesn't go as planned because of an argument between Jonathan and William. Meanwhile, Lana discovers an old photograph that suggests her father may still be alive.Because the farm is in financial trouble, Martha asks her estranged father, William Clark (GEORGE COE), for help. Clark is thrilled at the prospect of meeting his grandfather, but Clark's forced reunion doesn't go as planned because of an argument between Jonathan and William. Meanwhile, Lana discovers an old photograph that suggests her father may still be alive.
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'''Ep 28 - Lineage June 5, 2005'''
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A mysterious woman, Rachel Dunlevy (BLAIR BROWN - "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd"), visits the Kents and claims to be Clark's mother, prompting them to finally tell Clark what happened after they discovered him in the cornfield that fateful day. Clark learns why his father hates the Luthors, how his adoption was arranged--and who else has rescued Lex from death.
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'''Ep 29 - Ryan June 11, 2005'''
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Clark tests the limits of his powers to save his young telepathic friend, Ryan (recurring guest star RYAN KELLEY), from an evil doctor who wants to control the boy's abilities. Meanwhile, Lana's aunt and guardian, Nell (recurring guest star SARAH-JANE REDMOND), tells Lana that she plans to move the family to Metropolis.
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'''Ep 30 - Dichotic June 12, 2005'''
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When Clark tries to warn Lana and Chloe about Ian (JONATHAN TAYLOR THOMAS - "Home Improvement," "Wild America"), an overachieving student who is surreptitiously dating both girls, they accuse Clark of jealousy. But Lana and Chloe realize too late that Clark was right. Meanwhile, frustration with his father causes Lex to become enraged and attack a parking officer's car with a golf club. Forced to attend anger management class, Lex meets an interesting woman, Dr. Helen Bryce (recurring guest star EMMANUELLE VAUGIER - "My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star").
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'''Ep 31 - Skinwalkers June 18, 2005'''
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While dirt-biking with Pete, Clark falls into a cave and discovers two hidden treasures: ancient Native American inscriptions that hold the key to his identity and a beautiful girl whom he believes to be his soul mate. Desperate to preserve the writings, Clark pits father against son by enlisting Lex's help in stopping Lionel's construction crew from demolishing the cave.
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'''Ep 32 - Visage June 19, 2005'''
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Whitney Fordman (former series star ERIC JOHNSON) returns home from a tour of duty with the Marines, hoping to renew his relationship with Lana. However, Whitney's suspicious behavior prompts Clark to question his friend's motives--ultimately revealing a shocking truth. Meanwhile, Lex distrusts his new girlfriend, Dr. Helen Bryce (recurring guest star EMMANUELLE VAUGIER), after he finds a photograph of her with Lionel.
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'''Ep 33 - Insurgence June 25, 2005'''
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After discovering that Lionel has secretly installed video cameras in the mansion, Lex hires thugs to put surveillance devices in Lionel's Metropolis office. However, the situation gets out of control when Lionel and Martha surprise the interlopers and are taken hostage. Desperate for a way to save his mother without exposing his powers, Clark must access the office from an adjacent tall building--if he can make the leap in a single bound.
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'''Ep 34 - Suspect June 26, 2005'''
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After Lionel is shot and wounded, Jonathan is arrested. But Clark and Pete perform their own crime scene investigation and realize that more than one person had the opportunity and motive to harm Lionel--including Lex. Meanwhile, Lana becomes suspicious when her lawyer father, Henry (recurring guest star PATRICK CASSIDY), mysteriously refuses her request to defend Jonathan.
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'''Ep 35 - Rush July 2, 2005'''
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After a parasitic worm infects Pete and Chloe, they become thrill-seeking daredevils, and Pete uses red meteor rocks to persuade Clark to join them on a dangerous adventure. Not only does Clark display his powers, he also kisses Chloe--as witnessed by a stunned Lana
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'''Ep 36 - Prodigal July 3, 2005'''
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Lex finds Lucas (PAUL WASILEWSKI), the son Lionel gave up for adoption, and brings him home in the hope that they can unite against Lionel. But when Lionel's machinations put all three of them in a dangerous situation, Lex is left to wonder whom he can really trust. Meanwhile, Clark decides to take a job at the Talon.
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'''Ep 37 - Fever July 9, 2005'''
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Martha is seriously sickened by meteor dust, and Clark and Jonathan desperately try to help her. But when Clark becomes infected as well, he finds out just how vulnerable he can be. Only a miracle can save Clark and his mother--and the amazing secret she holds within. Meanwhile, Lex confronts his feelings for Helen (recurring guest star EMMANUELLE VAUGIER) as she considers an enticing out-of-town research position. And Chloe and Lana cope with the unthinkable possibility that they may lose Clark forever.
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'''Ep 38 - Rosetta July 10, 2005'''
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Determined to find out where he came from, Clark travels to New York to meet Dr. Virgil Swann (CHRISTOPHER REEVE - "Superman" movies), a brilliant scientist who possesses a message for Clark from his home planet. Meanwhile, Lana decides to move out of Chloe's house--and into the Luthor Mansion--after the two girls get into another argument about Clark.
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'''Ep 39 - Visitor July 16, 2005'''
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After his schoolmate, Cyrus Krupp (JEREMY LELLIOTT), claims to be an alien and seemingly proves it by using heat vision, Clark investigates and begins to believe that the boy is from Clark's home planet, Krypton. Meanwhile, when Helen (recurring guest star EMMANUELLE VAUGIER) discovers a locked room in the Luthor mansion, she demands to know what is inside--and Lex must decide whether or not to admit the truth about his ongoing investigation of Clark.
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'''Ep 40 - Precipice July 17, 2005'''
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After Lana is almost assaulted by a college student, Clark loses control and injures him. The Kents are then sued for punitive damages that could cost them the farm, and Clark questions his powers--while trying to find a way to forestall the lawsuit. Meanwhile, Helen's ex-boyfriend arrives in town intent on winning her back. When she rebuffs him, he stalks her, prompting Lex to take action.
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'''Ep 41 - Witness July 23, 2005'''
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Clark inadvertently witnesses the robbery of a LuthorCorp truck carrying kryptonite and is stunned to realize that he can't stop the thieves--they are as strong as he is. To keep Clark from telling the police, the thugs attack Jonathan and Martha, leaving Clark feeling powerless and desperate for a way to protect his parents.
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'''Ep 42 - Accelerate July 24, 2005'''
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After Lana is visited by the ghost of her childhood friend, she turns to Clark for help in uncovering the truth about the strange visitor. However, Clark realizes that the little girl is actually a kryptonite-enhanced clone, and he rushes to save Lana before the revenge-seeking child harms her. Meanwhile, Lex learns that Lionel is funding the cloning research.
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'''Ep 43 - Calling July 30, 2005'''
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When Dr. Fredrick Walden (recurring guest star ROB LaBELLE), the famed linguist who was injured while studying the caves, awakens suddenly from a coma, he possesses fantastic powers and goes on a dangerous mission. Meanwhile, Lana helps Clark celebrate his "birthday" in a very special way. Lex and Helen endure doubts and stress while planning their wedding. And Lionel forges a surprising alliance with Chloe.
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In the season finale, Clark makes an astonishing discovery about his origins--and faces the choice of his lifetime. Meanwhile, Clark and Lana agonize over a rift with Chloe. Lionel comes closer to solving the mystery of the cave writings. And Lex and Helen's wedding becomes a much more dramatic event than anyone envisioned.
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→ see also [[:Category:Screencaps from season 2]]

Revision as of 01:27, 29 October 2020

The second season of Smallville began airing on September 24, 2002, on The WB television network, and concluded its initial airing on May 20, 2003 with 23 episodes.

Summary

Clark starts the new school year with a new ability: heat vision and a new vulnerability: red kryptonite. He shares his secret with Pete and continues to battle villains infected by green kryptonite, but the quest to discover the mysteries of his own origins occupy most of his attention this year. Pete becomes even closer to the Kent family after learning Clark's secret. Lana moves in with Chloe and Gabe Sullivan after her aunt Nell Potter moves away to be with her new fiancee and finds her biological father, Henry Small. Lex battles fiercely with his father for control of LuthorCorp while falling in love and marrying Dr. Helen Bryce. Chloe tries to resolve her conflicting feelings and complicated relationships with Clark and Lana.

Season Two takes place during Clark, Lana, Pete, Chloe and the rest of there classmates' Sophomore year at Smallville High School at aged 15-16.

Opening Credits

The Season 2 opening credits for each episode include the following: (eps appeared/eps in season)

Toms2 Kristins2
Michaels2 Sams2
Allisons2 Johngs2
Annettes2 Johns2
Oc2-35 Oc1-44

Recurring Characters

This season only

The following Recurring Characters appear in more than one episode in this season only:

Multiple season appearances

These Recurring Characters appear in multiple episodes this season, and also appears in other seasons:

Ongoing recurring characters:

Recurring characters from previous season:

Recurring characters that will return in future seasons:

One off appearances this season

These Recurring Characters appear in only one episode this season, but also appears in other seasons:

characters from the previous season:

Characters that will return in future seasons:

Recurring Locations

Episode List: 2002-2003 Corus YTV Canada May 15, 2005 and July 30, 2005

Season 2

Ep 22 - Vortex May 15, 2005

After Clark rescues Lana from a tornado, he discovers the storm's wrath has somehow powered up his spaceship and deposited it in a cornfield. Jonathan is trapped in a cavern with an unscrupulous reporter, Roger Nixon, who has discovered Clark's secret and plans to reveal it. Meanwhile, Lex is wracked with guilt over his father's injuries.

Ep 23 - Heat May 21, 2005

Clark goes into hiding after he discovers his startling new power that quickly gets out of control and accidentally harms Lana. Meanwhile, a sexy new teacher, Desiree Atkins, uses meteor-enhanced pheromones to convince Lex to marry her and then spellbinds Jonathan. Clark must learn how to control this new ability in time to prevent Jonathan from killing Lex.

Ep 24 - Duplicity May 22, 2005

After one of his friends discovers Clark's spaceship in the cornfield, Clark defies his parents' wishes and reveals his secret to the person--who gives him a shocking reaction. Meanwhile, Lex clashes with one of his scientists, Dr. Steven Hamilton

Ep 25 - Red May 28, 2005

When the school unwittingly uses red meteor rocks in its class rings, Clark experiences a new meteorite effect: Stunning his friends and family, he becomes a rebellious and dangerous teenager who uses his powers for malevolence instead of good. Jonathan and Martha scramble to find an explanation for Clark's behavior before he exposes his true identity to the world. Meanwhile, Lana is drawn to the "new" Clark, who openly declares his love for her.

Ep 26 - Nocturne May 29, 2005

Clark becomes concerned when a mysterious poet, Byron Moore, leaves love notes for Lana at her parents' grave. Clark warns her to stay away from Byron, but she is intrigued. After a mishap, Clark and Lana befriend the elusive boy and find out that he sneaks out of his house, where his parents keep him locked up in chains. They become determined to save Byron--but he has a dangerous secret.

Ep 27 - Redux June 4, 2005

Because the farm is in financial trouble, Martha asks her estranged father, William Clark (GEORGE COE), for help. Clark is thrilled at the prospect of meeting his grandfather, but Clark's forced reunion doesn't go as planned because of an argument between Jonathan and William. Meanwhile, Lana discovers an old photograph that suggests her father may still be alive.Because the farm is in financial trouble, Martha asks her estranged father, William Clark (GEORGE COE), for help. Clark is thrilled at the prospect of meeting his grandfather, but Clark's forced reunion doesn't go as planned because of an argument between Jonathan and William. Meanwhile, Lana discovers an old photograph that suggests her father may still be alive.

Ep 28 - Lineage June 5, 2005

A mysterious woman, Rachel Dunlevy (BLAIR BROWN - "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd"), visits the Kents and claims to be Clark's mother, prompting them to finally tell Clark what happened after they discovered him in the cornfield that fateful day. Clark learns why his father hates the Luthors, how his adoption was arranged--and who else has rescued Lex from death.

Ep 29 - Ryan June 11, 2005

Clark tests the limits of his powers to save his young telepathic friend, Ryan (recurring guest star RYAN KELLEY), from an evil doctor who wants to control the boy's abilities. Meanwhile, Lana's aunt and guardian, Nell (recurring guest star SARAH-JANE REDMOND), tells Lana that she plans to move the family to Metropolis.

Ep 30 - Dichotic June 12, 2005

When Clark tries to warn Lana and Chloe about Ian (JONATHAN TAYLOR THOMAS - "Home Improvement," "Wild America"), an overachieving student who is surreptitiously dating both girls, they accuse Clark of jealousy. But Lana and Chloe realize too late that Clark was right. Meanwhile, frustration with his father causes Lex to become enraged and attack a parking officer's car with a golf club. Forced to attend anger management class, Lex meets an interesting woman, Dr. Helen Bryce (recurring guest star EMMANUELLE VAUGIER - "My Guide to Becoming a Rock Star").

Ep 31 - Skinwalkers June 18, 2005

While dirt-biking with Pete, Clark falls into a cave and discovers two hidden treasures: ancient Native American inscriptions that hold the key to his identity and a beautiful girl whom he believes to be his soul mate. Desperate to preserve the writings, Clark pits father against son by enlisting Lex's help in stopping Lionel's construction crew from demolishing the cave.

Ep 32 - Visage June 19, 2005

Whitney Fordman (former series star ERIC JOHNSON) returns home from a tour of duty with the Marines, hoping to renew his relationship with Lana. However, Whitney's suspicious behavior prompts Clark to question his friend's motives--ultimately revealing a shocking truth. Meanwhile, Lex distrusts his new girlfriend, Dr. Helen Bryce (recurring guest star EMMANUELLE VAUGIER), after he finds a photograph of her with Lionel.

Ep 33 - Insurgence June 25, 2005

After discovering that Lionel has secretly installed video cameras in the mansion, Lex hires thugs to put surveillance devices in Lionel's Metropolis office. However, the situation gets out of control when Lionel and Martha surprise the interlopers and are taken hostage. Desperate for a way to save his mother without exposing his powers, Clark must access the office from an adjacent tall building--if he can make the leap in a single bound.

Ep 34 - Suspect June 26, 2005

After Lionel is shot and wounded, Jonathan is arrested. But Clark and Pete perform their own crime scene investigation and realize that more than one person had the opportunity and motive to harm Lionel--including Lex. Meanwhile, Lana becomes suspicious when her lawyer father, Henry (recurring guest star PATRICK CASSIDY), mysteriously refuses her request to defend Jonathan.

Ep 35 - Rush July 2, 2005

After a parasitic worm infects Pete and Chloe, they become thrill-seeking daredevils, and Pete uses red meteor rocks to persuade Clark to join them on a dangerous adventure. Not only does Clark display his powers, he also kisses Chloe--as witnessed by a stunned Lana

Ep 36 - Prodigal July 3, 2005

Lex finds Lucas (PAUL WASILEWSKI), the son Lionel gave up for adoption, and brings him home in the hope that they can unite against Lionel. But when Lionel's machinations put all three of them in a dangerous situation, Lex is left to wonder whom he can really trust. Meanwhile, Clark decides to take a job at the Talon.

Ep 37 - Fever July 9, 2005

Martha is seriously sickened by meteor dust, and Clark and Jonathan desperately try to help her. But when Clark becomes infected as well, he finds out just how vulnerable he can be. Only a miracle can save Clark and his mother--and the amazing secret she holds within. Meanwhile, Lex confronts his feelings for Helen (recurring guest star EMMANUELLE VAUGIER) as she considers an enticing out-of-town research position. And Chloe and Lana cope with the unthinkable possibility that they may lose Clark forever.

Ep 38 - Rosetta July 10, 2005

Determined to find out where he came from, Clark travels to New York to meet Dr. Virgil Swann (CHRISTOPHER REEVE - "Superman" movies), a brilliant scientist who possesses a message for Clark from his home planet. Meanwhile, Lana decides to move out of Chloe's house--and into the Luthor Mansion--after the two girls get into another argument about Clark.

Ep 39 - Visitor July 16, 2005

After his schoolmate, Cyrus Krupp (JEREMY LELLIOTT), claims to be an alien and seemingly proves it by using heat vision, Clark investigates and begins to believe that the boy is from Clark's home planet, Krypton. Meanwhile, when Helen (recurring guest star EMMANUELLE VAUGIER) discovers a locked room in the Luthor mansion, she demands to know what is inside--and Lex must decide whether or not to admit the truth about his ongoing investigation of Clark.

Ep 40 - Precipice July 17, 2005

After Lana is almost assaulted by a college student, Clark loses control and injures him. The Kents are then sued for punitive damages that could cost them the farm, and Clark questions his powers--while trying to find a way to forestall the lawsuit. Meanwhile, Helen's ex-boyfriend arrives in town intent on winning her back. When she rebuffs him, he stalks her, prompting Lex to take action.

Ep 41 - Witness July 23, 2005

Clark inadvertently witnesses the robbery of a LuthorCorp truck carrying kryptonite and is stunned to realize that he can't stop the thieves--they are as strong as he is. To keep Clark from telling the police, the thugs attack Jonathan and Martha, leaving Clark feeling powerless and desperate for a way to protect his parents.

Ep 42 - Accelerate July 24, 2005

After Lana is visited by the ghost of her childhood friend, she turns to Clark for help in uncovering the truth about the strange visitor. However, Clark realizes that the little girl is actually a kryptonite-enhanced clone, and he rushes to save Lana before the revenge-seeking child harms her. Meanwhile, Lex learns that Lionel is funding the cloning research.

Ep 43 - Calling July 30, 2005

When Dr. Fredrick Walden (recurring guest star ROB LaBELLE), the famed linguist who was injured while studying the caves, awakens suddenly from a coma, he possesses fantastic powers and goes on a dangerous mission. Meanwhile, Lana helps Clark celebrate his "birthday" in a very special way. Lex and Helen endure doubts and stress while planning their wedding. And Lionel forges a surprising alliance with Chloe.

Ep 44 - Exodus July 31, 2005

In the season finale, Clark makes an astonishing discovery about his origins--and faces the choice of his lifetime. Meanwhile, Clark and Lana agonize over a rift with Chloe. Lionel comes closer to solving the mystery of the cave writings. And Lex and Helen's wedding becomes a much more dramatic event than anyone envisioned.

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  1. Tina was also played by Eric Johnson, Kristin Kreuk, Tom Welling, John Schneider and Allsion Mack. Johnson, Kreuk, and Welling had all previously played Tina in Season 1.