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Smallville Episode: "Apocalypse"

Season 7, Episode 18
Episode Synopsis: Clark, through a series of messages sent by Kara from Krypton, discovers what Earth would be like had he never arrived: Jonathan is still alive; Lex is the president; the Luthors have raised Kara; Lana is happily married; and Chloe and Lois are ace reporters. Tom Welling directed this episode. Original Air Date: May 1, 2008

Apocalypse

Shut away in his loft, Clark is studying the latest of Kara's future-past Kryptonian messages. Krypton is on the verge on destruction and Brainiac is going to prevent Clark from ever being sent to earth. Despite Chloe's protestations, Clark is willing to let this happen.“All I've brought is death and suffering...meteor freaks, phantoms, Brainiac. I'm taking responsibility for all the lives I've ruined.”“This planet would be better off if I never existed.”At this point, it's obvious the episode is headed in one of two directions. Either Clark tries to change the future-past while fading from existence ala Back to the Future, or, his wish is granted, It's A Wonderful Life style. As fun as the former scenario might have been, it's the latter that plays out, parlaying its slightly hokey premise into one of the most enjoyable episodes of the entire series. Ignoring his wishes, Chloe forces the octagonal Kryptonian key into Clark's hands, triggering a blinding flash th... read more

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Premiered: September 21, 2006, on CW
Rating: TV-PG
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Premise: Superman's teen years as Clark Kent find him agonizing over his shy, uncertain persona while dealing with his evolving powers and an infatuation with classmate Lana Lang. Crisply paced and cast with appealing performers, `Smallville' is not at all campy and is often surprisingly moving as a conventional coming-of-age drama; it succeeds in adding creative twists to the young hero's life without compromising the adult pop icon's legend.

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