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* [[Brian Wayne Peterson|Brian Peterson]]
|country = [[United States]]
* Kelly Soulders
|network = [[The CW]]
|first_aired = {{Start date|2009|9|25}}
|last_aired = {{End date|2010|5|14}}
|num_episodes = 21
|dvd_release_date = '''[[Region 1]]''': {{Start date|2010|9|7}}<ref name="ninth">{{cite new||author=David Lambert|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Smallville-Season-9/13935|title=Final (Earlier!) Release Date and Extras for ''The Complete 9th Season'' on DVD and Blu-ray||publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com|date=Ju ne 17, 2010|accessdate=June 17, 2010}}</ref><br>'''Region 2''': {{Start date|2010|10|25}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.co.uk/Smallville-Complete-Ninth-Season-Blu-ray/dp/B003V1YHCM/|title=Smallville&nbsp;— The Complete Ninth Season [Blu-ray] (2010) |publisher=Amazon.co.uk}}</ref>
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'''Season nine''' of ''[[Smallville]]'', an [[United States|American]] [[television series]], began airing on September 25, 2009. The series recounts the early adventures of [[Krypton (comics)|Kryptonian]] [[Clark Kent (Smallville)|Clark Kent]] as he adjusts to life in the fictional town of [[Smallville (DC Comics)|Smallville]], [[Kansas]], during the years before he becomes [[Superman]]. The ninth season comprises 21 episodes and concluded its initial airing on May 14, 2010,<ref name="tvg">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/detail/tv-show.aspx?tvobjectid=100398&more=ucepisodelist|title=Smallville Episodes |publisher=[[TV Guide]]|accessdate=2007-07-09}}</ref> marking the fourth season to air on the [[The CW Television Network|CW]] television network. After four seasons broadcasting on Thursday nights at 8:00 pm, ''Smallville'' was moved to [[Friday night death slot|Friday nights at 8:00 pm]] for season nine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/02/breaking-the-cw.html|title=Breaking: CW renews 'Smallville', 'Gossip Girl', 'One Tree Hill', 'Supernatural' and '90210'|publisher=ew.com|accessdate=February 24, 2009|last=Ausiello|first=Michael}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/05/21/cw-2009-10-schedule-announced/19233|title=Fall 2009 schedule|publisher=TVbythenumbers|date=May 21, 2009|accessdate=May 21, 2009}}</ref>
* [[Tom Welling]]
* [[Allison Mack]]
* [[Erica Durance]]
* [[Cassidy Freeman]]
* [[Justin Hartley]]
* [[Callum Blue]]
}}
| num_episodes = 21
| network = [[The CW]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2009|9|25}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2010|5|14}}
| prev_season = [[Smallville season 8|Season 8]]
| next_season = [[Smallville season 10|Season 10]]
| episode_list = List of Smallville episodes
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The ninth season of ''[[Smallville]]'', an [[United States|American]] [[television series]], began airing on September 25, 2009. The series recounts the early adventures of [[Krypton (comics)|Kryptonian]] [[Clark Kent (Smallville)|Clark Kent]] as he adjusts to life in the fictional town of [[Smallville (comics)|Smallville]], [[Kansas]], during the years before he becomes [[Superman]]. The ninth season comprises 21 episodes and concluded its initial airing on May 14, 2010,<ref name="tvg">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/detail/tv-show.aspx?tvobjectid=100398&more=ucepisodelist|title=Smallville Episodes |publisher=[[TV Guide]]|access-date=July 9, 2007}}</ref> marking the fourth season to air on [[The CW]] television network. After four seasons broadcasting on Thursday nights at 8:00 pm, ''Smallville'' was moved to [[Friday night death slot|Friday nights at 8:00 pm]] for season nine, to make room for ''[[The Vampire Diaries]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2009/02/24/breaking-the-cw/|title=Breaking: CW renews 'Smallville', 'Gossip Girl', 'One Tree Hill', 'Supernatural' and '90210'|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=October 20, 2019|last=Ausiello|first=Michael|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090225224053/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/02/breaking-the-cw.html|archive-date=February 25, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/05/21/cw-2009-10-schedule-announced/19233|title=Fall 2009 schedule|publisher=TVbythenumbers|date=May 21, 2009|access-date=May 21, 2009|archive-date=May 23, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090523215608/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/05/21/cw-2009-10-schedule-announced/19233|url-status=dead}}</ref>


This season Clark takes his superhero persona into obsessive territory when he leaves behind those he cares for so that he can focus solely on [[Jor-El]]'s training. In order to accomplish this, Clark wears a new costume that sports his [[Superman logo|family crest]] on the chest. The theme of the season is about Clark finally embracing his alien heritage, while also being his darkest hour thus far. As a result, Clark's relationship with Chloe and Oliver suffered this season. Season nine also saw the introduction of more [[DC Comics]] characters, including multiple episode appearances for the [[Justice Society of America]], villain [[Metallo]], and villainess Agent [[Amanda Waller]].
This season Clark takes his superhero persona into obsessive territory when he leaves behind those he cares for so that he can focus solely on [[Jor-El]]'s training. In order to accomplish this, Clark wears a new costume that sports his [[Superman logo|family crest]] on the chest. The theme of the season is about Clark finally embracing his alien heritage, while also being his darkest hour thus far. As a result, Clark's relationships with Chloe and Oliver suffered this season. Season nine also saw the introduction of more [[DC Comics]] characters, including multiple episode appearances for the [[Justice Society of America]], as well as villain [[Metallo]], and government agent [[Amanda Waller]] and an appearance by the Wonder Twins.


Following the end of season eight, [[Aaron Ashmore]] and [[Samuel Witwer|Sam Witwer]] departed the series after their characters were both killed off. Regular cast members during season nine include [[Tom Welling]], [[Allison Mack]], [[Erica Durance]], [[Cassidy Freeman]], [[Justin Hartley]], and [[Callum Blue]].<ref name="zod">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Smallville-Callum-Zod-1007208.aspx|title=''Smallville'' Casting News: Callum Blue Has Zod Complex|work=TVGuide.com|accessdate=June 23, 2009}}</ref> With the loss of two series regulars, producers had to look for a new primary villain for season nine. Executive producers Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson decided to use [[General Zod|Zod]], a character from the comics and Christopher Reeve [[Superman (film series)|''Superman'' films]]. This version of Zod is younger than previous incarnations, including the short appearance he had on ''Smallville'' in [[Smallville (season 6)|season six]], and goes by the title of "Major Zod". Original depictions list the character as "General Zod".<ref name="TVguide">{{cite web|author=Rich Sands|url=http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/smallville/smallvilles-zod-complex-1766.html|title=Smallville's Zod Complex|publisher=TV Guide|date=July 21, 2009|accessdate=July 23, 2009}}</ref>
Following the end of season eight, [[Aaron Ashmore]] and [[Sam Witwer]] departed the series after both their characters were killed off. Regular cast members during season nine include [[Tom Welling]], [[Allison Mack]], [[Erica Durance]], [[Cassidy Freeman]], [[Justin Hartley]], and [[Callum Blue]].<ref name="zod">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Smallville-Callum-Zod-1007208.aspx|title=''Smallville'' Casting News: Callum Blue Has Zod Complex|work=TVGuide.com|access-date=June 23, 2009}}</ref> With the loss of two series regulars, producers had to look for a new primary villain for season nine. Executive producers Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson decided to use [[General Zod|Zod]], a character from the comics and Christopher Reeve [[Superman in film|''Superman'' films]]. This version of Zod is younger than previous incarnations, including the short appearance he had on ''Smallville'' in [[Smallville season 6|season six]], and goes by the title of "Major Zod". Original depictions list the character as "General Zod".<ref name="TVguide">{{cite web|author=Rich Sands|url=http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/smallville/smallvilles-zod-complex-1766.html|title=Smallville's Zod Complex|publisher=TV Guide|date=July 21, 2009|access-date=July 23, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090724151711/http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/smallville/smallvilles-zod-complex-1766.html|archive-date=July 24, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref>


The season premiere averaged 2.58 million viewers and outperformed any other show in the Friday 8:00 pm timeslot in over a year.<ref name="SaviorRatings">{{cite web|author=Marc Berman|url=http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/esearch/e3i60308a2626dcce60fdbb353c526ea042|title=CBS' Tuesday Juggernaut Continues|publisher=MediaWeek.com|date=September 30, 2009|accessdate=October 21, 2009}}</ref> Furthermore, "[[Absolute Justice]]", a two-hour episode featuring the [[Justice Society of America]], aired on February 5, 2010.<ref name="MikeShanks"/> In an effort to clear up confusion, the ''Smallville'' writers announced on their [[Twitter]] page that they still consider the two-hour episode to be two separately produced episodes, but was aired and packaged on the season 9 DVD as a single episode.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://twitter.com/SV_Writers/status/9348155548|title=''Smallville'' writers respond|publisher=Twitter|date=February 19, 2010|accessdate=March 9, 2010<!--|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5tMYALvkV|archivedate=October 9, 2010-->}}</ref><ref name="ninth" /> Season nine averaged 2.38 million viewers, ranking #119 out of the 140 broadcast primetime shows.<ref name="s9rank">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/16/final-2009-10-broadcast-primetime-show-average-viewership/54336 |title=Final 2009-10 Broadcast Primetime Show Average Viewership - TV Ratings, Nielsen Ratings, Television Show Ratings |publisher=TVbytheNumbers.com |date= |accessdate=2010-06-16}}</ref>
The season premiere brought in 2.58 million viewers and outperformed any other show in the Friday 8:00 pm timeslot in over a year.<ref name="SaviorRatings">{{cite web|author=Marc Berman|url=http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/esearch/e3i60308a2626dcce60fdbb353c526ea042|title=CBS' Tuesday Juggernaut Continues|publisher=MediaWeek.com|date=September 30, 2009|access-date=October 21, 2009}}</ref> Furthermore, "[[Absolute Justice]]", a two-hour episode featuring the [[Justice Society of America]], aired on February 5, 2010.<ref name="MikeShanks"/> In an effort to clear up confusion, the ''Smallville'' writers announced on their [[Twitter]] page that they still consider the two-hour episode to be two separately produced episodes, but was aired and packaged on the season nine DVD as a single episode.<ref name="ninth" /><ref>{{cite tweet|user=SV_Writers|author=Smallville Writers|number=9348155548|title=''Smallville'' writers respond|date=February 19, 2010|access-date=March 9, 2010|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/5tMYALvkV?url=http://twitter.com/SV_Writers/status/9348155548|url-status=live|archive-date=October 10, 2010}}</ref> Season nine averaged 2.38 million viewers, ranking #129 out of the 140 broadcast primetime shows.<ref name="s9rank">{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/16/final-2009-10-broadcast-primetime-show-average-viewership/54336 |title=Final 2009–10 Broadcast Primetime Show Average Viewership TV Ratings, Nielsen Ratings, Television Show Ratings |publisher=TVbytheNumbers.com |access-date=June 16, 2010 |archive-date=June 24, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100624063442/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/16/final-2009-10-broadcast-primetime-show-average-viewership/54336 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Episodes==
==Episodes==
{{See also|List of Smallville episodes}}
{{See also|List of Smallville episodes}}
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|EpisodeNumber = 175
|EpisodeNumber = 175
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
|Title = Savior
|Title = Savior
|WrittenBy = [[Kelly Souders]] & [[Brian Wayne Peterson|Brian Peterson]]
|WrittenBy = Kelly Souders & [[Brian Wayne Peterson|Brian Peterson]]
|DirectedBy = Kevin Fair
|DirectedBy = [[Kevin Fair|Kevin G. Fair]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|9|25}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|9|25}}
|ProdCode = 3X5251
|ProdCode = 3X5251
|Aux4 = 2.58<ref>{{cite web |first=Bill |last=Gorman |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/10/12/dollhouse-premiere-18-49-rating-increases-to-a-1-5-via-dvr-hopeful-or-futile/30214 |title=Dollhouse Premiere 18-49 Rating Increases To A 1.5 Via DVR; Hopeful or Futile? |work=TV by the Numbers |date=October 12, 2009 |accessdate=October 20, 2009}}</ref>
|Viewers = 2.58<ref>{{cite web |first=Bill |last=Gorman |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/10/12/dollhouse-premiere-18-49-rating-increases-to-a-1-5-via-dvr-hopeful-or-futile/30214 |title=Dollhouse Premiere 18–49 Rating Increases To A 1.5 Via DVR; Hopeful or Futile? |work=TV by the Numbers |date=October 12, 2009 |access-date=October 20, 2009 |archive-date=October 15, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091015043550/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/10/12/dollhouse-premiere-18-49-rating-increases-to-a-1-5-via-dvr-hopeful-or-futile/30214 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Lois returns from the future with no memory of the three weeks she is missing. Meanwhile, Clark has been training with Jor-El, while also branding his family crest around Metropolis after saving someone. After saving Lois, Clark's feelings for her cause a disruption in his training and he realizes that the only way to finish is if he tells Lois goodbye. [[Professor Hamilton|Dr. Emil Hamilton]] and Chloe begin working together in the [[Justice League Watchtower|Watchtower]]. Released from the black orb, Major Zod's soldiers initially turn on him when he fails to provide answers as to why none of them have the true powers of a Kryptonian like they should. Eventually, Zod regains their trust. A [[Kandor]]ian woman ([[Monique Ganderton]]) from the future returns with Lois in the hope of finding Clark and killing him. When the two meet, the assassin releases blue [[kryptonite]] that nullifies hers and Clark's powers. In the battle the assassin is accidentally killed when she impales herself but not before revealing that Clark will cause the destruction of Earth. Just as she is falling asleep, Lois has sporadic visions of future events.
|ShortSummary = Lois returns from the future with no memory of the three weeks she is missing. Meanwhile, Clark has been training with Jor-El, while also branding his family crest around Metropolis after saving someone. After saving Lois, Clark's feelings for her cause a disruption in his training and he realizes that the only way to finish is if he tells Lois goodbye. [[Professor Hamilton|Dr. Emil Hamilton]] ([[Alessandro Juliani]]) and Chloe begin working together in the [[Justice League Watchtower|Watchtower]]. Released from the black orb, Major Zod's soldiers initially turn on him when he fails to provide answers as to why none of them have the true powers of a Kryptonian like they should. Eventually, Zod regains their trust. A [[Kandor (comics)|Kandor]]ian woman ([[Monique Ganderton]]) from the future returns with Lois in the hope of finding Clark and killing him. When the two meet, the assassin releases blue [[kryptonite]] that nullifies hers and Clark's powers. In the battle, the assassin is accidentally killed when she impales herself but not before revealing that Clark will cause the destruction of Earth. Just as she is falling asleep, Lois has sporadic visions of future events.
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|EpisodeNumber = 176
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|EpisodeNumber2 = 2
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|Title = Metallo
|Title = Metallo
|WrittenBy = Don Whitehead & Holly Henderson
|WrittenBy = Don Whitehead & Holly Henderson
|DirectedBy = Mairzee Almas
|DirectedBy = [[Mairzee Almas]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|10|2}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|10|2}}
|ProdCode = 3X5252
|ProdCode = 3X5252
|Aux4 = 2.24<ref>{{cite web |first=Marc |last=Berman |url=http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/esearch/e3ied2621cfc5e7c4cc0707de4d767f915b |title=ABC Wins Monday Overnights; Fox the Network to Beat Among Adults 18-49|publisher=MediaWeek.com |date=October 20, 2009 |accessdate=October 21, 2009}}</ref>
|Viewers = 2.24<ref>{{cite web |first=Marc |last=Berman |url=http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/esearch/e3ied2621cfc5e7c4cc0707de4d767f915b |title=ABC Wins Monday Overnights; Fox the Network to Beat Among Adults 18–49|publisher=MediaWeek.com |date=October 20, 2009 |access-date=October 21, 2009}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = ''Daily Planet'' reporter [[Metallo|John Corben]] ([[Brian Austin Green]]) is hit by a truck while trying to ascertain the Blur's identity. When he wakes up, John discovers that his body has been outfitted with robotic parts, and his heart replaced with a piece of kryptonite that acts as a power source for his body. Tess later discovers that Zod and his men were the ones who "helped" John, but only as a means to test a new way for them to get their powers. While helping the Blur, Lois is kidnapped by John as a means of drawing the Blur out. Clark arrives and fuses a lead plate to John's chest with his heat vision to protect himself from the kryptonite. When John pulls the plate off it removes the kryptonite and shuts down John's vitals. Clark and Chloe realize that Tess is after Lois's memories, so it is decided that Clark must return to society so that he can keep Tess from learning that he will be the cause of Earth's destruction.
|ShortSummary = ''Daily Planet'' reporter [[Metallo|John Corben]] ([[Brian Austin Green]]) is hit by a truck while trying to ascertain the Blur's identity. When he wakes up, John discovers that his body has been outfitted with robotic parts, and his heart replaced with a piece of kryptonite that acts as a power source for his body. Tess later discovers that Zod and his men were the ones who "helped" John, but only as a means to test a new way for them to get their powers. While helping the Blur, Lois is kidnapped by John as a means of drawing the Blur out. Clark arrives and fuses a lead plate to John's chest with his heat vision to protect himself from the kryptonite. When John pulls the plate off it removes the kryptonite and shuts down John's vitals. Clark and Chloe realize that Tess is after Lois's memories, so it is decided that Clark must return to society so that he can keep Tess from learning that he will be the cause of Earth's destruction.
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|ProdCode = 3X5253
|Aux4 = 2.30<ref>{{cite web |first=Robert |last=Seidman |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/10/10/tv-ratings-dollhouse-rises-ghost-whisperer-leads-cbs-to-win/30118 |title=TV Ratings: Dollhouse rises; Ghost Whisperer leads CBS to win |work=TV by the Numbers |date=October 10, 2009 |accessdate=October 10, 2009}}</ref>
|Viewers = 2.30<ref>{{cite web |first=Robert |last=Seidman |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/10/10/tv-ratings-dollhouse-rises-ghost-whisperer-leads-cbs-to-win/30118 |title=TV Ratings: Dollhouse rises; Ghost Whisperer leads CBS to win |work=TV by the Numbers |date=October 10, 2009 |access-date=October 10, 2009 |archive-date=October 13, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091013064208/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/10/10/tv-ratings-dollhouse-rises-ghost-whisperer-leads-cbs-to-win/30118 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = After Tess is admitted to the hospital showing zombie-like symptoms, Clark has Dr. Hamilton investigate the cause with a [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|Disease Control]] specialist. Clark overhears that Tess was at the ''Daily Planet'' when she began to show symptoms, so he speeds to the ''Planet'' to rescue Lois. In a battle with multiple zombie attackers, Lois is bitten. Clark then volunteers his blood to Dr. Hamilton, who discovers that the virus was created from Kryptonian enzymes, so the doctor can create a cure. With Chloe's help, Dr. Hamilton manufactures a rainstorm and seeds the clouds with the cure to create maximum coverage. It is revealed that the virus was used as a ploy to draw out the Blur, as one of Zod's men realizes that he was also Kryptonian. Based on the House of El symbol the Blur brands around town, Zod believes that Jor-El is on Earth, and has harnessed the power from the yellow Sun for himself. Oliver decides to burn his Green Arrow outfit, and give up trying to be a superhero.
|ShortSummary = After Tess is admitted to the hospital showing zombie-like symptoms, Clark has Dr. Hamilton investigate the cause with a [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|Disease Control]] specialist. Clark overhears that Tess was at the ''Daily Planet'' when she began to show symptoms, so he speeds to the ''Planet'' to rescue Lois. In a battle with multiple zombie attackers, Lois is bitten. Clark then volunteers his blood to Dr. Hamilton, who discovers that the virus was created from Kryptonian enzymes, so the doctor can create a cure. With Chloe's help, Dr. Hamilton manufactures a rainstorm and seeds the clouds with the cure to create maximum coverage. It is revealed that the virus was used as a ploy to draw out the Blur as one of Zod's men realizes that he was also Kryptonian. Based on the House of El symbol the Blur brands around town, Zod believes that Jor-El is on Earth and has harnessed the power from the yellow Sun for himself. Oliver decides to burn his Green Arrow outfit and give up trying to be a superhero.
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|10|16}}
|ProdCode = 3X5254
|ProdCode = 3X5254
|Aux4 = 2.61<ref>{{cite web |first=Robert |last=Seidman |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/11/02/dvr-viewer-increases-for-the-week-ending-october-18-house-most-dvrd-fringe-biggest-increase/32348 |title=Smallville sees HUGE DVR increases DVR viewer increases: House most DVR’d; Fringe biggest % increase |work=TV by the Numbers |date=November 2, 2009 |accessdate=November 2, 2009}}</ref>
|Viewers = 2.61<ref>{{cite web |first=Robert |last=Seidman |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/11/02/dvr-viewer-increases-for-the-week-ending-october-18-house-most-dvrd-fringe-biggest-increase/32348 |title=Smallville sees HUGE DVR increases DVR viewer increases: House most DVR'd; Fringe biggest % increase |work=TV by the Numbers |date=November 2, 2009 |access-date=November 2, 2009 |archive-date=November 4, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091104142424/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/11/02/dvr-viewer-increases-for-the-week-ending-october-18-house-most-dvrd-fringe-biggest-increase/32348 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Jor-El gives Clark the ability to hear others' thoughts in an effort to teach Clark to hone his Kryptonian intuition and learn to not allow humanistic assumptions inhibit his destiny. While using this new ability to determine who blew up a Queen Industries textile factory, Clark also learns more about Lois's feelings for him and asks her out on a date. Clark has to stand Lois up when he learns that the [[Toyman]] has returned to get revenge on Oliver. Jor-El takes back the new ability, forcing Clark to use the instincts he has gained. At a company gala, Toyman informs Oliver that there is a bomb directly under the podium, and that he will kill everyone if Oliver does not confess to killing Lex. Clark locates the real bomb before Oliver can take his own life with it to pay for the sins he feels he committed. Toyman is caught, and Tess gives him John Corben's kryptonite-powered heart so he can tell her how it works.
|ShortSummary = Jor-El gives Clark the ability to hear others' thoughts in an effort to teach Clark to hone his Kryptonian intuition and learn to not allow humanistic assumptions inhibit his destiny. While using this new ability to determine who blew up a Queen Industries textile factory, Clark also learns more about Lois's feelings for him and asks her out on a date. Clark has to stand Lois up when he learns that the [[Toyman]] ([[Chris Gauthier]]) has returned to get revenge on Oliver. Jor-El takes back the new ability, forcing Clark to use the instincts he has gained. At a company gala, Toyman informs Oliver that there is a bomb directly under the podium, and that he will kill everyone if Oliver does not confess to killing Lex. Clark locates the real bomb before Oliver can take his own life with it to pay for the sins he feels he committed. Toyman is caught, and Tess gives him John Corben's kryptonite-powered heart so he can tell her how it works.
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|EpisodeNumber = 179
|EpisodeNumber = 179
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|Title = Roulette
|Title = Roulette
|WrittenBy = Genevieve Sparling
|WrittenBy = Genevieve Sparling
|DirectedBy = Kevin Fair
|DirectedBy = Kevin G. Fair
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|10|23}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|10|23}}
|ProdCode = 3X5256
|ProdCode = 3X5256
|Aux4 = 2.52<ref name="tvbtn">{{cite web |first=Bill |last=Gorman |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/10/24/tv-ratings-dollhouse/31404 |title=Updated TV Ratings: Dollhouse hits low note; Medium wins with adults 18-49 |work=TV by the Numbers |date=October 24, 2009 |accessdate=October 24, 2009}}</ref>
|Viewers = 2.52<ref name="tvbtn">{{cite web |first=Bill |last=Gorman |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/10/24/tv-ratings-dollhouse/31404 |title=Updated TV Ratings: Dollhouse hits low note; Medium wins with adults 18–49 |work=TV by the Numbers |date=October 24, 2009 |access-date=October 24, 2009 |archive-date=October 11, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011213938/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/10/24/tv-ratings-dollhouse/31404/ |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = At a casino, Oliver meets a woman named Victoria, who goes by the name [[Roulette (DC Comics)|Roulette]] and gives him a red pill to swallow. Afterward, Oliver passes out and wakes up trapped inside a coffin. After breaking out, Oliver finds himself in the middle of someone else's deadly game designed to make him pay for destroying someone. Oliver finds Roulette in the casino, but the two go on the run when the people behind the game show up. While escaping, Victoria is shot and killed and Oliver is arrested. Eventually, with Chloe and Clark's help, Oliver come to the conclusion that Roulette created the game to distract Oliver long enough to empty the $3 billion he had in his bank account. In reality, Chloe orchestrated the entire event to get Oliver to realize that he is still the hero he once was. In addition, Clark discovers that there are other Kryptonians on Earth.
|ShortSummary = At a casino, Oliver meets a woman named Victoria, who goes by the name [[Roulette (DC Comics)|Roulette]] ([[Steph Song]]) and gives him a red pill to swallow. Afterward, Oliver passes out and wakes up trapped inside a coffin. After breaking out, Oliver finds himself in the middle of someone else's deadly game designed to make him pay for destroying someone. Oliver finds Roulette in the casino, but the two go on the run when the people behind the game show up. While escaping, Victoria is shot and killed and Oliver is arrested. Eventually, with Chloe and Clark's help, Oliver comes to the conclusion that Roulette created the game to distract Oliver long enough to empty the $3 billion he had in his bank account. In reality, Chloe orchestrated the entire event to get Oliver to realize that he is still the hero he once was. In addition, Clark discovers that there are other Kryptonians on Earth.
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|EpisodeNumber = 180
|EpisodeNumber = 180
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|10|30}}
|ProdCode = 3X5257
|ProdCode = 3X5257
|Aux4 = 2.57<ref>{{cite web |first=Robert |last=Seidman |url=http://twitter.com/Seidman/status/5775043497 |title=crazed #Smallville fans, 10/30 episode boosted with DVR from L+SD 2.565M to L+7 3.24 million. 18-49 went from a 1.1 rating to a 1.5 rating |work=[[Twitter]] |date=November 16, 2009 |accessdate=November 18, 2009}}</ref>
|Viewers = 2.57<ref>{{cite web |first=Robert |last=Seidman |url=https://twitter.com/Seidman/status/5775043497 |title=crazed #Smallville fans, 10/30 episode boosted with DVR from L+SD 2.565M to L+7 3.24 million. 18–49 went from a 1.1 rating to a 1.5 rating |work=[[Twitter]] |date=November 16, 2009 |access-date=November 18, 2009}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = While Lois and Clark prepare to host a new morning talk show, Oliver attempts to train a prostitute/cage fighter, [[Speedy (Mia Dearden)|Mia Dearden]], to be mentally stronger after witnessing her battle with her own personal demons just as he did. In addition, Tess unknowingly builds a solar powered energy plant that will allow Zod the chance to harness the powers of the Sun for his own machinations. Later, Zod tells Tess to locate the Blur for him. Oliver confesses to Lois that he still loves her—while Clark witnesses from a video camera—but she acknowledges that she wants Clark and not him. Mia betrays Oliver to her pimp, who kidnaps and tries to rob him; Clark overhears the fight and manages to save everyone. In the end, Oliver gives Mia a second chance and Clark shows Lois his true feelings when he kisses her.
|ShortSummary = While Lois and Clark prepare to host a new morning talk show, Oliver attempts to train a prostitute/cage fighter, [[Speedy (Mia Dearden)|Mia Dearden]] ([[Elise Gatien]]), to be mentally stronger after witnessing her battle with her own personal demons just as he did. In addition, Tess unknowingly builds a solar powered energy plant that will allow Zod the chance to harness the powers of the Sun for his own machinations. Later, Zod tells Tess to locate the Blur for him. Oliver confesses to Lois that he still loves her—while Clark witnesses from a video camera—but she acknowledges that she wants Clark and not him. Mia betrays Oliver to her pimp Ricky ([[Michael Adamthwaite]]), who kidnaps and tries to rob him; Clark overhears the fight and manages to save everyone. In the end, Oliver gives Mia a second chance and Clark shows Lois his true feelings when he kisses her.
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|EpisodeNumber = 181
|EpisodeNumber = 181
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|11|6}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|11|6}}
|ProdCode = 3X5258
|ProdCode = 3X5258
|Aux4 = 2.63<ref>{{cite web |first=Robert |last=Seidman |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/11/09/friday-broadcast-finals-smallville-hits-several-season-highs/33070 |title=UPDATED Friday Broadcast Finals: Smallville hits several season highs |work=TV by the Numbers |date=November 9, 2009 |accessdate=November 9, 2009}}</ref>
|Viewers = 2.63<ref>{{cite web |first=Robert |last=Seidman |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/11/09/friday-broadcast-finals-smallville-hits-several-season-highs/33070 |title=UPDATED Friday Broadcast Finals: Smallville hits several season highs |work=TV by the Numbers |date=November 9, 2009 |access-date=November 9, 2009 |archive-date=October 18, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101018030529/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/11/09/friday-broadcast-finals-smallville-hits-several-season-highs/33070 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Zod recalls to his troops how twenty years before the destruction of Krypton the Ruling Council took their blood shortly before the destruction of Kandor, which is what was used to clone each of them on Earth. Just as Clark realizes that his father is on Earth while investigating a Kandorian landing in the desert, Jor-El arrives at the Kent Farm. Chloe finds Jor-El at the farm and fills him in on the man his son has become, as well as the revelation that Zod—who was once Jor-El's best friend—was responsible for Krypton's destruction. After kidnapping Jor-El, Zod discovers that Jor-El's son is on Earth, and that he is the Blur. Zod releases Jor-El, mortally wounded, who unknowingly leads Zod to Clark. As his dying wish, Jor-El requests that Clark save Zod from whom he will one day become.
|ShortSummary = Zod recalls to his troops how twenty years before the destruction of Krypton the Ruling Council took their blood shortly before the destruction of Kandor, which is what was used to clone each of them on Earth. Just as Clark realizes that his father is on Earth while investigating a Kandorian landing in the desert, Jor-El ([[Julian Sands]]) arrives at the Kent Farm. Chloe finds Jor-El at the farm and fills him in on the man his son has become, as well as the revelation that Zod—who was once Jor-El's best friend—was responsible for Krypton's destruction. After kidnapping Jor-El, Zod discovers that Jor-El's son is on Earth and that he is the Blur. Zod releases Jor-El, mortally wounded, who unknowingly leads Zod to Clark. As his dying wish, Jor-El requests that Clark save Zod from whom he will one day become.
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|EpisodeNumber = 182
|EpisodeNumber = 182
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8
|Title = Idol
|Title = Idol
|WrittenBy = [[Anne Cofell Saunders]]
|WrittenBy = [[Anne Cofell Saunders]]
|DirectedBy = Glen Winter
|DirectedBy = [[Glen Winter]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|11|13}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|11|13}}
|ProdCode = 3X5255
|ProdCode = 3X5255
|Aux4 = 2.68<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/community/programming-insider/newsletters/e3i6b92ac9c285d0176b8ebb39475d1981f |title=Live Plus 7 Day Ratings Update|publisher=MediaWeek |date=November 17, 2009 |accessdate=November 18, 2009}}</ref>
|Viewers = 2.68<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/community/programming-insider/newsletters/e3i6b92ac9c285d0176b8ebb39475d1981f |title=Live Plus 7 Day Ratings Update |publisher=MediaWeek |date=November 17, 2009 |access-date=November 18, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091120064319/http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/content_display/community/programming-insider/newsletters/e3i6b92ac9c285d0176b8ebb39475d1981f |archive-date=November 20, 2009 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = In an attempt to fuel the legend of the Blur, twins [[Wonder Twins|Jayna and Zan]] — who have the ability to morph into animals and water-based forms, respectively—begin performing saves around Metropolis and painting Clark's shield at the scene of the crime. Unfortunately, mistakes made by the twins push the Blur under scrutiny from the District Attorney, who challenges the Blur to reveal himself. Meanwhile, Lois accidentally hears Clark's voice while talking to the Blur, and goes out of her way to convince the citizens that it is best if the Blur does not reveal himself. With help from the twins and Chloe, Lois is convinced that Clark and the Blur are not the same person. Clark encourages the twins to continue using their powers to help others, but to be more careful. Clark confesses to Lois that his "big secret" is that he is near-sighted, pulling out a pair of glasses. Lois responds by kissing Clark, but visions of the future send her into a seizure.
|ShortSummary = In an attempt to fuel the legend of the Blur, twins [[Wonder Twins|Jayna and Zan]] ([[David Gallagher]] and [[Allison Scagliotti]]) — who have the ability to morph into animals and water-based forms, respectively — begin performing saves around Metropolis and painting Clark's shield at the scene of the crime. Those mistakes made by the twins push the Blur under scrutiny from the District Attorney Ray Sacks ([[Dylan Neal]]), who challenges the Blur to reveal himself. Meanwhile, Lois accidentally hears Clark's voice while talking to the Blur, and goes out of her way to convince the citizens that it is best if the Blur does not reveal himself. With help from the twins and Chloe, Lois is convinced that Clark and the Blur are not the same person. Clark encourages the twins to continue using their powers to help others after helping to defeat Sacks, but to be more careful. Clark confesses to Lois that his "big secret" is that he is near-sighted, pulling out a pair of glasses. Lois responds by kissing Clark, but visions of the future send her into a seizure.
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|EpisodeNumber = 183
|EpisodeNumber = 183
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9
|Title = Pandora
|Title = Pandora
|WrittenBy = Drew Landis & Julia Swift
|WrittenBy = Drew Landis & Julia Swift
|DirectedBy = Morgan Beggs
|DirectedBy = [[Morgan Beggs]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|11|20}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|11|20}}
|ProdCode = 3X5259
|ProdCode = 3X5259
|Aux4 = 2.45<ref>{{cite web |first=Robert |last=Seidman |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/11/21/tv-ratingsghost-whisperer-leads-night-with-18-49-shrek-the-third-helps-abc/34250 |title=TV Ratings:Ghost Whisperer leads night with adults 18-49; Shrek the Third helps ABC |work=TV by the Numbers |date=November 21, 2009 |accessdate=November 21, 2009}}</ref>
|Viewers = 2.45<ref>{{cite web |first=Robert |last=Seidman |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/11/21/tv-ratingsghost-whisperer-leads-night-with-18-49-shrek-the-third-helps-abc/34250 |title=TV Ratings:Ghost Whisperer leads night with adults 18–49; Shrek the Third helps ABC |work=TV by the Numbers |date=November 21, 2009 |access-date=November 21, 2009 |archive-date=February 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227153458/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/11/21/tv-ratingsghost-whisperer-leads-night-with-18-49-shrek-the-third-helps-abc/34250/ |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Tess kidnaps Lois and uses a memory reading machine from Sommerholt Institute to try and discover Lois's lost memories. In order to see how Zod "saves humanity", Tess synchronizes her brain with Lois's so that she can live through the memories. In the future, the solar powered energy plant LuthorCorp builds is used to harness the solar radiation from the Sun—turning it red and stripping Clark of his powers—and provide Zod and his troops with all of their natural powers. Clark discovers that Tess has Lois, but when he attempts to remove Lois from the machine he inadvertently syncs his own brain to hers. Through Lois's memories, Clark realizes that when he decided to fight Zod he pushed Zod down the road that led to Zod's tyranny over Earth. As a result, Clark decides to follow his father's dying wish and save Zod from himself by befriending him. In addition, he and Lois decide to start dating.
|ShortSummary = Tess kidnaps Lois and uses a memory reading machine from Sommerholt Institute to try to discover Lois's lost memories. In order to see how Zod "saves humanity", Tess synchronizes her brain with Lois's so that she can live through the memories. In the future, the solar powered energy plant LuthorCorp builds is used to harness the solar radiation from the Sun—turning it red and stripping Clark of his powers—and provide Zod and his troops with all of their natural powers. Clark discovers that Tess has Lois, but when he attempts to remove Lois from the machine he inadvertently syncs his own brain to hers. Through Lois's memories, Clark realizes that when he decided to fight Zod he pushed Zod down the road that led to Zod's tyranny over Earth. As a result, Clark decides to follow his father's dying wish and save Zod from himself by befriending him. In addition, he and Lois decide to start dating.
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|EpisodeNumber = 184
|EpisodeNumber = 184
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|1|29}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|1|29}}
|ProdCode = 3X5260
|ProdCode = 3X5260
|Viewers = 2.52<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/01/30/tv-ratings-cbs-wins-slow-friday-smallville-returnsdollhouse-finishes/40562|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110909033500/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/01/30/tv-ratings-cbs-wins-slow-friday-smallville-returnsdollhouse-finishes/40562/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 9, 2011|title=TV Ratings: CBS Wins Slow Friday; Smallville returns; Dollhouse finishes|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=January 30, 2010|access-date=February 6, 2011}}</ref>
|Aux4 =
|ShortSummary = After a date with Clark, Lois is shot with an arrow by a man dressed as the Green Arrow. Later, Chloe is attacked by the same individual. Oliver begins investigating and discovers that an old mentor, named Vordigen, is the one behind the attacks. Meanwhile, Zod tells Clark that the Kryptonians are waiting on Clark to help them all get their powers, and that they will resort to anything to get them. Oliver's old mentor kidnaps Mia, Oliver's new apprentice, and uses her as bait to lure Oliver in and force him to kill Vordigen, who believes that he must die at the hands of his own disciple. Instead, Oliver only injures Vordigen and leaves him for the police. After Clark discovers that Zod visited Lois in the hospital, Clark tells him that he will not help the Kryptonians gain their powers and threatens to destroy all of them if they go near Lois again.
|ShortSummary = After a date with Clark, Lois is shot with an arrow by a man dressed as the Green Arrow. Later, Chloe is attacked by the same individual. Oliver begins investigating and discovers that an old mentor, named Vordigan ([[Steve Bacic]]), is the one behind the attacks. Meanwhile, Zod tells Clark that the Kryptonians are waiting on Clark to help them all get their powers, and that they will resort to anything to get them. Oliver's old mentor kidnaps Mia, Oliver's new apprentice, and uses her as bait to lure Oliver in and force him to kill Vordigan, who believes that he must die at the hands of his own disciple. Instead, Oliver only injures Vordigan and leaves him for the police. After Clark discovers that Zod visited Lois in the hospital, Clark tells him that he will not help the Kryptonians gain their powers and threatens to destroy all of them if they go near Lois again.
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|NumParts = 2
|EpisodeNumber = 185
|EpisodeNumber = 185
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11{{#tag:ref|{{small|The producers consider "[[Absolute Justice]]" two separately produced episodes. However, [[The CW]] broadcasted them as a single episode, and later packaged it as a single episode in the season nine DVD. Therefore, "Absolute Justice" is both the 185th and 186th episode produced, but only the 185th episode aired.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://twitter.com/SV_Writers/status/9348155548|title=''Smallville'' writers respond|publisher=Twitter|date=February 19, 2010|accessdate=March 9, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite new||author=David Lambert|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Smallville-Season-9/13935|title=Final (Earlier!) Release Date and Extras for ''The Complete 9th Season'' on DVD and Blu-ray|publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com|date=June 17, 2010|accessdate=June 17, 2010}}</ref>}}|group=Note}}
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11{{#tag:ref|{{small|The writers consider "[[Absolute Justice]]" two separately produced episodes, but [[The CW]] broadcast them as a single episode, and later packaged it as a single episode in the season nine DVD. Therefore, "Absolute Justice" is both the 185th and 186th episode produced, but only the 185th episode aired.<ref name="ninth"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SV_Writers/status/9348155548|title=''Smallville'' writers respond|publisher=Twitter|date=February 19, 2010|access-date=March 9, 2010}}</ref>}}|group=N}}
|Title = [[Absolute Justice]]
|Title = [[Absolute Justice]]
|WrittenBy = [[Geoff Johns]]
|WrittenBy = [[Geoff Johns]]
|DirectedBy = Glen Winter & [[Tom Welling]]
|DirectedBy_1 = Glen Winter
|DirectedBy_2 = [[Tom Welling]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|2|5}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|2|5}}
|ProdCode_1 = 3X5261
|ProdCode = 3X5262/3X5263
|ProdCode_2 = 3X5262
|Aux4 = 2.77<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/06/tv-ratings-cbs-wins-another-friday-two-new-hours-of-smallville-are-better-than-one-for-cw/41233 |title=TV Ratings: CBS Wins Friday Again; Two New Hours of ''Smallville'' Are Better than One for CW |date=February 6, 2010 |first=Robert |last=Seidman |work=TV by the Numbers |accessdate=March 28, 2010}}</ref>
|Viewers = 2.77<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/06/tv-ratings-cbs-wins-another-friday-two-new-hours-of-smallville-are-better-than-one-for-cw/41233 |title=TV Ratings: CBS Wins Friday Again; Two New Hours of ''Smallville'' Are Better than One for CW |date=February 6, 2010 |first=Robert |last=Seidman |work=TV by the Numbers |access-date=March 28, 2010 |archive-date=October 10, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010064321/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/02/06/tv-ratings-cbs-wins-another-friday-two-new-hours-of-smallville-are-better-than-one-for-cw/41233/ |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = After former superhero Sylvester Pemberton—also known as [[Star-Spangled Kid]]—is killed by supervillain [[Icicle (comics)|Icicle]], Chloe and Clark begin investigating the murder. The pair discover that Sylvester was part of a group known as the [[Justice Society of America]], which was led by a man named Carter Hall, who went by the name [[Hawkman]]. They also learn that Carter Hall and the rest of the [[Justice Society of America]] have been monitoring Clark and his super hero friends. Another member of the JSA, [[Dr. Fate]], arrives and informs Clark that he will lead the new generation of superheroes, just as Hawkman led the JSA. After Icicle kills Wesley Dodds, whose code name was [[Sandman (Wesley Dodds)|Sandman]], Hawkman and Sylvester's apprentice, [[Courtney Whitmore (comics)|Stargirl]], decide to set a trap for Icicle. In the process, Green Arrow interrupts the trap, which causes Hawkman to threaten his life. Oliver calls in John Jones for support, who helps convince Hawkman, Stargirl, and Dr. Fate to work with Green Arrow, Clark, and himself to bring down Icicle. At the same time, Lois receives a package from an organization known as [[Checkmate (comics)|Checkmate]], led by [[Amanda Waller]], which leads her to discover the existence of the JSA. Split up into pairs, Dr. Fate saves John from Icicle's attack, sacrificing himself and giving John his powers back at the same time. Banding together, instead of splitting up, Clark, Hawkman, Jones, Stargirl, and Green Arrow defeat Icicle. In the end, Hawkman and Stargirl decide to locate the other members of the [[Justice Society of America|JSA]], their children, and their protégés to help organize a new generation of superheroes. Icicle is transported back to Agent Waller, who tells him he is part of the [[Suicide Squad]] and then shoots him. Afterward, Waller meets with Tess, who is revealed to be another agent of Checkmate.
|ShortSummary = After former superhero [[Sylvester Pemberton]] (Jim Shields) — also known as [[Star-Spangled Kid]] — is killed by supervillain [[Icicle (comics)|Icicle]] ([[Wesley MacInnes]]), Chloe and Clark begin investigating the murder. The pair discover that Sylvester was part of a group known as the [[Justice Society of America]], which was led by a man named [[Hawkman (Carter Hall)|Carter Hall]] ([[Michael Shanks]]), who went by the name [[Hawkman]]. They also learn that Carter Hall and the rest of the [[Justice Society of America]] have been monitoring Clark and his super hero friends. Another member of the JSA, [[Doctor Fate (Kent Nelson)|Doctor Fate]] ([[Brent Stait]]), arrives and informs Clark that he will lead the new generation of superheroes, just as Hawkman led the JSA. After Icicle kills Wesley Dodds (Ken Lawson), whose code name was [[Sandman (Wesley Dodds)|Sandman]], Hawkman and Sylvester's apprentice [[Courtney Whitmore|Stargirl]] ([[Britt Irvin]]) decide to set a trap for Icicle. In the process, Green Arrow interrupts the trap, which causes Hawkman to threaten his life. Oliver calls in [[Martian Manhunter|John Jones]] for support, who helps convince Hawkman, Stargirl, and Doctor Fate to work with Green Arrow, Clark, and himself to bring down Icicle. At the same time, Lois receives a package from an organization known as [[Checkmate (comics)|Checkmate]], led by [[Amanda Waller]] ([[Pam Grier]]), which leads her to discover the existence of the JSA. Split up into pairs, Doctor Fate saves John from Icicle's attack, sacrificing himself and giving John his powers back at the same time. Banding together, instead of splitting up, Clark, Hawkman, Jones, Stargirl, and Green Arrow defeat Icicle. In the end, Hawkman and Stargirl decide to locate the other members of the [[Justice Society of America|JSA]], their children, and their protégés to help organize a new generation of superheroes. Icicle is transported back to Agent Waller, who tells him he is part of the [[Suicide Squad]] and then shoots him. Afterward, Waller meets with Tess, who is revealed to be another agent of Checkmate.
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|EpisodeNumber = 186
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12
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|DirectedBy = [[Allison Mack]]
|DirectedBy = [[Allison Mack]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|2|12}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|2|12}}
|ProdCode = 3X5261
|ProdCode = 3X5263
|Aux4 = 2.48<ref>{{cite web |title=TV Ratings: Vancouver Opening Ceremonies Average <s>34.5</s> 32.6 Million Viewers |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/13/tv-ratings-vancounver-olympics-opening-ceremonies-average-34-5-million-viewers/41924 |first=Robert |last=Seidman |work=TV by the Numbers |date=February 13, 2010 |accessdate=March 28, 2010}}</ref>
|Viewers = 2.48<ref>{{cite web |title=TV Ratings: Vancouver Opening Ceremonies Average <s>34.5</s> 32.6 Million Viewers |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/13/tv-ratings-vancounver-olympics-opening-ceremonies-average-34-5-million-viewers/41924 |first=Robert |last=Seidman |work=TV by the Numbers |date=February 13, 2010 |access-date=March 28, 2010 |archive-date=February 16, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100216125755/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/13/tv-ratings-vancounver-olympics-opening-ceremonies-average-34-5-million-viewers/41924 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = After stealing an enchanted ''Warrior Angel'' comic book, adolescent Alec is transformed into a super-powered adult. With his new abilities, Alec saves Chloe's life. Thinking that Alec, who calls himself "Steven Swift", is another superhero, Chloe tries to get to know him and recruit him to Clark and Oliver's super-powered team. At the same time, [[Zatanna]] returns and informs Clark that her father was the one who cursed the comic book that turns Alec into Warrior Angel, and enlists his help to track down Alec so that she can reverse the spell. After finding the comic, Zatanna and Clark realize that the story is not about a young boy that becomes a hero, but about becoming a villain. When Chloe attempts to convince Alec to have the curse reversed, Alec turns on her and attempts to throw her off a building. Before he can, Clark saves Chloe and Zatanna reverses the spell, returning Alec back to normal.
|ShortSummary = After stealing an enchanted ''Warrior Angel'' comic book, adolescent Alec Abrams (Owen Best) is transformed into a super-powered adult (Carlo Marks). With his new abilities, Alec saves Chloe's life. Thinking that Alec, who calls himself "Steven Swift", is another superhero, Chloe tries to get to know him and recruit him to Clark and Oliver's super-powered team. At the same time, [[Zatanna]] ([[Serinda Swan]]) returns and informs Clark that her father was the one who cursed the comic book that turns Alec into Warrior Angel, and enlists his help to track down Alec so that she can reverse the spell. After finding the comic, Zatanna and Clark realize that the story is not about a young boy that becomes a hero, but about becoming a villain named Devilicus. When Chloe attempts to convince Alec to have the curse reversed, Alec turns on her and attempts to throw her off a building. Before he can, Clark saves Chloe and Zatanna reverses the spell, returning Alec back to normal.
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{{Episode list/sublist|Smallville season 9
|EpisodeNumber = 187
|EpisodeNumber = 187
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13
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|DirectedBy = Christopher Petry
|DirectedBy = Christopher Petry
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|2|19}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|2|19}}
|ProdCode = 3X5264
|ProdCode = 3X5265
|Aux4 = 2.42<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/20/tv-ratings-olympics-coverage-on-nbc-crushes-compeitition-smallville-steady/42499 |title=TV Ratings: Olympics on NBC Crushes Competition; ''Smallville'' Steady |first=Robert |last=Seidman |work=TV by the Numbers |date=February 20, 2010 |accessdate=March 28, 2010}}</ref>
|Viewers = 2.42<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/20/tv-ratings-olympics-coverage-on-nbc-crushes-compeitition-smallville-steady/42499 |title=TV Ratings: Olympics on NBC Crushes Competition; ''Smallville'' Steady |first=Robert |last=Seidman |work=TV by the Numbers |date=February 20, 2010 |access-date=March 28, 2010 |archive-date=February 25, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100225105838/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/20/tv-ratings-olympics-coverage-on-nbc-crushes-compeitition-smallville-steady/42499 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Clark is unknowingly exposed to a new form of kryptonite that gives him the power of hypnosis. As a result, Lois quits her job at the ''Daily Planet'' and moves in with Clark after he tells her he wants a more traditional relationship. Once Clark finds out about his new power, he goes to Zod to see if he can force Zod to reveal who killed Jor-El. Zod tells Clark that Tess murdered his father, and tries to convince Clark to seek vengeance. After refusing to kill anyone, Clark accidentally hypnotizes himself into seeking revenge and he goes after Tess. Before Clark can kill her, Chloe uses green kryptonite to weaken Clark, which also removes the hypnosis from everyone, including Clark. Zod discovers that one of his soldiers, Alia, killed Jor-El for fear that he would destroy all of the Kandorian clones. As is Kryptonian law, Zod killed Alia for her actions. Clark learns the truth, but still does not trust Zod. As such, Clark destroys the LuthorCorp solar towers, which Zod hoped would bring him powers of his own.
|ShortSummary = Clark is unknowingly exposed to a new form of kryptonite that gives him the power of hypnosis. As a result, Lois quits her job at the ''Daily Planet'' and moves in with Clark after he tells her he wants a more traditional relationship. Once Clark finds out about his new power, he goes to Zod to see if he can force Zod to reveal who killed Jor-El. Zod tells Clark that Tess murdered his father, and tries to convince Clark to seek vengeance. After refusing to kill anyone, Clark accidentally hypnotizes himself into seeking revenge and he goes after Tess. Before Clark can kill her, Chloe uses green kryptonite to weaken Clark, which also removes the hypnosis from everyone, including Clark. Zod discovers that one of his soldiers named Alia ([[Monique Ganderton]]) killed Jor-El for fear that he would destroy all of the Kandorian clones. As is Kryptonian law, Zod kills Alia for her actions. Clark learns the truth, but still does not trust Zod. As such, Clark destroys the LuthorCorp solar towers, which Zod hoped would bring him powers of his own.
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{{Episode list/sublist|List of Smallville episodes
{{Episode list/sublist|Smallville season 9
|EpisodeNumber = 188
|EpisodeNumber = 188
|EpisodeNumber2 = 14
|EpisodeNumber2 = 14
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|DirectedBy = Turi Meyer
|DirectedBy = Turi Meyer
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|2|26}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|2|26}}
|ProdCode = 3X5265
|ProdCode = 3X5264
|Aux4 = 2.53<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/27/tv-ratings-olympics-easily-skates-to-victory-smallville-up-slightly/43225 |title=TV Ratings: Olympics Easily Skates To Victory; ''Smallville'' Up Slightly |first=Robert |last=Seidman |work=TV by the Numbers |date=February 27, 2010 |accessdate=March 28, 2010}}</ref>
|Viewers = 2.53<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/27/tv-ratings-olympics-easily-skates-to-victory-smallville-up-slightly/43225 |title=TV Ratings: Olympics Easily Skates To Victory; ''Smallville'' Up Slightly |first=Robert |last=Seidman |work=TV by the Numbers |date=February 27, 2010 |access-date=March 28, 2010 |archive-date=March 2, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100302141956/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/27/tv-ratings-olympics-easily-skates-to-victory-smallville-up-slightly/43225 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Bernard Chisholm, a doctor who was experimented on by Kandorian scientists, begins kidnapping those same Kandorians in order to expose them to the world. Chisholm tries to persuade Lois to write the story, but when she refuses he kidnaps her and forces her to write it. Clark attempts to locate the missing Kandorians and is confronted by Zod, who knows that Clark destroyed the solar towers. Meanwhile, Oliver discovers that Chloe has been stealing money from his company in order to build kryptonite weapons to use against the Kandorians should they get their powers back. Oliver decides that Clark needs to know, but not until the time is right. Zod locates Chisholm, but he is shot in the stomach during his rescue attempt. Clark arrives and saves Lois and the surviving Kandorian, but watches as Zod dies from massive blood loss. Using his own blood, Clark resurrects Zod. The next day, Zod pretends to make a pact with Clark to help the Kandorians adapt to Earth, but once Clark leaves he reveals that he has gained the powers he was missing thanks to Clark's blood.
|ShortSummary = Bernard Chisholm ([[J. R. Bourne]]), a doctor who was experimented on by Kandorian scientists, begins kidnapping those same Kandorians in order to expose them to the world. Chisholm tries to persuade Lois to write the story. When she refuses, he kidnaps her and forces her to write it. Clark attempts to locate the missing Kandorians and is confronted by Zod, who knows that Clark destroyed the solar towers. Meanwhile, Oliver discovers that Chloe has been stealing money from his company in order to build kryptonite weapons to use against the Kandorians should they get their powers back. Oliver decides that Clark needs to know, but not until the time is right. Zod locates Chisholm, but he is shot in the stomach during his rescue attempt. Clark arrives and saves Lois and the surviving Kandorian, but watches as Zod dies from massive blood loss. Using his own blood, Clark resurrects Zod. The next day, Zod pretends to make a pact with Clark to help the Kandorians adapt to Earth. Once Clark leaves, he reveals that he has gained the powers he was missing thanks to Clark's blood.
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{{Episode list/sublist|List of Smallville episodes
{{Episode list/sublist|Smallville season 9
|EpisodeNumber = 189
|EpisodeNumber = 189
|EpisodeNumber2 = 15
|EpisodeNumber2 = 15
|Title = Escape
|Title = Escape
|WrittenBy = Genevieve Sparling
|WrittenBy = Genevieve Sparling
|DirectedBy = Kevin Fair
|DirectedBy = Kevin G. Fair
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|4|2}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|4|2}}
|ProdCode = 3X5266
|ProdCode = 3X5266
|Aux4 = 2.13<ref name="Escape">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/friday-broadcast-finals-smallville-rises/47413|title=Friday Broadcast Finals: “Smallville” Rises|work=Tvbythenumbers.com.com|date=April 5, 2010|accessdate=April 5, 2010}}</ref>
|Viewers = 2.13<ref name="Escape">{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/friday-broadcast-finals-smallville-rises/47413|title=Friday Broadcast Finals: "Smallville" Rises|work=Tvbythenumbers.com.com|date=April 5, 2010|access-date=April 5, 2010|archive-date=April 9, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100409010257/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/04/05/friday-broadcast-finals-smallville-rises/47413|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Clark and Lois head to a bed and breakfast for the weekend, but when they arrive they find Chloe and Oliver having their own romantic getaway. While settling in, Lois unwittingly releases the spirit of Siobhan McDougal, who was cursed and sent to live in the underworld, from a painting at the bed and breakfast. Known as the [[Silver Banshee]] by the villagers, the spirit transfers from one woman to the next, looking to murder any men who come into her path. Eventually, Chloe discovers that destroying the portrait of Siobhan with fire will send the spirit back to the underworld, so she throws the picture into a lit fireplace. Meanwhile, Tess reveals to Zod that she knows he has his powers and also proves to him that she knows his weakness when she opens a box of kryptonite around him. Zod reveals that he is jealous of Clark, as the latter has won the love of the city. Zod, pretending to be "The Blur", contacts Lois and requests that she find information on Tess.
|ShortSummary = Clark and Lois head to a bed and breakfast for the weekend, but when they arrive they find Chloe and Oliver having their own romantic getaway. While settling in, Lois unwittingly releases the spirit of Siobhan McDougal (Odessa Rae), who was cursed and sent to live in the underworld, from a painting at the bed and breakfast. Known as the [[Silver Banshee]] by the villagers, the spirit transfers from one woman to the next, looking to murder any men who come into her path. Eventually, Chloe discovers that destroying the portrait of Siobhan with fire will send the spirit back to the underworld, so she throws the picture into a lit fireplace. Meanwhile, Tess reveals to Zod that she knows he has his powers and also proves to him that she knows his weakness when she opens a box of kryptonite around him. Zod reveals that he is jealous of Clark, as the latter has won the love of the city. Zod, pretending to be "The Blur", contacts Lois and requests that she find information on Tess.
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{{Episode list/sublist|Smallville season 9
|EpisodeNumber = 190
|EpisodeNumber = 190
|EpisodeNumber2 = 16
|EpisodeNumber2 = 16
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|4|9}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|4|9}}
|ProdCode = 3X5267
|ProdCode = 3X5267
|Viewers = 2.13<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/10/tv-ratings-as-expected-ghost-whisperer-and-medium-rebound-as-miami-medical-falls-but/47883|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011001432/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/10/tv-ratings-as-expected-ghost-whisperer-and-medium-rebound-as-miami-medical-falls-but/47883/|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 11, 2012|title=TV Ratings: As Expected "''Ghost Whisperer''" and "''Medium''" Rebound as "''Miami Medical''" Falls, But...|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=April 10, 2010|access-date=February 7, 2011}}</ref>
|Aux4 =
|ShortSummary = Tess and other agents from Checkmate successfully kidnap Green Arrow and transport him to the Checkmate organization. While in transport, Amanda Waller attempts to recruit Green Arrow, unaware that he is billionaire Oliver Queen, to a government cause designed around preparing for a potential alien invasion. Green Arrow declines and escapes. With Oliver still missing, Clark and Chloe begin searching surveillance feeds. John Jones is also investigating and he discovers the location of Checkmate's home base. There, he learns Waller has a sample of Kryptonian blood. Meanwhile, Oliver returns to Metropolis, only to have Tess realize that Oliver is Green Arrow. Tess informs Oliver and Clark that Checkmate has kidnapped Chloe, who was the real target. Clark heads to the Checkmate base and saves Chloe. John Jones destroys the sample of blood, and uses his abilities to erase Waller's memory of Clark, Chloe, and Oliver's faces, preserving their identities. Afterward, Clark tells John that Waller may have been correct about an alien invasion, recalling his vision of the future.
|ShortSummary = Tess and other agents from Checkmate successfully kidnap Green Arrow and transport him to the Checkmate organization. While in transport, Amanda Waller attempts to recruit Green Arrow, unaware that he is billionaire Oliver Queen, to a government cause designed around preparing for a potential alien invasion. Green Arrow declines and escapes. With Oliver still missing, Clark and Chloe begin searching surveillance feeds. John Jones is also investigating and he discovers the location of Checkmate's home base. There, he learns Waller has a sample of Kryptonian blood. Meanwhile, Oliver returns to Metropolis, only to have Tess realize that Oliver is Green Arrow. Tess informs Oliver and Clark that Checkmate has kidnapped Chloe, who was the real target. Clark heads to the Checkmate base and saves Chloe. John Jones destroys the sample of blood, and uses his abilities to erase Waller's memory of Clark, Chloe, and Oliver's faces, preserving their identities. Afterward, Clark tells John that Waller may have been correct about an alien invasion, recalling his vision of the future.
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{{Episode list/sublist|Smallville season 9
|EpisodeNumber = 191
|EpisodeNumber = 191
|EpisodeNumber2 = 17
|EpisodeNumber2 = 17
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|4|16}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|4|16}}
|ProdCode = 3X5268
|ProdCode = 3X5268
|Viewers = 1.84<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/17/tv-ratings-the-food-revolution-continues-weakly-miami-medical-smallville-also-fall/48846|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110109165602/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/17/tv-ratings-the-food-revolution-continues-weakly-miami-medical-smallville-also-fall/48846|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 9, 2011|title=TV Ratings: The ''Food Revolution'' Continues, Weakly; ''Miami Medical'', ''Smallville'' Fall|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=April 17, 2010|access-date=February 7, 2011}}</ref>
|Aux4 =
|ShortSummary =Based on a tip from Zod, who is still posing as the Blur, Lois infiltrates one of Tess's secret labs and discovers she is experimenting with kryptonite. An explosion in the lab sends Lois down an elevator shaft, where she is saved by John Corben. Clark tracks down the lab Lois was investigating, where he is exposed to red kryptonite. Now without any inhibitions, Clark discovers that Chloe and Oliver have been stock piling kryptonite weapons, so he joins forces with Zod, who reveals that he has powers, to seek out and destroy all of them. Afterward, Clark takes Zod to the [[Fortress of Solitude]]. Chloe sends John to the Fortress to flush the red kryptonite out of Clark's system by stabbing him with a piece of green kryptonite. John is successful, and using Clark's octagonal key, he teleports himself back to Smallville. When Clark returns to normal he finds Zod has vanished. Later, Zod returns to the Fortress with his troops, using a kryptonite dagger to cut his hand and use his blood to give his troops all of his powers.
|ShortSummary = Based on a tip from Zod, who is still posing as the Blur, Lois infiltrates one of Tess's secret labs and discovers she is experimenting with Kryptonite. An explosion in the lab sends Lois down an elevator shaft, where she is saved by John Corben. Clark tracks down the lab Lois was investigating, where he is exposed to Red Kryptonite. Now without any inhibitions, Clark discovers that Chloe and Oliver have been stock piling Kryptonite weapons, so he joins forces with Zod, who reveals that he has powers, to seek out and destroy all of them. Afterward, Clark takes Zod to the [[Fortress of Solitude]]. Chloe sends John to the Fortress to flush the Red Kryptonite out of Clark's system by stabbing him with a piece of Green Kryptonite. John is successful, and using Clark's octagonal key, he teleports himself back to Smallville. When Clark returns to normal he finds Zod has vanished. Later, Zod returns to the Fortress with his troops, using a Kryptonite dagger to cut his hand and use his blood to give his troops all of his powers.
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{{Episode list/sublist|Smallville season 9
|EpisodeNumber = 192
|EpisodeNumber = 192
|EpisodeNumber2 = 18
|EpisodeNumber2 = 18
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|4|23}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|4|23}}
|ProdCode = 3X5269
|ProdCode = 3X5269
|Viewers = 2.23<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/24/tv-ratings-dateline-leads-nbc-win-as-the-food-revolution-ends-without-a-bang/49579|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110321004612/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/24/tv-ratings-dateline-leads-nbc-win-as-the-food-revolution-ends-without-a-bang/49579|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 21, 2011|title=TV Ratings: ''Dateline'' Leads NBC Win, As ''Food Revolution'' Ends Without A Bang|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Gorman|first=Bill|date=April 24, 2010|access-date=February 7, 2011}}</ref>
|Aux4 =
|ShortSummary = The new ''Daily Planet'' editor pits Lois and Clark against each other for the right to keep their job, but the pair decide to write the ultimate story on ex-District Attorney Raymond Sacks, whose conviction was overturned. Their story ultimately collapses when the two of them become front page news for fighting at Sacks's "Welcome Back" party. As a result, the new editor fires both of them. Clark discovers that Lois has been talking to someone posing as the Blur, and when he tries to figure out who is really talking to Lois, the pressure of unmasking the Blur puts a strain on their relationship. Checkmate Agent [[Maxwell Lord]] kidnaps Lois and attempts to discover the identity of the Blur by combining the memories of people who have seen glimpses of the Blur into a single, cohesive identity. Clark prevents Lord from completing the image, and Lord's actions bring him face to face with the unidentified "Red Queen". As the Blur, Clark calls Lois and tells her they can never talk again, because of the danger their relationship poses to Lois.
|ShortSummary = The new ''Daily Planet'' editor Franklin Stern (Blu Mankuma) pits Lois and Clark against each other for the right to keep their job, but the pair decide to write the ultimate story on ex-District Attorney Raymond Sacks, whose conviction was overturned. Their story ultimately collapses when the two of them become front page news for fighting at Sacks's "Welcome Back" party. As a result, Stern fires both of them. Clark discovers that Lois has been talking to someone posing as the Blur. When he tries to figure out who is really talking to Lois, the pressure of unmasking the Blur puts a strain on their relationship. Checkmate Agent [[Maxwell Lord]] ([[Gil Bellows]]) kidnaps Lois and attempts to discover the identity of the Blur by combining the memories of people who have seen glimpses of the Blur into a single, cohesive identity. Clark prevents Lord from completing the image, and Lord's actions bring him face to face with the unidentified "Red Queen". As the Blur, Clark calls Lois and tells her they can never talk again, because of the danger their relationship poses to Lois.
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{{Episode list/sublist|Smallville season 9
|EpisodeNumber = 193
|EpisodeNumber = 193
|EpisodeNumber2 = 19
|EpisodeNumber2 = 19
|Title = Sacrifice
|Title = Sacrifice
|WrittenBy = [[Justin Hartley]], Bryan Miller & Walter Wong
|WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|s= Justin Hartley & Walter Wong|t= [[Justin Hartley]] & Walter Wong & Bryan Miller}}
|DirectedBy = Kevin Fair
|DirectedBy = Kevin G. Fair
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|4|30}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|4|30}}
|ProdCode = 3X5270
|ProdCode = 3X5270
|Aux4 = 1.89<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/03/smallville-miami-medical-adjusted-down-in-friday-finals/50372 |title=“Smallville” & “Miami Medical” Adjusted Down in Friday Finals - TV Ratings, Nielsen Ratings, Television Show Ratings |publisher=TVbytheNumbers.com |date=2010-05-03 |accessdate=2010-05-19}}</ref>
|Viewers = 1.89<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/03/smallville-miami-medical-adjusted-down-in-friday-finals/50372 |title="Smallville" & "Miami Medical" Adjusted Down in Friday Finals TV Ratings, Nielsen Ratings, Television Show Ratings |publisher=TVbytheNumbers.com |date=May 3, 2010 |access-date=May 19, 2010 |archive-date=May 28, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528034134/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/05/03/smallville-miami-medical-adjusted-down-in-friday-finals/50372 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = Checkmate breaches the Watchtower computer firewalls and begins stealing information. Clark, needing to find Zod, sends Oliver to the Luthor mansion to look through Tess's things to see if he can find any information. At the same time, Clark talks to Faora and reveals to her that Zod has had powers for weeks and that he was the reason Krypton was destroyed. Armed with this new information, Faora attempts to organize the remaining Kandorians to seek out peace with humans, and stand against Zod. Meanwhile, Oliver finds Zod at the mansion and they get in a fight that leaves Oliver with a House of Zod symbol branded on his chest. Checkmate locates the Kandorians and attempts to execute them, but Clark arrives and saves them. Meanwhile, Zod confronts Faora about her betrayal and subsequently kills her; afterward he learns she was pregnant with his child. Zod, now honored with the rank of "General", uses Faora's death—he blames it on humans—to bring the rest of the Kandorians to his cause.
|ShortSummary = Checkmate breaches the Watchtower computer firewalls and begins stealing information. Clark, needing to find Zod, sends Oliver to the Luthor mansion to look through Tess's things to see if he can find any information. At the same time, Clark talks to Faora and reveals to her that Zod has had powers for weeks and that he was the reason Krypton was destroyed. Armed with this new information, Faora attempts to organize the remaining Kandorians to seek out peace with humans, and stand against Zod. Meanwhile, Oliver finds Zod at the mansion and they get in a fight that leaves Oliver with a House of Zod symbol branded on his chest. Checkmate locates the Kandorians and attempts to execute them, but Clark arrives and saves them. Meanwhile, Zod confronts Faora about her betrayal and subsequently kills her; afterward he learns she was pregnant with his child. Zod, now honored with the rank of "General", uses Faora's death—he blames it on humans—to bring the rest of the Kandorians to his cause.
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{{Episode list/sublist|Smallville season 9
|EpisodeNumber = 194
|EpisodeNumber = 194
|EpisodeNumber2 = 20
|EpisodeNumber2 = 20
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|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|5|7}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2010|5|7}}
|ProdCode = 3X5271
|ProdCode = 3X5271
|Viewers = 1.92<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/05/08/tv-ratings-friday-night-lights-returns-quietly-primetime-what-would-you-do-leads-abc/50854|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101113194124/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/05/08/tv-ratings-friday-night-lights-returns-quietly-primetime-what-would-you-do-leads-abc/50854|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 13, 2010|title=TV Ratings: ''Friday Night Lights'' Returns Quietly; "''Primetime: What Would You Do?''" Leads ABC|work=TV by the Numbers|last=Seidman|first=Robert|date=May 8, 2010|access-date=February 7, 2011}}</ref>
|Aux4 =
|ShortSummary = Maxwell Lord kidnaps Tess in an effort to find the Book of Rao. Tess escapes only to be caught by the Red Queen, and is forced to give the book to her. [[Characters of Smallville#Martha Kent|Martha]] returns to Smallville with [[Perry White]], whom she is dating, to the surprise of Clark. Lois informs Clark that they should break up, as she needs to find her true calling in life. Subsequently, Lois and Perry team up on a story about the Book of Rao and the Red Queen that could help Lois regain her job at the ''Daily Planet''. The pair fail to land the story, but a good word to the Editor-in-Chief from Perry allows Lois and Clark to return to the ''Daily Planet''. Meanwhile, Clark discovers that Martha is the Red Queen and asks for the Book of Rao. Martha reluctantly gives him the book, and explains that the book will exile all Kryptonians to another plane of existence, including Clark, and that is why she did not have the original intention of giving Clark the book or revealing her secret identity.
|ShortSummary = Maxwell Lord kidnaps Tess in an effort to find the Book of Rao. Tess escapes only to be caught by the Red Queen and is forced to give the book to her. [[Characters of Smallville#Martha Kent|Martha]] returns to Smallville with Perry White ([[Michael McKean]]), whom she is dating, to the surprise of Clark. Lois informs Clark that they should break up, as she needs to find her true calling in life. Subsequently, Lois and Perry team up on a story about the Book of Rao and the Red Queen that could help Lois regain her job at the ''Daily Planet''. The pair fail to land the story, but a good word to the Editor-in-Chief from Perry allows Lois and Clark to return to the ''Daily Planet''. Meanwhile, Clark discovers that Martha is the Red Queen and asks for the Book of Rao. Martha reluctantly gives him the book and explains that the book will exile all Kryptonians to another plane of existence, including Clark, and that is why she did not have the original intention of giving Clark the book or revealing her secret identity.
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|ShortSummary = Zod appears to Lois claiming to be The Blur and accusing Clark of trying to reveal Zod's secret. Tess confronts Zod at the Fortress, in an effort to save Clark, but Zod gets the upper hand and uses his heat vision to burn her and leave her for dead before destroying the main console of the Fortress. Clark takes Tess to the hospital, where she tells him there is a second console that will activate the book. Later, Tess is pronounced dead at the hospital. Zod attacks Lois when she discovers he is not the Blur, but Clark saves her and reveals his true identity to her through a kiss. Zod's troops learn of his deceptive actions and agree to follow Clark to their new home through the Book of Rao. Zod uses a blue kryptonite dagger to make him and Clark human, and keep them from ascending. Clark intentionally stabs himself with it and falls off the roof of a building, leaving Zod without its protection and forcing him to ascend with the others off of Earth.
|ShortSummary = Zod appears to Lois claiming to be The Blur and accusing Clark of trying to reveal Zod's secret. Tess confronts Zod at the Fortress, in an effort to save Clark, but Zod gets the upper hand and uses his heat vision to burn her and leave her for dead before destroying the main console of the Fortress. Clark takes Tess to the hospital, where she tells him there is a second console that will activate the book. Later, Tess is pronounced dead at the hospital. Zod attacks Lois when she discovers he is not the Blur, but Clark saves her and reveals his true identity to her through a kiss. Zod's troops learn of his deceptive actions and agree to follow Clark to their new home through the Book of Rao. Zod uses a Blue Kryptonite dagger to make him and Clark human, and keep them from ascending. Clark intentionally stabs himself with it and falls off the roof of a building, leaving Zod without its protection and forcing him to ascend with the others off Earth.
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==Production==
==Production==
===Writing===
===Writing===
In an interview, Justin Hartley revealed that season nine will partially deal with Oliver having to battle his personal demons: "I think he is going to struggle with the things he has been afforded (as a result of) his powers. He has sacrificed things and done things that haunt him… It’s bad stuff. We need to get to the bottom of it."<ref>{{cite web|author=Michael Ausiello|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31711634/ns/entertainment-television/page/2/|title=Ask Ausiello: ‘Big Bang, ‘Heroes’ spoilers|publisher=MSNBC|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=July 2, 2009|accessdate=July 6, 2009}}</ref> Peterson states that season nine will see Clark taking his "Red-Blue Blur" persona into obsessive territory: "He is trying a little too hard to be a hero, and is leaving the rest of his life behind."<ref name="TVguide"/> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'''s [[Michael Ausiello]] revealed that this season will feature major developments to the Clark/Lois relationship,<ref>{{cite web|author=Michael Ausiello|url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/07/ask-ausiello-spoilers-on-greys-bones-and-more.html|title=Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on 'Grey's,' 'Bones,' 'House,' 'Gossip Girl,' 'Weeds,' and more!|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=June 15, 2009|accessdate=July 23, 2009}}</ref> but also that Superman's "iconic 'S'" will be featured significantly throughout the season, including on Clark's chest.<ref>{{cite web|author=Michael Ausiello|url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/07/ask-ausiello-spoilers-on-gossip-fringe-greys-etc.html|title=Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on 'Gossip Girl,' Fringe,' Grey's,' 'Smallville,' and more|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=July 8, 2009|accessdate=July 23, 2009}}</ref> After an interview with Peterson, Ausiello states that the theme for season nine will be "Clark's darkest hour"; there will be a love-triangle between Clark, Lois, and the Red-Blue Blur that will last for the season; tension will build between Chloe and Clark as the former realizes she is not satisfied just being a "sidekick"; and that the creative team is not "story-wise, approaching this season as ''Smallville''{{'}}s last". A scene between Clark and Jor-El has been constructed for the premiere to explain why Clark has not learned to fly.<ref name="darkhour">{{cite web|author=Michael Ausiello|url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/07/smallville-season-9-spoilers.html|title='Smallville' season 9 spoilers: 'It's Clark's darkest hour'|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=July 25, 2009|accessdate=July 26, 2009}}</ref> Clark and Oliver's friendship will become tense thanks to Oliver's growing interest in rekindling his romantic relationship with Lois, Zod will be bringing multiple Kryptonians to Earth with him, and there is a chance Jor-El may make a physical appearance on the show.<ref name="JSA"/>
In an interview, Justin Hartley revealed that season nine partially deals with Oliver having to battle his personal demons: "I think he is going to struggle with the things he has been afforded (as a result of) his powers. He has sacrificed things and done things that haunt him... It's bad stuff. We need to get to the bottom of it".<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Michael Ausiello|url=https://www.today.com/popculture/ask-ausiello-big-bang-heroes-spoilers-wbna31711634|title=Ask Ausiello: 'Big Bang', 'Heroes' spoilers|publisher=Today.com|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=July 2, 2009|access-date=July 6, 2009}}</ref> Peterson stated that this season sees Clark taking his "Red-Blue Blur" persona into obsessive territory: "He is trying a little too hard to be a hero, and is leaving the rest of his life behind".<ref name="TVguide"/> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'''s [[Michael Ausiello]] revealed at the time that the season featured major developments to the Clark/Lois relationship,<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Michael|last=Ausiello|url=https://ew.com/article/2009/07/16/ask-ausiello-spoilers-on-greys-bones-and-more/|title=Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on 'Grey's', 'Bones', 'House', 'Gossip Girl', 'Weeds', and more!|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=June 15, 2009|access-date=July 23, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090719053522/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/07/ask-ausiello-spoilers-on-greys-bones-and-more.html|archive-date=July 19, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref> but also that Superman's "iconic 'S'" is featured significantly throughout the season, including on Clark's chest.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Michael|last=Ausiello|url=https://ew.com/article/2009/07/09/ask-ausiello-spoilers-on-gossip-fringe-greys-etc/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090710040914/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/07/ask-ausiello-spoilers-on-gossip-fringe-greys-etc.html|archive-date=July 10, 2009|title=Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on 'Gossip Girl', 'Fringe', 'Grey's', 'Smallville', and more|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=July 8, 2009|access-date=October 20, 2019}}</ref> After an interview with Peterson, Ausiello said that the theme for season nine revolves around "Clark's darkest hour"; that there will be a love-triangle between Clark, Lois, and the Red-Blue Blur that will last for the season; tension between Chloe and Clark as the former realizes she is not satisfied just being a "sidekick"; and that the creative team is not "story-wise, approaching this season as ''Smallville''{{'}}s last". A scene between Clark and Jor-El has been constructed for the premiere to explain why Clark has not learned to fly.<ref name="darkhour">{{cite web|first=Michael|last=Ausiello|url= https://ew.com/comic-con/2009/07/25/smallville-season-9-spoilers/|title='Smallville' season 9 spoilers: 'It's Clark's darkest hour'|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=July 25, 2009|access-date=July 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090727083649/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/07/smallville-season-9-spoilers.html|archive-date=July 27, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Clark and Oliver's friendship also became tense thanks to Oliver's growing interest in rekindling his romantic relationship with Lois, Zod brings multiple Kryptonians to Earth with him, and Jor-El makes a physical appearance on the show.<ref name="JSA"/>


In an interview following the 2009 [[San Diego Comic-Con International]] panel for ''Smallville'', Souders and Peterson revealed that Clark will be training to take one-step closer to his ultimate destiny as Superman,<ref name="DarkClark"/> and that Clark would be wearing a costume while performing his Red-Blue Blur duties. The pair explained that this season's theme is also about Clark "embracing the fact that he is an alien".<ref>{{cite web|author=Craig Byrne|url=http://www.kryptonsite.com/cc09-briankelly.htm|title=Comic-Con 2009: Interview With Smallville Executive Producers Brian Peterson & Kelly Souders|publisher=Kryptonsite|date=July 27, 2009|accessdate=July 27, 2009}}</ref> That said, Souders has stated that she would not refer to Clark himself as "darker", because he is still "the Superman underneath it all that we all know and love".<ref name="DarkClark"/> [[E! Online]]'s Natalie Abrams revealed, following the ''Smallville'' panel, that Clark's suit will be black, with a silver Superman "S" on the front, as well a trench coat that doubles as a cape. Based on the information released at the panel, Abrams reports that the producers have a series finale prepared should this season be the last. Although initially stated that Tom Welling will be directing two episodes, because of his responsibilities producing the new series ''[[Hellcats]]'', he only directed one.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fancast.com/blogs/2010/tv-news/the-big-tease-scoop-on-greys-ncis-mentalist-more/ |title=The Big Tease: Scoop on ‘Grey’s, ‘NCIS’ and More &#124; Fancast News |publisher=Fancast.com |date=2010-02-23 |accessdate=2010-07-24}}</ref> Allison Mack will be directing one.<ref name="JSA"/>
In an interview following the 2009 [[San Diego Comic-Con]] panel for ''Smallville'', Souders and Peterson revealed that Clark would be training to take one-step closer to his ultimate destiny as Superman,<ref name="DarkClark"/> and that Clark would be wearing a costume while performing his Red-Blue Blur duties. The pair explained that this season's theme is also about Clark "embracing the fact that he is an alien".<ref>{{cite web|author=Craig Byrne|url=http://www.kryptonsite.com/cc09-briankelly.htm|title=Comic-Con 2009: Interview With Smallville Executive Producers Brian Peterson & Kelly Souders|publisher=Kryptonsite|date=July 27, 2009|access-date=July 27, 2009}}</ref> That said, Souders has stated that she would not refer to Clark himself as "darker", because he is still "the Superman underneath it all that we all know and love".<ref name="DarkClark"/> [[E! Online]]'s Natalie Abrams revealed, following the ''Smallville'' panel, that Clark's suit would be black, with a silver Superman "S" on the front, as well a trench coat that doubles as a cape. Based on the information released at the panel, Abrams reported that the producers had a series finale prepared should this season be the last. Although it was initially stated that Tom Welling would direct two episodes, because of his responsibilities producing the new series ''[[Hellcats]]'', he only directed one.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fancast.com/blogs/2010/tv-news/the-big-tease-scoop-on-greys-ncis-mentalist-more/ |title=The Big Tease: Scoop on 'Grey's', 'NCIS' and More &#124; Fancast News |publisher=Fancast.com |date=February 23, 2010 |access-date=July 24, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100621002721/http://www.fancast.com/blogs/2010/tv-news/the-big-tease-scoop-on-greys-ncis-mentalist-more/ |archive-date=June 21, 2010 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> Allison Mack directed one episode.<ref name="JSA"/>


===Characters===
===Characters===
Making return appearances this season are [[Toyman]], who last appeared in season eight's episode "Requiem", along with another appearance from [[Martian Manhunter]].<ref name="society">{{cite web|url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/10/26/smallville-scoop-martian-manhunter-returns/|title='Smallville' scoop: Martian Manhunter returns for two more episodes including [[Absolute Justice]] and Checkmate!|work=ew.com|accessdate=26-10-2009}}</ref> On November 6, 2009, it was reported that [[Serinda Swan]] would return as [[Zatanna]] for an early 2010 episode, titled "Warrior".<ref>{{cite web|author=Matt Webb Mitovich|url=http://tvguidemagazine.com/news/zatanna-casts-another-spell-on-smallville-3115.html|title=Zatanna Casts Another Spell on Smallville|publisher=TV Guide|date=November 6, 2009|accessdate=November 10, 2009}}</ref> The characters [[Cyborg (comics)|Victor Stone]] and [[Black Canary (comics)|Dinah Lance]] are set to return for the season finale; Victor Stone has not been seen since the [[Smallville (season 6)|season six]] episode "Justice", and Dinah Lance has not made an appearance since the [[Smallville (season 8)|season eight]] finale.<ref name="fin">{{cite web|url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/04/07/ask-ausiello-lost-glee-house/|title=Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on 'Lost', 'Glee', 'Sons of Anarchy', 'Supernatural', 'House' and more!|work=ausiellofiles.ew.com|date=April 7, 2010|accessdate=April 7, 2010}}</ref>
Making return appearances this season are [[Toyman]], who last appeared in season eight's episode "Requiem", along with another appearance from [[Martian Manhunter]].<ref name="society">{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2009/10/26/smallville-scoop-martian-manhunter-returns/|title='Smallville' scoop: Martian Manhunter returns!|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=October 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091030024318/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/10/26/smallville-scoop-martian-manhunter-returns/|archive-date=October 30, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref> [[Serinda Swan]] returned as [[Zatanna]] for an early 2010 episode, titled "Warrior".<ref>{{cite web|author=Matt Webb Mitovich|url=http://tvguidemagazine.com/news/zatanna-casts-another-spell-on-smallville-3115.html|title=Zatanna Casts Another Spell on Smallville|publisher=TV Guide|date=November 6, 2009|access-date=November 10, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091109103826/http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/news/zatanna-casts-another-spell-on-smallville-3115.html|archive-date=November 9, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The characters [[Cyborg (comics)|Victor Stone]] and [[Black Canary (comics)|Dinah Lance]] returned for the season finale; Victor Stone has not been seen since the [[Smallville season 6|season six]] episode "Justice", and Dinah Lance has not made an appearance since the [[Smallville season 8|season eight]] finale.<ref name="fin">{{cite magazine|url= https://ew.com/article/2010/04/07/ask-ausiello-lost-glee-house/|title=Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on 'Lost', 'Glee', 'Sons of Anarchy', 'Supernatural', 'House' and more!|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=April 7, 2010|access-date=October 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100410025443/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/04/07/ask-ausiello-lost-glee-house/|archive-date=April 10, 2010|df=mdy-all}}</ref>


[[Callum Blue]] was also cast in the series regular role of [[General Zod|Zod]]. His character was first mentioned in season five, when [[Brainiac (comics)|Brainiac]] used Lex Luthor's body as a physical vessel for Zod's spirit to inhabit.<ref name="zod"/> In an interview, Peterson and executive producer Kelly Souders explained that this version of Zod will be different from the one who appeared in prior seasons. The execs classify this incarnation as "Major Zod", as opposed to his typical "General Zod" identifier and reveal that throughout season nine "the venomous side of Zod rises because he experiences a few key betrayals with our beloved characters".<ref name="TVguide">{{cite web|author=Rich Sands|url=http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/smallville/smallvilles-zod-complex-1766.html|title=Smallville's Zod Complex|publisher=TV Guide|date=July 21, 2009|accessdate=July 23, 2009}}</ref> Zod will also be accompanied by Kryptonians [[Faora]], his wife in the comics, and Basqat.<ref name="Wonder">{{cite web|author=William Keck|url=http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/kecks-exclusives/new-comic-book-faves-swoop-into-smallville-2200.html|title=New Comic Book Faves Swoop Into Smallville |publisher=TV Guide|date=August 31, 2009|accessdate=September 6, 2009}}</ref> On September 11, 2009, it was announced that [[Julian Sands]] was cast as Jor-El for the seventh episode of season nine, "Kandor".<ref name="JS">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Julian-Sands-Smallville-1009652.aspx|title=Julian Sands Cast As ''Smallville'' 's Jor-El|work=TVGuide.com|date=September 11, 2009|accessdate=September 12, 2009}}</ref> Until now, Jor-El has been a disembodied voice emanating from Clark's ship in season two, the Kawatche cave walls in season three and four, and then the Fortress of Solitude from season five onward. [[Annette O'Toole]] and [[Michael McKean]] will return to reprise their roles as [[Characters of Smallville#Martha Kent|Martha Kent]] and [[Perry White]], respectively. O'Toole has not made an appearance since the season six finale, when her character left for the United States Senate, and McKean has not appeared since his first guest spot in season three. Both actors will appear in the penultimate episode of the season. Executive producer Brian Peterson reveals that White's reintroduction into the series will show him moving closer to his destiny as the Editor-in-Chief of the ''Daily Planet'', as well as his first meeting with Lois Lane, while Martha and Clark's reunion will have an "unexpected surprise".<ref name="ATR">{{cite web|url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/01/19/smallville-annette-otoole-returns-as-martha/|title='Smallville' exclusive: Marth Kent returns!|work=Ausiellofiles.ew.com|date=January 19, 2010|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref><ref name="MMR">{{cite web|url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/01/20/exclusive-michael-mckean-perry-white-returns/|title='Smallville' exclusive: Smallville is bringing Perry White (a.k.a. Micahel McKean) back, too!|work=Ausiellofiles.ew.com|date=January 20, 2010|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref>
[[Callum Blue]] was also cast in the series regular role of [[General Zod|Zod]]. His character was first mentioned in season five, when [[Brainiac (character)|Brainiac]] used Lex Luthor's body as a physical vessel for Zod's spirit to inhabit.<ref name="zod"/> In an interview, Peterson and executive producer Kelly Souders explained that this version of Zod is different from the one who appeared in prior seasons. The execs classify this incarnation as "Major Zod", as opposed to his typical "General Zod" identifier and reveal that throughout season nine "the venomous side of Zod rises because he experiences a few key betrayals with our beloved characters".<ref name="TVguide"/> Zod is also accompanied by Kryptonians [[Faora]], his wife in the comics, and Basqat.<ref name="Wonder">{{cite web|author=William Keck|url=http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/kecks-exclusives/new-comic-book-faves-swoop-into-smallville-2200.html|title=New Comic Book Faves Swoop Into Smallville|publisher=TV Guide|date=August 31, 2009|access-date=September 6, 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090903200718/http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/kecks-exclusives/new-comic-book-faves-swoop-into-smallville-2200.html|archive-date=September 3, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref> [[Julian Sands]] was cast as Jor-El for the seventh episode of season nine, "Kandor".<ref name="JS">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Julian-Sands-Smallville-1009652.aspx|title=Julian Sands Cast As ''Smallville''{{'}}s Jor-El|work=TVGuide.com|date=September 11, 2009|access-date=September 12, 2009}}</ref> Until now, Jor-El has been a disembodied voice emanating from Clark's ship in season two, the Kawatche cave walls in season three and four, and then the Fortress of Solitude from season five onward. [[Annette O'Toole]] and [[Michael McKean]] returned to reprise their roles as [[Characters of Smallville#Martha Kent|Martha Kent]] and [[Perry White]], respectively. O'Toole has not made an appearance since the season six finale, when her character left for the United States Senate, and McKean has not appeared since his first guest spot in season three. Both actors appeared in the penultimate episode of the season. Executive producer Brian Peterson revealed that White's reintroduction into the series shows him moving closer to his destiny as the Editor-in-Chief of the ''Daily Planet'', as well as his first meeting with Lois Lane, while Martha and Clark's reunion had an "unexpected surprise".<ref name="ATR">{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2010/01/19/smallville-annette-otoole-returns-as-martha/|title='Smallville' exclusive: Martha Kent returns!|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=January 19, 2010|access-date=January 21, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100122183216/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/01/19/smallville-annette-otoole-returns-as-martha/|archive-date=January 22, 2010|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref name="MMR">{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2010/01/20/exclusive-michael-mckean-perry-white-returns/|title='Smallville' exclusive: Smallville is bringing Perry White (a.k.a. Michael McKean) back, too!|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=January 20, 2010|access-date=January 21, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100123012734/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/01/20/exclusive-michael-mckean-perry-white-returns/|archive-date=January 23, 2010|df=mdy-all}}</ref>


[[Brian Austin Green]] was cast to portray [[Metallo]] for the first two episodes of this season,<ref name="metallo">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Smallville-Brian-Austin-1007034.aspx|title=''Smallville'' Casting Exclusive: Brian Austin Green Is Metallo!|work=TVGuide.com|accessdate=June 17, 2009}}</ref> and made a third appearance in the seventeenth episode in the spring 2010.<ref name="BAGR">{{cite web|url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/11/20/smallville-brian-austin-green-returns-metallo/#more-4273|title='Smallville' exclusive: Brian Austin Green returns as Metallo!|work=ausiellofiles.ew.com|date=November 20, 2009|accessdate=November 20, 2009}}</ref> The executive producers also brought in DC Comics character [[Roulette (DC Comics)|Roulette]], portrayed by [[Steph Song]],<ref name="DarkClark">{{cite web|author=Natalie Abrams|url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b141264_smallville_spoilerthon_clark_going_dark.html|title=Smallville Spoilerthon: Is Clark Going Dark?|publisher=E! Online|date=August 26, 2009|accessdate=August 27, 2009}}</ref> In an interview Song revealed that she reviewed the character's comic book backstory beforehand, but that she wanted to make it known that the character has her own agenda in the episode. Clarifying, even though Roulette is sent after Oliver by someone else, she always stays "five steps ahead of everyone else". Roulette's famous tattoo, a dragon going up her leg and wrapping around her torso, will appear in the episode. Song stated that she spent three days in testing, where the creative team drew the tattoo onto her body and then took pictures of how it appeared before making a transfer with color.<ref>{{cite web|author=Craig Byrne|url=http://www.kryptonsite.com/roulettestephsong.htm|title=Talking "Roulette" With Steph Song|publisher=Kryptonsite.com|date=October 23, 2009|accessdate=October 23, 2009}}</ref> In addition, there will also be first appearances by the [[Wonder Twins]] and [[Green Arrow]]'s sidekick [[Speedy (comics)|Speedy]]. Peterson revealed that ''Smallville'''s version of Speedy will be the most recent incarnation, Mia Dearden, and is [[HIV|HIV-positive]] just like her comic book counterpart. Souders explains, "She has a sordid past and crosses paths with Oliver [Green Arrow] in some shady places [...] But he gives her hope."<ref name="Wonder"/> The Wonder Twins, who first appeared in the ''[[Super Friends]]'' Saturday morning cartoons, will have their traditional abilities of being able to transform into various forms of water and animal life; there will also be a glimpse of the twins' blue monkey [[Gleek (Super Friends)|Gleek]].<ref name="Wonder"/>
[[Brian Austin Green]] was cast to portray [[Metallo]] for the first two episodes of this season,<ref name="metallo">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Smallville-Brian-Austin-1007034.aspx|title=''Smallville'' Casting Exclusive: Brian Austin Green Is Metallo!|work=TVGuide.com|access-date=June 17, 2009}}</ref> and made a third appearance in the seventeenth episode in the spring 2010.<ref name="BAGR">{{cite magazine|url= https://ew.com/article/2009/11/20/smallville-brian-austin-green-returns-metallo/|title='Smallville' exclusive: Brian Austin Green returns as Metallo!|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=November 20, 2009|access-date=October 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091123193703/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/11/20/smallville-brian-austin-green-returns-metallo/#more-4273|archive-date=November 23, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The executive producers also brought in DC Comics character [[Roulette (DC Comics)|Roulette]], portrayed by [[Steph Song]].<ref name="DarkClark">{{cite web|author=Natalie Abrams|url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b141264_smallville_spoilerthon_clark_going_dark.html|title=Smallville Spoilerthon: Is Clark Going Dark?|publisher=E! Online|date=August 26, 2009|access-date=August 27, 2009}}</ref> In an interview Song revealed that she reviewed the character's comic book backstory beforehand, but that she wanted to make it known that the character has her own agenda in the episode. Clarifying, even though Roulette is sent after Oliver by someone else, she always stays "five steps ahead of everyone else". Roulette's famous tattoo, a dragon going up her leg and wrapping around her torso, appears in the episode. Song stated that she spent three days in testing, where the creative team drew the tattoo onto her body and then took pictures of how it appeared before making a transfer with color.<ref>{{cite web|author=Craig Byrne|url=http://www.kryptonsite.com/roulettestephsong.htm|title=Talking "Roulette" With Steph Song|publisher=Kryptonsite.com|date=October 23, 2009|access-date=October 23, 2009}}</ref> The ninth season introduced the [[Wonder Twins]] and [[Green Arrow]]'s sidekick [[Speedy (comics)|Speedy]]. ''Smallville'''s version of Speedy is Mia Dearden and is [[HIV|HIV-positive]] just like her comic book counterpart. Souders explained that she has a sordid past and crosses paths with Oliver (Green Arrow) in some shady places, but he gives her a hope.<ref name="Wonder"/> The Wonder Twins, who first appeared in the ''[[Super Friends]]'' Saturday morning cartoons, have their traditional abilities of being able to transform into various forms of water and animal life. The twins' blue monkey [[Gleek (Super Friends)|Gleek]] appears as a decoration on Jayna's cellphone, with his laugh being the ringtone.<ref name="Wonder"/>


Geoff Johns will return to write an episode featuring the [[Justice Society of America]]; he previously wrote the episode "Legion", which introduced the [[Legion of Super-Heroes]] in season eight.<ref name="JSA">{{cite web|author=Natalie Abrams|url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b135018_everything_you_need_know_from.html|title=Everything You Need to Know From the Smallville Events at Comic-Con|publisher=E! Online|date=July 26, 2009|accessdate=July 27, 2009}}</ref> According to Johns, the Justice Society will be a team of superheroes who "started it all-like the [[Watchmen]]" and "come out of retirement to give 'the screwed-up guys of the next generation a needed smack down'".<ref name="Wonder"/> [[Michael Shanks]], [[Brent Stait]] and [[Brittney Irvin]] will be portraying Carter Hall/[[Hawkman]], Kent Nelson/[[Dr. Fate]] and Courtney Whitmore/[[Courtney Whitmore (comics)|Stargirl]] respectively in the two-hour episode.<ref name="MikeShanks">{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jenna-busch/michael-shanks-on-smallvi_b_339282.html|title=Michael Shanks on Smallville and Hawkman!|publisher=Huffington Post|date=October 30, 2009|accessdate=October 30, 2009}}</ref><ref name="gw">{{cite web|url=http://www.gateworld.net/news/2009/10/shanks-stait-headed-for-smallville/|title=Shanks, Stait headed for ''Smallville''|work=www.gateworld.net|accessdate=2009-10-19}}</ref> Shanks will wear the traditional Hawkman uniform, complete with strap-on wings and Hawkman's mace. Shanks spent time practicing his wirework for the flying scenes he would have to film while in full costume. One difference in the costume is the inclusion of a chest plate. According to Shanks, the costume designers added a chest plate to assist the flying harness they created. The chest plate and Hawkman's helmet were given a bronze color, as opposed to the more traditional "yellow/gold" color. ''Smallville'''s version of Hawkman uses the backstory that Carter Hall is a "reincarnated prince from a thousand years ago", and worked alongside a group of superheroes in the 1970s. Shanks states that the Justice Society arrives to provide some "tough love" to Clark and his superhero friends, who are reaching a point in their lives where they are trying to find their own destinies. Although they will not appear, Shanks points out that there are references to other Justice Society members throughout the episode.<ref name="MikeShanks"/> Shanks and Irvin will reprise their Hawkman and Stargirl roles for the season finale.<ref name="fin"/>
Geoff Johns returned to write an episode featuring the [[Justice Society of America]]; he previously wrote the episode "Legion", which introduced the [[Legion of Super-Heroes]] in season eight.<ref name="JSA">{{cite web|author=Natalie Abrams|url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b135018_everything_you_need_know_from.html|title=Everything You Need to Know From the Smallville Events at Comic-Con|publisher=E! Online|date=July 26, 2009|access-date=July 27, 2009}}</ref> According to Johns, the Justice Society is a team of superheroes who "started it all-like the [[Watchmen]]" and "come out of retirement to give 'the screwed-up guys of the next generation a needed smack down'".<ref name="Wonder"/> [[Michael Shanks]], [[Brent Stait]] and [[Brittney Irvin]] portrayed Carter Hall/[[Hawkman]], Kent Nelson/[[Dr. Fate]] and Courtney Whitmore/[[Courtney Whitmore (comics)|Stargirl]] respectively in the two-hour episode.<ref name="MikeShanks">{{cite web|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jenna-busch/michael-shanks-on-smallvi_b_339282.html|title=Michael Shanks on Smallville and Hawkman!|publisher=Huffington Post|date=October 30, 2009|access-date=October 30, 2009}}</ref><ref name="gw">{{cite web|url=http://www.gateworld.net/news/2009/10/shanks-stait-headed-for-smallville/|title=Shanks, Stait headed for ''Smallville''|work=www.gateworld.net|date=October 19, 2009 |access-date=October 19, 2009}}</ref> Shanks wears the traditional Hawkman uniform, complete with strap-on wings and Hawkman's mace. Shanks spent time practicing his wirework for the flying scenes he would have to film while in full costume. One difference in the costume is the inclusion of a chest plate. According to Shanks, the costume designers added a chest plate to assist the flying harness they created. The chest plate and Hawkman's helmet were given a bronze color, as opposed to the more traditional "yellow/gold" color. ''Smallville'''s version of Hawkman uses the backstory that Carter Hall is a "reincarnated prince from a thousand years ago", and worked alongside a group of superheroes in the 1970s. Shanks states that the Justice Society arrives to provide some "tough love" to Clark and his superhero friends, who are reaching a point in their lives where they are trying to find their own destinies. Although they don't appear, Shanks points out that there are references to other Justice Society members throughout the episode.<ref name="MikeShanks"/> Shanks and Irvin reprised their Hawkman and Stargirl roles for the season finale.<ref name="fin"/>


On November 9, 2009, it was announced that [[Pam Grier]] was cast as [[Amanda Waller]], a villainess from DC Comics, for "multiple episodes".<ref>{{cite web|http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/11/09/exclusive-smallville-lands-pam-grier/|title=Exclusive: 'Smallville' lands Pam Grier!|work=ew.com|accessdate=2009-11-09}}</ref> Odessa Rae was cast as the villainess Siobhan McDougal, also known as [[Silver Banshee]]. ''Smallville'''s McDougal is characterized as a "vengeful spirit of a fallen Gaelic heroine".<ref name="OR">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Smallville-Casting-Exclusive-1014176.aspx|title=Smallville Casting Exclusive: Odessa Rae Joins as DC Villain|publisher=TV Guide|date=January 24, 2010|accessdate=January 25, 2010}}</ref> The tenth episode of season nine featured a "bad guy version" of Green Arrow, known as the "Dark Archer", played by [[Steve Bacic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/10/07/ask-ausiello-spoilers-on-greys-glee-fringe-heroes-more/|title=Ask-Ausiello Spoilers on 'Greys', 'Glee', 'Fringe' 'Heroes', 'Smallville' and More!|work=ausiellofiles.ew.com|accessdate=2009-10-09}}</ref> Carlo Marks has been cast to play Steven Swift/Warrior Angel, a potential love interest for Chloe.<ref name="WA">{{cite web|url=http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/11/18/ausiello-spoilers-house-glee-more/|title=Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on 'House', 'Criminal Minds', 'Glee', 'Smallville' and more!|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=November 18, 2009|accessdate=November 19, 2009}}</ref> On February 22, 2010, it was announced that [[Gil Bellows]] would portray the DC Comics villain [[Maxwell Lord]] in at least one episode this season, with the potential for more episodes.<ref name="gil">{{cite web|author=Tuesday, February 23 2010, 01:26 GMT |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s85/smallville/news/a204718/gil-bellows-to-guest-on-smallville.html |title=US TV - News - Gil Bellows to guest on 'Smallville' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=2010-02-23 |accessdate=2010-05-19}}</ref>
[[Pam Grier]] was cast as [[Amanda Waller]], a villainess from DC Comics, for "multiple episodes".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2009/11/09/exclusive-smallville-lands-pam-grier/|title=Exclusive: 'Smallville' lands Pam Grier!|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|access-date=October 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100114194600/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/11/09/exclusive-smallville-lands-pam-grier/|archive-date=January 14, 2010|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Odessa Rae was cast as the villainess Siobhan McDougal, also known as [[Silver Banshee]]. ''Smallville'''s McDougal is characterized as a "[[vengeful spirit]] of a fallen Gaelic heroine".<ref name="OR">{{cite web|url=http://www.tvguide.com/News/Smallville-Casting-Exclusive-1014176.aspx|title=Smallville Casting Exclusive: Odessa Rae Joins as DC Villain|publisher=TV Guide|date=January 24, 2010|access-date=January 25, 2010}}</ref> The tenth episode of season nine featured a "bad guy version" of Green Arrow, known as the "Dark Archer", played by [[Steve Bacic]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2009/10/07/ask-ausiello-spoilers-on-greys-glee-fringe-heroes-more/|title=Ask Ausiello Spoilers on 'Greys', 'Glee', 'Fringe' 'Heroes', 'Smallville' and More!|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=October 9, 2009|access-date=October 20, 2019|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091010144850/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/10/07/ask-ausiello-spoilers-on-greys-glee-fringe-heroes-more/|archive-date=October 10, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Carlo Marks was cast to play Steven Swift/Warrior Angel, a potential love interest for Chloe.<ref name="WA">{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2009/11/18/ausiello-spoilers-house-glee-more/|title=Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on 'House', 'Criminal Minds', 'Glee', 'Smallville' and more!|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=November 18, 2009|access-date=October 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091120233806/http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/11/18/ausiello-spoilers-house-glee-more/|archive-date=November 20, 2009|df=mdy-all}}</ref> [[Gil Bellows]] portrayed the DC Comics villain [[Maxwell Lord]] in two episodes of the season.<ref name="gil">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s85/smallville/news/a204718/gil-bellows-to-guest-on-smallville.html |title=US TV News Gil Bellows to guest on 'Smallville' |publisher=Digital Spy |date=February 23, 2010 |access-date=May 19, 2010}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
The season nine premiere, "Savior", pulled in viewership ratings that were the lowest for an original episode in the entire history of the series at the time, with only 2.58 million viewers. Low viewership aside, The CW issued a statement noting that ''Smallville'' did outperform every previous show on the network in the Friday 8:00 pm time slot in a year. <ref name="SaviorRatings" /> On January 29, 2010, ''Smallville'' returned after a [[Hiatus (television)|two-month hiatus]].
The season nine premiere, "Savior", pulled in viewership ratings that were the lowest for an original episode in the entire history of the series at the time, with only 2.58 million viewers. Low viewership aside, The CW issued a statement noting that ''Smallville'' did outperform every previous show on the network in the Friday 8:00 pm time slot in a year.<ref name="SaviorRatings" /> ''Smallville'' returned in January 2010 after a [[Hiatus (television)|two-month hiatus]].


Ken Tucker from ''Entertainment Weekly'' said the first hour of the episode contained the "stand-out visual sequence" and thought the second hour was "more lumbering", with the big fight sequence toward the end "unsatisfying". Tucker stated, "For viewers who only know the Superman/boy mythos according to ''Smallville'', it must have seemed strange to have most of the series' ongoing subplots put in storage for this week's two-hour edition. Then again, since the villain of this piece was a faux-hawked foe called the Icicle, frozen plotlines were inevitable."<ref name="MovieReview">{{cite web|author=Ken Tucker|url=http://watching-tv.ew.com/2010/02/06/smallville-absolute-justice-dr-fate/|title='Smallville: Absolute Justice': Clunky, or funky fun?|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=February 6, 2010|accessdate=February 6, 2010}}</ref> When referring to "Warrior", he called [[Serinda Swan]]'s portrayal of [[Zatanna]] "smart" and said her dialogue with Clark was "crisp" which made Lois’ jealousy understandable.<ref>{{cite web|author=Ken Tucker|url=http://watching-tv.ew.com/2010/02/13/smallville-season-9-episode-12/|title='Smallville' goes supernatural: A recap and a suggestion|publisher=Entertainment Weekly|date=February 13, 2010|accessdate=February 15, 2010}}</ref>
Ken Tucker from ''Entertainment Weekly'' said the first hour of the episode "Absolute Justice" contained the "stand-out visual sequence" and thought the second hour was "more lumbering", with the big fight sequence toward the end "unsatisfying". Tucker wrote: "For viewers who only know the Superman/boy mythos according to ''Smallville'', it must have seemed strange to have most of the series' ongoing subplots put in storage for this week's two-hour edition. Then again, since the villain of this piece was a faux-hawked foe called the Icicle, frozen plotlines were inevitable".<ref name="MovieReview">{{cite magazine|first=Ken|last=Tucker|url=https://ew.com/article/2010/02/06/smallville-absolute-justice-dr-fate/|title='Smallville: Absolute Justice': Clunky, or funky fun?|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=February 6, 2010|access-date=October 20, 2019}}</ref> When referring to "Warrior", he called [[Serinda Swan]]'s portrayal of [[Zatanna]] "smart" and said her dialogue with Clark was "crisp" which made Lois' jealousy understandable.<ref>{{cite magazine|first=Ken|last=Tucker|url=https://ew.com/article/2010/02/13/smallville-season-9-episode-12/|title='Smallville' goes supernatural: A recap and a suggestion|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=February 13, 2010|access-date=October 20, 2019}}</ref>


On March 4, 2010, after [[The CW]] announced that ''Smallville'' will be back for its tenth season, it stated that ''Smallville'' improved the network's overall Friday performance in the 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm time period by 67% among adults 18-34, 200% in men 18-34, 75% in adults 18-49, 183% in men 18-49 and 74% in total viewers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/03/04/smallville-renewed-by-the-cw-for-a-tenth-season/43885 |title=Smallville Renewed By The CW For A Tenth Season - TV Ratings, Nielsen Ratings, Television Show Ratings |publisher=TVbytheNumbers.com |date=2010-03-04 |accessdate=2010-05-19}}</ref> After more than a month of not airing repeats or new episodes, ''Smallville'' returned with a series low of 2.13 million viewers, with the episode "Escape" on April 2, 2010.<ref name="Escape" /> The following two episodes dropped in overall viewership, creating series lows three weeks in a row.
In March 2010, after [[The CW]] announced that ''Smallville'' would be back for its tenth season, ''Smallville'' improved the network's overall Friday performance in the 8:00 pm 9:00 pm time period by 67% among adults 18–34, 200% in men 18–34, 75% in adults 18–49, 183% in men 18–49 and 74% in total viewers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/03/04/smallville-renewed-by-the-cw-for-a-tenth-season/43885 |title=Smallville Renewed By The CW For A Tenth Season TV Ratings, Nielsen Ratings, Television Show Ratings |publisher=TVbytheNumbers.com |date=March 4, 2010 |access-date=May 19, 2010 |archive-date=March 7, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100307034806/http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/03/04/smallville-renewed-by-the-cw-for-a-tenth-season/43885 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Notes ==
== Home media release ==
The complete ninth season of ''Smallville'' was released on September 7, 2010, in North America in both DVD and Blu-ray format.<ref name="ninth">{{cite news|author=David Lambert|url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Smallville-Season-9/13935|title=Final (Earlier!) Release Date and Extras for ''The Complete 9th Season'' on DVD and Blu-ray|publisher=TVShowsOnDVD.com|date=June 17, 2010|access-date=June 17, 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619063724/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Smallville-Season-9/13935|archive-date=June 19, 2010|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The DVD and Blu-ray box set were also released in Region 2 and 4 on October 25, 2010, and June 22, 2011, respectively.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002YGSZOG/|title=Smallville Complete Ninth Season DVD (Region 2)|publisher=amazon.uk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/813713 |title=Smallville — The Complete 9th Season (6 Disc Set) |publisher=EzyDVD |access-date=May 16, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706104540/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/813713 |archive-date=July 6, 2011 |df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003V1YHCM/|title=Smallville — The Complete Ninth Season [Blu-ray] (2010) |publisher=Amazon.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/817619 |title=Smallville — The Complete 9th Season (6 Disc Set) |publisher=EzyDVD |access-date=May 16, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110407150402/http://www.ezydvd.com.au/item.zml/817619 |archive-date=April 7, 2011 |df=mdy-all}}</ref> The box set included various special features, including episode commentary, a documentary on the Zod character titled "Kneel Before Zod", and a documentary on how the creative team brought the Justice League to ''Smallville'' called "Justice to All".<ref>Details from the back of the DVD box set.</ref>
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Smallville
Season 9
DVD and Blu-ray cover
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Starring
No. of episodes21
Release
Original networkThe CW
Original releaseSeptember 25, 2009 (2009-09-25) –
May 14, 2010 (2010-05-14)
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The ninth season of Smallville, an American television series, began airing on September 25, 2009. The series recounts the early adventures of Kryptonian Clark Kent as he adjusts to life in the fictional town of Smallville, Kansas, during the years before he becomes Superman. The ninth season comprises 21 episodes and concluded its initial airing on May 14, 2010,[1] marking the fourth season to air on The CW television network. After four seasons broadcasting on Thursday nights at 8:00 pm, Smallville was moved to Friday nights at 8:00 pm for season nine, to make room for The Vampire Diaries.[2][3]

This season Clark takes his superhero persona into obsessive territory when he leaves behind those he cares for so that he can focus solely on Jor-El's training. In order to accomplish this, Clark wears a new costume that sports his family crest on the chest. The theme of the season is about Clark finally embracing his alien heritage, while also being his darkest hour thus far. As a result, Clark's relationships with Chloe and Oliver suffered this season. Season nine also saw the introduction of more DC Comics characters, including multiple episode appearances for the Justice Society of America, as well as villain Metallo, and government agent Amanda Waller and an appearance by the Wonder Twins.

Following the end of season eight, Aaron Ashmore and Sam Witwer departed the series after both their characters were killed off. Regular cast members during season nine include Tom Welling, Allison Mack, Erica Durance, Cassidy Freeman, Justin Hartley, and Callum Blue.[4] With the loss of two series regulars, producers had to look for a new primary villain for season nine. Executive producers Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson decided to use Zod, a character from the comics and Christopher Reeve Superman films. This version of Zod is younger than previous incarnations, including the short appearance he had on Smallville in season six, and goes by the title of "Major Zod". Original depictions list the character as "General Zod".[5]

The season premiere brought in 2.58 million viewers and outperformed any other show in the Friday 8:00 pm timeslot in over a year.[6] Furthermore, "Absolute Justice", a two-hour episode featuring the Justice Society of America, aired on February 5, 2010.[7] In an effort to clear up confusion, the Smallville writers announced on their Twitter page that they still consider the two-hour episode to be two separately produced episodes, but was aired and packaged on the season nine DVD as a single episode.[8][9] Season nine averaged 2.38 million viewers, ranking #129 out of the 140 broadcast primetime shows.[10]

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1751"Savior"Kevin G. FairKelly Souders & Brian PetersonSeptember 25, 2009 (2009-09-25)3X52512.58[11]
Lois returns from the future with no memory of the three weeks she is missing. Meanwhile, Clark has been training with Jor-El, while also branding his family crest around Metropolis after saving someone. After saving Lois, Clark's feelings for her cause a disruption in his training and he realizes that the only way to finish is if he tells Lois goodbye. Dr. Emil Hamilton (Alessandro Juliani) and Chloe begin working together in the Watchtower. Released from the black orb, Major Zod's soldiers initially turn on him when he fails to provide answers as to why none of them have the true powers of a Kryptonian like they should. Eventually, Zod regains their trust. A Kandorian woman (Monique Ganderton) from the future returns with Lois in the hope of finding Clark and killing him. When the two meet, the assassin releases blue kryptonite that nullifies hers and Clark's powers. In the battle, the assassin is accidentally killed when she impales herself but not before revealing that Clark will cause the destruction of Earth. Just as she is falling asleep, Lois has sporadic visions of future events.
1762"Metallo"Mairzee AlmasDon Whitehead & Holly HendersonOctober 2, 2009 (2009-10-02)3X52522.24[12]
Daily Planet reporter John Corben (Brian Austin Green) is hit by a truck while trying to ascertain the Blur's identity. When he wakes up, John discovers that his body has been outfitted with robotic parts, and his heart replaced with a piece of kryptonite that acts as a power source for his body. Tess later discovers that Zod and his men were the ones who "helped" John, but only as a means to test a new way for them to get their powers. While helping the Blur, Lois is kidnapped by John as a means of drawing the Blur out. Clark arrives and fuses a lead plate to John's chest with his heat vision to protect himself from the kryptonite. When John pulls the plate off it removes the kryptonite and shuts down John's vitals. Clark and Chloe realize that Tess is after Lois's memories, so it is decided that Clark must return to society so that he can keep Tess from learning that he will be the cause of Earth's destruction.
1773"Rabid"Michael RohlJordan HawleyOctober 9, 2009 (2009-10-09)3X52532.30[13]
After Tess is admitted to the hospital showing zombie-like symptoms, Clark has Dr. Hamilton investigate the cause with a Disease Control specialist. Clark overhears that Tess was at the Daily Planet when she began to show symptoms, so he speeds to the Planet to rescue Lois. In a battle with multiple zombie attackers, Lois is bitten. Clark then volunteers his blood to Dr. Hamilton, who discovers that the virus was created from Kryptonian enzymes, so the doctor can create a cure. With Chloe's help, Dr. Hamilton manufactures a rainstorm and seeds the clouds with the cure to create maximum coverage. It is revealed that the virus was used as a ploy to draw out the Blur as one of Zod's men realizes that he was also Kryptonian. Based on the House of El symbol the Blur brands around town, Zod believes that Jor-El is on Earth and has harnessed the power from the yellow Sun for himself. Oliver decides to burn his Green Arrow outfit and give up trying to be a superhero.
1784"Echo"Wayne RoseBryan MillerOctober 16, 2009 (2009-10-16)3X52542.61[14]
Jor-El gives Clark the ability to hear others' thoughts in an effort to teach Clark to hone his Kryptonian intuition and learn to not allow humanistic assumptions inhibit his destiny. While using this new ability to determine who blew up a Queen Industries textile factory, Clark also learns more about Lois's feelings for him and asks her out on a date. Clark has to stand Lois up when he learns that the Toyman (Chris Gauthier) has returned to get revenge on Oliver. Jor-El takes back the new ability, forcing Clark to use the instincts he has gained. At a company gala, Toyman informs Oliver that there is a bomb directly under the podium, and that he will kill everyone if Oliver does not confess to killing Lex. Clark locates the real bomb before Oliver can take his own life with it to pay for the sins he feels he committed. Toyman is caught, and Tess gives him John Corben's kryptonite-powered heart so he can tell her how it works.
1795"Roulette"Kevin G. FairGenevieve SparlingOctober 23, 2009 (2009-10-23)3X52562.52[15]
At a casino, Oliver meets a woman named Victoria, who goes by the name Roulette (Steph Song) and gives him a red pill to swallow. Afterward, Oliver passes out and wakes up trapped inside a coffin. After breaking out, Oliver finds himself in the middle of someone else's deadly game designed to make him pay for destroying someone. Oliver finds Roulette in the casino, but the two go on the run when the people behind the game show up. While escaping, Victoria is shot and killed and Oliver is arrested. Eventually, with Chloe and Clark's help, Oliver comes to the conclusion that Roulette created the game to distract Oliver long enough to empty the $3 billion he had in his bank account. In reality, Chloe orchestrated the entire event to get Oliver to realize that he is still the hero he once was. In addition, Clark discovers that there are other Kryptonians on Earth.
1806"Crossfire"Michael RohlDon Whitehead & Holly HendersonOctober 30, 2009 (2009-10-30)3X52572.57[16]
While Lois and Clark prepare to host a new morning talk show, Oliver attempts to train a prostitute/cage fighter, Mia Dearden (Elise Gatien), to be mentally stronger after witnessing her battle with her own personal demons just as he did. In addition, Tess unknowingly builds a solar powered energy plant that will allow Zod the chance to harness the powers of the Sun for his own machinations. Later, Zod tells Tess to locate the Blur for him. Oliver confesses to Lois that he still loves her—while Clark witnesses from a video camera—but she acknowledges that she wants Clark and not him. Mia betrays Oliver to her pimp Ricky (Michael Adamthwaite), who kidnaps and tries to rob him; Clark overhears the fight and manages to save everyone. In the end, Oliver gives Mia a second chance and Clark shows Lois his true feelings when he kisses her.
1817"Kandor"Jeannot SzwarcAl Septien & Turi MeyerNovember 6, 2009 (2009-11-06)3X52582.63[17]
Zod recalls to his troops how twenty years before the destruction of Krypton the Ruling Council took their blood shortly before the destruction of Kandor, which is what was used to clone each of them on Earth. Just as Clark realizes that his father is on Earth while investigating a Kandorian landing in the desert, Jor-El (Julian Sands) arrives at the Kent Farm. Chloe finds Jor-El at the farm and fills him in on the man his son has become, as well as the revelation that Zod—who was once Jor-El's best friend—was responsible for Krypton's destruction. After kidnapping Jor-El, Zod discovers that Jor-El's son is on Earth and that he is the Blur. Zod releases Jor-El, mortally wounded, who unknowingly leads Zod to Clark. As his dying wish, Jor-El requests that Clark save Zod from whom he will one day become.
1828"Idol"Glen WinterAnne Cofell SaundersNovember 13, 2009 (2009-11-13)3X52552.68[18]
In an attempt to fuel the legend of the Blur, twins Jayna and Zan (David Gallagher and Allison Scagliotti) — who have the ability to morph into animals and water-based forms, respectively — begin performing saves around Metropolis and painting Clark's shield at the scene of the crime. Those mistakes made by the twins push the Blur under scrutiny from the District Attorney Ray Sacks (Dylan Neal), who challenges the Blur to reveal himself. Meanwhile, Lois accidentally hears Clark's voice while talking to the Blur, and goes out of her way to convince the citizens that it is best if the Blur does not reveal himself. With help from the twins and Chloe, Lois is convinced that Clark and the Blur are not the same person. Clark encourages the twins to continue using their powers to help others after helping to defeat Sacks, but to be more careful. Clark confesses to Lois that his "big secret" is that he is near-sighted, pulling out a pair of glasses. Lois responds by kissing Clark, but visions of the future send her into a seizure.
1839"Pandora"Morgan BeggsDrew Landis & Julia SwiftNovember 20, 2009 (2009-11-20)3X52592.45[19]
Tess kidnaps Lois and uses a memory reading machine from Sommerholt Institute to try to discover Lois's lost memories. In order to see how Zod "saves humanity", Tess synchronizes her brain with Lois's so that she can live through the memories. In the future, the solar powered energy plant LuthorCorp builds is used to harness the solar radiation from the Sun—turning it red and stripping Clark of his powers—and provide Zod and his troops with all of their natural powers. Clark discovers that Tess has Lois, but when he attempts to remove Lois from the machine he inadvertently syncs his own brain to hers. Through Lois's memories, Clark realizes that when he decided to fight Zod he pushed Zod down the road that led to Zod's tyranny over Earth. As a result, Clark decides to follow his father's dying wish and save Zod from himself by befriending him. In addition, he and Lois decide to start dating.
18410"Disciple"Mairzee AlmasJordan HawleyJanuary 29, 2010 (2010-01-29)3X52602.52[20]
After a date with Clark, Lois is shot with an arrow by a man dressed as the Green Arrow. Later, Chloe is attacked by the same individual. Oliver begins investigating and discovers that an old mentor, named Vordigan (Steve Bacic), is the one behind the attacks. Meanwhile, Zod tells Clark that the Kryptonians are waiting on Clark to help them all get their powers, and that they will resort to anything to get them. Oliver's old mentor kidnaps Mia, Oliver's new apprentice, and uses her as bait to lure Oliver in and force him to kill Vordigan, who believes that he must die at the hands of his own disciple. Instead, Oliver only injures Vordigan and leaves him for the police. After Clark discovers that Zod visited Lois in the hospital, Clark tells him that he will not help the Kryptonians gain their powers and threatens to destroy all of them if they go near Lois again.
18511[N 1]"Absolute Justice"Glen WinterGeoff JohnsFebruary 5, 2010 (2010-02-05)3X52612.77[22]
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After former superhero Sylvester Pemberton (Jim Shields) — also known as Star-Spangled Kid — is killed by supervillain Icicle (Wesley MacInnes), Chloe and Clark begin investigating the murder. The pair discover that Sylvester was part of a group known as the Justice Society of America, which was led by a man named Carter Hall (Michael Shanks), who went by the name Hawkman. They also learn that Carter Hall and the rest of the Justice Society of America have been monitoring Clark and his super hero friends. Another member of the JSA, Doctor Fate (Brent Stait), arrives and informs Clark that he will lead the new generation of superheroes, just as Hawkman led the JSA. After Icicle kills Wesley Dodds (Ken Lawson), whose code name was Sandman, Hawkman and Sylvester's apprentice Stargirl (Britt Irvin) decide to set a trap for Icicle. In the process, Green Arrow interrupts the trap, which causes Hawkman to threaten his life. Oliver calls in John Jones for support, who helps convince Hawkman, Stargirl, and Doctor Fate to work with Green Arrow, Clark, and himself to bring down Icicle. At the same time, Lois receives a package from an organization known as Checkmate, led by Amanda Waller (Pam Grier), which leads her to discover the existence of the JSA. Split up into pairs, Doctor Fate saves John from Icicle's attack, sacrificing himself and giving John his powers back at the same time. Banding together, instead of splitting up, Clark, Hawkman, Jones, Stargirl, and Green Arrow defeat Icicle. In the end, Hawkman and Stargirl decide to locate the other members of the JSA, their children, and their protégés to help organize a new generation of superheroes. Icicle is transported back to Agent Waller, who tells him he is part of the Suicide Squad and then shoots him. Afterward, Waller meets with Tess, who is revealed to be another agent of Checkmate.
18612"Warrior"Allison MackBryan MillerFebruary 12, 2010 (2010-02-12)3X52632.48[23]
After stealing an enchanted Warrior Angel comic book, adolescent Alec Abrams (Owen Best) is transformed into a super-powered adult (Carlo Marks). With his new abilities, Alec saves Chloe's life. Thinking that Alec, who calls himself "Steven Swift", is another superhero, Chloe tries to get to know him and recruit him to Clark and Oliver's super-powered team. At the same time, Zatanna (Serinda Swan) returns and informs Clark that her father was the one who cursed the comic book that turns Alec into Warrior Angel, and enlists his help to track down Alec so that she can reverse the spell. After finding the comic, Zatanna and Clark realize that the story is not about a young boy that becomes a hero, but about becoming a villain named Devilicus. When Chloe attempts to convince Alec to have the curse reversed, Alec turns on her and attempts to throw her off a building. Before he can, Clark saves Chloe and Zatanna reverses the spell, returning Alec back to normal.
18713"Persuasion"Christopher PetryAnne Cofell SaundersFebruary 19, 2010 (2010-02-19)3X52652.42[24]
Clark is unknowingly exposed to a new form of kryptonite that gives him the power of hypnosis. As a result, Lois quits her job at the Daily Planet and moves in with Clark after he tells her he wants a more traditional relationship. Once Clark finds out about his new power, he goes to Zod to see if he can force Zod to reveal who killed Jor-El. Zod tells Clark that Tess murdered his father, and tries to convince Clark to seek vengeance. After refusing to kill anyone, Clark accidentally hypnotizes himself into seeking revenge and he goes after Tess. Before Clark can kill her, Chloe uses green kryptonite to weaken Clark, which also removes the hypnosis from everyone, including Clark. Zod discovers that one of his soldiers named Alia (Monique Ganderton) killed Jor-El for fear that he would destroy all of the Kandorian clones. As is Kryptonian law, Zod kills Alia for her actions. Clark learns the truth, but still does not trust Zod. As such, Clark destroys the LuthorCorp solar towers, which Zod hoped would bring him powers of his own.
18814"Conspiracy"Turi MeyerAl Septien & Turi MeyerFebruary 26, 2010 (2010-02-26)3X52642.53[25]
Bernard Chisholm (J. R. Bourne), a doctor who was experimented on by Kandorian scientists, begins kidnapping those same Kandorians in order to expose them to the world. Chisholm tries to persuade Lois to write the story. When she refuses, he kidnaps her and forces her to write it. Clark attempts to locate the missing Kandorians and is confronted by Zod, who knows that Clark destroyed the solar towers. Meanwhile, Oliver discovers that Chloe has been stealing money from his company in order to build kryptonite weapons to use against the Kandorians should they get their powers back. Oliver decides that Clark needs to know, but not until the time is right. Zod locates Chisholm, but he is shot in the stomach during his rescue attempt. Clark arrives and saves Lois and the surviving Kandorian, but watches as Zod dies from massive blood loss. Using his own blood, Clark resurrects Zod. The next day, Zod pretends to make a pact with Clark to help the Kandorians adapt to Earth. Once Clark leaves, he reveals that he has gained the powers he was missing thanks to Clark's blood.
18915"Escape"Kevin G. FairGenevieve SparlingApril 2, 2010 (2010-04-02)3X52662.13[26]
Clark and Lois head to a bed and breakfast for the weekend, but when they arrive they find Chloe and Oliver having their own romantic getaway. While settling in, Lois unwittingly releases the spirit of Siobhan McDougal (Odessa Rae), who was cursed and sent to live in the underworld, from a painting at the bed and breakfast. Known as the Silver Banshee by the villagers, the spirit transfers from one woman to the next, looking to murder any men who come into her path. Eventually, Chloe discovers that destroying the portrait of Siobhan with fire will send the spirit back to the underworld, so she throws the picture into a lit fireplace. Meanwhile, Tess reveals to Zod that she knows he has his powers and also proves to him that she knows his weakness when she opens a box of kryptonite around him. Zod reveals that he is jealous of Clark, as the latter has won the love of the city. Zod, pretending to be "The Blur", contacts Lois and requests that she find information on Tess.
19016"Checkmate"Tim ScanlanJohn ChisholmApril 9, 2010 (2010-04-09)3X52672.13[27]
Tess and other agents from Checkmate successfully kidnap Green Arrow and transport him to the Checkmate organization. While in transport, Amanda Waller attempts to recruit Green Arrow, unaware that he is billionaire Oliver Queen, to a government cause designed around preparing for a potential alien invasion. Green Arrow declines and escapes. With Oliver still missing, Clark and Chloe begin searching surveillance feeds. John Jones is also investigating and he discovers the location of Checkmate's home base. There, he learns Waller has a sample of Kryptonian blood. Meanwhile, Oliver returns to Metropolis, only to have Tess realize that Oliver is Green Arrow. Tess informs Oliver and Clark that Checkmate has kidnapped Chloe, who was the real target. Clark heads to the Checkmate base and saves Chloe. John Jones destroys the sample of blood, and uses his abilities to erase Waller's memory of Clark, Chloe, and Oliver's faces, preserving their identities. Afterward, Clark tells John that Waller may have been correct about an alien invasion, recalling his vision of the future.
19117"Upgrade"Michael RohlDrew Landis & Julia SwiftApril 16, 2010 (2010-04-16)3X52681.84[28]
Based on a tip from Zod, who is still posing as the Blur, Lois infiltrates one of Tess's secret labs and discovers she is experimenting with Kryptonite. An explosion in the lab sends Lois down an elevator shaft, where she is saved by John Corben. Clark tracks down the lab Lois was investigating, where he is exposed to Red Kryptonite. Now without any inhibitions, Clark discovers that Chloe and Oliver have been stock piling Kryptonite weapons, so he joins forces with Zod, who reveals that he has powers, to seek out and destroy all of them. Afterward, Clark takes Zod to the Fortress of Solitude. Chloe sends John to the Fortress to flush the Red Kryptonite out of Clark's system by stabbing him with a piece of Green Kryptonite. John is successful, and using Clark's octagonal key, he teleports himself back to Smallville. When Clark returns to normal he finds Zod has vanished. Later, Zod returns to the Fortress with his troops, using a Kryptonite dagger to cut his hand and use his blood to give his troops all of his powers.
19218"Charade"Brian PetersonDon Whitehead & Holly HendersonApril 23, 2010 (2010-04-23)3X52692.23[29]
The new Daily Planet editor Franklin Stern (Blu Mankuma) pits Lois and Clark against each other for the right to keep their job, but the pair decide to write the ultimate story on ex-District Attorney Raymond Sacks, whose conviction was overturned. Their story ultimately collapses when the two of them become front page news for fighting at Sacks's "Welcome Back" party. As a result, Stern fires both of them. Clark discovers that Lois has been talking to someone posing as the Blur. When he tries to figure out who is really talking to Lois, the pressure of unmasking the Blur puts a strain on their relationship. Checkmate Agent Maxwell Lord (Gil Bellows) kidnaps Lois and attempts to discover the identity of the Blur by combining the memories of people who have seen glimpses of the Blur into a single, cohesive identity. Clark prevents Lord from completing the image, and Lord's actions bring him face to face with the unidentified "Red Queen". As the Blur, Clark calls Lois and tells her they can never talk again, because of the danger their relationship poses to Lois.
19319"Sacrifice"Kevin G. FairStory by : Justin Hartley & Walter Wong
Teleplay by : Justin Hartley & Walter Wong & Bryan Miller
April 30, 2010 (2010-04-30)3X52701.89[30]
Checkmate breaches the Watchtower computer firewalls and begins stealing information. Clark, needing to find Zod, sends Oliver to the Luthor mansion to look through Tess's things to see if he can find any information. At the same time, Clark talks to Faora and reveals to her that Zod has had powers for weeks and that he was the reason Krypton was destroyed. Armed with this new information, Faora attempts to organize the remaining Kandorians to seek out peace with humans, and stand against Zod. Meanwhile, Oliver finds Zod at the mansion and they get in a fight that leaves Oliver with a House of Zod symbol branded on his chest. Checkmate locates the Kandorians and attempts to execute them, but Clark arrives and saves them. Meanwhile, Zod confronts Faora about her betrayal and subsequently kills her; afterward he learns she was pregnant with his child. Zod, now honored with the rank of "General", uses Faora's death—he blames it on humans—to bring the rest of the Kandorians to his cause.
19420"Hostage"Glen WinterJordan Hawley & Anne Cofell SaundersMay 7, 2010 (2010-05-07)3X52711.92[31]
Maxwell Lord kidnaps Tess in an effort to find the Book of Rao. Tess escapes only to be caught by the Red Queen and is forced to give the book to her. Martha returns to Smallville with Perry White (Michael McKean), whom she is dating, to the surprise of Clark. Lois informs Clark that they should break up, as she needs to find her true calling in life. Subsequently, Lois and Perry team up on a story about the Book of Rao and the Red Queen that could help Lois regain her job at the Daily Planet. The pair fail to land the story, but a good word to the Editor-in-Chief from Perry allows Lois and Clark to return to the Daily Planet. Meanwhile, Clark discovers that Martha is the Red Queen and asks for the Book of Rao. Martha reluctantly gives him the book and explains that the book will exile all Kryptonians to another plane of existence, including Clark, and that is why she did not have the original intention of giving Clark the book or revealing her secret identity.
19521"Salvation"Greg BeemanAl Septien & Turi MeyerMay 14, 2010 (2010-05-14)3X52722.45[32]
Zod appears to Lois claiming to be The Blur and accusing Clark of trying to reveal Zod's secret. Tess confronts Zod at the Fortress, in an effort to save Clark, but Zod gets the upper hand and uses his heat vision to burn her and leave her for dead before destroying the main console of the Fortress. Clark takes Tess to the hospital, where she tells him there is a second console that will activate the book. Later, Tess is pronounced dead at the hospital. Zod attacks Lois when she discovers he is not the Blur, but Clark saves her and reveals his true identity to her through a kiss. Zod's troops learn of his deceptive actions and agree to follow Clark to their new home through the Book of Rao. Zod uses a Blue Kryptonite dagger to make him and Clark human, and keep them from ascending. Clark intentionally stabs himself with it and falls off the roof of a building, leaving Zod without its protection and forcing him to ascend with the others off Earth.

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In an interview, Justin Hartley revealed that season nine partially deals with Oliver having to battle his personal demons: "I think he is going to struggle with the things he has been afforded (as a result of) his powers. He has sacrificed things and done things that haunt him... It's bad stuff. We need to get to the bottom of it".[33] Peterson stated that this season sees Clark taking his "Red-Blue Blur" persona into obsessive territory: "He is trying a little too hard to be a hero, and is leaving the rest of his life behind".[5] Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello revealed at the time that the season featured major developments to the Clark/Lois relationship,[34] but also that Superman's "iconic 'S'" is featured significantly throughout the season, including on Clark's chest.[35] After an interview with Peterson, Ausiello said that the theme for season nine revolves around "Clark's darkest hour"; that there will be a love-triangle between Clark, Lois, and the Red-Blue Blur that will last for the season; tension between Chloe and Clark as the former realizes she is not satisfied just being a "sidekick"; and that the creative team is not "story-wise, approaching this season as Smallville's last". A scene between Clark and Jor-El has been constructed for the premiere to explain why Clark has not learned to fly.[36] Clark and Oliver's friendship also became tense thanks to Oliver's growing interest in rekindling his romantic relationship with Lois, Zod brings multiple Kryptonians to Earth with him, and Jor-El makes a physical appearance on the show.[37]

In an interview following the 2009 San Diego Comic-Con panel for Smallville, Souders and Peterson revealed that Clark would be training to take one-step closer to his ultimate destiny as Superman,[38] and that Clark would be wearing a costume while performing his Red-Blue Blur duties. The pair explained that this season's theme is also about Clark "embracing the fact that he is an alien".[39] That said, Souders has stated that she would not refer to Clark himself as "darker", because he is still "the Superman underneath it all that we all know and love".[38] E! Online's Natalie Abrams revealed, following the Smallville panel, that Clark's suit would be black, with a silver Superman "S" on the front, as well a trench coat that doubles as a cape. Based on the information released at the panel, Abrams reported that the producers had a series finale prepared should this season be the last. Although it was initially stated that Tom Welling would direct two episodes, because of his responsibilities producing the new series Hellcats, he only directed one.[40] Allison Mack directed one episode.[37]

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Making return appearances this season are Toyman, who last appeared in season eight's episode "Requiem", along with another appearance from Martian Manhunter.[41] Serinda Swan returned as Zatanna for an early 2010 episode, titled "Warrior".[42] The characters Victor Stone and Dinah Lance returned for the season finale; Victor Stone has not been seen since the season six episode "Justice", and Dinah Lance has not made an appearance since the season eight finale.[43]

Callum Blue was also cast in the series regular role of Zod. His character was first mentioned in season five, when Brainiac used Lex Luthor's body as a physical vessel for Zod's spirit to inhabit.[4] In an interview, Peterson and executive producer Kelly Souders explained that this version of Zod is different from the one who appeared in prior seasons. The execs classify this incarnation as "Major Zod", as opposed to his typical "General Zod" identifier and reveal that throughout season nine "the venomous side of Zod rises because he experiences a few key betrayals with our beloved characters".[5] Zod is also accompanied by Kryptonians Faora, his wife in the comics, and Basqat.[44] Julian Sands was cast as Jor-El for the seventh episode of season nine, "Kandor".[45] Until now, Jor-El has been a disembodied voice emanating from Clark's ship in season two, the Kawatche cave walls in season three and four, and then the Fortress of Solitude from season five onward. Annette O'Toole and Michael McKean returned to reprise their roles as Martha Kent and Perry White, respectively. O'Toole has not made an appearance since the season six finale, when her character left for the United States Senate, and McKean has not appeared since his first guest spot in season three. Both actors appeared in the penultimate episode of the season. Executive producer Brian Peterson revealed that White's reintroduction into the series shows him moving closer to his destiny as the Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Planet, as well as his first meeting with Lois Lane, while Martha and Clark's reunion had an "unexpected surprise".[46][47]

Brian Austin Green was cast to portray Metallo for the first two episodes of this season,[48] and made a third appearance in the seventeenth episode in the spring 2010.[49] The executive producers also brought in DC Comics character Roulette, portrayed by Steph Song.[38] In an interview Song revealed that she reviewed the character's comic book backstory beforehand, but that she wanted to make it known that the character has her own agenda in the episode. Clarifying, even though Roulette is sent after Oliver by someone else, she always stays "five steps ahead of everyone else". Roulette's famous tattoo, a dragon going up her leg and wrapping around her torso, appears in the episode. Song stated that she spent three days in testing, where the creative team drew the tattoo onto her body and then took pictures of how it appeared before making a transfer with color.[50] The ninth season introduced the Wonder Twins and Green Arrow's sidekick Speedy. Smallville's version of Speedy is Mia Dearden and is HIV-positive just like her comic book counterpart. Souders explained that she has a sordid past and crosses paths with Oliver (Green Arrow) in some shady places, but he gives her a hope.[44] The Wonder Twins, who first appeared in the Super Friends Saturday morning cartoons, have their traditional abilities of being able to transform into various forms of water and animal life. The twins' blue monkey Gleek appears as a decoration on Jayna's cellphone, with his laugh being the ringtone.[44]

Geoff Johns returned to write an episode featuring the Justice Society of America; he previously wrote the episode "Legion", which introduced the Legion of Super-Heroes in season eight.[37] According to Johns, the Justice Society is a team of superheroes who "started it all-like the Watchmen" and "come out of retirement to give 'the screwed-up guys of the next generation a needed smack down'".[44] Michael Shanks, Brent Stait and Brittney Irvin portrayed Carter Hall/Hawkman, Kent Nelson/Dr. Fate and Courtney Whitmore/Stargirl respectively in the two-hour episode.[7][51] Shanks wears the traditional Hawkman uniform, complete with strap-on wings and Hawkman's mace. Shanks spent time practicing his wirework for the flying scenes he would have to film while in full costume. One difference in the costume is the inclusion of a chest plate. According to Shanks, the costume designers added a chest plate to assist the flying harness they created. The chest plate and Hawkman's helmet were given a bronze color, as opposed to the more traditional "yellow/gold" color. Smallville's version of Hawkman uses the backstory that Carter Hall is a "reincarnated prince from a thousand years ago", and worked alongside a group of superheroes in the 1970s. Shanks states that the Justice Society arrives to provide some "tough love" to Clark and his superhero friends, who are reaching a point in their lives where they are trying to find their own destinies. Although they don't appear, Shanks points out that there are references to other Justice Society members throughout the episode.[7] Shanks and Irvin reprised their Hawkman and Stargirl roles for the season finale.[43]

Pam Grier was cast as Amanda Waller, a villainess from DC Comics, for "multiple episodes".[52] Odessa Rae was cast as the villainess Siobhan McDougal, also known as Silver Banshee. Smallville's McDougal is characterized as a "vengeful spirit of a fallen Gaelic heroine".[53] The tenth episode of season nine featured a "bad guy version" of Green Arrow, known as the "Dark Archer", played by Steve Bacic.[54] Carlo Marks was cast to play Steven Swift/Warrior Angel, a potential love interest for Chloe.[55] Gil Bellows portrayed the DC Comics villain Maxwell Lord in two episodes of the season.[56]

Reception

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The season nine premiere, "Savior", pulled in viewership ratings that were the lowest for an original episode in the entire history of the series at the time, with only 2.58 million viewers. Low viewership aside, The CW issued a statement noting that Smallville did outperform every previous show on the network in the Friday 8:00 pm time slot in a year.[6] Smallville returned in January 2010 after a two-month hiatus.

Ken Tucker from Entertainment Weekly said the first hour of the episode "Absolute Justice" contained the "stand-out visual sequence" and thought the second hour was "more lumbering", with the big fight sequence toward the end "unsatisfying". Tucker wrote: "For viewers who only know the Superman/boy mythos according to Smallville, it must have seemed strange to have most of the series' ongoing subplots put in storage for this week's two-hour edition. Then again, since the villain of this piece was a faux-hawked foe called the Icicle, frozen plotlines were inevitable".[57] When referring to "Warrior", he called Serinda Swan's portrayal of Zatanna "smart" and said her dialogue with Clark was "crisp" which made Lois' jealousy understandable.[58]

In March 2010, after The CW announced that Smallville would be back for its tenth season, Smallville improved the network's overall Friday performance in the 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm time period by 67% among adults 18–34, 200% in men 18–34, 75% in adults 18–49, 183% in men 18–49 and 74% in total viewers.[59]

Home media release

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The complete ninth season of Smallville was released on September 7, 2010, in North America in both DVD and Blu-ray format.[8] The DVD and Blu-ray box set were also released in Region 2 and 4 on October 25, 2010, and June 22, 2011, respectively.[60][61][62][63] The box set included various special features, including episode commentary, a documentary on the Zod character titled "Kneel Before Zod", and a documentary on how the creative team brought the Justice League to Smallville called "Justice to All".[64]

Notes

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  1. ^ The writers consider "Absolute Justice" two separately produced episodes, but The CW broadcast them as a single episode, and later packaged it as a single episode in the season nine DVD. Therefore, "Absolute Justice" is both the 185th and 186th episode produced, but only the 185th episode aired.[8][21]

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