Smallville: Season 3
- 2003
- 22 episodes
- 43m
Everyone has a future. Clark Kent has a destiny — if he’s willing to accept it and to master all the awesome powers and responsibilities that come with it. In an event-packed third season, the fascinating reinterpretation of the Superman mythology and its classic characters continues as Clark embraces the dark side and Jonathan Kent strikes a devil’s bargain with Jor-El to rescue his son.
Season 3 of Smallville premiered on October 1, 2003 and has 22 episodes, from "Exile" to "Covenant (2)". The last episode aired on May 19, 2004.
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In the United States, you can stream Smallville on Hulu. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 130 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1ExileAired October 1, 2003
Under the influence of red kryptonite, Clark is following a life of crime in Metropolis while his friends and parents desperately try to find him. Lex is forced to confront his personal demons on a desert island, while Lionel holds a funeral for his presumed-dead son. And Jonathan Kent must pay a high price for the power necessary to bring his son back home.
Guest stars
- Rutger Hauer Morgan Edge
- Emmanuelle Vaugier Helen Bryce
- Allison Warnyca Car Saleswoman
- Ryan Robbins Louis Leery Jr.
- Jill Teed Maggie Sawyer
- Terence Stamp Jor-El (voice)
- Brock Johnson Edge's Blonde Thug
- Donny Lucas Edge's Black Thug
Episode 2PhoenixAired October 8, 2003
Clark gives up the ring and its effects rather than kill his father, and both he and the rescued Lex return to Smallville. Clark must deal with crime lord Morgan Edge, who has followed him to Smallville, while Lex must determine who tried to have him killed - Lionel or Helen.
Guest stars
- Rutger Hauer Morgan Edge
- Emmanuelle Vaugier Helen Bryce
- Dan Payne Lexcorp Airport Security
- Françoise Yip Lia Teng
- Brock Johnson Edge's Blonde Thug
- Link Baker Lex's Jet Pilot
Episode 3ExtinctionAired October 15, 2003
Clark discovers someone is hunting people affected by the kryptonite rocks and the killer's next target is Lex. Clark uses his powers to save Lex, but is caught off guard when the killer learns his weakness and shoots him with a kryptonite bullet.
Guest stars
- Jesse Metcalfe Van McNulty
- Harris Allan Jake Pollan
- Camille Mitchell Nancy Adams
Episode 4SlumberAired October 22, 2003
Clark dreams he is being pursued by a frightened young girl who needs his help. However, after he discovers she is actually a comatose neighbor who should have woken up years ago, he enlists Lana's help to uncover the truth - which puts Lana in grave danger. Meanwhile, Lionel demands that Lex undergo a full psychological evaluation before he hires him.
Guest stars
- Katharine Isabelle Sara Conroy
- Christopher Shyer Nicholas Conroy
- John DeSantis Traveler
Episode 5PerryAired October 29, 2003
Perry White, a once promising journalist whose career was destroyed by Lionel Luthor, arrives in Smallville in search of alien stories for a tabloid news show. In spite of being constantly inebriated, Perry believes he has witnessed Clark using his extraordinary speed, so he devises a dangerous scheme to expose Clark's superpowers. Meanwhile, Lex learns that Perry has powerful incriminating evidence of Lionel's shady past.
Guest stars
- Michael McKean Perry White
- Patrick Gallagher Bartender
- Lorena Gale Claire Foster
- Camille Mitchell Nancy Adams
Episode 6RelicAired November 5, 2003
Clark discovers that Jor-El was on Earth forty years ago. Lana's great uncle, who was convicted of murdering his wife forty years ago, shows her a picture of the man he believes really killed her aunt, and she is shocked to discover the drifter looks just like Clark. Sure that the man is Jor-El, Clark's investigation leads him to a kryptonian medallion that allows him to see bits of the past - and the life that Jor-El started for him long before he arrived on Earth.
Guest stars
- John Mann Lachlan Luthor
- William B. Davis William Tate
- Tom Heaton Dex McCallum
- Tim Henry Mason
- Kendall Cross Jessica Kent
- Michael Karl Richards William Tate
- Dean Wray Hiram Kent
- Peter Benson Young Dex
Episode 7MagneticAired November 12, 2003
Clark is suspicious when Lana suddenly becomes attracted to a fellow student and begins to act rebelliously, which eventually lands her in jail. Clark's suspicions are confirmed when he discovers Lana's new boyfriend has magnetic powers that can move objects and alter human emotions, but when he tries to free Lana from the paranormal hold that is controlling her, she tries to kill him. Meanwhile, Lex discovers Chloe has been delving into Lionel's past and tries to get her to join forces against his dad.
Guest stars
- Kevin Zegers Seth Nelson
- Tim Henry Mason
- Camille Mitchell Nancy Adams
- Steven Cree Molison Trucker
- Rimple Sumer MRI Technician
- James Hutson MRI Doctor
- Scott Swanson Doctor
- Doug Chapman Deputy
Episode 8ShatteredAired November 19, 2003
Lex locates Morgan Edge and gets him to admit to dirty dealings with Lionel, but before Lex can take it to the authorities, someone tries to kill him at the mansion. Barely surviving, Lex flees and asks Clark for help. However, when Clark returns to the mansion to investigate he finds nothing amiss, and begins to wonder if it really happened, especially after Lionel announces Lex has had a psychotic break and must be institutionalized.
Guest stars
- Michael Benyaer Assassin
- Kwesi Ameyaw Darius
- Lorena Gale Claire Foster
- Patrick Bergin Morgan Edge
- Michael Daingerfield Security Guard
- Andy Rukes Surgeon
- Donald Fong Factory Owner
- Darryl Scheelar Jameson
Episode 9AsylumAired January 14, 2004
Three of Clark's former opponents approach Lex to enlist his help in luring Clark to the hospital after they hear that Lionel has requested Lex be given electroshock therapy to erase his memory. However, the plan goes awry when the villains double-cross Lex and use kryptonite to steal Clark's powers. Meanwhile, Lana meets a mysterious stranger in the hospital.
Guest stars
- Jonathan Taylor Thomas Ian Randall
- Jesse Metcalfe Van McNulty
- Elias Toufexis Bronson
- Lorena Gale Claire Foster
- Shawn Ashmore Eric Summers
- Ian Somerhalder Adam Knight
- Julius Chapple Lionel Luthor's Employee
- Ron Selmour Connelly
Episode 10WhisperAired January 21, 2004
Attempting to stop a robbery, Clark is temporarily blinded when he shoots off a burst of heat vision that is accidentally reflected back into his eyes by a piece of kryptonite and soon realizes his body has developed super-hearing to compensate for his lack of sight. However, as it was in the beginning with his other gifts, Clark doesn't quite have his new power under control.
Guest stars
- Micah Alberti Nathan Dean
- French Tickner Simon Westcott
- Camille Mitchell Nancy Adams
- Felecia M. Bell Abigail Ross
- William MacDonald Masterson
- Ecstasia Sanders Pete's Admirer
- Lisa Marie Caruk Pete's Admirer
Episode 11DeleteAired January 28, 2004
Clark and Lana each make an attempt on Chloe's life for unknown reasons after they receive a mysterious e-mail from the Summerholt Institute. Clark must discover the source of these e-mails after Chloe reveals she has uncovered proof that they are doing mind-control research at the lab and realizes they must be trying to kill her in order to prevent her from writing an expose. Meanwhile, Lana decides to rent the apartment above the café to Adam even though she feels he is hiding something dangerous about his past.
Guest stars
- Martin Cummins Lawrence Garner
- Missy Peregrym Molly Griggs
- Jim Thorburn Joe Simmons
- Ian Somerhalder Adam Knight
- Camille Mitchell Nancy Adams
- Chris Gauthier Winslow Schott / Toyman
- Suzanne Ristic Maureen
- Cornell Turner Cornell
Episode 12HereafterAired February 4, 2004
Clark discovers that his schoolmate Jordan can foresee the future, but is horrified when Jordan tells him he "sees" Lana dying in a fire in the next few days. Meanwhile, suspicious of his behavior, Chloe investigates Adam's background and discovers some disturbing news.
Guest stars
- Joseph Cross Jordan Cross
- Meghan Ory Megan Calder
- Shaun Johnston Matthew Cross
- Ian Somerhalder Adam Knight
- Camille Mitchell Nancy Adams
- Greg Kean Joseph Altman
- Louise Grant Old Lana Lang
Episode 13VelocityAired February 11, 2004
After Pete refuses to throw a street race, the thugs that run it threaten his life, so he asks Clark to use his powers to stop them. Furious that Pete would put himself in this position, Clark must figure out a way to save Pete and still protect his secret. Meanwhile, Jonathan begins to suffer the consequences of his deal with Jor-El.
Guest stars
- Ryan Merriman Jason Dante
- Moneca Delain Mara
- Ian Somerhalder Adam Knight
- Françoise Yip Lia Teng
- Camille Mitchell Nancy Adams
- Colin Corrigan Dante's Mechanic
- Chris Kalhoon Lex's Assistant
Episode 14ObsessionAired February 18, 2004
Clark is forced to use his powers in front of Alicia, a new girl at school, but he is surprised to find out she has powers of her own. The two develop a bond through their shared secret, but things turn ugly after Alicia becomes obsessive about sharing Clark with anyone else - especially Lana. Meanwhile, Lana asks Lex to investigate Adam.
Guest stars
- Kate Robbins Teacher
- Sarah Carter Alicia Baker
- Lynda Boyd Mrs. Baker
- Paul Perri John Baker
- Ian Somerhalder Adam Knight
- Françoise Yip Lia Teng
- Camille Mitchell Nancy Adams
Episode 15ResurrectionAired February 25, 2004
While his father is awaiting surgery, Clark befriends a young boy, Garrett whose brother Vince just died from liver failure. However, everyone is shocked when Vince shows up alive and seemingly well - until his liver starts failing again. In a desperate attempt to keep his brother alive, Garrett straps a Kryptonite bomb to himself and demands that Vince be given Jonathan's liver or he will blow up the building.
Guest stars
- James Kirk Garrett Davis
- Sandra Ferens Coroner
- Julian Christopher Dr. MacIntyre
- Tahmoh Penikett Vince Davis
- Bruce Harwood Ben Powell
- Jerry Wasserman Yaeger Scanlan
- Françoise Yip Lia Teng
- Camille Mitchell Nancy Adams
Episode 16CrisisAired March 3, 2004
Clark receives a panicked call from Lana and hears a gunshot before the line goes dead, but when he arrives at the Talon he is stunned to discover she is alive and well. Clark realizes the phone call came from the next day and that Adam is the one who will shoot Lana.
Guest stars
- Terry Chen Paul Cage
- Gary Hudson Frank Loder
- Ian Somerhalder Adam Knight
- Françoise Yip Lia Teng
- Cedric De Souza Dr. Bergin
- Johannah Newmarch Gwen Burton
- Aaron Pearl Len Burton
- Camille Mitchell Nancy Adams
Episode 17LegacyAired April 14, 2004
When Jonathan begins to act strangely, Clark believes Jor-El is sending Jonathan messages through the key and is the cause for his father's withdrawal from the family. Clark goes down to the caves to confront his biological father but Lionel catches him there and begins putting the pieces together, leading him straight to Dr. Swann. As the two billionaires face off, a deal is struck and Lionel's true motives are revealed.
Guest stars
- Daniel Bacon FBI Agent
- Tim Perez Agent Tobin
- Gary Hudson Frank Loder
- Christopher Reeve Virgil Swann
- John Shaw Cave Scientist
Episode 18TruthAired April 21, 2004
When Chloe accidentally inhales a mysterious krypto-gas, she discovers it acts as a truth serum to anyone who comes in contact with her and decides to take advantage of her new power by going to the Kents to find out Clark's secret. However, her new power comes with fatal consequences and Clark must find an antidote before she discovers the truth about him or worse, dies.
Guest stars
- Andrew Francis William Taylor
- Samantha Kaine Chloe's Nurse
- Christie Laing Mindy
- Linden Banks Jonah Doyle
- Don Thompson Jack Cole
- Gillian Barber Marianne Taylor
- Mark Houghton Jonah Doyle
- Ryan Steele Doug
Episode 19MemoriaAired April 28, 2004
Believing that key information about his father's past was lost when his memory was erased, Lex decides to join an experimental program with Dr. Garner to regain the information so he can turn his father over to the FBI. Knowing that Lex will discover his secret if he regains his memory, Clark tries to stop him but is caught by Lionel and the doctor and exposed to the same radical treatment so that Lionel can solve the mystery of Clark's past.
Guest stars
- Martin Cummins Lawrence Garner
- Elizabeth Thai Mary
- Alisen Richmond-Peck Lillian Luthor
- Andrew Airlie Mr. Woodruff
- Wayne Dalglish Young Lex Luthor
- Terence Stamp Jor-El (voice)
- Matthew Harrison Tech
- Michael-Ann Connor Sommerholt Receptionist
Episode 20TalismanAired May 5, 2004
Jeremiah Holdsclaw, a young Kiwatche Indian, steals a mythic knife from the tribal caves and gets superpowers similar to Clark's. Jeremiah believes he is the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy of Naman, "the man who fell from the stars." He sets out to kill Lionel with the knife, and Clark must stop him without revealing his own secret.
Guest stars
- Nathaniel Arcand Jeremiah Holdsclaw
- Teryl Rothery Real Estate Agent
- Gordon Tootoosis Joseph Willowbrook
Episode 21Forsaken (1)Aired May 12, 2004
Clark decides to tell Lana his secret so they can finally be together. Meanwhile, an errant FBI agent kidnaps and tortures Pete to try and force him to reveal Clark's secret. Also, Lex panics after the FBI gives him 24 hours to turn over information on his father or face jail time, but help arrives from an unexpected source.
Guest stars
- Neil Flynn Pete Dinsmore
- Gary Hudson Frank Loder
- Ryan Jefferson Booth Monitoring Technician
- Scott Bellis Assistant Principal
- Amber Rothwell Emily Dinsmore
Episode 22Covenant (2)Aired May 19, 2004
Kara, a beautiful superpowered girl from Krypton, entices Clark to join with his father and embrace his destiny. Clark is left without support after Pete's departure when Jonathan reveals the deal he made with Jor-El. At the same time, Clark's relationships with Lex and Lana take unexpected turns, leaving him with no one but Kara to turn to.
Guest stars
- Daniel Bacon FBI Agent
- Adrianne Palicki Kara / Lindsey Harrison
- Sarah Deakins Trial Reporter
- Gary Hudson Frank Loder
- Brandon Jay McLaren Yance
- Robert Wisden Gabe Sullivan
- Terence Stamp Jor-El (voice)
- Richard Faraci Prison Barber
Season cast
Tom WellingClark Kent
Kristin KreukLana Lang
Michael RosenbaumLex Luthor
Allison MackChloe Sullivan
John GloverLionel Luthor
Annette O'TooleMartha Kent
John SchneiderJonathan Kent
Sam JonesPete Ross