The origins of the world’s greatest hero–from Krypton refugee Kal-el’s arrival on Earth through his tumultuous teen years to Clark Kent’s final steps toward embracing his destiny as the Man of Steel.
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#1 – Finale
Season 10 – Episode 21
The story of Clark Kent culminates in this epic two-hour series finale as Clark takes the last step to becoming the Man of Steel. With surprise guest appearances, nods to the first few seasons of the series and Michael Rosenbaum’s return as Lex Luthor, this final episode wraps up a decade-long story following one man’s journey to becoming the world’s greatest superhero.
The episode was rated from 521 votes.
#2 – Homecoming
Season 10 – Episode 4
In an attempt to cheer up Clark, Lois convinces him to attend their five-year high school reunion. A visit back to the home of the Crows has Clark remembering old times with Lana and Chloe, while Lois is furious that no one remembers her five days as a student. Brainiac 5.0 uses his Legion ring to visit from the future and takes Clark through his past, present and future. He shows Clark what really happened the night Jonathan died, Oliver’s current pain and Clark’s future at the Daily Planet with Lois and his role as Earth’s favorite red and blue superhero.
The episode was rated from 349 votes.
#3 – Salvation
Season 9 – Episode 21
When Zod and the Kandorians launch their brutal attack on Earth, Chloe calls in some old friends to join the fight against the aliens. Clark and Zod face off in an epic battle for the control of Earth.
The episode was rated from 322 votes.
#4 – Justice
Season 6 – Episode 11
When Lex’s Level 33.1 project comes to fruition, Oliver Queen must bring together several of Clark’s “heroic” super-powered allies together: Arthur Curry, Bart Allen, and Victor Stone.
The episode was rated from 327 votes.
#5 – Reckoning
Season 5 – Episode 12
Clark reveals his secret to Lana, Jonathan and Lex learn the results of the senatorial election, and there is a tragic car accident on the highway that takes the life of someone Clark loves, forcing Clark to appeal to Jor-El for help.
The episode was rated from 370 votes.

#6 – Commencement
Season 4 – Episode 22
After a nightmare, Clark goes to the cave to confront his father Jor-El. Jor-El warns that the crystals have fallen into human hands and have triggered a new meteor shower which will annihilate the Earth unless he reunites the three crystals. Meanwhile, Lex helps Lana, who has apparently commited murder, but then turns against her to get possession of her Kryptonian stone. As disaster looms, Chloe and Lois try to find Lana while Clark attempts to reassemble the stones, and Jason returns to make things unpleasant for the Kents.
The episode was rated from 360 votes.
#7 – Isis
Season 10 – Episode 5
Lois decides to tell Clark she knows he’s The Blur, but she accidentally activates an ancient artifact that transforms her into the Goddess Isis, complete with superpowers of her own. Oliver and Clark reluctantly decide to ask Tess for help with Lois. Meanwhile, after Cat Grant witnesses Lois as Isis using her superpowers, she decides Lois is the Blur and sets out to prove it.
The episode was rated from 352 votes.
#8 – Tempest
Season 1 – Episode 21
A reporter closes in on Clark’s secret; Chloe may depart Smallville; LuthorCorp is forced to close. At least the school dance will provide carefree moments for Clark and his friends. Then the twister hits.
The episode was rated from 466 votes.
#9 – Exodus (2)
Season 2 – Episode 23
A sense of foreboding surrounds Smallville as Clark must choose between staying with Lana and his family or fulfilling his destiny to rule the Earth. Lex and Helen prepare for their marriage, and Chloe considers Lionel’s offer to investigate Clark.
The episode was rated from 400 votes.
#10 – Rosetta
Season 2 – Episode 17
Clark travels to New York to meet Dr. Swann, a brilliant scientist who holds a message for Clark from his home planet. Meanwhile Lana decides to move out of Chloe’s house after they get into an argument about Clark.
The episode was rated from 399 votes.