1.00 - Smallville Season One

WB Summary

Smallville, Season One: CastClark Kent takes on a whole new dimension in this precursor to the Superman legend. You know how the story ends; now watch the journey begin. The idyllic town of Smallville, Kansas, never seemed the same after the meteor shower that rained down 12 years ago. That was the day Clark Kent arrived on Earth-and the day strange things started happening in Smallville. Now, Clark is a teenager, and his growing pains are amplified by the burden of his emerging superpowers. He longs for Lana Lang, the beautiful girl next door, but the meteor fragment she wears around her neck complicates his quest for her heart. When the charismatic Lex Luthor arrives in town, he befriends Clark. With no inkling of how their destinies will ultimately collide, Lex becomes the older brother Clark never had.

Chloe Sullivan

Smallville, Season One: Chloe

Smallville, Season One: CastSmallville is an American television series developed by writers/producers Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, based on the DC Comics character Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The television series was initially broadcast by The WB. After its fifth season, the WB and UPN merged to form The CW, which is the current broadcaster for the show in the United States. Smallville premiered on October 16, 2001, and was renewed for its ninth season on February 24, 2009. It is filmed in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Smallville, Episode 1.21: Chloe and ClarkClark is preparing for the Formal; trying to decide his tie color, get the flowers, and even thinking to borrow a limo from Lex because he "knows" she wants one even though she says she doesn't.  However, Chloe accidentally dashes his good mood when she tells him that the LuthorCorp plant was closed that morning.

Later that day, Clark meets Chloe in the Torch, claiming to have been looking for her; she tells him that she still wants to go to the Spring Formal to "appreciate all the quaint Smallville High customs while [she] can"; it turns out Gabe is talking of moving back to Metropolis permanently.  This doesn't thrill Clark or Chloe at all; Chloe makes Clark promise her that "Saturday is going to be great."  Clark tells her it will "be a night [she'll] never forget."

It's you! It's always you.

Chloe stops by to visit Lana at the hospital telling Clark that she can reschedule her interview at the Planet even though Clark reminds her that she's been waiting for weeks fot it and that Lana's going to be okay.  Chloe says she's going to stay "at [her] cousin's dorm" and to call her if anything goes wrong with the Torch.  Clark says that everything will be fine; Chloe asks him to "wish [her] luck?" and he replies she doesn't need it.  Walking out to her car, she gets kidnapped and Lana, with her new meteor power, sees it.

Clark tends the Torch while he thinks she's in Metropolis - noting she's gone one day and it goes down in flames [note: this line is repeated from Hothead.]  Lana tells him about her dream and then later teases him about buying tickets for the Spring Formal for himself and Chloe while she's out of town. When Lana has another vision, Clark calls Gabe Sullivan and the police.

There is a job fair at SHS and Chloe finds out that the Daily Planet only accepts four high school internships. When Clark reminds her that Lex is willing to get her a job at the Inquisitor, Chloe protests - "No. I'm interning at the Planet, I don't care if it's delivering coffee to the classified department." Pete tells her to try again when she goes to the journalism conference; only Clark forgot to buy the tickets. Chloe is frustrated that Clark's not willing to spend non-school time around her any more and tells him that while "most men are from Mars, [he's] from some distant planet [she's] never even heard of."

Justin Gains, former Torch cartoonist, shows up back at SHS and tells her he probably won't becoming back to the paper. Chloe tells him that she's re-adjusting her priorities as well and agrees to go out for coffee with him fresh off her fight with Clark.

The student president race is underway, and Chloe has to choose who to write about for the Torch out of the three choices Paul, Sasha, and Felice. Chloe tells them that she's going to run bios and photos of everyone (so there is no bias) and she's asked about who she's going to endorse in the editorial.

However, that is eclipsed when Paul is stung by hundreds of bees. By the next day or so, she's already been in contact with the Center for Environmental Protection Chloe is still pulling for Paul as she discusses politics with Pete -- who has just put Clark in the running. Clark doesn't seem to happy about this; Chloe notes - "Pete Ross, the king maker"* Later, Clark is still lamenting to Chloe about being in the election. She notes that some people are born to greatness, "others are dragged into it kicking and screaming." When they see how tightly wound Sasha is, Clark's mindset seems to shift. Chloe tells him that he has a shot at winning, "right after [she's] elected head cheerleader."

Smallville, Episode 1.17: Chloe, Clark, and PeteChloe evidently found out that one of the citizens that Clark had helped volunteer for [continuity note from Hourglass] had died and left him a note. Chloe notes the official story (a fire) though it is more than obvious she believes the unofficial one -- spontaneous human combustion. Clark notes her enthusiasm to which she quips - "I'm not happy, I'm intrigued." Pete and Clark both note her enthusiasm as a sign that Chloe's still going to look into it.

Don't look at me. He does that all the time.

Late that day, she finds an article in the Daily Planet about a missing body (which is, of course, ash due to the FotW). Clark notes the similarities and Chloe tells him that "It sure would be nice to check out that house for ourselves." Clark nods in agreement.

I'm still here, Clark. I'm not going anywhere.

Ryan and Clark go over to the Torch to see Chloe to take a picture (to see if they can find Ryan's parents); she makes a quip about another young boy searching for his parents which lead Clark to sum up her character nicely - "the queen of obscure and irrelevant references." Chloe disputes this, sharing her vast knowledge on the subject; Ryan doesn't care for Chloe because she lies to him to spare his feelings at the end of her example.

However, his dislike of Chloe doesn't prevent him for trying to hook her up with Clark. Clark is amazed and kind of oblivious at the revelation (and scoffs it off, not realizing that Ryan can read minds at this point in the episode.) Ryan notes that Chloe's got a "romantic side [he] never knew about."*

Later, Chloe and Clark go clue hunting around the accident scene. Chloe points out that Ryan "adores [him], why would he lie?" She is the first to notice Ryan's backpack at the side of the road. Chloe notes Clark's ability to find Ryan's picture with confusion. Also amusing, when Chloe doesn't know how Ryan knew about her dress her first guess is "maybe he's an alien."

Smallville, Episode 1.15: ChloeChloe is conducting a poll for the Torch wanting to know everyone's deepest desires. Pete says that sex and violence is human nature. Clark says that he wishes there wasn't a "no fly zone" over Lana; Chloe tells him he can "sit in his loft and play with his telescope or move on."

After Jonathan is admitted to the hospital, Chloe drags Lana with her to investigate the automobile crash. Chloe hears someone in the bushes and snaps a picture. She eventually tags back up with Lana and says the cite is a "dead end."

Clark later heads back to the Torch (he was cutting class in it earlier) and tells Chloe about his encounter with Nicodemus!Lana. Clark says that Chloe must have missed something at the accident. Chloe sees Dr. Hamilton in her photos from the crash. Clark and Chloe split up; Chloe goes off to talk with Dr. Hamilton and Clark goes off to warn Lana.

The SHS freshman high school class has to write a six page biography due in a week; Clark gets Lana and Chloe gets the "illustrative Mr. Kent, himself." She says that she's sure she'll be able to unearth a skeleton or two. Clark says it's not a "corruption scandal" and Chloe says that "it's not like [he] has anything to hide." Clark tells her that he'll be around and Chloe asks Pete if he just blew her off.*

When Clark comes home from after-school things, Chloe is waiting at the table interviewing his parents who've let out that Clark doesn't like peas. She says that she's been unable to get a hold of him so she figured she'd "start at the beginning" because the Kents "gracefully agreed to be interviewed."

Smallville, Episode 1.13: Chloe and ClarkChloe is interviewing Lex (Clark is recording it), and she promptly asks him about Level Three. Lex tells her to call him by his first name, she tells him to stop dodging the question. Clark tries to get her to be quiet about it; Lex quotes Ben Franklin about how critics are our friends. Chloe points out the source and smiles. Lex has to take a call from Lionel but tells Chloe he looks "forward to continuing [their] verbal judo." Chloe takes the break to start snooping around the manor and ponders if Lex is just trying to avoid her.

When the Bro Brigade hops in, Clark tells Chloe to run. She does so and elbows and kicks the one who grabs her. However, he still throws her through a window. She screams for Clark to help her. Clark, affected by the kryptonite in their tattoos, can't reach her before she falls.* Smallville, Episode 1.13: Chloe and Clark
Clark stayed up all night with Chloe in the hospital. Lex brings in the best doctors from Metropolis to help Chloe; Clark tells him that he "should of gotten to her." 

Well, Clark, when you start throwing people thirty feet, I'll start writing nice things about you too.

Chloe goes walking through Smallville with Pete. Pete says Clark was acting weird; Chloe says that Clark "has always been weird." She complains that Clark needs a "power bar" since he's still not done with his chores.

A thief comes up and grabs Chloe's computer bag; he pushes Pete and Chloe to the ground. Eric sees this and speeds over, telling the thief to "give it back." He breaks a night with his bare hands and throws the thief through a window. Chloe askes Pete "Did you just see that?" Eric parts the crowd to give the bag back to Chloe; she grins up at him and says "Thank you! That was amazing." Eric grins at her and says "Anytime."

Chloe joins Clark and Lana horseback riding; evidently she's interested in the woods where people have had memory loss incidents for the past ten years. Clark points out there have been stories there since the 1800's - Chloe is talking about Rickman employees running out of the woods screaming. Clark says that he's "sure [she] has a theory" about it. When Lana screams, Clark takes off behind Chloe's back; she notices that he's suddenly out of sight.

When Kyle Tippet is wanted by the Smallville police, Chloe, Clark, and Pete run down theories. Clark specifically asks Chloe to "do some digging" and she says she will; Chloe thinks it's an "interesting story." After "spending the morning delving into the exotic world of agriculture equipment" Chloe discovered that Kyle and Rickman were partners up until the early 90's.

After a fellow classmate is attacked by an invisible assailant, Chloe and Clark are on the case. They stop for coffee while running theories and over here Whitney and Lana fighting; Chloe tells Clark to "pretend that [they] weren't listening."

Their investigation switches over to Luthor Manor when another invisible assailant spray paints 'Leave!' on the walls. Chloe automatically thinks poltergeist; Clark teaser her about this and points out the hired help at Luthor manor. Chloe talks relationships for a while and reminds Clark in his dealings with Lana that "once you cross that line, you can't hide behind the cloak of friendship."

When looking through broken mirror fragments later, Chloe stumbles upon the substance used to turn people invisible. Chloe goes off to note Amy's blood type and match it to the blood on the mirror.

Chloe comes to Clark with the information about Amy's blood; Clark puts the pieces together and figures out that it's Jeff. He runs off to save the day while Chloe slumps against his couch, once again left out at the crucial moment.

Chloe was born for this job.

As much as Clark and Chloe like her "scathing editorials," the school board doesn't approve of the Wall nor of Chloe's articles about the meteorites.  Chloe defends her right to print the truth for the citizens of the town, and Kwan says the job is to write about school activities. Principle Kwan takes the paper away from her, and in a bizarre twist as well as a Lana is still Silver Age Lana conformation, gives it to Lana. 

Lana wants Chloe to "ghost write, just for a few weeks" until control of the paper can be transferred back over to the true editor. Clark says it's a good idea. Chloe wants no part of it and leaves; she tells Lana that worst part was she though Lana was her friend.

You know, just because you spend a lot of time with someone doesn't mean you know their darkest secrets.

When Clark's old friend, Earl Jenkins, is found in the loft during an unsupervised and out of control party at the Kent Farm, Chloe goes with him to the hospital. Clark shares a very cute story with her about his trying to learn the guitar from Earl while they are waiting for the results. Once again, Chloe gives dialogue that "just because you spent a lot of time with someone, it doesn't mean you know their deepest, darkest secrets."