Smallville

In this retelling of the backstory of one of the most beloved characters of all time, we follow Clark Kent as he deals with his life back in Smallville. As if dealing with the challenges of adolescence isn't enough, Clark has to also cope with his emerging superpowers. Although he is not Superman yet, Clark has to use his newfound powers to help his town stay safe from strange threats.

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Smallville Preview: "Upgrade"
TVPreviewApril 15, 2010
A familiar face returns as Clark gets infected.

Smallville Producer Talks Metallo's Return, Maxwell Lord's Debut and More
TVFeaturesApril 15, 2010
What's to come for Clark Kent as Season 9 comes to a close and Season 10 ramps up.

New Smallville Photos
TVMediaApril 15, 2010
Check out Brian Austin Green as he returns to play John Corben in this Friday's episode.

Contributions

Reviews

Smallville: "Checkmate" Review - April 11, 2010
Beware of randomly placed chess pieces!

Smallville: "Escape" Review - April 5, 2010
Clark, Lois, Oliver and Chloe escape to a romantic getaway.

Smallville: "Conspiracy" Review - March 1, 2010
Both Clark and Zod investigate after Kandorians start disappearing.

Smallville: "Persuasion" Review - February 22, 2010
Zod's plans for world domination take a back seat to Lois doing the boogie.

Smallville: "Warrior" Review - February 15, 2010
Zatanna returns to help Clark track down a young boy in danger.

Smallville: "Absolute Justice" Review - February 7, 2010
The Justice Society are brought to life!

Smallville: "Disciple" Review - February 1, 2010
Oliver Queen squares off against his older master.

Smallville: "Pandora" Review - November 23, 2009
Lois' trip to the future is finally revealed.

Smallville: "Idol" Review - November 16, 2009
The Wonder Twins cause trouble for The Blur.

Smallville: "Kandor" Review - November 9, 2009
Jor-El returns to Smallville.

Smallville: "Crossfire" Review - November 2, 2009
Lois and Clark get their own morning show and Ollie picks up a prostitute.

Smallville: "Roulette" Review - October 26, 2009
Oliver Queen fights for his life in a game of death.

Smallville: "Echo" Review - October 19, 2009
Clark can read minds and Toyman seeks revenge.

Smallville: "Rabid" Review - October 12, 2009
Zombies invade Metropolis!

Smallville: "Metallo" Review - October 2, 2009
Can Clark defeat a kryptonite-fueled nemesis?

Smallville: "Savior" Review - September 24, 2009
A good start to a promising ninth season.

Smallville - The Complete Eighth Season Review - August 25, 2009
Like the man of steel himself, this series seems indestructible.

Wolverine and the X-Men: "Badlands" Review - August 17, 2009
Wolverine's actions help usher in disaster for the X-Men.

Smallville: Season 8 Review - May 22, 2009
Does Smallville deserve another season?

Smallville: "Doomsday" Review - May 15, 2009
Does the season finale live up to the episode title?

Iron Man: Armored Adventures: "Cold War" Review - May 11, 2009
Young Tony Stark takes on the Blizzard.

Smallville: "Injustice" Review - May 8, 2009
Clark prepares for his final showdown with Doomsday.

Iron Man: Armored Adventures - "Secrets and Lies" Review - May 4, 2009
Tony Stark and the young Mandarin team up to take on the Maggia.

Smallville: "Beast" Review - May 1, 2009
Chloe protects Doomsday from Clark and Oliver.

Smallville: "Stiletto" Review - April 24, 2009
A sexy new superhero makes her mark on Metropolis.

Smallville: "Eternal" Review - April 3, 2009
The history of Davis Bloome.

Smallville: "Hex" Review - March 27, 2009
A wish turns Chloe into Lois.

Smallville: "Turbulence" Review - March 20, 2009
Jimmy's accusations that Davis is a killer fall on deaf ears.

Smallville: "Infamous" Review - March 13, 2009
Clark reveals his secret to the world.

Smallville: "Requiem" Review - February 6, 2009
Lana says goodbye... again.

Smallville: "Power" Review - January 30, 2009
The Legend of Lana Lang.

Smallville: "Bulletproof" Review - January 23, 2009
Cops vs. 'Capes.'

Smallville: "Legion" Review - January 16, 2009
Long Live the Legion!

Smallville: "Bride" Review - November 21, 2008
Doomsday is here!

Smallville: "Abyss" Review - November 14, 2008
Brainiac eats away at Chloe's memories

My Name is Earl: "Earl and Joy's Anniversary" Review - November 14, 2008
A marriage doomed from the start.

Smallville: "Bloodline" Review - November 9, 2008
Supergirl returns, as Clark and Lois are trapped in the Phantom Zone

Smallville: "Identity" Review - October 31, 2008
Clark's secret revealed?

Smallville: "Prey" Review - October 24, 2008
Clark hunts down a superhuman serial killer.

Smallville: "Committed" Review - October 17, 2008
Crazed Jeweler strikes fear in the hearts of couples everywhere.

Smallville: "Instinct" Review - October 10, 2008
Clark finds himself the unwitting focus of an alien queen.

Smallville: "Toxic" Review - October 3, 2008
Green Arrow's origin story.

Smallville: "Plastique" Review - September 26, 2008
Clark's first day at the Daily Planet.

Smallville: "Odyssey" Review - September 19, 2008
The Justice League returns!

Smallville: Season 7 Review - May 29, 2008
Not even Superman could have saved this season.

Smallville: "Arctic" Review - May 16, 2008
Lex's hunt for the truth finally comes to an end.

Smallville: "Quest" Review - May 9, 2008
Lex finds a missing piece to the Veritas puzzle.

Smallville: "Apocalypse" Review - May 2, 2008
Clark is shown a world without Superman.

Smallville: "Sleeper" Review - April 25, 2008
Jimmy Olsen plays James Bond for a day.

Smallville: "Descent" Review - April 18, 2008
Say hello to the real Lex Luthor.

Previews

Smallville Preview: "Upgrade" - April 15, 2010
A familiar face returns as Clark gets infected.

Smallville Preview: "Checkmate" - April 8, 2010
Chloe's life hangs in the balance.

Smallville Preview: "Escape" - April 1, 2010
A romantic getaway gets ruined by Silver Banshee.

Smallville Preview: "Conspiracy" - February 25, 2010
Zod tries to save his fellow Kandorians.

Smallville Preview: "Persuasion" - February 18, 2010
Be careful what you wish for.

Smallville Preview: "Warrior" - February 11, 2010
A familiar face returns to Metropolis.

Smallville Preview: "Absolute Justice" - February 4, 2010
The special 2-hour event marks the debut of numerous DC characters.

Smallville Preview: "Disciple" - January 28, 2010
The Dark Archer makes his debut on Smallville.

Smallville Preview: "Pandora" - November 19, 2009
What will Superman do with Zod to protect Metropolis?

Smallville Preview: "Idol" - November 12, 2009
Wonder Twin powers, activate.

Smallville Preview: "Kandor" - November 5, 2009
Jor-El arrives in Smallville.

Smallville Preview: "Crossfire" - October 29, 2009
Green Arrow gets a sidekick.

Smallville Preview: "Roulette" - October 22, 2009
Smallville welcomes a new villain.

Smallville Preview: "Echo" - October 15, 2009
The Toyman returns to wreak havoc.

Smallville Preview: "Rabid" - October 8, 2009
Zod attacks Metropolis with a virus.

Smallville Preview: "Metallo" - October 1, 2009
Brian Austin Green becomes Metallo.

Smallville Preview: "Savior" - September 24, 2009
Are you ready for the new season?

Fall 2009 TV Preview: Day Three - September 2, 2009
What's starting up 9/22 to 9/25, including Smallville, Dollhouse, and FlashForward.

Smallville: First Look at Metallo - August 18, 2009
Check out Brian Austin Green as the Superman villain.

Smallville Expands - July 7, 2009
The eighth season on DVD and BD.

Smallville Expands - July 7, 2009
The eighth season on DVD and BD.

Merlin Preview - June 19, 2009
Merlin comes to the U.S. June 21.

Smallville's Eighth Flies Home - June 9, 2009
Season 8 of the CW series due on DVD and Blu-ray.

Smallville's Eighth Flies Home - June 9, 2009
Season 8 of the CW series due on DVD and Blu-ray.

Smallville Preview: "Doomsday" - May 13, 2009
Smallville wraps up its eighth season.

Smallville Preview: "Injustice" - May 6, 2009
Tess forms a group of meteor freaks.

Smallville Preview: "Beast" - April 29, 2009
Davis asks Chloe to leave town with him.

Smallville Preview: "Stiletto" - April 22, 2009
Lois becomes a superhero.

Smallville Preview: "Eternal" - April 1, 2009
It's another explosive night on Smallville.

Smallville Preview: "Hex" - March 25, 2009
Zatanna grants a few wishes this week on Smallville.

Smallville Preview: "Turbulence" - March 18, 2009
Tess sets a trap for Clark.

Smallville Preview: "Infamous" - March 11, 2009
Clark gets blackmailed by a familiar face.

Heroes Preview: "Shades of Gray" - March 6, 2009
Sylar finally finds his father.

Smallville Preview: "Requiem" - February 4, 2009
Toyman makes his Smallville debut.

Smallville Preview: "Power" - January 28, 2009
Allison Mack makes her directorial debut.

Smallville Preview: "Bulletproof" - January 21, 2009
Clark goes undercover this Thursday.

2009 TV Preview - January 21, 2009
We look ahead to what our favorite shows have planned this year.

Smallville Preview: "Legion" - January 14, 2009
Cosmic Boy, Saturn Girl, and Lightning Lad make their debut as The Legion.

Smallville Preview: "Bride" - November 19, 2008
Chloe & Jimmy's wedding gets crashed.

Smallville Preview: "Abyss" - November 12, 2008
Braniac works a little magic on Chloe.

Smallville Preview: Supergirl Returns - November 5, 2008
Laura Vandervoort is back in this Thursday's "Bloodline".

Smallville Preview: "Identity" - October 29, 2008
Jimmy snaps a photo of Superman.

Smallville Preview: "Prey" - October 22, 2008
Is Davis Bloom a killer?

Smallville Preview: "Committed" - October 15, 2008
Jimmy and Chloe are abducted.

Smallville Preview: "Instinct" - October 8, 2008
Maxima sets her eyes on Clark.

W2W: It's Always Supernatural in Smallville - September 17, 2008
The big Thursday night season premieres.

Smallville: Season 8 Preview - September 17, 2008
Check out all of our interviews, clips and photos from the new season.

Fall 2008 TV Preview: Day Two - August 26, 2008
Shows premiering 9/13 to 9/22, including Heroes, Smallville and more!

SDCC 08: TV Panels - July 23, 2008
Batman, Heroes, Doctor Who, Terminator, and much more…

SDCC 08: Smallville in San Diego - July 12, 2008
Featuring Green Arrow, Chloe and a Heroes moderator.

News

Smallville Creators Seek Absolute Justice - March 29, 2010
Former showrunners sue Warner Bros. TV.

Lex Luthor Turns to Comedy - March 26, 2010
Michael Rosenbaum creates new project for Syfy.

Angela Bassett in Green Lantern - March 24, 2010
Oscar nominee takes on key DC character.

James Marsters Takes on Hawaii Five-0 - March 13, 2010
Buffy/Angel alum joins remake pilot.

Smallville Renewed - March 4, 2010
The CW picks up the Superman series for a 10th season.

Smallville: Maxwell Lord is Cast - February 22, 2010
Exclusive: Find out who's playing the Justice League backer turned DC villain.

Supernatural Renewed for Season 6 - February 16, 2010
UPDATED: Showrunner/series creator Kripke steps down.

Gaming TV: Project Natal on Smallville - February 16, 2010
Lois Lane's Xbox brings us future gaming!

From Smallville to Captain America? - February 10, 2010
TV actors reportedly reading for the title role.

Welling, Panettiere Pick Up Pilots - February 3, 2010
The actors go behind the cameras for the CW.

Smallville: Silver Banshee Strikes - January 25, 2010
Another DC villain is cast.

Smallville: Martha Kent and Perry White Return - January 20, 2010
An upcoming episode will feature two major figures in Clark's life.

Watch Out, Chuck: Superman Is Here - January 15, 2010
Brandon Routh talks about bringing a new kind of spy to Chuck.

Will Smallville Return for Season 10? - January 9, 2010
The CW's president updates us on the show's current status.

Will a Green Lantern Appear on Smallville? - November 23, 2009
New trailer reveals more Justice Society members than originally announced.

Smallville Villain Returns - November 20, 2009
Sure, he might have died. But death can't stop...

Smallville's Justice Society TV-Movie Gets a Title - November 17, 2009
And a new air date...

Smallville: Justice Society TV-Movie? - November 11, 2009
Special event planned for upcoming storyline.

Smallville: Clark Kent Vs. Jackie Brown - November 9, 2009
Pam Grier to play DC Comics villain.

Smallville: Zatanna Returns - November 6, 2009
The magic is back.

A Big Return To Smallville - October 26, 2009
A hero makes his way back for the Justice Society storyline.

Exclusive: Two of Smallville's Justice Society - October 19, 2009
IGN TV has the info on two JSA members, and the Stargate alumni who will be playing them.

Smallville: 24 Villain is Superman's Dad - September 11, 2009
New actor cast as Jor-El for Season 9.

Smallville: Check out Clark's First Superman Outfit - September 8, 2009
New Season 9 images also include Zod, Metallo and more.

Lana Lang Leaves Smallville For Chuck - September 2, 2009
Kristin Kreuk joins Zach Levi for a love trip to Paris.

The Wonder Twins Come to Smallville - September 1, 2009
Two Super Friends and Green Arrow sidekick Speedy debut in Season 9.

Smallville: Meet Roulette - August 26, 2009
Actress found to play DC Comics character in Season 9.

Smallville Vets Take on Melrose Place - August 4, 2009
The producers and cast on what to expect from the updated series.

Smallville and Supernatural's Potential Future - August 4, 2009
CW President on whether the two shows might continue past this coming season - and if Lex Luthor could return.

SDCC 09: Smallville - The Superman Suit Debuts... Sort Of - July 26, 2009
Tom Welling makes his first Comic-Con appearance, as some big new footage is shown.

SDCC 09: Clark Kent at Comic-Con - July 24, 2009
Smallville star to make his first-ever appearance.

SDCC 09: Television Panels at Comic-Con - July 12, 2009
Lost, Heroes, Family Guy, Dexter, Dollhouse, Chuck, Fringe, 24, Star Wars and much more.

SDCC 09: Smallville Readies for Season 9 - June 25, 2009
Cast members and showrunners will preview new episodes.

Smallville: General Zod is Cast - June 23, 2009
Learn which actor will demand the son of Jor-El kneel before him.

Smallville: The Spinoff? - June 19, 2009
A second series could be in store.

Smallville: Brian Austin Green Vs. Clark Kent - June 17, 2009
Terminator star playing classic Superman villain in Season 9.

Smallville, Supernatural Return Dates - June 17, 2009
The CW announces when their shows will premiere.

Vampires, Models and Melrose Place for CW - May 21, 2009
Fall schedule for the network includes Smallville's new night.

CW Comments on Smallville and Supernatural's Future - May 21, 2009
Plus our first reaction to Melrose Place, Vampire Diaries and more.

Smallville Changing Nights - May 20, 2009
Supernatural to be paired with new Vampire series.

A Nightmare for Gallner - April 9, 2009
Elm Street casting continues.

Helo, Supergirl and Nightcrawler Go to Riverworld - April 7, 2009
Does Tahmoh Penikett's new role mean anything for Dollhouse's fate?

Stone Cold Stranger - March 27, 2009
Wrestler pins down action film.

Lex Luthor To Star in New Pilot - March 17, 2009
Smallville's Rosenbaum leads casting news.

Smallville and Supernatural Renewed - February 24, 2009
Clark Kent and Sam & Dean's return among several early renewals from CW.

Fringe Leaves America - February 24, 2009
Potential second season to be shot in a new country.

Supernatural/Smallville Director Takes on Eastwick - February 11, 2009
Witches remake handled by man with the best record when it comes to pilots.

DC's Zatanna Comes to Smallville - January 22, 2009
Details on her first appearance and who's playing her.

Smallville's Future Meets Melrose Place - January 20, 2009
CW's current plans for a potential ninth season, and how the Melrose remake is involved.

Smallville: Update on a Ninth Season - January 13, 2009
The CW's president talks about whether Clark Kent will be back.

Features

Smallville Producer Talks Metallo's Return, Maxwell Lord's Debut and More - April 15, 2010
What's to come for Clark Kent as Season 9 comes to a close and Season 10 ramps up.

Smallville Takes on DC Comics - April 13, 2010
Our guide to the DC characters that have paid Clark a visit, and how they compare to their comic book counterparts.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 90 - April 1, 2010
The end of 24, Boba Fett's return to TV, The Walking Dead, V and much more.

Through the Stargate with SGU's Elyse Levesque - March 31, 2010
The Stargate Universe star talks about the return of the series and what's to come.

IGN TV's Endangered Series List - March 29, 2010
24 is offically ending, but can Heroes, Human Target and FlashForward survive?

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 88 - March 13, 2010
Goldman and Fowler talk about Summer Glau and Alan Tudyk in new pilots, their thoughts on The Pacific and Justified and more.

Smallville: What We Want from Season 10 - March 9, 2010
The coming of Darkseid and the return of Lex Luthor are among our wish list.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 87 - March 8, 2010
Renewals for Fringe and Smallville, Olivia Munn in an NBC pilot, Game of Thrones, Sarah Palin as TV producer (huh?) and more.

Geoff Johns Talks Smallville: Absolute Justice - February 4, 2010
We talk to the writer about the big Justice Society of America episode.

Smallville: Green Arrow's Future - January 27, 2010
Justin Hartley talks about the arrival of the Justice Society, Oliver's relationship with Speedy and more.

Kristin Kreuk Gets Geeky with Chuck - January 22, 2010
Smallville's Lana Lang talks about her upcoming guest appearances on Chuck.

The History of DC Comics on TV - January 13, 2010
From Adam West as Batman to Smallville, all of the live-action DC superheroes who have hit the small screen.

IGN TV Year in Review 2009 - December 9, 2009
A look back at the best and brightest of the year. Time travellers, serial killers, meth dealers and more.

DC Characters We'd Like to See on Smallville - November 18, 2009
A few unique individuals we'd like to see fight with or against The Blur and Green Arrow.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 77 - November 13, 2009
Dollhouse is cancelled, Smallville finds Justice, The Prisoner returns and Mad Men ends Season 3 on a high note.

From Smallville to V: Laura Vandervoort - November 5, 2009
We talk to the actress about her lizardy new role and whether she might play Supergirl again.

Smallville: New Info on Jor-El, the Wonder Twins, the Justice Society and More - October 29, 2009
The show's executive producer talks to IGN TV about what's to come.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 75 - October 23, 2009
Whedon directing Glee, Smallville's JSA, Ninja Turtles' future and a Bozon invasion.

Smallville: Tess Mercer's Past and Future - October 15, 2009
Cassidy Freeman talks about Tess' true nature, what's to come this season and more.

What Say You: Live-Action Spider-Man Series - October 14, 2009
Now that Marvel controls Spidey's TV future, can what worked for Clark Kent also work for Peter Parker?

The Most Valuable Players of DC Comics - October 5, 2009
In a year full of Black Lanterns and other baddies, these heroes are poised to rise above the rest.

Brian Austin Green: From Terminator to Smallville - October 1, 2009
IGN talks to the actor about playing Superman villain Metallo and whether The Sarah Connor Chronicles could return.

Fall TV: Premiere Review Round Up - September 25, 2009
A handy guide to our looks at this season's premieres.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 66 - August 1, 2009
All the big TV news from Comic-Con for Lost, Heroes, Futurama, Family Guy and much more.

When Will Heroes & Cleveland Show Be On This Fall? - June 30, 2009
Your guide to when everything is airing this fall.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 62 - June 22, 2009
Heroes latest woes, Smallville villain casting, The Spectacular Spider-Man and more.

Smallville: What We Want - June 17, 2009
It's time for The CW's Super series to get real in Season 9.

IGN TV's Season Review Round Up - May 29, 2009
We take a season-long look at over 40 TV series.

TV Season Finale Review Round Up - May 28, 2009
A handy guide to our looks at this season's finales.

What TV Shows Have Been Cancelled? - May 22, 2009
IGN's complete list of cancellations and renewals.

Talking Smallville with Tess Mercer - May 12, 2009
Cassidy Freeman tells us what to expect in this week's season finale.

Into the Blue 2 Premiere Coverage - April 16, 2009
IGN works the blue carpet...Seriously, it was blue.

James Marsters: From Spike to Brainiac - March 25, 2009
Marsters discusses his iconic television roles, including Buffy, Smallville and Torchwood.

Becoming Piccolo - March 25, 2009
James Marsters on how his version of Piccolo will compare to the source material.

IGN Heroes Power Play: "Shades of Gray" - March 11, 2009
Which Hero had the Power Play of the week?

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 48 - March 6, 2009
We talk about Simpsons, Smallville and Supernatural's renewals, Star Trek on Family Guy and more.

IGN Heroes Power Play: "Exposed" - March 4, 2009
Which Hero had the Power Play of the week?

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 47 - February 23, 2009
Reader email asks - Should Street Fighter be a TV series? Plus, we respond to questions about our take on Buffy and Spike.

Babe of the Day: Serinda Swan - January 27, 2009
IGN scores a date with Smallville's newest lady.

IGN Comics SMASH!! Podcast, Episode 28 - November 21, 2008
Rich assembles Iverson and Dan Phillips to chat about Captain America, Batman: Cacophony and more.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 39 - November 21, 2008
Mourning Pushing Daisies; Seth Rogen back in porn; Smallville's future and more.

Why We Won't Miss Robin - November 7, 2008
Thank you, thank you, thank you...

Babe of the Day: Laura Vandervoort - October 16, 2008
Forget the son of Jor-El. We like his cousin way more.

Fan Forum: Smallville Season Premiere - September 19, 2008
Share your thoughts on "Odyssey."

Smallville: What's in Store for Chloe? - September 17, 2008
Allison Mack tells us about Season 8 and her upcoming debut as a director.

From Smallville to Star Wars with Sam Witwer - September 16, 2008
The actor talks about his big new roles as Doomsday and Starkiller.

Smallville: Move Over Lex Luthor - September 15, 2008
Cassidy Freeman tells us what it's like being the new LuthorCorp boss in Season 8.

Smallville: Erica Durance on Being Lois Lane - September 12, 2008
The actress talks about Lois and Clark's close new situation in Season 8.

Smallville's Pal, Jimmy Olsen - September 11, 2008
Aaron Ashmore on dating Supergirl and driving with Doomsday.

Channel Surfing Podcast, Episode 26 - August 15, 2008
Clone Wars; we've seen it and we talk about it.

Connections for Smallville