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Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman S1E17 — The Rival
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Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman•Season 1•Episode 17

The Rival

7.4/10 · 412 votesFeb 27, 199446 min

Ranked #12 of 21 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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When Lois’s old rival Linda King takes a job at the Metropolis Star, the paper suddenly begins beating the Daily Planet to every major story. Lois grows suspicious of Linda’s remarkable string of scoops—and jealous when Linda begins showing an interest in Clark.

Directed byMichael W. Watkins
Written byPaul Jackson, Tony Blake
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Dean Cain

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Clark Kent / Superman

Teri Hatcher

Teri Hatcher

Lois Lane

Lane Smith

Lane Smith

Perry White

Michael Landes

Michael Landes

Jimmy Olsen

Tracy Scoggins

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Eddie Jones

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John Shea

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Episode Summary

"The Rival" is episode 17 of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 412 votes, ranking #12 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Michael W. Watkins and written by Paul Jackson, Tony Blake, it aired on February 27, 1994.

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