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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - Commencement
    9.2/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Commencement

    S4:E22

    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.

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    Writer:Darren Swimmer

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - Transference
    8.9/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Transference

    S4:E6

    Clark is drawn to the state penitentery by one of the kryptonian crystals, which Lionel is using to switch bodies with Lex. Clark intervenes and Lionel enters his body instead. While Lionel uses his newfound super-powers to regain his lost fortune and alienate Clark's friend, Clark must convince his parents that he is the "real" Clark and reverse the processs, while avoiding murderous convicts.

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    Writer:Darren Swimmer

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 8 - Solitude
    8.9/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Solitude

    S5:E8

    When Martha comes down with a strange disease, Professor Fine convinces Clark that Jor-El is responsible and that the Fortress must be trying to eliminate the father of Kal-El. But Professor Fine has an ulterior motive which comes to fruition when they arrive.

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    Writer:Darren Swimmer

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  4. undefined Season 6 Episode 22 - Phantom
    8.9/10(14 votes)

    #4 - Phantom

    S6:E22

    Clark discovers the reason Lana married Lex then and sets out to kill Lionel. Lex tries to use DNA from the last phantom to power his super-soldiers. Lois goes to a dam to search for Lex's lab but is caught by a security guard and fatally injured. Chloe's power is discovered.

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    Writer:Darren Swimmer

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 9 - Asylum
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    #5 - Asylum

    S3:E9

    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.

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    Writer:Darren Swimmer

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  6. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - Sneeze
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #6 - Sneeze

    S6:E2

    In the aftermath of Zod's activities, Clark develops a new power. Lois gets a new job, Lana takes a new step in her relationship with Lex, and Lex has to deal with a new danger. Meanwhile, an old friend of Lex's arrives in Metropolis.

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Arrival
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Arrival

    S5:E1

    Having been transported to the Fortress of Solitude, Clark is confronted by Jor-El, who tells him he cannot return to Smallville, instead he must stay and prepare to save the planet. Also, transported to the Fortress, Chloe is unable to handle the sub-zero temperature and collapses, begging Clark to use his powers to save her. Jor-El forbids him to leave, but finally acquiesces, telling Clark he must return before sunset or there will be dire consequences. Meanwhile, Lana is horrified when she sees two Kryptonian aliens emerge from a spaceship discovered in the remnants of the meteor shower. The two aliens destroy what's left of the town searching for Kal-El.

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    Writer:Darren Swimmer

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  8. undefined Season 7 Episode 2 - Kara
    8.4/10(16 votes)

    #8 - Kara

    S7:E2

    Clark and Lois meet Smallville's newest arrival face-to-face, and she has some surprising news. Clark decides to leave Smallville and continue with his superhero training but Jor-el informs him that a new Kryptonian menace has arisen.

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  9. undefined Season 5 Episode 18 - Fragile
    8.4/10(14 votes)

    #9 - Fragile

    S5:E18

    Clark befriends a little girl who has the ability to telekinetically shatter glass, then comes to her aid when it's believed she killed her mother in a brutal stabbing attack. Meanwhile Lex and Lana grow closer together and Chloe finds out about it.

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - By the Light of Dawn
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #10 - By the Light of Dawn

    S2:E10

    The New York Institute is under attack as Valentine’s plan for The Soul Sword is getting dangerously close to coming to fruition. The Shadowhunters must act fast to save their loved ones and the rest of the Downworld. Meanwhile, some of the Downworlders have their own plan to stop Valentine and their target is Clary.

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  11. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Visage
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #11 - Visage

    S2:E11

    Whitney returns to Smallville, eager to start back up where he left off with Lana. But everything isn't what it seems...

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Aqua
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #12 - Aqua

    S5:E4

    At a party at Crater Lake, Lois is saved from drowning by Arthur "A.C." Curry. Arthur has incredible swimming abilities, but also a secret agenda aimed at...Lex. Meanwhile, Professor Fine discussed Lex's weapons-manfucturing operations with Clark.

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - Accelerate
    8.3/10(17 votes)

    #13 - Accelerate

    S2:E21

    Lana is haunted by the ghost of a dead friend, Emily, but the "spirit" has connections to Lionel Luthor, who is also scheming to get control of the Indian caves and "help" Lex with his wedding.

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  14. undefined Season 8 Episode 13 - Power
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #14 - Power

    S8:E13

    Clark discovers that Lana is missing; Tess reveals what really happened to Lana when she woke up from her Brainiac-induced coma; Tess is shocked by what she discovers in a secret LuthorCorp facility.

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  15. undefined Season 6 Episode 15 - Freak
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Freak

    S6:E15

    A boy named Tobias was blinded by the meteor shower but given the ability to identify other meteor freaks. Lex is using Tobias to locate other people with abilities so that he can perform experiments on them. Lana learns of Tobias and is fearful that he will name Clark as a freak, so she offers him a cornea transplant to keep him quiet. But Tobias has some surprising news.

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  16. undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Recruit
    8.2/10(14 votes)

    #16 - Recruit

    S4:E13

    Clark is approached by Met U for recruitment and meets Geoff, a former Smallville resident. It soon becomes apparent that he is using his powers to paralyze anybody who gets in his way...including Lois.

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  17. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - On Infernal Ground
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #17 - On Infernal Ground

    S3:E1

    Secrets abound as the Shadowhunters and Downworlders try to get back to normal after Valentine's death. Clary struggles with keeping her secret about Raziel's wish, while Alec pushes Jace to come clean about whatever Jace and Clary are hiding. Luke must use tough love to keep his secret hidden from Ollie who is on a war path for answers. And Magnus hides his true feelings about his new position in the Warlock community from Alec. Meanwhile, Lilith sets a plan in motion in New York City as Simon spend stime in the Seelie Court.

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    Writer:Darren Swimmer

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - The Awakening
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #18 - The Awakening

    S3:E12

    Nolan, Amanda and Irisa search for a way to stop Kindzi from transporting more Omec to Earth; Datak tries to escape from an Omec compound; Stahma asks for forgiveness.

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  19. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Duplicity
    8.1/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Duplicity

    S2:E3

    Pete finds Clark's spaceship, forcing Clark to reveal his secret to his best friend. Dr. Hamilton is plagued by kryptonite-fueled illness and focuses on Pete. Meanwhile, Lana has to deal with Nell and her plans to remarry while Lex and Lionel adjust to life together.

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  20. undefined Season 8 Episode 7 - Identity
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #20 - Identity

    S8:E7

    Jimmy catches a red and blue blur on film when he takes a picture of Clark saving Lois from a mugger; after Tess decides to run the picture on the front page of the Daily Planet, Clark fears his identity will be discovered.

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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 16 - Hypnotic
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #21 - Hypnotic

    S5:E16

    Clark is hypnotized by a woman who uses a supposedly magical charm to control others - he reveals his super powers and is sent to kill Lex. Meanwhile, Lex has tracked down the missing Professor Fine and plans to confront him, unaware that Clark is coming to murder him.

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  22. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - Rage
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #22 - Rage

    S6:E7

    After being shot while stopping a carjacking, the Green Arrow begins acting strangely. Chloe and Clark investigate and find Oliver is taking a super drug that while healing his wound, has some dangerous side effects.

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  23. undefined Season 8 Episode 1 - Odyssey
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Odyssey

    S8:E1

    Green Arrow calls upon fellow heroes Black Canary and Aquaman to locate the missing Clark Kent, last seen in the Arctic. The Martian Manhunter also joins in to help out.

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    Writer:Darren Swimmer

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 22 - Covenant (2)
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    #24 - Covenant (2)

    S3:E22

    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.

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 13 - Velocity
    7.9/10(16 votes)

    #25 - Velocity

    S3:E13

    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.

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Darren Swimmer Ratings Summary

"Commencement" is the best rated episode written by Darren Swimmer. It scored 9.219/10 based on 16 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/18/2005 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Transference".