The best episode written by Jordan Hawley is "Hostage", rated 8.3/10 from 9 user votes. It was "directed by Glen Winter". "Hostage" aired on 5/7/2010 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "Disciple".
Much to Clark's surprise, Martha Kent returns to Smallville with her new boyfriend, Perry White in tow. Lois and Perry realize they are both working on the same story about the Red Queen, and decide to team up, which ultimately puts them in serious danger. Chloe helps Clark search for the Book of Rao, which they believe contains information on how to stop Zod and his army.
Director: Glen Winter
Writer: Jordan Hawley
Oliver's past comes back to haunt him in the form of The Dark Archer, Oliver's former teacher, who seeks revenge on his student by taking aim at Lois and Chloe. Oliver faces down The Dark Archer after his former mentor kidnaps Mia AKA "Speedy" but is pushed to his limit and Clark races to stop him from making another deadly mistake.
Director: Mairzee Almas
Writer: Jordan Hawley
Zod and his soldiers release a virus into the air that turns humans into zombies. The only way to stop it is to make an antidote from the blood of another Kryptonian. After Lois is infected, Chloe pleads with Clark to donate his blood to stop the epidemic, even though it risks outing him to Zod.
Director: Mike Rohl
Writer: Jordan Hawley
After Lois departs for Egypt, the Daily Planet hires a new reporter by the name of Cat Grant to take her place. An assassin named Deadshot takes aim at Cat but Clark learns the man has a dangerous hidden agenda that involves The Blur. Meanwhile, Carter Hall turns up in Egypt to keep an eye on Lois and he tells Lois about his wife Shayera.
Director: Glen Winter
Writer: Jordan Hawley
Season 1 ends with an unwanted guest returning to the set. Meanwhile, Rachel is betrayed; and Adam makes a decision that changes his life forever.
Director: Peter O'Fallon
Writer: Jordan Hawley
Clark, Oliver, Lois and Dinah are released by the VRA after being captured at Hawkman's funeral, but each of them have flashbacks of Chloe holding them against their will. When Chloe returns, Dinah warns the others that Chloe may now be a traitor. Oliver dismisses her concerns, but Clark is unsure if he can trust Chloe after she disappeared without an explanation.
Director: Morgan Beggs
Writer: Jordan Hawley
Frasier suspects that his gorgeous new girlfriend is just using him to get free psychiatric advice.
Director: Sheldon Epps
Writer: Jordan Hawley
After a tragedy hits the set, the contestants and everybody behind the scenes are affected.
Director: Lev L. Spiro
Writer: Jordan Hawley
Gary attempts to plan a romantic date with Maggie with the intentions of getting her to open up about a secret she has been hiding; Eddie begins to understand the sacrifices Katherine has made and attempts to stall Theo’s play as a grand gesture to win her back; and Rome takes steps to consult with a doctor.
Director: James Griffiths
Writer: Jordan Hawley
When a new family moves into town, Jordan is filled with the uneasy knowledge that the devil is near.
Director: Paul Shapiro
Writer: Jordan Hawley
While Cooper decides to check out the competition, Billie dwells on the passionate highs and soul-crushing lows that defined her romance with Brad.
Director: Jessika Borsiczky
Writer: Jordan Hawley