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Here is our review/discussion of s9 ep 8 Idol . This episode was originally aired on November 13th, 2009. It was written by Anne Cofell Saunders and was Directed by Glen Winter.



Episode summary: Two super-powered siblings want to help their Idol, The Blur, fight crime, but end up botching several rescues, leading Clark to track them down before they do more harm to his reputation or hurt a civilian. Meanwhile Lois is seeing a therapist regarding her visions she believes are dreams and gets too close to a dirty DA putting her life and Clark’s secret in jeopardy.



It’s IMDB.com rating 8.4



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Here is our review/discussion of s9 ep 7 Kandor . This episode was originally aired on November 6th, 2009. It was written by Turi Meyer and Alfredo Septien and was Directed by Jeannot Szwarc



Episode summary: Jor-El arrives at the Kent farm and meets Chloe. She tells him that his son, Kal-El, is on Earth and lives at the farm. Meanwhile, Zod, convinced the Blur is Jor-El, enlists Tess’ help in finding him to force him to reveal the secret to his powers. Clark realizes Jor-El is alive and on Earth and races to find him before Zod does.



It’s IMDB.com rating 8.1



PASS THE TORCH QUESTION:   If you could work in any DC universe location, where would you work?



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Here is our review/discussion of s9 ep 6 Crossfire . This episode was originally aired on October 30th, 2009. It was written by Holly Henderson and Don Whitehead and was Directed by Mike Rohl



Episode summary: Oliver tries to help a young street girl by offering to train her, but she doublecrosses him. Meanwhile, Clark feels obligated to help Lois land her one and only back-up plan job when a TV station only agrees to hire her if he joins as an on-air team.



It’s IMDB.com rating 8.4



PASS THE TORCH QUESTION:   Which S9 character did you have liked to see their role expanded further than what it was?



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Here is our review/discussion of s9 ep 5 Roulette . This episode was originally aired on October 23rd, 2009. It was written by Genevive Sparling and was Directed by Kevin Fair.



Episode summary: Oliver is tricked into playing a Dangerous Game where he’s forced to confront himself and his past but Roulette appears to be playing for blood and Oliver isn’t guaranteed to survive.  Meanwhile Lois pulls Clark into her search for Oliver who missed their regular birthday party activities and Lois learns of just how depressed Oliver is feeling and that Clark knew and didn’t tell her.



It’s IMDB.com rating 7.7



PASS THE TORCH QUESTION:   Would you rather be able to always hear the inner thoughts of one person (your choice) or to intermittently hear all the thoughts from everyone around you?



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Here is our review/discussion of s9 ep 4 Echo . This episode was originally aired on October 16th, 2009. It was written by Bryan Q. Miller and was Directed by Wayne Rose.



Episode summary: Clark is ready to start his training, but is sent back to Metropolis to cut his ties with Lois first. John Corben is a new reporter with a grudge against the Blur. Lois reappears in the city with no recollection of where she was during her missing time.



It’s IMDB.com rating 8.1



PASS THE TORCH QUESTION:  Tess forces Oliver to come to a Queen Industries gala to put the Board at ease, but things go awry when the Toyman shows up with a bomb and a plan to take revenge on Oliver for framing him for Lex’ Murder.  All the while, Clark is dealing with the fallout and advantages of a trial Jor-el set for him to hone his Kryptonian intuition.



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Here is our review/discussion of s9 ep 3 Rabid . This episode was originally aired on October 9th, 2009. It was written by Jordan Hawley and was Directed by Mike Rohl.



Episode summary: When Lois gets bit during a Kandorian created rage zombie virus infection, Clark’s blood is needed to make a cure. Zod learns of a kryptonian with powers operating in Metropolis but decides to keep that secret to himself, for now.



It’s IMDB.com rating 7.7



PASS THE TORCH QUESTION:   If you woke up with Superman’s powers tomorrow, would you go by Superman’s moral code or would you try to fix things in other ways? If so, how??]



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Here is our review/discussion of s9 ep 2 Metallo . This episode was originally aired on October 2nd, 2009. It was written by Don Whitehead and Holly Henderson and was Directed by Mairzee Almas



Episode summary: After an accident, John Corben wakes up to find he’s now got a Kryptonite heart and superhuman strength. With his new powers, he sets out to exact revenge on the Blur.



It’s IMDB.com rating 8.0



PASS THE TORCH QUESTION:   If you had the opportunity to reinvent yourself – what about you would you change? And Would you wear a matrix-like black trench coat in your new identity??



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Here is our review/discussion of s9 ep 1 Savior . This episode was originally aired on September 25th, 2009. It was written by Kelly Souders and Brian Peterson and was Directed by Kevin Fair.



Episode summary: Clark is ready to start his training, but is sent back to Metropolis to cut his ties with Lois first. John Corben is a new reporter with a grudge against the Blur. Lois reappears in the city with no recollection of where she was during her missing time.



It’s IMDB.com rating 8.1



PASS THE TORCH QUESTION:   If Smallville had the ability to kill any character off without interference from DC, which character would you have killed off, when, and how would they have died?



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Here is the latest Letters to the Editor where I read emails and msgs about recent episodes. Season 9 coverage should begin in July!



















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Here is our next to last season 8 episode. In this bonus episode I have compiled the season 8 scoreboard.



Come back next week for emails and the like before we take a couple months off and then kick off season 9 in July of 2025







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Here is our review/discussion of s8 ep 22 Doomsday . This episode was originally aired on May 14th, 2009. It was written byKelly Souders and Brian Peterson and was Directed by James Marshall



Episode summary: Chloe is caught in the middle of Oliver and Clark’s battle over killing Davis. Clark struggles with taking a human life, so the Green Arrow takes matters into his own hands.  Jimmy and Chloe share a beautiful moment of reconciliation before a final act of betrayal.



It’s IMDB.com rating 7.5



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Here is our review/discussion of s8 ep 21 Beast . This episode was originally aired on May 7th, 2009. It was written by Alfredo Septien and Turi Meyer and was Directed by Tom Welling



Episode summary: Clark finds Chloe running for her life outside of Metropolis, having claimed she has lost control of Davis she begs Clark to kill him.  Meanwhile Tess’ assembled a team of meteor freaks, including Plastique, are also hunting Davis and have infiltrated Clark’s inner circle.  Oliver, at Clark’s urging, steals black kryptonite from Tess.



It’s IMDB.com rating 7.7



PASS THE TORCH QUESTION:   what/when would be an acceptable situation to lie to your best friend?



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A quick update about S8 and why no eps this week or next











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Here is our review/discussion of s8 ep 20 Beast . This episode was originally aired on April 30th, 2009. It was written by Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer and was Directed by Genevieve Sparling



Episode summary: Clark finds out Davis is alive and confronts Chloe about protecting him. Oliver discovers Jimmy breaking into Chloe’s apartment; things rapidly get worse after Davis attacks them. Later, Clark and Davis face off in the Fortress, but Chloe takes off with Davis.



It’s IMDB.com rating 7.8



PASS THE TORCH QUESTION:  If you were a vigilante in metropolis, what would be your go-to post-patrol snack/meal?  (assuming it was a rough night)



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Here is our review/discussion of s8 ep 19 Stiletto . This episode was originally aired on April 23rd, 2009. It was written by Caroline Dries and was Directed by Kevin Fair.



Episode summary: When Lois pretends to be a new superhero, Stiletto, Clark is concerned Lois will hurt herself, but after he is captured by thugs with kryptonite, Lois saves the day. Meanwhile Chloe continues to hide Davis in her basement and Jimmy needs cash . . . for stuff.



It’s IMDB.com rating 7.8



PASS THE TORCH QUESTION:  Ff you  are Clark Kent and speed dating, what is  the 1st ice breaker Question you ask  and what color tie are you wearing?



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Here is our review/discussion of s8 ep 18 Eternal . This episode was originally aired on April 2nd, 2009. It was written by Brian Peterson and Kelly Souders and was Directed by James Marshall



Episode summary: Tess reveals Davis’ secret childhood with the Luthors and hints that she knows Clark’s true identity.  Davis and Chloe conspire to destroy Davis so he can not threaten Clark.  When it fails, Chloe conspires to keep Davis hidden but help control his Doomsday persona.



It’s IMDB.com rating 8.1



PASS THE TORCH QUESTION:  What’s your favorite real world Magic act?



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Here is our review/discussion of s8 ep 17 Hex . This episode was originally aired on March 26th, 2009. It was written by Bryan Q. Miller and was Directed by Mairzee Almas



Episode summary: In the aftermath of her marriage falling apart, Chloe reflects on her status in life, and finds that she’s not all what she dreamed of becoming, so when a magician asks her to make a wish, little did she dream of it coming true…becoming Lois.  



It’s IMDB.com rating 8.3



PASS THE TORCH QUESTION:  What’s your favorite angsty rock song?



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Here is our review/discussion of s8 ep 16 Turbulence . This episode was originally aired on March 19th, 2009. It was written by Todd Slavkin and Darren Wimmer and was Directed by Kevin Fair.



Episode summary: Tess orchestrates an explosion on a private jet to get Clark to reveal his powers. Meanwhile, Davis discovers a surprising way to control the monster within. Jimmy questions his marriage to Chloe and Clark begins to think Tess is on his side.



It’s IMDB.com rating 7.8



PASS THE TORCH QUESTION:  If there is one smallville episode you could use the Legion ring to time travel to the beginning of and change the outcome of, what would it be?



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