S2·E19 Precipice
- Episode
- Season 2, Episode 19
- Air Date
- April 22, 2003
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- Thomas J. Wright
- Writer
- Clint Carpenter
- Score
- 7.7/10 (18 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
After Lana is almost assaulted by a college student, Clark injures the boy while helping her. When the Kents are sued for damages that could cost them the farm, Clark tries to find a way out of the lawsuit. Meanwhile, Helen's obsessive ex-boyfriend comes to Smallville to win her back but when she turns him down, he stabs her, prompting Lex to take the law into his own hands.
Episode recap
In the Smallville episode, Clark Kent helps protect Lana from a college student who attempts to assault her. The student is injured during the incident, and the Kents are subsequently sued for damages that could potentially threaten their farm.
Clark attempts to find a way to resolve the lawsuit without losing the farm. Meanwhile, Helen's obsessive ex-boyfriend arrives in Smallville, seeking to win her back. When she rejects him, he becomes violent and stabs her. This prompts Lex to take matters into his own hands, as he seeks to address the situation.
The episode explores the consequences of Clark's actions, as he tries to navigate the complexities of the lawsuit and protect those he cares about. It also highlights the darker aspects of human nature, as exemplified by Helen's ex-boyfriend and the violent consequences of his actions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 2 Episode 19 of Smallville air?
Season 2, Episode 19 ('Precipice') originally aired on April 22, 2003.
How long is Season 2 Episode 19 ('Precipice')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in Smallville Season 2 Episode 19?
After Lana is almost assaulted by a college student, Clark injures the boy while helping her. When the Kents are sued for damages that could cost them the farm, Clark tries to find a way out of the lawsuit. Meanwhile, Helen's obsessive ex-boyfriend comes to Smallville to win her back but when she tu...
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