S3·E17 Legacy
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 17
- Air Date
- April 14, 2004
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- Director
- Greg Beeman
- Writer
- Jeph Loeb
- Score
- 8.2/10 (17 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
When Jonathan begins to act strangely, Clark believes Jor-El is sending Jonathan messages through the key and is the cause for his father's withdrawal from the family. Clark goes down to the caves to confront his biological father but Lionel catches him there and begins putting the pieces together, leading him straight to Dr. Swann. As the two billionaires face off, a deal is struck and Lionel's true motives are revealed.
Episode recap
In the seventeenth episode of the third season of Smallville, titled Legacy, Jonathan begins to act strangely, leading Clark to believe that Jor-El is sending messages to his father through the key and causing his father's withdrawal from the family. Driven by this belief, Clark goes down to the caves to confront his biological father. While there, Lionel catches Clark and begins putting the pieces together, which leads Lionel straight to Dr. Swann. As the two billionaires face off, a deal is struck, revealing Lionel's true motives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 3 Episode 17 of Smallville air?
Season 3, Episode 17 ('Legacy') originally aired on April 14, 2004.
How long is Season 3 Episode 17 ('Legacy')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 42 minutes.
What happens in Smallville Season 3 Episode 17?
When Jonathan begins to act strangely, Clark believes Jor-El is sending Jonathan messages through the key and is the cause for his father's withdrawal from the family. Clark goes down to the caves to confront his biological father but Lionel catches him there and begins putting the pieces together, ...
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