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S3·E6 Relic

Aired November 5, 2003
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Synopsis

Clark discovers that Jor-El was on Earth forty years ago. Lana's great uncle, who was convicted of murdering his wife forty years ago, shows her a picture of the man he believes really killed her aunt, and she is shocked to discover the drifter looks just like Clark. Sure that the man is Jor-El, Clark's investigation leads him to a kryptonian medallion that allows him to see bits of the past - and the life that Jor-El started for him long before he arrived on Earth.

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Episode recap

In the Smallville episode "Relic," Clark's investigation into a murder case from forty years ago leads him to discover a Kryptonian medallion. The medallion allows Clark to see bits of the past, revealing a life that Jor-El started for him on Earth before he arrived. Clark's investigation is sparked by a picture of a drifter who resembles him, and he becomes convinced that the man is Jor-El. Clark's discovery of the medallion and its connection to his past serves as a pivotal moment in his understanding of his Kryptonian heritage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 6 of Smallville air?

Season 3, Episode 6 ('Relic') originally aired on November 5, 2003.

How long is Season 3 Episode 6 ('Relic')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Smallville.

What happens in Smallville Season 3 Episode 6?

Clark discovers that Jor-El was on Earth forty years ago. Lana's great uncle, who was convicted of murdering his wife forty years ago, shows her a picture of the man he believes really killed her aunt, and she is shocked to discover the drifter looks just like Clark. Sure that the man is Jor-El, Cla...

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