S3·E6 Relic
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 6
- Air Date
- November 5, 2003
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- Marita Grabiak
- Writers
- Brian Peterson, Kelly Souders
- Score
- 8/10 (20 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
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.
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 runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
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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