S4·E1 Crusade
- Episode
- Season 4, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 22, 2004
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- Greg Beeman
- Writers
- Miles Millar, Alfred Gough
- Score
- 8.2/10 (17 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
Clark returns to Smallville as Kal-El - intent on fulfilling his destiny, he goes after a powerful kryptonian crystal that Lex has obtained in Egypt. Meanwhile, newcomer Lois Lane arrives in Smallville to look into the death of her cousin Chloe, and Lana returns from Paris with a new boyfriend. Jonathan lies in a coma after the events of last year's season finale and Lionel must deal with his new life in prison.
Episode recap
Clark returns to Smallville as Kal-El, with the intent of fulfilling his destiny. As Kal-El, he goes after a powerful Kryptonian crystal that Lex has obtained in Egypt. Meanwhile, newcomer Lois Lane arrives in Smallville to look into the death of her cousin Chloe. Additionally, Lana returns from Paris with a new boyfriend. Jonathan lies in a coma following the events of the previous year's season finale, and Lionel must deal with his new life in prison.
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When did Season 4 Episode 1 of Smallville air?
Season 4, Episode 1 ('Crusade') originally aired on September 22, 2004.
How long is Season 4 Episode 1 ('Crusade')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in Smallville Season 4 Episode 1?
Clark returns to Smallville as Kal-El - intent on fulfilling his destiny, he goes after a powerful kryptonian crystal that Lex has obtained in Egypt. Meanwhile, newcomer Lois Lane arrives in Smallville to look into the death of her cousin Chloe, and Lana returns from Paris with a new boyfriend. Jona...
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