S5·E19 Mercy
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 19
- Air Date
- April 20, 2006
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Director
- James Marshall
- Writer
- Steven S. DeKnight
- Score
- 8.7/10 (15 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
Lionel is taken hostage by a masked man who forces him to play elaborate games for the prize of staying alive. Martha goes to confront Lionel after Clark tells her Lionel knows his secret and becomes a part of the game herself, fighting for her life.
Episode recap
In the episode Mercy, Lionel Luthor is taken hostage by a masked man. The masked man forces Lionel to participate in a series of games in order to stay alive.
Martha Kent becomes involved in the situation after Clark Kent informs her that Lionel knows his secret. She decides to confront Lionel, which puts her in the position of fighting for her life as well.
The situation escalates, with Martha becoming a part of the game. The masked man's intentions and the outcome of the games are not explicitly stated in the provided synopsis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 19 of Smallville air?
Season 5, Episode 19 ('Mercy') originally aired on April 20, 2006.
How long is Season 5 Episode 19 ('Mercy')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.
What happens in Smallville Season 5 Episode 19?
Lionel is taken hostage by a masked man who forces him to play elaborate games for the prize of staying alive. Martha goes to confront Lionel after Clark tells her Lionel knows his secret and becomes a part of the game herself, fighting for her life....
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