S9·E16 Checkmate
- Episode
- Season 9, Episode 16
- Air Date
- April 9, 2010
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- Director
- Tim Scanlan
- Writer
- John Chisholm
- Score
- 8.2/10 (13 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Contains pivotal narrative twists, canonical lore revelations, or major character shifts.
Synopsis
Tess creates an elaborate hoax in order to kidnap Green Arrow, and delivers him to Amanda Waller, who tells him that that the government is recruiting him to serve his country. However, Green Arrow escapes before they can reveal his identity. After Oliver brings Clark and Chloe up to speed, the three investigate and Clark is surprised to find John Jones investigating Oliver's kidnapping too. Clark senses that John is keeping information from him. Oliver and Clark are shocked when Tess reveals that Amanda is after something called "Watchtower." Waller threatens to kill Chloe unless Clark gives her the names and locations of the rest of the Justice League.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 9 Episode 16 of Smallville air?
Season 9, Episode 16 ('Checkmate') originally aired on April 9, 2010.
How long is Season 9 Episode 16 ('Checkmate')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 42 minutes.
What happens in Smallville Season 9 Episode 16?
Tess creates an elaborate hoax in order to kidnap Green Arrow, and delivers him to Amanda Waller, who tells him that that the government is recruiting him to serve his country. However, Green Arrow escapes before they can reveal his identity. After Oliver brings Clark and Chloe up to speed, the th...
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