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Smallville: Beacon

Clark and Lois watch on television as Martha is shot while speaking at a anti-VRA rally. Meanwhile, Oliver and Tess discover that the parallel Earth's Lionel has taken control of the Daily Planet and LuthorCorp, and is grooming the Alexander clone as his new heir.


8.6/10 (17 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 10x13
Production Number: 3X6013
Airdate: Friday February 11th, 2011


Alternate Airdates:

UK (E4) Aug 30, 2011

Special Guest Stars
Annette OAnnette O'Toole
As Martha Kent
Recurring
John Glover (1)John Glover (1)
As Lionel Luthor
Recurring

Guest Stars
Lucas GrabeelLucas Grabeel
As Alexander
Recurring

Co-Guest Stars
Anne Marie LoderAnne Marie Loder
As TV Reporter
Recurring
Jesse ReidJesse Reid
As Pro-Hero Speaker
Recurring
Darren Bennett (2)Darren Bennett (2)
As Martha's Security Guard
Main Cast
Tom WellingTom Welling
As Clark Kent / Kal-El
Erica DuranceErica Durance
As Lois Lane
Cassidy FreemanCassidy Freeman
As Tess Mercer
Justin HartleyJustin Hartley
As Oliver Queen
Allison MackAllison Mack
As Chloe Sullivan

Recap

Tess arrives at the Daily Planet and ignores the stares of her employees. As she gets into the elevator to go to her office, Lois approaches her and blames her for editing her anti-VRA articles into pro pieces. Tess has no idea who did it and insists that she’s innocent, but Lois doesn’t believe her...

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Episode Notes
The videos Lois and Chloe show to Clark are real-life videos made by Smallville fans, the winners in a CW submission contest.



Episode Quotes
Oliver: And while you do that, I’m going to, uh, take a walk. I’m going to stretch my legs out a little bit.
Chloe: Oliver, your stretching yesterday led to you stopping two muggings and a very public bank robbery.
Oliver: That’s right. I wore the hoodie.
Chloe: And if you get caught, you’re going to be wearing prison orange. Which is not the best color on you.

Martha Kent: These are difficult times. With heroes being painted as criminals, it’s easy to lose hope. But, if we don’t speak up now, then when? My father always said, “Life only asks of you what you can handle.” Sometimes we can’t do it on our own, that’s why we need to join together in this crusade like a family. So that our united strength shines through the darkness like a beacon, inspiring others to find their voices. None of us is born to hate. We’re taught to. That’s why we need heroes, to remind us that we are all meant to fight for truth and justice. To take a stand against fear and hate. To go to the polls tomorrow and vote down the VRA!

Chloe: You know... growing up, I never really had much of a mother figure to look up to... until I met you. You really taught me what it meant to take care of the people that I love.
Martha Kent: And as Clark's oldest friend, I can't think of anyone better to watch over him.

Lionel: You've grown up, Alexander.
Alexander: I watched your body fall forty stories. It was the greatest moment of my life.
Lionel: Well, what father doesn't want to make his son happy?

Chloe: What’s with all the Woodward and Bernstein?
Lois: Actually, more like Perry and White. These are Perry’s files.
Chloe: Ohh. That explains the smell of Old Spice and young ambition.

Alexander: Always making yourself look better by making me look like some kind of monster!
Clark: You're not him.
Tess: You keep blaming everybody else, but look who has the gun in their hand. I know how you feel. After living in the darkness for so long, you feel like you can't step into the light, 'cause it makes you feel ashamed. But Clark was the one that changed everything for me. He can do the same thing for you.

Clark: I can’t believe they’re risking coming out to defend me.
Chloe: You have no idea how much you mean to people, Clark Kent.
Clark: I don’t think a couple of hundred testimonials will be enough to change the vote.
Chloe: Try a couple of hundred thousand. All of them willing to step forward for you. They just needed a place to be heard.
Lois: You’re an American hero, Clark.

Clark: I want to be the man that you made the suit for.
Martha Kent: Clark, you don’t need the suit to be the world’s hero.
Clark: Well, I saw those people willing to defend me. It was inspiring. It got me to thinking that in order for the Blur to be a true beacon of hope, maybe people need to see my face, too. I’ve been to the future, and I saw the hero that I will become save the city. But I also saw me. I mean, Clark Kent, disguised behind glasses and a bad haircut.
Martha Kent: Well, I’m sure you still looked very handsome.

Martha Kent: What's real is your strength and integrity and compassion. As long as you remain honest to those things, it doesn't matter what you wear or what name you go by, because... you'll always be my son.
Clark: So, you're saying I should become that hero and step into the light?
Martha Kent: Clark, you are the light.



Cultural References
Lionel: Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated.

Quote attributed to Mark Twain upon hearing that he was reported missing at sea by a newspaper.

Lionel: I assume Clark told you about his journey through the looking glass.

Through the Looking Glass is Lewis Carroll's 1871 sequel to his first book, Alice in Wonderland. In the second story, Alice returns to Wonderland via a mirror.



Other Episode Crew

DeveloperAlfred Gough  |  Miles Millar
Executive ProducerTom Welling  |  Mike Tollin  |  Brian Robbins  |  Joe Davola  |  James Marshall (3)  |  Brian Peterson (1)  |  Kelly Souders
Co-Executive ProducerTim Scanlan  |  Al Septien  |  Jae Marchant  |  Turi Meyer
Supervising ProducerAnne Cofell  |  Rob Maier (1)  |  Jordan Hawley
ProducerDon Whitehead  |  Tom Flores  |  Holly Henderson
Co-ProducerScott Graham (3)
Associate ProducerCristina Verano  |  Christopher Petry
Production DesignerJames Philpott
EditorAndi Armaganian
CastingDeedee Bradley  |  Heike Brandstatter  |  Coreen Mayrs
First Assistant DirectorSandra Mayo
Second Assistant DirectorSteve Eathorne
MusicLouis Febre
Music EditorChris McGeary
Costume DesignerMelanie Williams
Set DecoratorAndrea French
Location ManagerDavid Halifax
Property MasterAleya Naiman
Construction CoordinatorTom Hunt (2)
Production CoordinatorBlair Hackman
Supervising Sound EditorMichael E. Lawshe
Re-Recording MixerDan Hiland  |  Gary D. Rogers
OtherJoe Shuster (Superman Created By)  |  Jerry Siegel (Superman Created By)
Director of PhotographyGordon Verheul
Story EditorAndrew Landis  |  Genevieve Sparling  |  Julia Swift (2)
Stunt CoordinatorJacob Rupp
Production ManagerScott Graham (3)
Sound MixerRob Hanchar
Executive Story EditorBryan Q. Miller
Key Makeup ArtistTina Teoli
Main Title ThemeRemy Zero
Camera AssistantLaird Pierce
Key HairstylistSarah Koppes
Special Effects SupervisorMike Walls
 

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