Episode 1.13 - Kinetic

Written By: Philip Levens
Directed by: Robert Singer
Original Air Date: February 26, 2002

Clark (Tom Welling) and Lex (Michael Rosenbaum) are stumped when the Luthor mansion is robbed by burglars who seem to have the ability to walk through walls. Lex’s curiosity turns to desperation when he discovers the thieves have stolen evidence of his secret project and Clark wonders if his dad was right about Lex’s deceit all along.

GUEST STARS
Kavan Smith

as Wade Mahaney
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Sarah Jane Redmond

as Nell Potter
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“Set It Off” by P.O.D. — In the beginning when the freaks were robbing Lex’s house.

“New World Order” by Onesidezero -– Made when the gang is talking about what they stole and one of them says that the disc they stole is very important to Lex.

“1 A.M.” by Beautiful Creatures -– When the gang is showing Whitney around their pad, and they give him the GREEN tattoo

“Perfect Memory” by Remy Zero — At the end of the episode when Lex tells Lana that “This looks like the start of a very interesting partnership.”

QUOTES

Lex: It’s okay, Clark. Our critics are our friends. They show us our faults.
Chloe: Benjamin Franklin.

Lex: I look forward to resuming our verbal judo.

Martha: Hi, Clark. What are you doing?
Clark: Trying to make myself useful.
Jonathan: (Picks up a scrap of wood) Hey, son, we need fire wood, not tooth picks.

Jonathan: Son, becoming an adult means learning a lot of difficult lessons. One of which is you can’t save everybody, no matter who you are.

Clark: Lex said the people that hit the mansion also tried to rob this bank.
Pete: Look, I got three words for you. Official police investigation.

Wade and the others: (Chanting) Be the truck! Be the truck! Be the truck!

Clark: How you feeling?
Chloe: Like a million bucks… thrown in the washing machine set on spin.

Clark: I, uh, I just want to say I’m sorry.
Chloe: For what?
Clark: Letting you get hurt.
Chloe: Well, I am perturbed with you, Clark. I’m also mad that you didn’t put out the Chicago fire of 1871, or prevent the fall of the Roman Empire, making you directly responsible for the Dark Ages.

Lana: My parents met here. I guess I’m just looking for something to hold onto.
Lex: So I’m supposed to preserve this monument to Lana Lang’s sentimental memories?
Lana: That’s not what I meant.

Clark: I was following Whitney. He’s been hanging out with these guys. I wanted to help him.
Lex: Is this because of Chloe? Clark, you can’t save the world. All you’ll end up with is a Messiah complex and a lot of enemies.

Lex: They’re gonna learn that it doesn’t pay to rob Lex Luthor.
Clark: What about Whitney?
Lex: A man is measured by the quality of his friends. If the quarterback’s with them, he’ll have to face the consequences.

Clark: You should be resting.
Chloe: You know what? All this resting is driving me insane. These so-called healthcare professionals just want me to stay in bed and eat Jell-O.
Clark: Those fascists.

Clark: What did you tell the police?
Lex: The truth. Those guys broke into my house and that you and the quarterback figured it out, tried to be heroes, and got in over your heads.
Clark: But what about the–
Lex: “Walking through walls” part? I don’t think the cops could handle that much truth.

Lex: Just remember, boys. You keep my secret and I’ll keep yours. And if you don’t, you’ll find out that you’re not the only ones who can reach through walls.

Chloe: Ah, the sweet smell of freedom.
Clark: Chloe, you were in the hospital, not Alcatraz.

Lex: You want to turn the Talon into a cafe-bookstore?
Lana: It could also be a venue for local bands and art-house movies. If you look on page 12, I found out you can register the building as an historic landmark, which gives you certain tax benefits. Just don’t ask me to explain them.

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Quote of the Week:

Clark: Chloe, you can’t just go snooping around someone’s house.
Chloe: Clark, it’s a mansion. It’s designed for snooping.