Written By: Mark Verheiden
Directed by: James Marshall
Original Air Date: October 1, 2002
Written By: Russel Friend and Garrett Lerner
Directed by: Chris Long
Original Air Date: October 29, 2002
After realizing the farm is in financial trouble, Martha (Annette O’Toole) goes to her estranged father (guest star George Coe) for help. Clark (Tom Welling) is thrilled at the prospect of meeting his grandfather but Jonathan’s (John Schneider) refusal to see the man prompts Clark to force a reunion that doesn’t go exactly as planned. Meanwhile, Lana (Kristin Kreuk) discovers an old photograph that suggests her father may still be alive.
George Coe
as William Clark
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Sarah Jane Redmond
as Nell Potter
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Richard Grant
as Principal Reynolds
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Maggie Lawson
as Chrissy Parker
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“Boom Boom Boom” by The Outhere Bros — Heard when the episode first begins and the guys are swimming in the semi-finals.
Clark makes it to the final.
“Be Aggressive” by The Jockjam Cheerleaders — Starts to play when the swim final is about to begin, involving Clark and Roy. Later heard playing when Krissy and Russell are in the Talon theater looking at the lights.Then when Krissy and Mr. Reynolds face off in the Talon theater. It’s like Krissy’s theme to be aggressive.
“Mickey” by B*Witched — School bell rings and
“Mickey” begins to play; Kristine is seen at her locker, scrutinizing
some fine lines around her eyes.
“I Feel Fine” by Riddlin’ Kids — Played in the background at the
Talon when Krissy and Clark talk about the future and what it may hold. She
feels the effects of accelerated aging, but tries to hide it from Clark, who
notices. She leaves. The song continues to play until Lex walks up and joins
Clark at the table.
“Somewhere Out There” by Our Lady Peace — Played for the loft scene at the end of the episode. Clark is in his loft finishing his essay and Lana comes up the stairs to visit him; they talk about their families, specifically about Clark’s grandfather and Lana’s parents.
Other songs heard in the episode:
“Can I See You” by Buva
“All My Life” by Foo Fighters
“Ivanka” by Imperial Teen
“U Girl” by Sophie Agapois
“You Ugly” by The Jockjam Cheerleaders
Pete: Dude, I’d definitely take you in a rematch. My
foot slipped on the dive, ruined my rhythm.
Clark: It’s funny, I thought you were just slow.
Jonathan: Honey, that’s perfect. All we have to do is come up with a
snappy name like Famous Amos and we’ll make a fortune.
Clark: Forget Mrs. Field’s, you can be Mrs. Kent’s.
Clark: No, I was just gonna… run.
Lex: Well, I don’t think you can outrun my Porsche, Clark.
Mr. Reynolds: Lex Luthor. The Porsche, the attitude… somehow I’m not
surprised you’re involved.
Lex: Spare the rod, spoil the child. You haven’t changed a bit.
What’s next, school uniforms?
Lex: Listen, Mr. Reynolds, I know we had our share of run-ins at
Excelsior, but I was 14. Don’t you think it’s a bit petty to be holding a
grudge after all these years?
Mr. Reynolds: Well, that’s awfully noble coming from a Luthor.
Lex: I’m a little confused. Exactly what did I do to earn such enmity?
Pete: I see Troy’s death has officially joined the ranks of the
unexplained and bizarre.
Chloe: The coroner’s running a genetic test to tell whether Troy had
progeria, or if it was just…
Pete: Something unexplained and bizarre.
Pete: Wow. Clark Kent’s on the principal’s bad boy list. There’s a
first time for everything.
Chloe: Yeah, Clark, just because the guy doesn’t immediately love you
like every other teacher in this school doesn’t mean that he’s hiding some
dark past.
Clark: My mom’s been kind of secretive the last couple days.
Lana: A Kent secretive. That’s shocking.
Martha: I never wanted to be a lawyer. This is the life I chose.
Grandfather: This is a life Jonathan chose for you. You just went along
for the ride.
Martha: This isn’t about Jonathan. Your raised an independent daughter
and you’re angry because that’s what you got.
Clark: What happened that was so bad? I mean, it can’t be any worse
than what’s in the storm cellar. (Jonathan and Martha don’t answer) Or can
it?
Jonathan: I remember his exact words. “I will not let my daughter throw
her life away by marrying some hick farmer that couldn’t possibly support
her.”
Clark: That’s harsh.
Lex: Come on, you know the story of Pandora. She was given a box by Zeus
and warned never to open it. She couldn’t resist the temptation.
Lana: I’m not afraid of the truth, Lex.
Lex: Neither was Pandora. But once the box was opened, it could never be
closed, and all the misery she released could never be put back.
Chloe: Oh, Clark, you might want to disappear for the next hour or so.
Clark: Why’s that?
Chloe: Because I’m about to interview your new best friend Principal
Reynolds.
Chloe: Do you remember my buddy Chad that works at the M.E.’s office?
Clark: Yeah, the guy with the black fingernail polish and lipstick.
Chloe: Oh, it’s hard being Smallville’s only goth.
Chloe: It’s amazing what lending someone your eyeliner can get you
these days.
Chloe: Uh, Principal Reynolds, I was just, um, running through various
scenarios, you know, wild theories and stuff. I’m shutting up now.
Mr. Reynolds: Well, don’t. I like my students thinking outside the box.
Clark: I’ve never really been in the principal’s office before. I
don’t know where to start.
Mr. Reynolds: Well, you can start by sitting and I’ll cut right to the
chase. (Clark sits and Mr. Reynolds closes the door) I think you’re a slacker.
Quit the football team before you played the first game, chronic tardiness, zero
extracurriculars.
Clark: Well, I get very good grades and I write for the Torch…
occasionally.
Mr. Reynolds: Retyping the cafeteria menu isn’t exactly writing.
Mr. Reynolds: A person is judged by the company they keep. In my
experience, Lex Luthor doesn’t have friends. He sees people as a means towards
an end.
Clark: I don’t think that’s true.
Mr. Reynolds: Time will tell.
Mr. Reynolds: But frankly, I’m more interested in your world. What are
your goals?
Clark: Well, uh, I’d like to help people. Something like that.
Clark: Sir, why are you doing this to me?
Mr. Reynolds: This isn’t punishment, Mr. Kent. Consider it a challenge.
Chrissy: Who cares about the future?
Clark: Well, I’d like to think that there’s life after high school.
Chrissy: Sure. Yeah, as in a job, responsibilities, getting old.
Clark: Well, I wish the feeling was mutual. Whatever he has against you,
I think he’s taking it out on me.
Lex: I’m sorry being friends with me comes with such a high price.
Lex: Come on, Clark. I’m the king of family dysfunction.
Chloe: Lana wanted to cancel the Spirit Week party, but Principal
Reynolds asked her not to. He said he wanted to keep things as normal as
possible.
Pete: He obviously hasn’t had his normal-meter reset for Smallville.
Lex: Interesting choice. “The Count of Monte Cristo.” The classic
tale of a man whose past comes back to haunt him.
Mr. Reynolds: Why are you here, Lex?
Lex: Call it a thank you. You pushed me, and in hindsight, I appreciate
that. In some ways, you’re responsible for the man I am today.
Mr. Reynolds: I’m not sure that’s a burden I care to take on.
Mr. Reynolds: Yes. This meeting, it reminds me of the incident that
almost got you expelled.
Lex: He had nothing to do with that.
Mr. Reynolds: No. Only later. After receiving notice of your expulsion
hearing, he generously offered the school’s trustees a new library with two
conditions. That you were allowed to stay and I was allowed to go. History has
an interesting way of repeating itself, doesn’t it?
Chloe: Clark, where have you been? I just left you like six messages.
Clark: Sorry, it’s been a very weird day.
Chloe: Well, it’s about to get weirder.
Pete: Clark. I thought you were the band. If they don’t show, we’re
stuck with a half-dozen MP3s and my boom box.
Martha: Clark. You’ve had quite a week. Any more fall-outs from school?
Clark: Spirit Week is officially kaput.
Lana: So where are you gonna be in five years?
Clark: In college, probably studying journalism.
Lana: You’re kidding.
Clark: Don’t tell Chloe, but I think it’s growing on me. I like to
find the truth behind things. I’m tired of having secrets in my life.
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Quote of the Week:
Lana: All these years, I’ve had this image of the Kents as the
perfect family.
Clark: I guess we’re just as dysfunctional as everyone else.
