Episode 2.17 - Rosetta

Written By: Alfred Gough and Miles Millar
Directed by: James Marshall
Original Air Date: February 25, 2003

Determined to find out where he came from, Clark (Tom Welling) travels to New York to meet Dr. Swann (Reeve), a brilliant scientist who holds a message for Clark from his home planet. Meanwhile Lana (Kristin Kreuk) decides to move out of Chloe’s (Allison Mack) house after the two girls get into another argument about Clark.

“The Scientist” by Coldplay — Played during the Talon scene where Lana
and Clark discuss their families and Clark actually opening up to her. It ends
with her asking about his family tree, which Clark tries to shrug off.

“Nuclear” by Ryan Adams, Smallville Soundtrack — Played during the Torch scene with Clark and Chloe. The topics of discussion include the synged symbol on the Kent barn and Chloe being upset with Lana.

The Theme Music from Superman: The Movie by John Williams — Heard, appropriately enough, during the scene in which Clark visits Dr. Swann in New York (Metropolis), played by the Superman of film, Christopher Reeve.

Other songs heard in this episode:

“Leaving Town Alive” by Pancho’s Lament

“Satellite” by Kid Lightning

Lex: Dr. Walden. I got a call this morning from the
State Preservation Society. They heard a rumor that you plan on removing a
section of the wall? Now, I of course told them that you wouldn’t consider
such a radical move without consulting me.

Frederick: It’s a common archaeological practice.

Lex: Among 19th century imperialists.

Clark: Did you guys hear that?

Lana: Hear what?

Clark: That.

Chloe: Apparently, you’re part canine because we don’t hear anything.

Frederick: Lex, I may decipher ancient languages, but cryptic phone
messages don’t amuse me.

Clark: Lex, why do you care so much about an old Native American
language?

Lex: Because I don’t think it’s Native American. I don’t even think
it’s from this planet.

Clark: You think aliens wrote it? I’d keep that to yourself, Lex.

Chloe: Virgil Swann hasn’t made a phone call in 13 years and now all of a sudden he wants to be your best friend? He must think that symbol is pretty important.

Clark: It was just a hoax.

Chloe: Yeah, well, one of the most brilliant men in the world disagrees.
If I were you, I’d find out why.

Jonathan: When it comes to protecting you and your secret, all I’ve
ever seen are people who want to exploit you for their own personal gain.

Clark: You can’t protect me forever!

Jonathan: I’m not ready to give that up yet!

Swann: Hello, Clark. I’ve been expecting you. You’re probably
wondering why a billionaire scientist works in the backroom of the planetarium.

Clark: The thought had crossed my mind.

Swann: Well, I find it peaceful. Besides, I own the building.

Jonathan: Clark Kent, you’re here to be a force for good, not a force
of evil.

Clark: How can you be so sure?

Jonathan: Because I am your father. I raised you, and I know you better
than anyone.

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Quote of the Week:

Clark: I’d like to thank you for turning our farm into Area 51. We
needed a couple of sheriff deputies to keep all the wackos away.

Chloe: Sorry, Clark. You have to admit, it is really intriguing.

Clark: It’s probably just a K.U. frat prank.

Chloe: Or could it be that aliens think crop circles are passé so
they’ve moved onto barn scorching