Smallville Season 3 Official

: Lionel retaliates by convincing the world Lex has had a psychotic break, eventually institutionalizing his own son and using electroshock therapy to wipe Lex’s memories.

Season 3 opens with a bang as we find Clark Kent living a hedonistic, crime-filled life in Metropolis under the influence of Red Kryptonite. This version of Clark, often referred to as "Kal," is a stark departure from the wholesome hero of earlier seasons. Smallville Season 3

: To bring his son home, Jonathan Kent makes a dangerous deal with the AI version of Jor-El to gain temporary Kryptonian powers for an epic showdown. : Lionel retaliates by convincing the world Lex

Smallville Season 3 is widely considered one of the show's best and most consistent runs, famously shifting from "freak of the week" procedural episodes to a deeper, darker exploration of Clark Kent's mythology and the escalating conflict with the Luthor family. The Dark Descent: Clark and the Red Kryptonite : To bring his son home, Jonathan Kent

While Clark struggles with his destiny, the Luthors engage in a Shakespearean battle for control.