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#1-1:
"Pilot"
Original Air Date: September 12, 1993
Written by Deborah Joy LeVine - Directed by Robert Butler
Notable Guest Stars: Elizabeth Barondes (Lucy Lane), Kim Johnston
Ulrich, Mel Winkler, Kenneth Tigar
 Clark
Kent is a super guy who has travelled the world, but his biggest
dream was to someday write for the Daily Planet, one of the
greatest newspapers in the world. To do this, Clark travels
to Metropolis, and, even though he was rejected at firsts, lands
a job at the Daily Planet, where he meets a sexy but feisty
reporter named Lois Lane. "Don't fall for me, farmboy,"
she says to Clark, but, alas, he already has. The episode's
"villain plot" deals with a space program of which
Lex Luthor would like to take control.
Trivia!
Elizabeth Barondes, as Lucy Lane, is listed in the opening credits
of the show. Also, two versions of this episode aired. The first,
the two-hour premiere, aired in September 1993; and the second
was the two-part version which aired that December. The two-part
version has several scenes that were not in the original version
aired in September. Finally, the version aired in the U.K. and
now available on Columbia House video features scenes not seen
in any version originally aired on ABC.
#1-2:
"Strange Visitor"
Original Air Date: September 26, 1993
Written by Bryce Zabel - Directed by Randall Zisk
Notable Guest Stars: Elizabeth Barondes (Lucy Lane), George
Murdock, Joseph Campanella, and Terrence Knox as "Jason
Trask"
Lois and Clark
are the targets of a government investigation whose primary
concern is that Superman is a threat to national security, and
Clark begins to learn about his heritage.
Trivia!
In some countries "Strange Visitor" and "Neverending
Battle" accidentally had their episode order and titles
switched.
#1-3:
"Neverending Battle"
Original Air Date: October 3, 1993
Written by Dan Levine - Directed by Gene Reynolds
Notable Guest Stars: Elizabeth Barondes (Lucy Lane), Larry Linville,
Roy Brocksmith, Miguel A. Nunez, Jr., Tony Jay, Brent Jennings
Is Superman faster
than a speeding bullet? Is he more powerful than a locomotive?
Can he leap tall buildings in a single bound? Lex Luthor wants
to know, so he makes his own "disasters" to determine
the extent of Superman's abilities, and Clark learns exactly
how far Lois will go in order to get a story.
Trivia!
Director Gene Reynolds and guest actor Larry Linville (Grover
Cleveland) worked together before on M*A*S*H.
#1-4:
"I'm Looking Through You"
Original Air Date: October 10, 1993
Written by Deborah Joy LeVine - Directed by Mark Sobel
Notable Guest Stars: Leslie Jordan, Patrika Darbo, Jim Beaver,
Thomas Ryan, Jack Carter
There's more
than one invisible man in Metropolis. One who is doing bad deeds
all around Metropolis, and one who's as close as the Daily Planet--who
feels invisible to Lois Lane, who seems infatuated with his
alter ego.
Trivia!
Several of the creators of the "Superman" comics,
most noticably editor Mike Carlin, can be seen in the opening
teaser for the show. This episode also featured Leslie Jordan,
who appeared as a completely different character in the season
2 episode "Bolt from the Blue."
#1-5:
"Requiem for a Superhero"
Original Air Date: October 17, 1993
Written by Robert Killebrew - Directed by Randall Zisk
Notable Guest Stars: Denis Arndt (Sam Lane), Matt Roe, Joe Sabatino
When several
boxers appear to have powers far beyond those of mortal men,
Lois and Clark investigate--only to discover that the man behind
it all is Lois's estranged father, Dr. Sam Lane a legend in
the world of sports medicine.
Trivia!
Dr. Sam Lane ages quite a bit between this episode and the next
time we see him ("Home Is Where The Hurt Is.") He
also goes from hard-ass to goofy grandpa figure. As you watch
the series, you'll see that Lois ends up with *two different
families* through the show's run.
#1-6:
"I've Got A Crush On You"
Original Air Date: October 24, 1993
Written by Thania St. John - Directed by Gene Reynolds
Notable Guest Stars: Jessica Tuck, Michael Milhoan, Johnny Williams
A group of thugs
called the "Toasters" is going around torching clubs
in downtown Metropolis, so Lois and Clark go undercover, working
at a riverside night club, in an attempt to find out if this
is for real, or if there is a scam involved. The episode has
many memorable moments -- from Teri Hatcher singing "I've
Got A Crush On You," to a chicken costume, and a nice date
with a dumpster!
#1-7:
"Smart Kids"
Original Air Date: October 31, 1993
Written by Dan Levine - Directed by Robert Singer
Notable Guest Stars: Courtney Peldon, Scott McAfee, Jonathan
Hernandez, Michael Cavanaugh
A doctor creates
"smart juice" to make several children from an orphanage
smarter than the average bear. Is Lex Luthor involved? And how
did they discover Clark's secret? Lois and Clark must find out.
Trivia!
This episode was the first directed by Robert Singer
who later became the show's executive producer. Of the three
child actors in the episode, Courtney Peldon was likely the
most prolific, later appearing in several episodes of Home
Improvement. Guest actor Michael Cavanaugh is known for
a memorable performance in the 1986 ABC series Starman.
#1-8:
"The Green, Green Glow of Home"
Original Air Date: November 14, 1993
Written by Bryce Zabel - Directed by Les Landau
Something's up
involving a strange rock found in Smallville, and this one had
nothing to do with a meteor shower. Perry sends Lois and Clark
to Clark's old home town to find out what is going on. In this
episode, Lois finally begins to accept Clark for who he is,
and she also gets to meet Clark's parents at the same time.
Clark also learns in this episode that the rock gives him some
kind of allergic reaction.
Trivia!
This episode introduces Kryptonite to the Lois & Clark
TV mythos. Sharon Thomas, Dean Cain's mother, makes her first
of three L&C cameo appearances. Legend has it that this
episode was originally supposed to involve the wedding of Clark's
childhood sweetheart Lana Lang; this idea was scuttled when
it was revealed the producers did not have rights to use the
character. The pre-episode teaser about recycling is the only
time we see the Superman costume worn by Clark in the episode.
#1-9:
"Man of Steel Bars"
Original Air Date: November 21, 1993
Written by Paris Qualles - Directed by Robert Butler
Notable Guest Stars: Richard Fancy, Rosalind Cash, Haunani Minn,
Elaine Kagan, Tony Jay, Tom LaGrua, Sonny Bono
Metropolis has
been hit by a heat wave in November... a heat wave that people
think is coming from Superman using his powers. Clark has to
decide whether to leave town, or give up being Superman forever.
Trivia!
Watch for one of the series' best kisses in this one, as Clark
says goodbye. On a sadder note, two of the episode's guest stars,
Rosalind Cash and Sonny Bono, are now deceased.
#1-10:
"Pheromone, My Lovely"
Original Air Date: November 28, 1993
Written by Deborah Joy LeVine, Directed by Bill D'Elia
Notable Guest Stars: Tony Jay, Morgan Fairchild (Miranda)
A special kind
of perfume is invented that makes the Daily Planeteers very
flirtatious. Everyone but Superman seems to be affected. Will
Clark be able to rid Metropolis of this perfume before it's
too late? This episode is also listed among fans' favorites.
#1-11:
"Honeymoon in Metropolis"
Original Air Date: December 12, 1993
Written by Dan LeVine - Directed by James A. Contner
Notable Guest Stars: Charles R. Frank, Charles Cyphers, and
Richard Libertini as "Sore Throat"
Lois spends some
time to relax at a honeymoon suite at a posh Metropolis hotel.
When she discovers something amiss going on across the street,
Perry sends Lois and Clark to pose as honeymooners and keep
a watchful eye on what's going on across the street. This episode
features quite a bit of sexual tension as well.
Trivia!
This was actually #12 in the order of production. For
some reason the episode that ended up being #13, "Witness,"
was pushed back a month. If you watch "Witness" closely
you'll notice some Christmas decorations.
#1-12:
"All Shook Up"
Original Air Date: January 2, 1994
Teleplay by Bryce Zabel - Story by Jackson Gillis - Directed
by Felix Enriquez Alcala
Superman must
stop an asteroid from hitting Earth; unfortunately, Clark loses
his memory (and his memory of his powers) after his first attempt
at stopping the asteroid, which continues towards Earth at a
fast pace. This episode has several really funny scenes, including
Martha throwing Clark off the top of a building.
Trivia!
This
episode was based on the 1950's Adventures of Superman
episode "Panic in the Sky." Teleplay: Bryce Zabel,
Story by: Jackson Gillis, Directed by Felix Enriquez Alcala.
#1-13:
"Witness"
Original Air Date: January 9, 1994
Written by Bradley Moore - Directed by Mel Damski
Notable Guest Stars: Charlie Dell, Richard Belzer (Inspector
Henderson), Claudette Nevins, Brian George, William Mesnik,
Phil Mickelson, Elliot Gould as "Vincent Winninger"
Lois witnesses
a murder. Will independent Lois be able to accept having Clark
as a "bodyguard?" This episode is also the first time
I can think of where Lois admits having any feelings for Clark,
as she asks him to walk her home.
Trivia!
This was originally supposed to be episode #11. Look
for Ross and Rachel's dad in this one.
#1-14:
"Illusions of Grandeur"
Original Air Date: January 23, 1994
Written by Thania St. John - Directed by Michael Watkins
Notable Guest Stars: Ben Vereen, Marietta Deprima, Eve Plumb,
Jarrett Lennon, Stephen Burleigh, and Penn Jillette as "Romick"
Read
the Krypton Club interview with guest actor Jarrett Lennon
A mad magician
is kidnapping rich children for ransom, but things look bad
when Superman is hypnotized into helping the villain. Will Superman
break free from his spell in time to save everyone?
#1-15:
"The Ides of Metropolis"
Original Air Date: February 6, 1994
Written by Deborah Joy LeVine - Directed by Philip J. Sgriccia
Notable Guest Stars: Melanie Mayron, Paul Gleason, Jennifer
Savidge, Tony Jay, Richard Gant, and Todd Susman as "Eugene"
There's a convicted
murder in Lois's apartment, while a computer virus is ravaging
the systems of Metropolis.
#1-16:
"The Foundling"
Original Air Date: February 20, 1994
Written by Dan Levine - Directed by Bill D'Elia
Notable Guest Stars: Chris Demetral (Jack), Richard Belzer (Henderson),
Robert Costanza, Tony Jay (Nigel), and David Warner as "Jor-El"
Clark finally
has a chance to learn about his true Kryptonian heritage, as
a globe he found in Trask's warehouse begins to glow. Unfortunately,
his chances to learn more are taken away as his apartment is
robbed and the globe is sold to Lex Luthor. This episode introduces
Chris Demetral as Jack.
#1-17:
"The Rival"
Original Air Date: February 27, 1994
Written by Tony Blake and Paul Jackson - Directed by Michael
Watkins
Notable Guest Stars: Nancy Everhard as "Linda King,"
Dean Stockwell as "Preston Carpenter," Bo Jackson
as "Himself"
A former friend-turned-rival
from Lois's past shows up as a reporter for the Daily Planet's
competitor, the Metropolis Star, which strangely has been scooping
the Planet in almost all major stories in the past few weeks,
bringing the Planet's circulation way down. Is there some kind
of conspiracy involved? Is Linda King (Lois's rival) part of
this? And, could Lois be jealous of Linda's relationship with
Clark?
Trivia!
The pre-episode teaser features a basketball game between
Clark and Bo Jackson, somewhat spoofing Jackson's "Bo Knows..."
commercials from the time.
#1-18:
"Vatman"
Original Air Date: March 13, 1994
Teleplay by H.B. Cobb & Deborah Joy LeVine - Story by H.B.
Cobb - Directed by Randall Zisk
Notable Guest Stars: Cynthia Ettinger, Michael McKean
Superman's stopping
a plane from crashing in Paris. Clark's working on a story in
the Daily Planet office. Both things are happening at the same
time. Wait a minute... aren't Clark and Superman supposed to
be the same person? Lex Luthor creates a clone of Superman to
do his bidding in this action-filled episode.
Trivia!
The tour tram that rode past the Superman/Vatman fight
was actually a Warner Bros. tour tram. Believe it or not. The
tour guide in that scene was played by Cynthia Ettinger, who
played Martha Kent in the original Smallville pilot.
Michael McKean's wife, Annette O'Toole, replaced Ettinger as
Martha Kent on Smallville. Finally, the "western
town" where they fought was also where they did the second
season episode "Tempus Fugitive."
#1-19:
"Fly Hard"
Original Air Date: March 27, 1994
Written by Thania St. John - Directed by Philip J. Sgriccia
Notable Guest Stars: Chris Demetral (Jack), Macon McCalman,
and Robert Beltran as "Fuentes"
Lois, Clark,
Perry, Jimmy, Luthor, and Jack are held hostage in the Daily
Planet building by thugs who believe a lot of money is hidden
beneath one of the floors. Will Clark have to expose his identity
to save his friends, or will they find some other way out? This
episode has a great "flashback" scene featuring all
of the "Lois and Clark" actors in the 1930's.
Trivia!
This is the last episode to feature Tracy Scoggins as Cat Grant.
In this episode is hinted for the first time that Jack may know
Clark's secret. Watch for a hilarious impression of Perry White
by Michael Landes. Guest Robert Beltran would be a regular on
Star Trek: Voyager within a year of this episode's airing.
#1-20:
"Barbarians at the Planet"
Original Air Date: May 1, 1994
Written by Dan Levine and Deborah Joy LeVine - Directed by James
R. Bagdonas
Notable Guest Stars: Chris Demetral (Jack), Patrick Kilpatrick,
Castulo Guerra, Beverly Johnson
Lois is given
a surprise when Lex Luthor asks her hand in marriage. Lois wants
to see if she still has any chance with Superman, and when Superman
pushes her away, it pushes Lois closer and closer to Luthor.
To try to stop Lois from marrying Luthor, Clark reveals his
true feelings to Lois; alas, it is too late. Also in this episode
Jack is framed for placing a bomb in the Daily Planet workrooms
and destroying the building. While this was really the work
of Lex Luthor, no one knows that, and Jack is sent to the juvenile
detention center.
Trivia!
Tracy Scoggins was not in this episode as Cat Grant; however,
she was written in to the original script. The original
script had "Cat" reunited with her ex-husband. They
fall in love again, and Cat leaves town. Apparently Scoggins
didn't feel like staying for two more episodes (her last was
#19 "Fly Hard"), or else she had other commitments,
and many of Cat's lines were written out and/or given to other
characters.
#1-21:
"The House of Luthor"
Original Air Date: May 8, 1994
Written by Deborah Joy LeVine and Dan Levine - Directed by Alan
J. Levi
Notable Guest Stars: Chris Demetral (Jack), Richard Belzer (Henderson),
Beverly Johnson, Phyllis Coates (Ellen Lane), and James Earl
Jones as "Franklin Stern"
Is Lois actually
going to go through with it? It appears that way. Clark, Perry,
Jimmy, and Jack try to uncover the truth behind the bombing
of the Daily Planet, to clear Jack's name, bring the Planet
back, and put Lex Luthor where he belongs. When the cops reach
Luthor (at Lex & Lois's wedding ceremony), Luthor runs up
to the top floor of the building and jumps to his (apparent)
doom. At episode's end Clark reveals to Lois that he was lying
when he revealed his feelings for her.
Trivia!
This episode was one of the first times Lois admitted
to herself that she loved Clark, in the famous "Lois Lane
Luthor, Lois Lane, Lois Lane... Kent" scene. This episode
also guest-starred Phyllis Coates as Lois's mom. Coates was
best known for her portrayal of Lois Lane in the 1950's Adventures
of Superman TV series. This episode is also the final episodes
for several people--executive producer Deborah Joy LeVine, Michael
Landes, John Shea, and Chris Demetral, all of whom did not return
for season 2.
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