This week Zach is joined Matthew Rocca to discuss the one hundred seventy seventh episode of “Smallville,” “Rabid.”
They talk in media res, Oliver spiraling out of control, Dr. Emil’s prominent role this season, the horror aspects of this episode, and Chris Nolan. Don’t fall asleep, let the latest Always Hold On To Smallville help keep you awake!
Episode roundup
- Zach’s Grade: A-
- Matthew’s Grade: A-
- IMDB Grade: 7.8
- Superman Homepage Grade: 1/5
- Bechdel Test: FAIL
Series tally board
- …From Metropolis: 17
- Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 15
- Amnesia Count: 68
- Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89
- Chloe’s Unseen Connections: 29
- Clark Loses His Powers: 14
- Episode Title Said In Episode: 71
- Hospital Visits: 136
- In Media Res: 7
- Injection Count: 54
- Kent Truck Accidents: 10
- KOs to Keep Clark’s Secret: 55
- KOs to Keep Oliver’s Secret: 3
- Lana Kills: 7
- Let’s Do The Time Warp Again: 7
- Lois Arm Punches: 9
- Lois’ Costume Closet: 9
- Main Character Deaths: 21
- Mind Control Count: 25
- Movie Plot As An Episode: 20
- Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 45
- Possession Count: 27
- Product Placement Pete: 29
- Queen Airways: 7
- Shirtless Oliver: 8
- Shower Count: 22
- Shut It Down: 10
- Shut That Laptop: 33
- Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5
- Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17
- Under The Influence: 37
- Wakes Up Tied Up: 11
- Weddings: 4
- “You Weren’t Yourself”: 37
