Episode 197 — 10×01 Lazarus

This week Zach is joined by Craig Byrne, webmaster of Kryptonsite and K-SiteTV and author of several companion books on the series, to discuss the one hundred seventieth episode of “Smallville,” “Lazarus.”

They talk the beginning of the end of the series, the Michael Rosenbaum-less return of Lex Luthor, the “Superman Returns” costume, and Ghost Dad Jonathan! You don’t need to put on Dr. Fate’s helmet to listen to the latest Always Hold On To Smallville!

Check out Craig’s websites: KryptonSite and KSiteTV

Episode roundup

Zach’s Grade: A-
Craig’s Grade: A+
IMDB Grade: 8.6
Superman Homepage Grade: 5/5
Bechdel Test: FAIL

Series tally board

…From Metropolis: 17
Amazing Technicolor Kryptonite: 19
Amnesia Count: 73
Blue Shirt/Red Jacket: 89
Chloe’s Unseen Connections: 29
Clark Loses His Powers: 16
Episode Title Said In Episode: 81
Hospital Visits: 151
In Media Res: 8
Injection Count: 57
Kent Truck Accidents: 10
KOs to Keep Clark’s Secret: 60
KOs to Keep Oliver’s Secret: 4
Lana Kills: 7
Let’s Do The Time Warp Again: 9
Lois Arm Punches: 10
Lois’ Costume Closet: 18
Main Character Deaths: 26
Mind Control Count: 26
Movie Plot As An Episode: 21
Not The Last Son Of Krypton: 12
Possession Count: 30
Product Placement Pete: 32
Queen Airways: 9
Shirtless Oliver: 13
Shower Count: 25
Shut It Down: 10
Shut That Laptop: 34
Smallville High School Faculty Deaths: 5
Smallville High School Student Deaths: 17
Under The Influence: 45
Wakes Up Tied Up: 11
Weddings: 4
“You Weren’t Yourself”: 37

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