Somebody Save Us: Revisiting Smallville

The show is over, friends. We hope that you can forgive the abrupt end, and that you will find us in 2023 as we move on to a project that we suspect many of you will enjoy. We love you all. Happy New Year, and of course, Somebody Save Us ❤️💙💛

S02E20: "Witness" Original Airdate: 4/29/03 When Clark witnesses a shipment of refined kryptonite get stolen, he finds himself unable to stop the thieves. But when he connects the crime to one of Smallville's rising baseball stars,(It's Brad from Home Improvement)he learns the gang is using the kryptonite to give themselves augmented strength. Talk about juicin'! Meanwhile, Lana's relationship with her father improves, but she learns that his wife is filing for divorce; and she is the reason. Tension between Chloe and Clark put their friendship in jeopardy, and Chloe finds herself in the orbit of Lionel Luthor. Curiously, the Torch is vandalised. Did Home Improvement take place in the DCEU? What flavour is that Kryptonite vape juice? AEUHHH?! Have questions, or comments? Leave a voice message for us on anchor, and we may play yours on an upcoming episode. Get in touch Web: anchor.fm/saveus Twitter: @saveuspod E-mail: [email protected]

S02E19: "Precipice" Original Airdate: 4/22/03 When Lana tries to kick some drunk bro's out of the Talon, she is roughed up and threatened with worse. After Clark accidentally throws him into the windshield of the new sheriff's car, he finds himself in her crosshairs. Meanwhile, a former flame of Dr. Bryce ANSON-BUSHES her, and begins stalking her, and implies that Lex violently attacked him. After Dr. Bryce is assaulted after the sheriff fails to listen to Lex' warning, he takes matters into his own hands. Lana decides to learn how to defend herself, and uses her newfound confidence to help Clark get clear of the false lawsuit her attacker is threatening.  It's the one with all the ambushes! Have questions, or comments? Leave a voice message for us on anchor, and we may play yours on an upcoming episode.  Get in touch Web: anchor.fm/saveus Twitter: @saveuspod E-mail: [email protected]

S02E18: "Visitor" Original Airdate: 4/15/03 When the new kid Cyrus seemingly uses heat vision in an altercation with some bullies, Clark attempts to befriend him. In doing so, he finds that Cyrus believes he has extraterrestrial origins, and desperate not to be alone in the universe, Clark is willing to keep an open mind. Meanwhile, Dr. Bryce moves into the mansion, but quickly finds a door her skeleton key doesn't open. Is it just a room for jackin' it? Was Cyrus an E.T.? Can any episode following Rosetta not feel like a massive downgrade? Listen friends, and enjoy! Have questions, or comments? Leave a voice message for us on anchor, and we may play yours on an upcoming episode. Get in touch Web: anchor.fm/saveus Twitter: @saveuspod E-mail: [email protected]

S02E17: "Rosetta" Original Airdate: 2/25/03 Big huge episode as the late great Christopher Reeve guest stars! When Clark starts doing some Kryptonian sleep-flying in his dreams, he decides to follow things up by using the ship key in the caves, and afterward, he can read the language on the cave walls. Lex becomes suspicious of Clark and believes he has more knowledge than he lets on. After Clark accidentally burns a glyph into the side of the barn, he is contacted by the reclusive Virgil Swann. Clark visits Swann despite his parents reservations, and learns where he is from, who he is, and later, his destiny on Earth! Best episode? BEST. EPISODE.  Have questions, or comments? Leave a voice message for us on anchor, and we may play yours on an upcoming episode.  Get in touch Web: anchor.fm/saveus Twitter: @saveuspod E-mail: [email protected]