Season 3: Smallville

: Clark returns to Smallville burdened by immense guilt, only to find his relationships fractured—especially with Lana Lang, whose fear of "Kal" leads to the pair ending their romantic relationship once again. Luthor Family War

: 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. Smallville Season 3

: The season's emotional peak, "Memoria," provides a tragic look at Lex’s childhood and the "particular brand of parenting" that shaped the future villain. Reviewing Smallville (Season Three) - Fandom Factory : Clark returns to Smallville burdened by immense

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. Reviewing Smallville (Season Three) - Fandom Factory Season

: 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.