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Message: <blockquote data-quote="chanaka89" data-source="post: 1058294" data-attributes="member: 51319"><img src="http://www.smallvilleph.com/images/3/Articles/top_ten_episodes_7.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />7. ArrivalNot including 'Arrival' in the Top Ten would be a sin when so much drama and action was jam packed into one episode. Cleverly alluding many times to the Superman mythology, this episode also gave us one of the most epic moments in Smallville history: The creation of the Fortress of Solitude. The effects, the music, and the set design were all perfect as the gleaming fortress rose from beneath the ice. Superman's future home away from home quickly became center stage for various arcs to come in future episodes that would involve the disembodied voice of Jor-El. Then there was the second meteor shower that hit Smallville. Hitching along for a ride with the meteors was a space ship with two psychotic Kryptonians who tore through all of Smallville searching for Clark. This episode also contained the first echoes of Lexana, when Lana shared the secret of seeing the Kryptonian ship with Lex. Special effects were at a peak for the show with all the glorious scenes involving the meteor shower, the Fortress, and the super (short) fight at the end between Clark and the Kryptonians. The episode is also remembered for one of the most famous (infamous?) twists in Smallville history. Delayed by the Kryptonians and unable to return to the Fortress in time, Clark became a mortal. He had finally gotten something he had secretly desired, but at what cost? The Man of Steel was now bleeding when cut by a small glass shard. This episode also contained the first hints of Lexana, when Lana shared the valuable secret of seeing the Kryptonian ship with Lex. Last but definitely not the least, a shocking scene in the final moments of the episode, as Brainiac made his own Arrival, one that would leave quite a mark on the rest of the season.<img src="http://www.smallvilleph.com/images/articles/topTenEpisodes-crusade-clarkFlying.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />8. CrusadeWith a title like 'Crusade', we were expecting something substantial. Substantial is what we got with the Season 4 premiere that will be remembered as a significant episode in the show's line up. Now let's start at the beginning and talk about the inclusion of one of the most interesting characters on Smallville: Lois Lane. Should we point out that the first time Clark and Lois meet is also the first time Lois gets to see Clark in his birthday suit? For many fans, seeing Clark semi-naked was enough to make this one of their favorite episodes. Clark (or Kal-El) comes back after having disappeared for a few months and soon after, starts flying. We're not talking a hop, skip, and a jump. We're talking about actual high powered, hair blown back, flying! It was a special effects feast that quickly threw us back into the story that the cliffhanger season finale 'Covenant' had left us with. Sure, it was a nice loophole that "The Powers That Be" found to get around the "No Tights, No Flights" rule. We don't hold it against them; we actually applaud their efforts. It once again showed Tom Welling's versatility as an actor while also throwing in various arcs that would continue for much of the season such as Lana's witch of an ancestor who frequently took over her body. We were also introduced to Lana's newest boy toy (Jason Teague) who proved to be a good thing for the rest of the season, at least until the secrets and lies (a Smallville specialty) led to his turning psychotic right before his death. As far as season premieres go, this one offered quite a bang for the buck and set up various arcs which led to one of the most interesting (and polarized by fans) seasons that Smallville has had to date.<img src="http://www.smallvilleph.com/images/3/Articles/top_ten_episodes_9.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />9. NicodemusTwo words; Lana strips. Now that we've gotten your attention, let's explain the other aspects of this episode which made it so memorable. 'Nicodemus' was one of the first episodes to really explore the sexual tension between Clark and Lana, which up to this point had been limited to the occasional glance and smile. For this reason, 'Nicodemus' is usually pretty high on the list for all the "Clana" fans. But it wasn't an enjoyable episode just because of the two incredibly attractive people with all their excellent sexual chemistry. There was also Lana in her underwear. All right, so that might have been established already but it had to be mentioned again. That alone counts for major points with some of the fans. Also, it was an episode when Lana was loved by all. And we mean all. Before all the secrets, lies, fake babies, and all the drama that has kind of turned Lana into a slightly crazy woman, there was the beautiful, popular and demure girl. And this episode allowed that cute girl next door to cut loose, due to the intoxicating effects of the Nicodemus flower. But that wasn't all that happened in the episode. Another event was quietly unfolding. Lex took his first steps to being his future self. At first, he was portrayed as being a misunderstood and tortured soul, but this episode was one of the first instances where he started keeping secrets from Clark. The episode finished with a great shot of Clark and Lana sitting on a windmill looking at Metropolis backed by U2's 'Beautiful Day', again showing the great musical choices of Smallville. Oh who are we kidding? While all those things were great, in the end this episode was awesome just because of Lana in all her sexy glory.<img src="http://www.smallvilleph.com/images/3/Articles/top_ten_episodes_10.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />10. JusticeWhen it really comes down to it, Smallville is about Super Clark. Sure his life seems anything but super at times as he deals with every day non-super aspects like his girlfriend, his friends and his farm. Regardless, this show is about a young superhero. For this reason alone, 'Justice' must be included as it gave us not one, but five superheroes in forty something fast paced minutes. Oliver Queen decked out in green leather and high tech gear discovers Lex Luthor's intentions of creating an army of super freaks. Super Friends unite! All former super guest stars returned in this high powered episode; Bart (Impulse), A.C. (Aquaman), and Victor (Cyborg) did what they do best; beating people up, and saying some witty lines in the process. Eventually, they got Clark to join in the fun. Then there was that dramatic slow motion exit scene with the explosion that either made us snicker at the cheesiness, or filled us with awe. In either case it entertained us. "Meanwhile at the Hall of Justice", Chloe Sullivan got to play an Oracle of sorts to the heroes, assisting them as only Chloe could (throw in computer jargon here). Lest we forget, Lex Luthor was surprisingly evil in the episode as it should be when going against young Justice Leaguers. You have to admit that high tech prison cell built to hold Impulse was both extravagant and overly impractical, just like you would expect from a super villain. In the end, what appealed to us the most with this episode was the camaraderie between Clark and the others as well as numerous little hints and allusions reminding us of the heroes that were to come. Visions of Justice League spin offs started flying through the minds of fans, and we here at SvPH, hope that we'll see more multi-powered *ss kicking in upcoming episodes.</blockquote>

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